Grant For Research NNX17AC17G

Award Date 11/21/16
Potential Completion Date 10/10/17
Potential Value $800K
Ultimate Awardee
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Federal Contract Vehicle
Set-Aside Type
No Set-Aside Used
Extent Competed
Full and Open Competition
Major Defense Program
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Pricing Type
Other
Place of Performance
Beavercreek Township, OH 45431, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Basic Research
Number Of Offers Received
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National Interest Action
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