NASA Postdoctoral Program-3 (NPP-3) - Draft Request for Proposal (DRFP)
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Description
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 will be available on Sam.gov.
It is the offeror's responsibility to monitor this website for the release of the solicitation and amendments (if any). Potential offerors will be responsible for downloading their own copy of the solicitation and amendments (if any).
Prospective offerors are encouraged to notify this office of their intent to submit an offer. All contractual and technical questions must be submitted electronically via email to Leona D. Ellis at leona.d.ellis@nasa.gov not later than 3:00 PM Eastern Standard Time October 30, 2026. Telephone questions will not be accepted.
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E-Library_SPD-01APeerReviewConflicts-of-Interest.pdf
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E-Library_NPR_2810_0007.pdf
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E-Library_NPR_2810_001F_.pdf
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E-Library_NPR_1382_001B_.pdf
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E-Library_NIST-SP-500-273.v2.0.pdf.pdf
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E-Library_NIST.SP.500-281A_R1.pdf
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E-Library_NIST.SP.500-267A_R1.pdf.pdf
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E-Library_2025-2026-NASA-Science-Plan.pdf
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80HQTR27R0006_NPP-3 Exhibits 1-6.xlsx
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80HQTR27R0006_NPP-3 Enclosure 3_CITAR Report Template.pdf
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80HQTR27R0006_NPP-3 Enclosure 2_QASP.pdf
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80HQTR27R0006_NPP-3 Enclosure 1_PPQ.pdf
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80HQTR27R0006_NPP-3 Attachment F-Information Systems Security Plan Cover Page.pdf
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80HQTR27R0006_NPP-3 Attachment E-4_DRD CPIC.pdf
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80HQTR27R0006_NPP-3 Attachment E-3_DRD CITAR.pdf
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80HQTR27R0006_NPP-3 Attachment E-2_DRD CSIRIA.pdf
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80HQTR27R0006_NPP-3 Attachment E-1_Security Requirements for Unclassified IT Resources DRD.pdf
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80HQTR27R0006_NPP-3 Attachment E_Contract Data Requirements List.pdf
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80HQTR27R0006_NPP-3 Attachment D_Small Business Subcontracting Plan.pdf
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80HQTR27R0006_NPP-3 Attachment C_Safety and Health Plan Cover Page.pdf
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80HQTR27R0006_NPP-3 Attachment B-1 Payment Table for Fixed Price Services.pdf
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80HQTR27R0006_NPP-3 Attachment B_Financial Management Reporting.pdf
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80HQTR27R0006_NPP-3 Attachment A_PWS.pdf
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80HQTR27R0006_NPP-3 SF33 and TCs.pdf
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80HQTR27R0006_NPP-3 DRFP Cover Letter.pdf
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NASA Postdoctoral Program-3 (NPP-3) - Draft Request for Proposal (DRFP)
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Additional Details
Solicitation Number
80HQTR27R0006
Archive Date
Nov 14, 2026
Office Address
WASHINGTON, DC, 20546