Cooperative Agreement 70NANB24H264
Award Date
10/1/24
Completion Date
4/1/27
Dollars Obligated
$287K
Federal Agency
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Awardee
Recon RF, Inc. (ZNRMSSM3QSZ7)
Federal Grant Program
11.042
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
San Diego, CA 92126, USA
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