Grant For Research NNX17AD09G
Award Date 1/16/17
Potential Completion Date 1/15/20
Potential Value $500K
Federal Agency
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Set-Aside Type
No Set-Aside Used
Extent Competed
Full and Open Competition
Major Defense Program
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Other
Place of Performance
Nashville, TN 37203, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Basic Research
Number Of Offers Received
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Legislative Mandate
Not listed National Interest Action
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