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NASA Postdoctoral Program-3 (NPP-3) - Draft Request for Proposal (DRFP)

NASA/Headquarters (HQ) plans to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the NASA Postdoctoral Program (NPP-3).

Notice typeSpecial Notice: An announcement, such as an industry day or a request for information.
Who's buyingNASA Headquarters, National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Where51595, Maryland
DeadlineFri, Oct 30, 2026 at 3:00 PM EDT (7 days left)
Who can bidOpen to any business (no set-aside)
IndustryNAICS 541612 (Human Resources Consulting Services)
Solicitation #80HQTR27R0006
PostedFri, Oct 16, 2026
ContactLeona Ellis, [email protected]

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NASA/Headquarters (HQ) plans to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the NASA Postdoctoral Program (NPP-3). The NPP-3 acquisition supports NASA’s Science Mission Directorates and is designed to advance NASA’s mission and vision by offering research and management opportunities to highly talented individuals who perform at NASA Centers, HQ, and other NASA facilities, as well as designated universities. The principal purpose of this contract is to acquire management and administration services for the NPP. The needs under this requirement include the ability of the contractor to provide the materials, facilities, supplies, administrative support, programmatic support, and expertise necessary to promote and administer the NASA Postdoctoral Research Program (NPRP) and the NASA Postdoctoral Management Program (NPMP). The Government does not intend to acquire a commercial product or commercial service using FAR Part 12. The NAICS Code and Size Standard are 541612 and $29M, respectively. The anticipated release date of the the final RFP is on or about November 2026, with an anticipated offer due date of on or about December 2026. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered by the agency. NASA Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at: https://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/Procurement-Ombuds-Comp-Advocate-Listing.pdf If a solicitation is released, then it and any additional documents wi

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