Training Grant 80NSSC18K1175
Award Date 8/1/18
Potential Completion Date 7/31/21
Potential Value $200K
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No Set-Aside Used
Extent Competed
Full and Open Competition
Major Defense Program
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Place of Performance
Pasadena, CA 91125, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Basic Research
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