Cooperative Agreement 70NANB22H186
Award Date
10/1/22
Completion Date
3/31/23
Dollars Obligated
$200K
Federal Agency
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Awardee
Qualterra, Inc. (N3LGLHGPFL87)
Federal Grant Program
11.620
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
Pullman, WA 99163, USA
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