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NOTICE OF INDUSTRY DAY FOR

ARCTIC RESEARCH SUPPORT AND LOGISTICS SERVICES

Posted: 11/09/2026

Agency: U.S. National Science Foundation, Office of Research Infrastructure, Office of Polar Programs, Arctic Research Support and Logistics Section (RSL)

SAM.gov Opportunity ID: 49100427K0001

EVENT OVERVIEW:

For more than half a century, the U. S. National Science Foundation (NSF) has sponsored research in the Arctic, an extraordinary natural laboratory for addressing a wide range of important scientific questions. NSF’s Arctic Research Support and Logistics Section (RSL) enables access to research facilities and services in a safe, effective and efficient manner, primarily through a contract for Arctic Research Support and Logistics Services (ARSLS).

NSF is beginning acquisition planning for the follow-on to the current ARSLS contract and we want to hear from you. NSF is hosting an Industry Day to provide an opportunity for industry representatives to learn about the upcoming ARSLS re-compete. Participation can be in-person in Alexandria, Virginia or virtual. Due to conference space limitations, in-person attendance is limited to the first 15 vendors who register (limit of one in-person attendee per company).

Date: November 16, 2026 Time: 1:00-4:30 PM EST

The term “Industry Day” is used in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations and is intended to encompass the full range of entities who may be interested in participating in this acquisition

The Government will present information relevant to offerors and facilitate discussion, including but not limited to the following:

• Describe the scope of work, locations of performance and other relevant information

• Provide procurement details

• Solicit industry feedback on requirements and approach

• Foster collaboration between government and industry

Agenda highlights include the following:

• Welcome & Opening Remarks

• Section Mission & Requirements Brief to include:

o RSL Section Overview o Arctic Research Requirements o Arctic Research Facilities

• Contract Information Overview

• Q&A Session with Program Office

Registration & Participation:

Please Note: Pre-Registration is required for Industry Day attendance

To register, please submit the following information to Bethany Stutler via email at recompete.arsl@nsf.gov no later than 4:30 PM EST on November 12, 2026:

Company name and address Primary POC-name, title, and email address Names and email addresses of any additional attendees Company primary interest-prime contractor or subcontractor Confirmation of one (1) of the following:

_____Yes, I hereby authorize the Government to post my contact information under the ARSLS Recompete Industry Day Attendee List; or

_____No, I do NOT want my contact information posted under the ARSLS Recompete Industry Day Attendee List.

Questions you would like addressed at the Industry Day

Attendance instructions, including virtual conference login information and in-person registration information, will be provided to registered entities prior to the scheduled Industry Day. At this time, NSF anticipates the use of Zoom for the hosting of the virtual Industry Day; the in-person portion of the Industry Day will be held at NSF Headquarters (401 Dulany St, Alexandria, VA 22314). In-person attendance is limited to the first 15 individuals; each company is limited to one (1) in-person attendee and may submit one (1) back-up if space allows. There is no limit on the number of virtual attendees per company. All interested parties are responsible for ensuring they have access to the applicable IT platform to participate in the event and/or are able to attend the in-person Industry Day at their own expense. Valid Real ID or passport is required for in-person attendance.

Material presented and discussed at this Industry Day will be informational only. Following the Industry Day, interested parties are encouraged to submit questions, comments, and feedback on all aspects of the information provided during the meeting. This feedback shall be submitted electronically to recompete.arsl@nsf.gov no later than 2:00 PM EST on December 1, 2026. PHONE CALLS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. At the discretion of NSF, Questions and Answers may be posted to SAM.gov

Please continue to monitor SAM.gov for any updates and additional information pertaining to this Notice.

Contact:

Email: recompete.arsl@nsf.gov

Note: This event is informational and not a contract negotiation. Any discussion is for program planning purposes only.

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This Notice should not be construed (1) as a commitment by the U.S. National Science Foundation to enter into any agreement with any entity participating in the Industry Day, (2) as a commitment to issue any RFP concerning the subject of this notice, or (3) as a request for proposals, request for quote, or request for information.

The Government will not reimburse any interested party for any costs associated with attendance of this Virtual Industry Day. The Government reserves all rights not to respond to some or all of the questions posed and/or to reject in whole or in part any industry input as a result of this Notice.