Grant For Research NNX17AH37G
Award Date 3/1/17
Potential Completion Date 2/28/18
Potential Value $99K
Federal Agency
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No Set-Aside Used
Extent Competed
Full and Open Competition
Major Defense Program
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Other
Place of Performance
Boulder, CO 80301, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Basic Research
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