Grant For Research NNX17AL22G
Award Date 6/2/17
Potential Completion Date 6/2/20
Potential Value $278K
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Set-Aside Type
No Set-Aside Used
Extent Competed
Full and Open Competition
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Other
Place of Performance
Boston, MA 02215, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Basic Research
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