NASA Postdoctoral Program Management and Administration

NASA Headquarters is seeking a contractor to manage and administer the NASA Postdoctoral Program, including fellowship operations, visa processing, online systems, financial reporting, and fellow support under a five-year hybrid contract.

United States of America > NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION > NASA HEADQUARTERS


General
Open (active)
80HQTR27R0006
Oct 30, 2026 07:00 PM
Oct 16, 2026 02:44 PM
$111,173,548.00
1 year base + options: 1 year, 1 year, 1 year, 1 year, 6 months
Request for Proposal (RFP)
Federal
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Contact
leona.d.ellis@nasa.gov
Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, MD, USA
Submission Instructions
Online
Submit all proposal files through NASA's Enterprise File Sharing and Sync Box (EFSS Box)., Submit each proposal volume as a single searchable PDF; provide required cost exhibits in both searchable PDF and Excel format., Use sequentially numbered filenames containing the offeror name and solicitation number; filenames may contain only letters, numbers, dashes, single spaces, and the file extension., Do not submit password-protected, locked, or malware-infected files.
Description

NASA Headquarters is seeking program management and administrative services for the NASA Postdoctoral Program, supporting the NASA Postdoctoral Research Program and NASA Postdoctoral Management Program. The scope includes program-level administration; online and cloud-based application, review, enrollment, renewal, and travel processes; applicant solicitation and evaluation; fellow enrollment and support; J-1 visa processing; financial, tax, stipend, health insurance, travel, relocation, and other direct-cost administration; program effectiveness metrics; and phase-in and phase-out activities. The requirement includes development and maintenance of online systems, Authority to Operate support, information security and privacy compliance, ITAR/EAR management, financial and performance reporting, and coordination with NASA Centers, Headquarters, participating host organizations, designated universities, fellows, advisors, and mission directorates. The draft solicitation contemplates a hybrid firm-fixed-price and cost-plus-fixed-fee completion contract, with a 12-month base period, four 12-month option periods, and an additional six-month extension option. A separate 90-day firm-fixed-price phase-in period is also contemplated. The draft requires proof of State Department approval for J-1 visa processing as an initial proposal gate.

Classification Codes
NAICS541612Human Resources Consulting Services
PSCR799Other Management Support Services
Smart Codes
postdoctoral program administrationfellowship management servicesvisa processing administration
Specifications
Service Only
Yes
Timeline
Oct 30, 2026 07:00 PM-Comments and questions due
Nov 1, 2026-Anticipated final RFP release
Dec 1, 2026-Anticipated proposal due date
Apr 1, 2027-Anticipated contract award
Jul 1, 2027-Anticipated contract effective date
Requirements
Required
  • General Liability
  • Workers Compensation
  • Automobile Liability
Scored
  • Within the last 5 years
  • Projects valued at $7,000,000.00 or more
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
Documents
TitleDate Posted
E-Library_NIST.SP.500-281A_R1.pdfOct 16, 2026 12:00 PM
E-Library_NIST.SP.500-267A_R1.pdf.pdfOct 16, 2026 12:00 PM
80HQTR27R0006_NPP-3 SF33 and TCs.pdfOct 16, 2026 12:00 PM
E-Library_2025-2026-NASA-Science-Plan.pdfOct 16, 2026 12:00 PM
E-Library_NPR_1382_001B_.pdfOct 16, 2026 12:00 PM
80HQTR27R0006_NPP-3 Attachment E-3_DRD CITAR.pdfOct 16, 2026 12:00 PM
E-Library_SPD-01APeerReviewConflicts-of-Interest.pdfOct 16, 2026 12:00 PM
80HQTR27R0006_NPP-3 Attachment E-2_DRD CSIRIA.pdfOct 16, 2026 12:00 PM
80HQTR27R0006_NPP-3 Enclosure 2_QASP.pdfOct 16, 2026 12:00 PM
80HQTR27R0006_NPP-3 Attachment E_Contract Data Requirements List.pdfOct 16, 2026 12:00 PM
E-Library_NIST-SP-500-273.v2.0.pdf.pdfOct 16, 2026 12:00 PM
80HQTR27R0006_NPP-3 Enclosure 1_PPQ.pdfOct 16, 2026 12:00 PM
80HQTR27R0006_NPP-3 Attachment E-1_Security Requirements for Unclassified IT Resources DRD.pdfOct 16, 2026 12:00 PM
80HQTR27R0006_NPP-3 Exhibits 1-6.xlsxOct 16, 2026 12:00 PM
80HQTR27R0006_NPP-3 Enclosure 3_CITAR Report Template.pdfOct 16, 2026 12:00 PM
80HQTR27R0006_NPP-3 Attachment A_PWS.pdfOct 16, 2026 12:00 PM
E-Library_NPR_2810_001F_.pdfOct 16, 2026 12:00 PM
80HQTR27R0006_NPP-3 Attachment D_Small Business Subcontracting Plan.pdfOct 16, 2026 12:00 PM
80HQTR27R0006_NPP-3 Attachment F-Information Systems Security Plan Cover Page.pdfOct 16, 2026 12:00 PM
E-Library_NPR_2810_0007.pdfOct 16, 2026 12:00 PM
80HQTR27R0006_NPP-3 Attachment E-4_DRD CPIC.pdfOct 16, 2026 12:00 PM
80HQTR27R0006_NPP-3 Attachment B_Financial Management Reporting.pdfOct 16, 2026 12:00 PM
80HQTR27R0006_NPP-3 Attachment C_Safety and Health Plan Cover Page.pdfOct 16, 2026 12:00 PM
80HQTR27R0006_NPP-3 DRFP Cover Letter.pdfOct 16, 2026 12:00 PM
80HQTR27R0006_NPP-3 Attachment B-1 Payment Table for Fixed Price Services.pdfOct 16, 2026 12:00 PM
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