Grant For Research NNX17AF64G
Award Date 3/1/17
Potential Completion Date 11/7/17
Potential Value $242K
Federal Agency
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Extent Competed
Full and Open Competition
Major Defense Program
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Other
Place of Performance
Del Valle, Austin, TX, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Basic Research
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