Purchase Order 80NSSC26P0656

NASA's Shared Services Center awarded a purchase order to Leaders Uplifted LLC for $321,300 on May 14, 2026, to design and deliver the A.S.C.E.N.D. Cohort Development Program, a six-month leadership development initiative for mid-career supervisors. This is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 611430 (Professional and Management Development Training).

Work is performed in Kiln, Mississippi. The contractor will deliver three cohorts of up to 50 participants each through December 31, 2028, with the first cohort launching in Summer 2026. Each cohort comprises two 3-day in-person modules and four virtual sessions. In-person instruction occurs at one of nine specified NASA Centers. The program aligns with OPM Executive Core Qualifications, NASA Administrator's Leadership Expectations, and NASA Supervisor Core Competencies, with emphasis on inclusive leadership and real-world supervisory applications. The contractor must demonstrate expertise in learning and development, game theory-based instructional design, human-centered design frameworks, assessment administration, and science of wellbeing integration. All materials must meet Section 508 accessibility standards. Payment is structured on a fixed-price, milestone basis with each cohort representing one-third of total value. The solicitation closed April 30, 2026.