Contract · Federal · No Set aside used

NASA Postdoctoral Program-3 (NPP-3)

Agency: NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION / NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION
Location: Washington, MD
Amount: Amount not listed
Posted: Sep 3, 2026
Set-aside: No Set aside used
NAICS code: 541612 - Human Resources Consulting Services look up NAICS codes
PSC code: R799 - Professional, Administrative, and Management Support Services (general category)

Timeline

Posted

Sep 3, 2026
Status

Closing soon

What contracts like this typically pay

est. $62K-$805K

Estimated from 31 similar past awards nationwide, NAICS 541612.

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What this contract is for

Agency: NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION / NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION
Location: Washington, MD
Set-aside: No Set aside used
NAICS: 541612 - Human Resources Consulting Services
Scope: Federal

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 Draft RFP is September 2026, and the anticipated release date of the final RFP is on or about October 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 will be available on SAM.gov.

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