Description
The National Science Foundation (NSF) is seeking to extend the period of performance for the Antarctic Support Contract (ASC) by 12 months, from September 30, 2026, to September 30, 2027. The ASC provides essential services to support science and research activities in Antarctica, including logistics, communications, facilities, infrastructure, transportation, and science equipment support. The contract is a comprehensive logistics contract that requires the integration of numerous complex mission areas. The NSF has estimated the value of this extension to be $225 million.
• The ASC supports the United States Antarctic Program (USAP) and its objectives to expand fundamental knowledge of the region, foster research on global and regional problems, and use the region as a platform for research that can only be done in Antarctica.
• The contract requires the provision of decision support, design, planning, implementation, and operations/maintenance of research infrastructure to achieve the USAP objectives.
• The ASC represents a critical component of successfully executing the USAP mission, which is a presidential mandate to NSF.
• The contract action is not subject to competition, and the NSF will adhere to the publication requirements under FAR 6.305.