Grant For Research NNX17AK29G
Award Date 5/15/17
Potential Completion Date 11/14/17
Potential Value $157K
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
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