Arctic research support and logistics services (arsls)
Active Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 49100420C0001
- Awardee
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Battelle Memorial Institute UEI F125YU6SWK59
- Awarding agency
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Division of Acquisition and Cooperative Support
National Science Foundation
- Obligated
- $276,369,274
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- Arctic Research Support and Logistics Services Solicitation · 49100419R1001 · Posted Feb 1, 2019
- Arctic Research Support and Logistics Services Award Notice · Posted Dec 23, 2019
- Contract value 79% obligated
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- $295,236,924.62 Current, with exercised options
- $350,301,034.62 Potential, with all options
- Completion date 66% complete
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- Current, with exercised options
- Potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- Funding agency
- Division of Polar Programs National Science Foundation
- NAICS code
- 561210 Facilities Support Services
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition · 4 offers Negotiated Proposal / Quote
- Pricing
- Cost Plus Fixed Fee
- Place of performance
- Columbus, OH 43201, USA
- Legislative mandates
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- Walsh-Healey Public Contracts Act FAR subpart 22.6
- Davis-Bacon Act FAR subpart 22.4
- Employment Eligibility Verification (E-Verify) FAR subpart 22.18
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $365,222 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $7,638,971 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $26,000,000 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $6,500,000 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $4,106,316 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $10,143,809 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $10,187,000 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $15,500,000 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $2,506,187 | |
| Funding Only Action | $3,866,355 | |
| Funding Only Action | $761,705 | |
| Funding Only Action | $300,000 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $18,026,331 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $240,331 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $13,849,484 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $10,018,561 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $681,682 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $3,473,428 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $16,447,585 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $18,186,945 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $7,000,000 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $1,218,225 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $11,170,827 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $8,429,448 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $28,000,000 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $7,834,099 | |
| Funding Only Action | $12,931,749 | |
| Funding Only Action | $10,000,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $3,000,000 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $13,985,015 | |
| Original award | $4,000,000 |
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About this award
The National Science Foundation Division of Polar Programs awarded a $350.301 million definitive contract to Battelle Memorial Institute for Arctic Research Support and Logistics Services (ARSLS) on December 20, 2019, under cost-plus-fixed-fee pricing with an ultimate completion date of May 31, 2030.
ARSLS provides comprehensive logistics, facilities support, and research infrastructure services across Arctic research stations and field operations in Alaska and Greenland. The originating solicitation, posted February 1, 2019 and due May 10, 2019, sought sustainment of Arctic research capabilities including base operations, equipment maintenance, transportation (helicopter and fixed-wing aircraft charter, vessel support), construction and engineering services, fuel and supply delivery, and technology infrastructure at distributed Arctic locations including Summit Station (Greenland), Toolik Field Station (Alaska), and research sites in the high Arctic.
Place of performance is Columbus, Ohio (administrative) with operational scope spanning Alaska, Greenland, and remote Arctic field sites worldwide.
Service Contract Inventory reporting through FY2025 shows 103 FTEs and 214,726 contractor hours at a derived government-paid rate of $211.76 per hour. Battelle invoiced $45.5 million in FY2025 ($38.1 million in FY2024, $42 million in FY2023), reflecting steady program execution across a multi-year delivery cycle. Subcontractors account for 84 percent of reported contractor hours in FY2025, with 26 named subcontractors providing helicopter and fixed-wing aviation logistics (Air Greenland, Alpine Air Alaska, Coastal Helicopters, Kenn Borek Air, Coyote Air, Bering Air), ground support and equipment services (Inussuk A/S, North Slope Borough, Southworth-Milton/Caterpillar, Alta Enterprises), architectural and engineering services (OZ Architecture), satellite communications (Speedcast), food services (US Foods), and specialized logistics and technology support (Taivara LLC, Eight Eleven Group, Flatirons Two, Southern Cross).
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Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 49100420C0001?
49100420C0001 was awarded to Battelle Memorial Institute by Division of Acquisition and Cooperative Support (National Science Foundation) on December 20, 2019.
How much is contract 49100420C0001 worth?
The government has obligated $276,369,274 on 49100420C0001. Its current value, with exercised options, is $295,236,925. Its potential value, with all options, is $350,301,035.
Which agency awarded contract 49100420C0001?
Division of Acquisition and Cooperative Support (National Science Foundation) awarded 49100420C0001, with funding from Division of Polar Programs (National Science Foundation).
Was contract 49100420C0001 competed?
The extent of competition for 49100420C0001 was full and open competition. The government received 4 offers.
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