Grant For Research NNX17AG87G
Award Date 2/22/17
Potential Completion Date 2/21/22
Potential Value $271K
Federal Agency
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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
Cambridge, MA 02138, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Basic Research
Number Of Offers Received
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Legislative Mandate
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