Grant For Research NNX16AT72G
Award Date 9/15/16
Potential Completion Date 9/14/18
Potential Value $117K
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No Set-Aside Used
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Major Defense Program
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Place of Performance
Bronx, NY 10471, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Basic Research
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