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Response Deadline07/29/2026, 01:00:00 PM UTC

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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.

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

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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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PostedJul 24

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Response DeadlineJul 29

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07/29/2026, 01:00:00 PM UTCin 3 days

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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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