Training Grant 80NSSC18K1146
Award Date 8/1/18
Potential Completion Date 9/13/22
Potential Value $236K
Federal Agency
Ultimate Awardee
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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
Irvine, CA 92617, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Basic Research
Number Of Offers Received
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Legislative Mandate
Not listed National Interest Action
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