MUREP GEM Fellowships MS and PhD Contributions/Sponsorship

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Shared Services Center has issued a Special Notice for a sole source contract opportunity with the National Consortium for Graduate Degrees for Minorities in Engineering and Science Inc. for MUREP GEM Fellowships MS and PhD Contributions/Sponsorship. This procurement will be conducted under FAR Part 12 and Part 13 procedures with NAICS Code 611710 for Educational Support Services. The contract is designated as a sole source requirement, meaning NASA intends to award directly to the specified consortium without competitive bidding. Performance will be located at NASA Headquarters with a contract period from June 2025 to August 2025. The opportunity falls under the PSC category R699 for Support-Administrative: Other services.

The primary purpose of this Special Notice is to support NASA's Minority University Research and Education Project (MUREP) by funding fellowship opportunities for graduate-level students in engineering, science, research and development, and technical careers. The procurement covers eleven total fellowship packages consisting of three Master's and eight Ph.D. fellowships, with ten funded through NASA's MUREP program and one through NASA Center funding. Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications in writing by 7:00 a.m. Central Standard Time on July 10, 2025, to the designated contracting officer. The government will evaluate submitted capabilities solely to determine whether to conduct the procurement on a competitive basis, though the final determination remains at the government's discretion. The fellowship sponsorship encompasses stipends, tuition, and administration fees specifically targeting Minority Serving Institutions to enhance STEM engagement objectives and develop the next generation workforce aligned with NASA's mission.