SAM.gov Industry Day Announcement ARSLS

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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:
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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 [email protected] 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