Building Technologies Research and Integration Center: Technology Collaborations for US Building Technologies Industries
ID: ORNL-BTRIC-TC-2020-04-17Type: Special Notice
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ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFORNL UT-BATTELLE LLC-DOE CONTRACTOROak Ridge, TN, 37831, USA

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https://sam.gov/opp/8a9e223c83944950ae9ce21978226cfd/view
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    Special Notice: ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF is seeking Technology Collaborations for US Building Technologies Industries at the Building Technologies Research and Integration Center (BTRIC) in Oak Ridge, TN (zip code: 37831), USA. This collaboration opportunity aims to enhance the research and integration of building technologies. For more information, contact Ron Ott at ottr@ornl.gov or 865-574-5172.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Melissa Lapsa
    (865) 576-8620
    lapsamv@ornl.gov
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