Training Grant 80NSSC20K1393
Award Date 9/1/20
Potential Completion Date 8/31/22
Potential Value $84K
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
Boulder, CO 80309, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Basic Research
Number Of Offers Received
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Legislative Mandate
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