Commercial Aviation Services to Support NASA Airborne Science
ID: 80ARC025R0005Type: Special Notice
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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNASA AMES RESEARCH CENTERMOFFETT FIELD, CA, 94035, USA

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Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation (481212)

PSC

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- OTHER: OTHER (V999)

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https://sam.gov/opp/51176933b15c4f698da51516968732c9/view
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    The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Ames Research Center is seeking commercial aviation services to support its airborne science initiatives. The procurement aims to secure nonscheduled chartered freight air transportation services, which are critical for facilitating various scientific missions and research activities. These services will play a vital role in ensuring the efficient transport of equipment and personnel necessary for NASA's airborne science operations. Interested vendors can reach out to Joshua Taggart at joshua.d.taggart@nasa.gov or call 650-604-0790 for further details regarding this opportunity.

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    Joshua Taggart
    (650) 604-0790
    joshua.d.taggart@nasa.gov
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