LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE PROGRAM (LEP)

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is issuing a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a five‑year, multiple‑award Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) to deliver the Leadership Experience Program (LEP). The BPA will fund immersion experiences for NASA high‑potential leaders (GS‑13/14/15) at private‑sector or academic organizations that operate in aerospace, aviation, commercial space, defense, advanced technology, or scientific research. Contractors will design and deliver two‑week minimum immersion sessions (up to six months) that include executive mentorship, technical decision‑making exposure, and leadership development. The award will be based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). • Scope: Provide industry/academic immersion experiences for 1–4 NASA participants per year (up to 48 participants total annually), with each immersion lasting at least 2 weeks and up to 6 months. • Delivery: FOB Destination; contractor supplies program design, executive sponsor, logistics coordination, and cost per participant (excluding NASA‑paid salary, travel, lodging, per‑diem). • Requirements: Active SAM registration, compliance with FAR/NFS clauses (place‑of‑manufacture, export controls, SI disclosures), execution of a Memorandum of Understanding for each participant, and provision of two contractor points of contact.