National science foundation (NSF) exclusive use fixed wing flight services in support of the office of polar programs (OPP)
Active Indefinite Delivery Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 140D0423D0002
- Awardee
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Kenn Borek Air LTD UEI PJAEJ4C9X268
- Awarding agency
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Interior Business Center
Office of Policy Management and Budget, Department of the Interior
- Task orders
- 5 $21,595,342 obligated
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- Exclusive Use Fixed Wing Flight Services Antarctic Pre-Solicitation · 140D0422R0051 · Posted Jun 15, 2022
- Combined order value
- $21,595,342 Current and potential, with all options
- Last date to order 57% complete
- IDV ceiling 34% used
- $62,868,561.69
- Maximum order
- $56,602,882.82
- Award type
- Single award
- Who can order
- Only the awarding agency
- Funding agency
- Division of Polar Programs National Science Foundation
- NAICS code
- 481219 Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition · 1 offer Negotiated Proposal / Quote
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Legislative mandates
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- Other statutory authority
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
About this IDV
The National Science Foundation's Division of Polar Programs awarded a single-award Indefinite Delivery Contract to Kenn Borek Air LTD on August 29, 2023, for exclusive-use fixed-wing flight services in support of the Office of Polar Programs, with a ceiling value of $62,868,561.69 and an ultimate completion date of February 28, 2029.
Performance occurs in Antarctica and the Arctic. The solicitation sought exclusive-use fixed-wing aircraft services to support the U.S. Antarctic Program and NSF's Arctic Program, requiring the contractor to maintain a minimum of five light aircraft and one medium aircraft exclusively dedicated to Antarctica operations from McMurdo Station during the Austral summer, with two light aircraft and one medium aircraft on call for Arctic operations annually from February through mid-October.
The base period runs one year with four option years. NAICS code 481219 (other nonscheduled air transportation) applies. Kenn Borek Air LTD, a Canadian air transportation company headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, specializes in ski-equipped Twin Otters and Basler BT-67s capable of landing on unimproved and drifting sea ice for personnel and cargo movement in polar research environments.
Recent delivery orders issued under this IDIQ include a $7,224,837.22 order awarded September 15, 2026, for option period three services with completion by September 14, 2027; a $6,272,507.59 order awarded September 15, 2025, for Antarctica operations with completion by September 14, 2026; a $5,192,136.02 order awarded September 15, 2024, with completion by September 14, 2025; a $4,080,613.49 base-year order awarded September 11, 2023, with completion by September 14, 2024; and a $116,175.00 order awarded December 4, 2024, for completion by December 20, 2024. All orders carry firm fixed pricing.
Task orders
Transactions
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| Exercise an Option | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Exercise an Option | $0 | |
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| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $0 |
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Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 140D0423D0002?
140D0423D0002 was awarded to Kenn Borek Air LTD by Interior Business Center (Office of Policy Management and Budget) on August 29, 2023.
How much is contract 140D0423D0002 worth?
Orders under 140D0423D0002 have obligated $21,595,342. 140D0423D0002's own ceiling is $62,868,562. A single order can be worth up to $56,602,883.
How many orders have been placed under contract 140D0423D0002?
5 orders have been placed under 140D0423D0002, the latest on September 15, 2026.
Which agency awarded contract 140D0423D0002?
Interior Business Center (Office of Policy Management and Budget) awarded 140D0423D0002, with funding from Division of Polar Programs (National Science Foundation).
Who can order from contract 140D0423D0002?
140D0423D0002 is a single award indefinite delivery contract. Only the awarding agency can place orders on it.
Was contract 140D0423D0002 competed?
The extent of competition for 140D0423D0002 was full and open competition. The government received 1 offer.
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