Grant For Research NNX17AE81G
Award Date 1/27/17
Potential Completion Date 2/19/19
Potential Value $189K
Federal Agency
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Set-Aside Type
No Set-Aside Used
Extent Competed
Not Competed
Major Defense Program
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Other
Place of Performance
Beavercreek Township, OH 45431, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Basic Research
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