Delivery Order #140D0426F0994

Kenn Borek Air Ltd Awarded NSF Polar Flight Services Delivery Order

This delivery order contract represents a significant extension of a multi-year indefinite delivery contract for exclusive use fixed-wing flight services provided by Kenn Borek Air Ltd. The company, known for its specialized aviation operations supporting polar research, is contracted by the National Science Foundation (NSF) through its Office of Polar Programs to support ongoing scientific missions in polar regions. The award supports option period three of the existing contract, ensuring continuation of critical flight services such as transportation and logistical support tailored to the extreme polar environment. This contract was awarded competitively under a firm fixed-price structure, building on prior performance under the parent contract originally awarded after full-and-open competition. The work scope includes the provision of safe, reliable, and specialized fixed-wing flight operations crucial for NSF’s scientific exploration and logistical needs in Antarctica, reinforcing the agency's ability to conduct year-round research in these challenging conditions. The contract is planned to cover a one-year performance period, commencing in mid-September 2026 and concluding in mid-September 2027. This award emphasizes the strategic importance of maintaining expert aviation support in polar science programs and highlights Kenn Borek Air Ltd’s ongoing role as a key partner in enabling vital research through specialized flight services.

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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION (NSF) EXCLUSIVE USE FIXED WING FLIGHT SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF THE OFFICE OF POLAR PROGRAMS (OPP) - TASK ORDER IN SUPPORT OF OPTION PERIOD THREE FLIGHT SERVICES

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