Cooperative Agreement W911NF2520145

Award Date 8/1/25
Completion Date 7/31/28
Dollars Obligated $200K
Awarding Federal Agency
ACC Aberdeen Proving Ground
Federal Grant Program
12.431
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
Switzerland
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