Grant For Research NNX17AF67G
Award Date 3/1/17
Potential Completion Date 2/29/20
Potential Value $203K
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No Set-Aside Used
Extent Competed
Full and Open Competition
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Place of Performance
Cambridge, MA 02138, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Basic Research
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