Independent agency
Selling to the National Science Foundation
The National Science Foundation primarily awards grants rather than contracts, but it does contract for facility operations, Antarctic logistics, and program administration support.
What NSF buys
- Research facility operations and logistics
- Antarctic and polar program support
- Program evaluation and administration
Common NAICS codes on NSF solicitations
Small-business notes
Understand the grant-versus-contract distinction before pursuing NSF. Most NSF money moves through grants and cooperative agreements, which are a different instrument with different rules than a FAR-based contract.
Official resources
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