Cooperative Agreement 70NANB23H210
Award Date
10/1/23
Completion Date
9/30/25
Dollars Obligated
$400K
Federal Agency
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Awardee
Julia Jean, LLC (EMYZH3MUHNV5)
Federal Grant Program
11.620
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
Irvine, CA 92603, USA
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