The IFB establishes a term contract to collect, remove, and recycle an estimated 130 tons annually of mixed, unsegregated iron and steel scrap from NASA’s White Sands Test Facility. Bidders must complete a mandatory pre-bid site inspection, provide a $6,000 performance guarantee, and base pricing on a published market index. Bids are due November 13, 2026, at 5:00 PM Central Time, and the bid opening is scheduled for November 17, 2026, at 11:00 AM Central Time.
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Las Cruces
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Dona Ana
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505-524-5641
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88004
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Board meetings and strategic plans from NASA -JSC - White Sands Test Facility
Kelsey Conservation District Integrated Watershed Management Plan 2015-2025
Date: Jan 1, 2015Type: Strategic Plan
The Carrot-Saskatchewan River Integrated Watershed Management Plan aims to positively influence land and water management, focusing on protecting water, aquatic ecosystems, and drinking water sources within the Carrot-Saskatchewan River Watershed. The plan was developed collaboratively to establish watershed values and key recommendations. It addresses three primary watershed values: Surface Water Fluctuations, Water Quality, and Ecosystem Health, and includes a comprehensive source water protection plan and surface water management plan for the next ten years.
House Committee On Science Space And Technology Meeting
Date: Jul 24, 2014Type: Meeting mention
The committee held a session with ISS astronauts to discuss various aspects of space exploration, including the challenges of space debris, the importance of the International Space Station for future human space exploration, and efforts to inspire students in STEM education. Key topics included the potential for future missions to Mars, the regenerative systems used on the space station, and the benefits of space research for the economy and human knowledge.
National Aeronautics and Space Administration Development Plan 2025-2029
Date: Apr 1, 2026Type: Strategic Plan
This document outlines NASA's strategic plan for establishing a Moon Base in the lunar South Pole region, utilizing a phased iterative approach to achieve a continuous human presence. The plan details three phases of implementation from 2025 to 2029, focusing on overcoming functional, technology, and data gaps in areas such as autonomous systems, communications, habitation, logistics, mobility, power, and transportation. It also emphasizes how Moon Base development will serve as a critical proving ground for future human missions to Mars, covering aspects like nuclear technologies, independent operations, human factors, and dust tolerance. The overarching goal is to strengthen American leadership in space, foster scientific discoveries, and enable future deep space exploration through partnerships.
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