Grant For Research NNX17AI47G
Award Date 4/1/17
Potential Completion Date 7/27/21
Potential Value $684K
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
Auburn University, AL 36849, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Basic Research
Number Of Offers Received
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