Grant For Research NNX17AK96G
Award Date 5/16/17
Potential Completion Date 4/30/23
Potential Value $327K
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
Raleigh, NC 27695, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Basic Research
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