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DealsJun 3, 2026, 06:01 AM

KBR Awarded $8B Antarctic Science & Engineering Support Contract

AI Summary

KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business has been awarded an $8 billion ceiling Antarctic Science and Engineering Support Contract (ASESC) by the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF). This single award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract has a 20-year period of performance, commencing in June 2026. KBR will provide comprehensive operations, maintenance, logistics, and science support, including IT, AI, and cybersecurity, for the U.S. Antarctic Program's stations and research.

Key Highlights

  • KBR awarded $8 billion Antarctic Science and Engineering Support Contract (ASESC).
  • Contract is a single award IDIQ from U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF).
  • The contract has a 20-year period of performance, starting June 2026.
  • KBR will provide full-scale operations, maintenance, logistics, and science support.
  • Support includes information technology, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity.
  • KBR will support three U.S. stations and field sites in Antarctica.