"Cooperation in High Performing Technical and Scientific Teams" course, which will be taught as part of the upcoming NASA Science Mission Directorate's LEADS (Leadership for Excellence, Advancement, and Diversity in the Science) Program

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is seeking proposals to design, develop, and deliver a "Cooperation in High Performing Technical and Scientific Teams" course as part of its LEADS (Leadership for Excellence, Advancement, and Diversity in the Science) Program. The course is a 15-hour virtual leadership training focused on cooperation in high-performing technical and scientific teams. Proposals will be evaluated based on technical merit, programmatic relevance, and cost reasonableness, with the contractor required to provide qualified instructors and course materials. Proposals are due by March 25, 2024.

This solicitation is set aside for small businesses. The NAICS code is 611430 (Professional and Management Development Training) and the PSC code is U009 (Education/Training - Other). The contract will be firm-fixed price with a 12-month period of performance. NASA has not disclosed the budget for this requirement, but it seeks to further its science workforce strategy around psychologically safe teams, diverse skills, virtual collaboration, and technical and non-technical communication.