Notice ID: 1648ba9c9ac843d8835ca6587441ae1bSpecial Notice
Justification & Approval for Antarctic Support Contract Extension
Archived on February 22, 2026. Original response deadline: . Full description on SAM.gov.
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 purely voluntary. Not responding to this release does not preclude participation in any future competition or participation in future subcontract opportunities which may arise with NSF.
Overview
Agency:
National Science Foundation
Office:OFFICE OF POLAR PROGRAMS
Posted:January 8, 2026
NAICS:561210: Facilities Support Services
Last Updated:Aug 21, 2026
PSC:M1HA: OPERATION OF GOVERNMENT-OWNED CONTRACTOR-OPERATED (GOCO) R&D FACILITIES
Set-Aside:Not specified
Type:Special Notice
Place of Performance:N/A
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Primary Contact
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ASC_Ext2- Special NoticeCurrentJan 8, 2026
Justification & Approval for Antarctic Support Contract Extension
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Additional Details
Solicitation Number
ASC_Ext2
Archive Date
Feb 22, 2026
Place of Performance Country
ANTARCTICA
Office Address
ALEXANDRIA, VA, 22314