Antarctic Science and Engineering Support Contract, Presolicitation Synopsis
ID: 49100425R0006Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATIONNATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATIONDIV OF ACQ AND COOPERATIVE SUPPORTALEXANDRIA, VA, 22314, USA

NAICS

Facilities Support Services (561210)

PSC

OPERATION OF GOVERNMENT-OWNED CONTRACTOR-OPERATED (GOCO) R&D FACILITIES (M1HA)

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https://sam.gov/opp/beb0317f8b4f45f9b7fedd060cc50fe4/view
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    Posted Mar 6, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Updated Mar 6, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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The National Science Foundation is preparing to solicit proposals for the Antarctic Science and Engineering Support Contract, aimed at providing essential facilities support services at the United States Antarctic Program (USAP) facilities. This contract will encompass the operation of government-owned contractor-operated research and development facilities in Antarctica, which are critical for advancing scientific research in extreme environments. Interested parties should note that the primary contact for inquiries is DACS USAP Recompete, reachable via email at recompete.usap@nsf.gov. Further details regarding the funding amount and specific deadlines will be provided in the forthcoming solicitation.

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DACS USAP Recompete
recompete.usap@nsf.gov
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