Bid guide
How to bid on NASA’s NPP-3 program administration work
What NASA plans to buy
NASA Headquarters plans to seek a contractor to manage and administer the NASA Postdoctoral Program. The work includes administrative and program support, facilities, supplies, materials, and expertise for the NASA Postdoctoral Research Program and NASA Postdoctoral Management Program.
The programs serve NASA centers, headquarters, other NASA facilities, and designated universities. The opportunity is listed under NAICS 541612, with a stated size standard of $29 million.
Key dates and the question deadline
Questions are due by 3:00 p.m. Eastern on October 30, 2026. The final RFP is anticipated around November 2026, with offers anticipated around December 2026; those dates are estimates.
This is a draft RFP notice, not the final offer deadline. Check the final solicitation and any amendments for the confirmed schedule and instructions.
Who this opportunity may suit
This opportunity may suit firms that provide program management and administration services, including support for research or postdoctoral programs. NASA says all responsible sources may submit an offer.
The work calls for the ability to provide administrative and programmatic support, facilities, supplies, materials, and expertise. Review the final RFP to determine whether your firm can meet its full requirements.
How to access the opportunity and ask questions
Use “View original source” above to open the opportunity. If the first click takes you to the portal homepage, click it again to reach the bid. A free account may be needed to view documents, though it may not be.
NASA says the solicitation and additional documents, if released, will be available on SAM.gov. Potential offerors are responsible for downloading the solicitation and amendments and monitoring for updates. Questions must be sent by email to Leona D. Ellis at [email protected] by 3:00 p.m. Eastern on October 30, 2026; telephone questions will not be accepted.
Prepare for a strong response
Start by mapping your relevant experience to the two programs and the support NASA describes. Identify how your team would provide program administration, facilities, supplies, materials, and expertise, and note any areas where you may need partners.
Read the final RFP carefully before building your response. Follow its submission instructions and evaluation criteria, keep questions focused and within the stated deadline, and check SAM.gov for amendments before submitting.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
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