UCAR reups to manage NCAR for 5 more years

The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research will manage the National Center for Atmospheric Research for another five years after renewing its contract with the National Science Foundation.

UCAR and NCAR have a staff of about 1,400 employees. They contributed about $420 million to the state economy in fiscal year 2012, supporting direct and indirect employment of more than 3,100 workers.

The five-year contract is not to exceed $800 million and will run through Sept. 30, 2018. The money comes from the National Science Foundation, as well as money that comes from various federal agencies and passes…