Delivery Order 140D0423D0002-140D0424F1098

The National Science Foundation's Division of Polar Programs awarded a fixed-price delivery order valued at $5.19 million to Kenn Borek Air LTD (KBA) on September 15, 2024, for fixed-wing flight services supporting scientific operations in Antarctica. This delivery order, with an ultimate completion date of September 14, 2025, falls under a larger single-award Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) valued at $58.6 million through February 2029, under which KBA serves as the exclusive provider of light and medium fixed-wing aircraft transportation for the U.S. Antarctic Program and NSF's Arctic Program. No set-aside designation was used for this award, reflecting KBA's competitive capabilities in this specialized market.

KBA is a Canadian air transportation company with a specialized fleet including Twin Otters and Basler BT-67 aircraft designed for operations in extreme polar environments. The company will provide critical logistical support by transporting personnel, cargo, and fuel between research stations and remote field camps throughout Antarctica. KBA has maintained a registered presence in SAM.gov since 2010 and has established itself as a reliable partner across multiple federal agencies, including the Naval Sea Systems Command and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, demonstrating extensive experience delivering sophisticated aviation services in remote and challenging geographic locations.