Cooperative Agreement 70NANB24H282
Award Date
10/1/24
Completion Date
9/30/26
Dollars Obligated
$58K
Federal Agency
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Awardee
Smart Hlpr, LLC (GXVCMTLKZP96)
Federal Grant Program
11.609
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
Troutman, NC 28166, USA
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