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What if TransPolar doesn't win the new contract?
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If TransPolar doesn’t win, RPSC will work with the new contractor to ensure a smooth transition with minimal disruption to the workforce and the program.
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What exactly is TransPolar LLC? Does Raytheon or AECOM run TransPolar?
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Neither Raytheon nor AECOM run TransPolar LLC. TransPolar is a stand-alone company that operates independently. AECOM and Raytheon are the financial backing and governance behind TransPolar, but do not run TransPolar’s operation. TransPolar's sole focus will be to support NSF’s Antarctic Program. TransPolar will have its own corporate policies and procedures, independent of the parent companies, yet able to reach back to the corporate technical assets and resources of both Raytheon ($23.2 B) and AECOM ($5.9 B). In addition, the TransPolar team includes major subcontractors such as Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC), Chenega Technology Services Corporation, and The Shaw Group.
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How will NSF make the final decision?
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All proposals will be evaluated using the same evaluation factors specified in the RFP. TransPolar has put together what we consider a strong offer based on actual RFP requirements.
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When will the TransPolar winner be announced?
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NSF has announced a one-year delay in awarding the new contract. NSF plans a 6-month transition to the new contractor that will now take place from 1 October 2010 to 31 March 2011. We look at this extension as a good thing for the workforce and the work we need to do
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