Denver Federal Center Ice Core Relocation Services

The General Services Administration Public Buildings Service Region 8 is seeking specialized relocation services to move irreplaceable ice core samples from the National Science Foundation's legacy Ice Core Facility to a newly constructed facility at the Denver Federal Center in Lakewood, Colorado. The contractor must safely relocate over 25,000 meters of ice core samples while maintaining strict environmental controls and preventing any damage to the cores, which are stored at temperatures ranging from -36°C in the archive freezer to -24°C in the examination room. Key requirements include that all personnel must be equipped with minimum -30°C cold-rated protective gear and be capable of working in extreme low-temperature environments for extended periods. The acquisition is being pursued as a single-source procurement, with the qualified source identified as Polar Field Services, selected based on the requirement for a contractor with local presence and specialized experience in extreme low-temperature environments to ensure efficiency and integrity of the scientific assets. Interested parties must submit capability statements by February 10, 2026 at 12:00 PM, with the estimated solicitation issue date also set for February 10, 2026, and the anticipated award type being Firm Fixed Price.

This procurement is not designated as a set-aside contract. Polar Field Services has been identified as the potential incumbent or qualified source for this specialized work. No specific award value or budget range has been disclosed in the pre-solicitation notice. The relocation project involves managing the new facility's functional elements, which include a 55,000 cubic-foot archive freezer, a 12,000 cubic-foot examination room, refrigeration equipment space, shop and storage areas, office and support spaces, and loading and shipping areas. Award is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds, and no legal liability exists on behalf of the Government until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer. The point of contact for this opportunity is Joseph Dorsey-PQAD at 1 Denver Federal Center, Building 810, Lakewood, Colorado 80225.