Save the Date: Notice of Industry Day for Arctic Research Support and Logistics Services

The National Science Foundation is announcing a Save the Date Industry Day for its Arctic Research Support and Logistics Services follow-on acquisition, with pre-registration due November 12, 2026 at 4:30 PM EST for the November 16, 2026 event. The notice carries No Set-Aside Used. The NSF Office of Polar Programs, Arctic Research Support and Logistics Section, is conducting acquisition planning for the follow-on contract, and the event will cover scope of work, performance locations, procurement details, and Arctic research requirements while soliciting industry feedback. The session runs 1:00 to 4:30 PM EST, virtually via Zoom or in person at NSF Headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia. In-person attendance is limited to the first 15 registered vendors, with one attendee per company, and requires a valid Real ID or passport. Virtual attendance has no per-company limit. Registration goes to Bethany Stutler at recompete.arsl@nsf.gov and must include company name and address, primary point of contact, additional attendees, prime or subcontractor designation, authorization to post contact information, and any questions for the program office. Written questions, comments, and feedback are due electronically by 2:00 PM EST on December 1, 2026, and phone calls will not be accepted. The event is informational only and does not commit the government to award a contract or issue an RFP or RFQ. The government will not reimburse attendance costs.