Large Facilities Office

The National Science Foundation Large Facilities Office, a sub-agency of the civilian National Science Foundation, funds and oversees federal investments in scientific research infrastructure and large-scale experimental facilities that enable cutting-edge science. The office procures contracts for facility development, operations support, and specialized infrastructure services that support the Foundation's mission to advance scientific discovery and innovation through world-class research facilities.

The office has awarded 5 federal contracts totaling $4.3 million in combined potential value since 2016, with $4.2 million obligated. Contract activity is sparse: 3 awards in 2016, 1 in 2019, and 1 in 2021. The most recent recorded award date is September 23, 2021. Four distinct prime contractors have been awarded contracts over the portfolio history. Competitive concentration is highly fragmented; no single contractor dominates the small award base. Eighty percent of awards carry no set-aside designation, with the remaining 20 percent designated as 8(a) Sole Source.

No recent contract opportunities are recorded against the office. No contract awards have closed since September 2021, indicating minimal current procurement activity at this sub-agency over the past five years.