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NSF Solicitation for Oceanographic Research Equipment and Facility Support

This opportunity from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) seeks proposals to support oceanographic research infrastructure and equipment. - Government Buyer: - U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) - Directorate for Geosciences (GEO), Division of Ocean Sciences (OCE), Integrative Programs Section (IPS) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; proposals may include a range of manufacturers for oceanographic equipment - Products/Services Requested: - Procurement, upgrade, and operation of oceanographic platforms and shared-use research facilities - Oceanographic Technical Services: institutional support, maintenance, calibration, and operational support for shared-use equipment pools (e.g., UNOLS) - Oceanographic Instrumentation: sensors, acoustic systems, data loggers, water sampling rosettes, biological net systems, coring equipment, auto-analyzers - Shipboard Scientific Support Equipment: winches, frames, cranes, navigation, communication, and safety equipment for research vessels - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Focus on shared-use facilities and equipment supporting multiple federally funded research projects - Eligible applicants are U.S.-based non-profit, non-academic organizations and institutions of higher education - Proposals must address support for research in ocean, coastal, near-shore waters, and the Great Lakes - No specific brands, part numbers, or quantities are specified; applicants propose solutions based on research needs

Description

This solicitation by the U.S. National Science Foundation supports oceanographic facilities and equipment through the Integrative Programs Section of the Division of Ocean Sciences. It funds procurement, upgrade, enhancement, or operation of platforms in ocean, coastal, near-shore waters, and Great Lakes, focusing on shared-use facilities for 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.

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