Cooperative Agreement FA86502425516
Award Date
9/9/24
Completion Date
12/9/26
Dollars Obligated
$8.7M
Funding Federal Agency
Washington Headquarters Service
Awarding Federal Agency
Air Force Research Laboratory
Federal Grant Program
12.777
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
United States
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