National science foundation (NSF) exclusive use fixed wing flight services in support of the office of polar programs (OPP) - task order in support of option period three flight services

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Contract number
140D0426F0994
Awardee
Awarding agency
Obligated
$7,224,837

Award facts

Opportunity
Contract value 100% obligated
$7,224,837.22 Current and potential, with all options
Completion date 11% complete
Current and potential, with all options
Funding agency
Division of Polar Programs National Science Foundation
NAICS code
481219 Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation
PSC
V211 Transportation/Travel/Relocation- Travel/Lodging/Recruitment: Air Passenger
Set-aside
No set-aside
Competition
Full and Open Competition Negotiated Proposal / Quote
Pricing
Firm Fixed Price
Place of performance
Antarctica
Legislative mandates
  • Other statutory authority

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About this award

The National Science Foundation's Division of Polar Programs issued a delivery order to Kenn Borek Air LTD on September 15, 2026, for exclusive-use fixed-wing flight services in support of the Office of Polar Programs' option period three, with a ceiling value of $7,224,837.22.

The order is issued under NSF's single-award Indefinite Delivery Contract established August 29, 2023, which designates KBA as the exclusive provider of fixed-wing aircraft transportation for the U.S. Antarctic Program and NSF's Arctic Program. Place of performance is Antarctica. The order is firm fixed price with an ultimate completion date of September 14, 2027. KBA, a Canadian air transportation company based in Calgary, Alberta, specializes in ski-equipped and medium-utility fixed-wing aircraft operations—Twin Otters and Basler BT-67s—capable of landing on unimproved and drifting sea ice for personnel and cargo movement in polar research environments.

Quick answers

Who was awarded contract 140D0426F0994?

140D0426F0994 was awarded to Kenn Borek Air LTD by Interior Business Center (Office of Policy Management and Budget) on September 15, 2026.

How much is contract 140D0426F0994 worth?

The government has obligated $7,224,837 on 140D0426F0994.

Which agency awarded contract 140D0426F0994?

Interior Business Center (Office of Policy Management and Budget) awarded 140D0426F0994, with funding from Division of Polar Programs (National Science Foundation).

Is contract 140D0426F0994 an order under another contract?

Yes. 140D0426F0994 is a delivery order under 140D0423D0002, an indefinite delivery contract.

Was contract 140D0426F0994 competed?

The extent of competition for 140D0426F0994 was full and open competition.

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