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This Government Contract opportunity from National Science Foundation was posted on July 24, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Logistics and Remote Delivery Coordination

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The contract involves end-to-end logistics management for the shipment of Starlink equipment from the United States to McMurdo Station in Antarctica, requiring specialized cold-chain handling to maintain operational integrity in extreme environments. The provider must coordinate all aspects of transportation, including customs clearance, documentation, and strict compliance with the Antarctic Treaty System, ensuring no environmental or geopolitical violations occur during transit or at the delivery site. All activities must align with U.S. federal regulations governing polar operations and international scientific collaboration. This is a subcontract under the National Science Foundation’s Division of Acquisition and Cooperative Support, with performance based in Alexandria, Virginia, and delivery to a remote Antarctic location. The solicitation was posted on July 24, 2026, with responses due by July 29, 2026, under NAICS code 488999 for other support activities in transportation. The contractor is expected to demonstrate proven capability in handling sensitive scientific equipment through high-risk, cold-weather logistics corridors, with robust planning for delays, weather disruptions, and stringent regulatory oversight unique to Antarctic operations.

General Info

Starlink equipment logistics from US to Antarctica with cold-chain, treaty compliance, and NSF subcontract under NAICS 488999.

Agency

National Science Foundation → Division Of Acq And Cooperative SupportView Agency

NAICS

488999 - All Other Support Activities for TransportationView NAICS

Place of Performance

Alexandria, VA, 22314, USA

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NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of 49100426K0008.

The full solicitation package (2 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Starlink Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Satellite Communications System – Equipment and Service Procurement

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AgencyNational Science Foundation → Division Of Acq And Cooperative Support
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End-to-end logistics management for shipping Starlink equipment from the U.S. to McMurdo Station, including cold-chain handling, customs, and Antarctic Treaty compliance.

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