Fellowship Program Administration and Management

The contract entails comprehensive administrative support for 13 sponsored PhD fellows participating in a program managed by NASA, the GEM Consortium, and participating host universities. Responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of fellow support—from initial onboarding through ongoing progress tracking, reporting, and compliance monitoring—to ensure alignment with program requirements and institutional obligations. The contractor will serve as the central coordinating entity, facilitating seamless communication and operational alignment among all three primary stakeholders to maintain program integrity and federal compliance standards. This is an 8(a) sole source subcontract awarded under NAICS code 611691, classified as a sole source opportunity for small businesses owned and operated by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals. The solicitation was posted on July 27, 2026, with a strict response deadline of July 30, 2026, indicating a narrow window for submission. The contract is administered by the NASA Shared Services Center on behalf of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, with performance expected to span multiple institutions across the country, though specific locations are not defined. The scope emphasizes accountability, data-driven reporting, and strict adherence to federal guidelines governing sponsored education and training programs.