Justification & Approval for Antarctic Support Contract Extension
Agency
NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION.NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION.OFFICE OF POLAR PROGRAMS
Location
N/
N/
Estimated Value
N/A
Type
Special Notice
Service / NAICS
Facilities Support Services
NAICS 561210
Opportunity Summary
This federal contract opportunity from NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION.NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION.OFFICE OF POLAR PROGRAMS involves facilities support services in N/. The response deadline was Feb 7, 2026.
Contract Description
The National Science Foundation (NSF) is releasing the attached Justification & Approval (J&A) for Other than Full and Open Competition. This J&A concerns extension of the period of performance end date for the Antarctic Support Contract (ASC) (#NSFDACS1219442) from 30 September 2026 to 30 September 2027. This J&A leverages the authority of FAR 6.302-3; “Industrial mobilization; engineering, developmental, or research capability; or expert services”. Consistent with the requirements of FAR 6.305, this J&A is being made publicly available. Comments concerning this J&A may be submitted to the NSF email alias provided as part of this notice. All costs associated with responding to this release will be solely at the interested party’s expense and any information provided under this release is ...
Timeline
Posted Date
Jan 8, 2026
Response Deadline
Feb 7, 2026
Deadline passed
What Contractors Should Know
This falls under Facilities Support Services (NAICS 561210), one of the core federal facilities and operational service categories.
Should You Pursue This?
Good Fit If…
- ✓You have operations or past performance in N/
- ✓You have direct experience in facilities support services
- ✓You have worked with NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION.NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION.OFFICE OF POLAR PROGRAMS before
Harder to Win If…
- !Full and open competition — no set-aside restrictions
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Contractor FAQ
How do I submit a bid for this NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION.NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION.OFFICE OF POLAR PROGRAMS contract?
To bid on this opportunity, you must be registered in SAM.gov. Review the full solicitation documents available at SAM.gov, prepare your technical and cost proposals per the instructions, and submit before the response deadline of Feb 7, 2026.
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