Mercury removal project, Dunn Solar Telescope
Past New Requirement Updated
- Agency
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National Science Foundation
- Solicitation expected
- Estimated value
- $1,000,000 to $1,900,000
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Forecast facts
- Anticipated award
- NAICS code
- 541330 Engineering Services
- Place of performance
- Sunspot, NM
- Forecast number
- 41854
- Points of contact
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- Donna O Malley domalley@nsf.gov
Forecast details come from the GSA Acquisition Gateway. Agencies' dates and values are estimates.
About this forecast
The National Science Foundation is soliciting engineering services for a mercury removal project at the Dunn Solar Telescope (DST) located in Sunspot, New Mexico. This new requirement encompasses developing and executing a comprehensive mercury removal plan from the DST bearing, managing all necessary permitting, transporting the mercury to an appropriate secure location, and structurally securing both the interior and exterior of the facility, followed by building closure and security measures. The solicitation is estimated to be released on February 18, 2026, with an anticipated award date of March 31, 2026.
The estimated award value ranges between $1,000,000 and $1,900,000 under a time and materials/labor hours contract type. This is a follow-on delivery order to a previously competed action and will be performed at the DST facility in Sunspot, New Mexico. For inquiries regarding this opportunity, interested parties should contact Donna O'Malley, Directorate Administrative Coordinator in the Business & Operations division at the National Science Foundation, via email at domalley@nsf.gov or by phone at +1 703-292-7319.
Forecast text
This call order is for mercury removal from the DST. This includes developing a plan to remove the mercury from the bearing, transport the mercury to a secure and appropriate location, manage the permitting, etc. In addition, structurally secure the interior and exterior of the DST, as well as close and secure the building.
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