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Academic Research and Higher Education Immersion Provider

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The Academic Research and Higher Education Immersion Provider subcontract, issued by the NASA Shared Services Center, seeks a provider to deliver professional immersion experiences for prime contractors enrolled in leadership programs. These experiences take place within university settings, where participants are paired with Deans or Principal Investigators for mentorship and granted access to specialized research centers focusing on propulsion and other advanced technologies. To be eligible, providers must be registered in SAM.gov and execute a Memorandum of Understanding. The primary deliverables for this engagement include the successful completion of the academic immersion experience and the submission of participant surveys. The solicitation was posted on October 15, 2026, with a response deadline of October 23, 2026, under NAICS code 541715.

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NASA seeks providers for university-based leadership immersion and research mentorship for prime contractors.

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541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

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This scope was carved out of 80NSSC27947456Q.

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AgencyNational Aeronautics And Space Administration → NASA Shared Services Center
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Provides professional immersion experiences for prime contractors on NASA Shared Services Center leadership programs within university settings. Pairs participants with Deans or Principal Investigators for mentorship and provides access to specialized research centers focused on advanced technologies or propulsion. Requires SAM.gov registration and MOU execution. Delivers a completed academic immersion experience and participant survey.

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