Grant For Research NNX17AF91G
Award Date 3/1/17
Potential Completion Date 8/31/18
Potential Value $97K
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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
Houston, TX 77004, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Basic Research
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