International Space University

International Space University (ISU), registered in SAM.gov as a private, non-profit educational institution located in Illkirch-Graffenstaden, France, is a specialized higher education organization focused on space studies and interdisciplinary space education. The university provides comprehensive graduate-level programs that integrate multiple disciplines including space sciences, engineering, policy, law, business, and humanities, with a global approach to space education and professional development. ISU's primary engagement with the federal government involves providing educational services and tuition support for students and professionals participating in its intensive Space Studies Program, which attracts participants from diverse backgrounds interested in space-related fields.

The federal contract awards for ISU demonstrate a consistent pattern of purchase orders from various federal agencies, particularly NASA's Shared Services Center, Air Force, and Headquarters, supporting individual student tuition and program registration fees. These awards, ranging from $11,800 to $43,440, have funded participation in Space Studies Programs in multiple international locations including France, Brazil, Portugal, and other global sites. The contracts are consistently structured as firm fixed-price purchase orders with no specific set-aside designations, and they support individual students such as Ali Llewellyn and Rachita Puri in attending space-focused educational programs. The awards reflect a strategic investment by federal agencies in advanced space education, enabling professionals and students to gain comprehensive training in space-related disciplines through ISU's internationally recognized program.