Cooperative Agreement 70NANB22H128
Award Date
10/1/22
Completion Date
9/30/24
Dollars Obligated
$786K
Federal Agency
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Federal Grant Program
11.620
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
Lakewood, CO 80214, USA
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