Training Grant 80NSSC17K0403
Award Date
9/1/17
Potential Completion Date
8/31/21
Potential Value
$135K
Federal Agency
Shared Services Center
Awardee
Trustees Of Clark University
Ultimate Awardee
Trustees Of Clark University
NAICS Category
Not listed
Federal Contract Vehicle
Set-Aside Type
No Set-Aside Used
Extent Competed
Full and Open Competition
Major Defense Program
Not listed
Pricing Type
Other
Place of Performance
Worcester, MA 01610, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Basic Research
Number Of Offers Received
Not listed
Legislative Mandate
Not listed
National Interest Action
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Research Type
Not listed
Primary Consortia Member
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