Grant For Research NNX17AD36G
Award Date
12/15/16
Potential Completion Date
8/10/22
Potential Value
$396K
Federal Agency
Shared Services Center
Ultimate Awardee
State Of California Controllers Office
NAICS Category
Not listed
Federal Contract Vehicle
Set-Aside Type
No Set-Aside Used
Extent Competed
Full and Open Competition
Major Defense Program
Not listed
Pricing Type
Other
Place of Performance
Berkeley, CA 94704, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Basic Research
Number Of Offers Received
Not listed
Legislative Mandate
Not listed
National Interest Action
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Research Type
Not listed
Primary Consortia Member
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