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NAICS Code· 611310

NAICS 611310: Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in furnishing academic courses and granting degrees at baccalaureate or graduate levels. The requirement for admission is at least a high school diploma or equivalent general academic training. Instruction may be provided in diverse settings, such as the establishment's or client's training facilities, educational institutions, the workplace, or the home, and through diverse means, such as correspondence, television, the Internet, or other electronic and distance-learning methods. The training provided by these establishments may include the use of simulators and simulation methods. Illustrative Examples: Colleges (except junior colleges) Theological seminaries offering baccalaureate or graduate degrees Military academies, college-level Universities Professional schools (e.g., business administration, dental, law, medical) Cross-References.Show more

NAICS 611310 – Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools encompasses institutions engaged in higher education, research, and professional training that contract with federal agencies to deliver specialized services. This sector includes academic research initiatives, workforce development programs, technical training, curriculum design for federal workforce upskilling, and applied research in STEM, cybersecurity, public health, and environmental science.

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NAICS code 611310 covers Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools. This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in furnishing academic courses and granting degrees at baccalaureate or graduate levels. The requirement for admission is at least a high school diploma or equivalent general academic training. Instruction may be provided in diverse settings, such as the establishment's or client's training facilities, educational institutions, the workplace, or the home, and through diverse means, such as correspondence, television, the Internet, or other electronic and distance-learning methods. The training provided by these establishments may include the use of simulators and simulation methods. Illustrative Examples: Colleges (except junior colleges) Theological seminaries offering baccalaureate or graduate degrees Military academies, college-level Universities Professional schools (e.g., business administration, dental, law, medical) Cross-References.

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NAICS: 611310
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USC Operational and Logistical Support for SeaPRISM & SMARTs
Solicitation # 80NSSC26943585Q
The NASA Shared Services Center is seeking operational and logistical support for SeaPRISM and SMARTs sensors located at the Eureka platform, with performance based at the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center. The scope of work involves managing and operating the AERONET-OC site, specifically utilizing Cimel sun photometers to capture hyperspectral spectral direct sun, moon, and sky measurements. The vendor is responsible for delivering raw data to AERONET in near-real time, providing monthly data to the PACE validation team, and coordinating maintenance for the collocated SMART-s instrument. Key technical requirements include adhering to AERONET data quality assurance policies, performing sun photometer calibrations every 12 to 18 months, and calibrating the spectrometer and sensor head every 6 months. This procurement is being conducted under NAICS code 611310 for non-commercial items or services using FAR Part 13 procedures. NASA intends to award a sole source contract to the University of Southern California under the authority of FAR 12.102(a), as they have been determined to be the sole provider capable of meeting these requirements. The anticipated period of performance is 24 months from the date of award. While the government is currently requesting capability statements from interested organizations to determine if the procurement should be competed, quotes will not be evaluated at this stage.
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Higher Education Partnerships to Develop a School Psychologist Pipeline Program
Solicitation # RFP27007048
The Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education seeks proposals from accredited higher education institutions to establish a School Psychologist Pipeline Program. This initiative aims to expand and diversify the workforce of qualified school psychologists to address shortages and improve mental and behavioral health supports across 66 Local Education Agencies and 359 public schools statewide. The scope of work includes developing a competency-based curriculum aligned with National Association of School Psychologists standards, creating respecialization pathways for licensed psychologists, strengthening practicum and internship placement capacity, and providing professional supports such as induction and mentoring. Proposals will be evaluated based on a 100-point scale, with 70 points allocated to technical criteria—including program design, professional support, recruitment strategies, evaluation, and sustainability—and 30 points allocated to the cost proposal. A mandatory minimum technical score of 55 points is required to proceed to the cost evaluation phase. Additionally, up to 6 bonus points are available for participation from Minority, Women, or Disability Business Enterprises. Submission requirements include a technical proposal limited to 12 pages, a detailed cost proposal with per-student projections, a Supplemental Bidder Attestation Form regarding conflicts of interest, and an ISBE Participation Plan.
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Genesis Mission Graduate Fellowship Pilot Program
Solicitation # DE-FOA-0003673
The Genesis Mission Graduate Fellowship Pilot Program, solicitation DE-FOA-0003673, is a Department of Energy Office of Science initiative designed to cultivate an AI-ready scientific workforce. The program invites U.S. institutions of higher education and domestic doctoral-granting institutions to develop novel four-year doctoral training pilots that provide students with dual competency in Super Intelligence (SI) and a specific scientific discipline. The goal is to produce an initial cohort of approximately 100 Genesis Mission Graduate Fellows whose research aligns with SC-relevant National Science and Technology Challenges. A critical requirement of the pilot is that each fellow must complete two high-impact research experiences of ten weeks or more, one conducted at a DOE National Laboratory or SC user facility and one within the industry. The total available funding for the program is 100 million dollars, with individual awards estimated between 12 million and 25 million dollars. These funds are designated for fellow stipends, tuition, health insurance, and research experience expenses. The anticipated project period is 60 months, with 12-month budget periods. Applications must be submitted via the DOE SC Portfolio Analysis and Management System (PAMS), with a Letter of Intent due by November 9, 2026, and final applications due by January 12, 2027. Selection is based on a formal scientific merit review and program policy factors, including a due diligence review for research, technology, and economic security risks. All proposed work must be basic and fundamental research intended for scholarly publication and must strictly exclude restricted, classified, or export-controlled information.
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Genesis Mission Graduate Fellowship Pilot
Solicitation # DE-FOA-0003673
The Genesis Mission Graduate Fellowship Pilot, solicitation DE-FOA-0003673, is a funding opportunity issued by the Department of Energy Office of Science to establish novel four-year doctoral training programs. The initiative targets U.S. institutions of higher education and domestic doctoral-granting institutions to develop Ph.D. candidates with dual competency in super intelligence and another scientific discipline. To ensure practical expertise, each fellow must complete two high-impact research experiences lasting ten weeks or more, one at a DOE National Laboratory or SC user facility and one within the industry. All supported research must align with the SC-relevant Genesis Mission National Science and Technology Challenges detailed in RFA DE-FOA-0003612. The program has an expected total available funding of 100 million dollars, with individual awards estimated between 12 million and 25 million dollars. Awards are intended to cover stipends, tuition, health insurance, and research experience expenses over an approximate project period of 60 months. Applications must be submitted via Grants.gov by January 12, 2027, following a Letter of Intent due by November 9, 2026. Selection is based on a multi-phase process including eligibility reviews, scientific merit peer reviews, and Research, Technology, and Economic Security due diligence to mitigate foreign government influence. All proposed work must be basic and fundamental research intended for scholarly publication and must strictly exclude restricted, classified, or export-controlled data.
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Analysis of CRM-HL Force and Surface Pressure Data
Solicitation # 80NSSC26939952Q
NASA Shared Services Center is seeking capability statements for the analysis of Common Research Model High Lift force and surface pressure data. The project involves supporting detailed analysis of wind tunnel force, moment, and pressure measurements, specifically implementing the Transonic Wall Interference Correction System on data from the National Transonic Facility and conducting flow transition studies to investigate relaminarization under high lift conditions. Key deliverables include corrected aerodynamic coefficients for comparison with DPW/HLPW datasets and the quantification of sensitivity regarding model size, tunnel environment, and Reynolds number scaling. The government intends to award a sole source contract to the University of California, Davis, under FAR 12.102(a), as they have been determined to be the sole provider for this specialized analysis. The performance period is scheduled from September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027, with work located at the University of California, Davis, and oversight provided by the NASA Langley Research Center. This procurement falls under NAICS code 611310 and utilizes FAR Part 13 procedures for non commercial items. Interested organizations must submit capability statements by 8:00 a.m. CST on October 12, 2026, though price quotes will not be accepted or reviewed at this time.
NASA Shared Services Center

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Development of Zirconium Carbide and superior high temperature ceramics for nuclear fission applications.
Solicitation # 80NSSC27945389Q
The NASA Shared Services Center is seeking a sole source contract for the development of Zirconium Carbide and superior high temperature ceramics intended for nuclear fission applications, such as nuclear thermal propulsion and lunar infrastructure. The project, designated as seed Phase 1, has an estimated duration of three months and will be performed at the NASA Langley Research Center. The primary objective is to utilize Field Assisted Sintering Technology to create composite test samples capable of withstanding extreme radiation and temperatures exceeding 1500 degrees Celsius. The scope of work includes developing optimal densification parameters for zirconium carbide and producing ten discs with a target geometry of 40 mm OD by 5 mm for hydrogen corrosion and other relevant testing. The government intends to award this contract to The Pennsylvania State University under the authority of FAR 12.102(a), citing the institution as the sole provider capable of meeting the requirements. This determination is based on the university's decade-long history of collaborating with NASA on exotic material composites, its proven track record in producing innovative HfC and TaC for ultra-high temperature applications, and its access to industrial grade FAST devices at the US Navy funded Advanced Research Lab. The procurement is being handled as a non-commercial acquisition under FAR Part 13, with Shanna L. Patterson serving as the primary procurement specialist.
NASA Shared Services Center

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FY26 Marine Option Program (Noncompetitive)
Solicitation # NOAA-NMFS-PIRO-2026-33359
The FY26 Marine Option Program (MOP), solicitation number NOAA-NMFS-PIRO-2026-33359, is a noncompetitive grant initiative managed by the Department of Commerce NOAA. The program is designed to provide undergraduate students across all academic disciplines within the University of Hawaii system and affiliate Pacific institutions with experiential marine education, technical field training, and professional mentorship. The primary objective is to help students fulfill MOP certificate requirements and successfully transition into the marine workforce. The anticipated funding is up to 170,000 dollars per year, with a total potential value of 850,000 dollars over a five-year period, contingent upon satisfactory performance and fund availability. Award decisions are made on a fund or no fund basis following three technical reviews by subject-matter experts. Evaluation criteria focus on the soundness of the project design, the significance of potential results for conservation and management, the organizational capacity of the principal investigator, and the reasonableness of project costs. Applicants must be registered in SAM.gov with a valid Unique Entity Identifier and submit a standard application package including forms SF-424, SF-424A, SF-424B, SF-LLL, and CD-511 via Grants.gov. The deadline for submission is June 30, 2026, by 6:00 p.m. Hawaii Standard Time, with a target award obligation date of October 1, 2026. Post-award administration requires semi-annual financial and technical reports submitted electronically through eRA.
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