Simpler Grants.gov #23-525

NSF Solicitation for Oceanographic Facilities and Equipment Support

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is inviting proposals to support and enhance U.S. oceanographic research infrastructure. - Government Buyer: - U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF), Directorate for Geosciences, Division of Ocean Sciences, Integrative Programs Section - Programs Covered: - Oceanographic Technical Services: Institutional technical support, maintenance, calibration, and operational support for research vessels and UNOLS equipment pools - Oceanographic Instrumentation: Shared-use sensors, acoustic systems, data loggers, water sampling rosettes, biological net systems, coring equipment, auto-analyzers - Shipboard Scientific Support Equipment: Permanent or portable equipment for research vessels, including science handling systems, navigation, communication, and safety equipment - Products/Services Requested: - Procurement, conversion, upgrade, enhancement, or annual operation of oceanographic platforms and equipment - Focus on shared-use facilities and instrumentation for federally funded research and education - Eligibility: - U.S.-based non-profit, non-academic organizations and institutions of higher education - Notable Requirements: - Proposals must support shared-use resources - No specific OEMs, vendors, brands, or part numbers are specified - Emphasis on supporting research in ocean, coastal, near-shore waters, and the Great Lakes

Description

The solicitation supports oceanographic facilities and equipment through the Integrative Programs Section of the Division of Ocean Sciences at the National Science Foundation. It funds procurement, upgrade, enhancement, or operation of platforms in ocean, coastal, near-shore waters, and Great Lakes for shared use in federally supported research and education. The program includes Oceanographic Technical Services, Oceanographic Instrumentation, and Shipboard Scientific Support Equipment. Eligible applicants include non-profit, non-academic organizations and institutions of higher education in the U.S. The awards aim to ensure availability of oceanographic facilities for federally funded investigators and educators.

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