Denver Federal Center Ice Core Relocation Services
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The General Services Administration (GSA), on behalf of the National Science Foundation (NSF), is seeking Ice Core Relocation Services for the Denver Federal Center in Lakewood, CO. This presolicitation announces the intent to award a Firm Fixed Price contract for the specialized relocation of irreplaceable ice cores from a legacy facility to a new, state-of-the-art NSF-Ice Core Facility (NSF-ICF). Interested parties must express their capability by February 10, 2026.
Scope of Work
This critical service involves the relocation of irreplaceable ice cores, which are vital for NSF-sponsored research. The move requires working in extreme low temperatures: -36°C for the main archive freezer (55,000 cubic feet) and -24°C for the examination room (12,000 cubic feet). Contractor personnel must be equipped with minimum -30°C cold-rated gear. The services include intricate logistics, specialized handling, continuous temperature monitoring, and coordination to ensure no damage to the cores during the move.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Acquisition Threshold: Below Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT)
- Set-Aside: Intent to solicit and negotiate with only one source (Polar Field Services) under FAR 6.302, citing 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1).
- Response Due (for interested parties): February 10, 2026, by 12:00 PM (MST)
- Published Date: January 26, 2026
- Estimated Solicitation Issue Date: February 10, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
This is a notice of intent, not a request for competitive proposals. The Government intends to award to Polar Field Services. However, other interested parties capable of providing these specialized services must submit a written response demonstrating their capability within 15 days of this notice (by February 10, 2026). A determination to compete the action will be made based on these responses.
Additional Notes
- Place of Performance: Denver Federal Center, Lakewood, CO 80225, United States.
- Point of Contact: Joseph C. Dorsey, Joseph.Dorsey@gsa.gov, 720-431-0386.
- Award is subject to the availability of appropriated funds.