Grant For Research NNX17AB53G

Award Date 1/1/17
Potential Completion Date 12/31/18
Potential Value $110K
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Federal Contract Vehicle
Set-Aside Type
No Set-Aside Used
Extent Competed
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Major Defense Program
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Pricing Type
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Place of Performance
Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Basic Research
Number Of Offers Received
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National Interest Action
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