Grant For Research NNX17AE99G
Award Date 1/27/17
Potential Completion Date 6/10/20
Potential Value $187K
Federal Agency
Awardee
Ultimate Awardee
NAICS Category
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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
Fort Collins, CO 80521, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Basic Research
Number Of Offers Received
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Legislative Mandate
Not listed National Interest Action
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