Training Grant 80NSSC18K1551

Award Date 8/31/18
Potential Completion Date 12/31/18
Potential Value $10K
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Federal Contract Vehicle
Set-Aside Type
No Set-Aside Used
Extent Competed
Full and Open Competition
Major Defense Program
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Pricing Type
Other
Place of Performance
Pittsburgh, PA 15206, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Basic Research
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National Interest Action
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