Grant For Research NNX17AJ78G
Award Date 4/17/17
Potential Completion Date 1/16/18
Potential Value $124K
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
Mojave, CA 93501, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Basic Research
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