49100426D0002
Indefinite Delivery Contract
Overview
Government Description
Antarctic science and engineering support contract. The contractor will manage, operate, protect, maintain, and enhance the United States Antarctic Program’s (USAP) ability to support scientific research and logistics in antarctica. Tasks include providing laboratory services and science implementation support, station services such as food, communications, housing, and emergency response, implementing nsf-compliant waste management, managing field support services including vehicle maintenance and technical support, ensuring safety and security in accordance with the polar code of conduct, developing innovative operational approaches, and conducting training on safety and environmental conservation for USAP participants. Work will be performed at locations including the continental United States, New Zealand, antarctica (mcmurdo station, palmer station, south pole station), and field sites across the continent.
Awardee
Funding Agency
Pricing
Order Dependent (IDV Only)
Set Aside
None
Extent Competed
Full And Open Competition
Multiple / Single Award
Single Award
Who Can Use
Single Agency
Individual Order Limit
$1,500,000,000
Vehicle Ceiling
$8,000,000,000 (0% Used)
Related Opportunity
Analysis Notes
Place of Performance Largest percentage of work under issued task orders completed at: Houston, Texas 77002 United States.
Subcontracting Plan This IDC has a Commercial Subcontract Plan. The National Science Foundation has an overall 2023 small business subcontracting goal of 25%
Subcontracting Plan This IDC has a Commercial Subcontract Plan. The National Science Foundation has an overall 2023 small business subcontracting goal of 25%
KBR Services was awarded
Indefinite Delivery Contract 49100426D0002 (491004-26-D-0002)
by
the Office of Polar Programs
for Antarctic Science And Engineering Support Contract (NSF, USAP, IDIQ)
in May 2026.
The IDC
has a duration of 20 years and
was awarded
through solicitation Antarctic Science and Engineering Support Contract, Solicitation
full & open
with
NAICS 561210 and
PSC M1HA
via direct negotiation acquisition procedures with 4 bids received.
To date, $5,007,688 has been obligated through this vehicle.
The total ceiling is $8,000,000,000, of which 0% has been used.
As of today, the IDC has a total reported backlog of $7,688 and funded backlog of $7,688.
Status
(Open)
Modified 6/2/26
Period of Performance
5/31/26
Start Date
5/31/46
Ordering Period End Date
Task Order Obligations and Backlog
$5.0M
Total Obligated
$5.0M
Current Award
$5.0M
Potential Award
$7.7K
Funded Backlog
$7.7K
Total Backlog
Federal Award Analysis
Historical federal task order obligations under 49100426D0002
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Contract Awards
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Subcontract Awards
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Opportunity Lifecycle
Procurement history for 49100426D0002
Transaction History
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People
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Competition
Number of Bidders
4
Solicitation Procedures
Negotiated Proposal/Quote
Evaluated Preference
None
Performance Based Acquisition
Yes
Commercial Item Acquisition
Commercial Item Procedures Not Used
Simplified Procedures for Commercial Items
No
Other Categorizations
Subcontracting Plan
Commercial Subcontract Plan
Cost Accounting Standards
Yes
Business Size Determination
Large Business
Awardee UEI
YSQMHRS4HSC5
Awardee CAGE
3GJU9
Agency Detail
Awarding Office
491004 DIV OF ACQ AND COOPERATIVE SUPPORT
Funding Office
490609 OFFICE OF POLAR PROGRAMS
Created By
jshymans@nsf.gov
Last Modified By
jshymans@nsf.gov
Approved By
jshymans@nsf.gov
Legislative
Legislative Mandates
None Applicable
Awardee District
TX-18
Senators
John Cornyn
Ted Cruz
Ted Cruz
Representative
Sheila Jackson Lee
Last Modified: 6/2/26