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NSF Solicitation for Advanced Atmospheric Research Facilities and Instrumentation

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is inviting proposals for its Facilities for Atmospheric Research and Education (FARE) Program, managed by the Division of Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences (AGS). - Government Buyer: - U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF), Division of Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences (AGS) - Program Scope: - Supports acquisition, operation, maintenance, and upgrading of advanced atmospheric research facilities and instrumentation - Includes two main components: - Lower Atmosphere Observing Facilities (LAOF): Provides specialized facilities, instrumentation, and field support for geophysical research - Community Instrumentation and Facilities (CIF): Seeks proposals from instrument and facility providers to make specialized equipment available for community use, including support for technician time, minor upgrades, and outreach travel - Proposal Details: - LAOF proposals are by invitation only - CIF proposals are open to instrument and facility providers - Products/Services Requested: - No specific OEMs, vendors, products, or part numbers are listed - Focus is on state-of-the-art atmospheric research instruments and facilities - Unique Requirements: - Emphasis on community access, technical support, and minor facility upgrades - Proposals should address planning, acquisition, operation, and maintenance of research assets

Description

The Facilities for Atmospheric Research and Education (FARE) Program supports state-of-the-art instruments and facilities to facilitate fundamental research in atmospheric sciences. It includes the Lower Atmosphere Observing Facilities (LAOF), which provides specialized facilities and field support for geophysical research, and the Community Instrumentation and Facilities (CIF), which offers access to specialized instrumentation for field and laboratory studies. The program is managed by the NSF Division of Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences and supports planning, acquisition, operation, and maintenance of facilities. Proposals for LAOF are by invitation only, while CIF requests proposals from instrument and facility providers for community use.

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