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Solicitation # USDA-NIFA-TOPIC-8.5

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Solicitation # USDA-NIFA-TOPIC-8.4

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Solicitation # USDA-NIFA-TOPIC-8.3

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Social Security Administration → SSA Ofc Of Acquisition Grants

NAICS

541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Place of Performance

Baltimore, MD, 21235, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

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PhaseClosed

PostedSep 9

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Response DeadlineOct 9

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Submission Closed

10/09/2024, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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AgencySocial Security Administration → SSA Ofc Of Acquisition Grants

Contacts1 person available

OfficeBALTIMORE, MD, 21235, USA

Organization / AgencySocial Security Administration → SSA Ofc Of Acquisition Grants

Office AddressBALTIMORE, MD, 21235, USA

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Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition for Current State Architecture Research and Model related to Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II