Training Grant 80NSSC22K1217
Award Date
8/29/22
Potential Completion Date
8/28/26
Potential Value
$313K
Federal Agency
Shared Services Center
Awardee
Northwestern University
Ultimate Awardee
Northwestern University
NAICS Category
Not listed
PSC Category
AJ11 - General Science And Technology R&D Services; General Science And Technology; Basic Research
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
Evanston, IL 60208, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Basic Research
Number Of Offers Received
Not listed
Legislative Mandate
Not listed
National Interest Action
Not listed
Research Type
Not listed
Primary Consortia Member
Not listed
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