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National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate (NDSEG) Fellowship Program   3

ID: FA9550-25-R-B001 • Type: Solicitation
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Description

Posted: June 24, 2025, 10:19 a.m. EDT

***Amendment 0004, FA955025RB0010004 - Please see the attached SF30 Amendment document for details on changes in description Block 14.

***Amendment 0003, FA955025RB0010003 - Please see the attached SF30 Amendment document for details on changes in description Block 14.

***Amendment 0002, FA955025RB0010002 - Please see the attached SF30 Amendment document for details on changes in description Block 14.

***Amendment 0001, FA955025RB0010001 - Please see the attached SF30 Amendment document for details on changes in description Block 14.

This is a non-personal services requirement to provide National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate (NDSEG) Fellowship services to be directed by the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) for the Department of Defense (DoD). The NDSEG Contractor shall provide all personnel, supplies, facilities, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to provide the NDSEG services as defined in the PWS. The objectives of the NDSEG Fellowship Program requirement are provided below:

  • Attraction of applicants
  • Attraction and recruitment of selection panel experts
  • The Contractor will maintain and manage the selection panels
  • Evaluation of applicants
  • Placement and management of NDSEG fellows
  • Attraction and recruitment of DoD mentors
  • Management of DoD NDSEG Mentoring program

Questions are due on 5 JUN 2025 at 6:00 PM EST.

Proposals are due on 30 JUN 2025 at 9:00 AM EST.

Posted: June 18, 2025, 1:33 p.m. EDT
Posted: June 17, 2025, 11:00 a.m. EDT
Posted: June 12, 2025, 3:44 p.m. EDT
Posted: May 29, 2025, 2:38 p.m. EDT
Background
The National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate (NDSEG) Fellowship Program is a non-personal services requirement directed by the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) for the Department of Defense (DoD).

The goal of this contract is to provide comprehensive support for the NDSEG Fellowship services, which includes attracting applicants and managing the fellowship program effectively.

Work Details
The contractor shall provide all personnel, supplies, facilities, tools, materials, supervision, and other items necessary to execute the NDSEG services as defined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

Key tasks include:
1. Attraction of applicants;
2. Recruitment of selection panel experts;
3. Maintenance and management of selection panels;
4. Evaluation of applicants;
5. Placement and management of NDSEG fellows;
6. Recruitment of DoD mentors;
7. Management of the DoD NDSEG Mentoring program.

Period of Performance
The contract will be performed over multiple years, specifically covering the administration and support for the NDSEG Fellowship classes for 2025 and 2026.

Place of Performance
The geographic location(s) for performance are not explicitly stated in the solicitation.

Overview

Agency
Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) [DoD - USAF - AFMC - AFRL]
Response Deadline
June 30, 2025, 9:00 a.m. EDT Past Due
Posted
May 29, 2025, 2:38 p.m. EDT (updated: June 24, 2025, 10:19 a.m. EDT)
Set Aside
Small Business (SBA)
NAICS
541990 - All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
PSC
R499 - Support- Professional: Other
Place of Performance
United States
Source
SAM
Current SBA Size Standard
$19.5 Million
Pricing
Multiple Types Common
Est. Level of Competition
Average
Est. Value Range
Experimental
$5,000,000 - $15,000,000 (AI estimate)
Signs of Shaping
94% of obligations for similar contracts within the Department of the Air Force were awarded full & open.
On 5/29/25 Air Force Office of Scientific Research issued Solicitation FA9550-25-R-B001 for National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate (NDSEG) Fellowship Program due 6/30/25. The opportunity was issued with a Small Business (SBA) set aside with NAICS 541990 (SBA Size Standard $19.5 Million) and PSC R499.
Primary Contact
Name
Valencia Thornton   Profile
Email
valencia.thornton@us.af.mil
Phone
(703) 696-7337

Secondary Contact

Name
David Franklin   Profile
Email
david.franklin.25@us.af.mil
Phone
(703) 696-6962

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE > AFMC > AIR FORCE RESEARCH LABORATORY > FA9550 AFRL AFOSR
FPDS Organization Code
5700-FA9550
Source Organization Code
500021994
Last Updated
July 15, 2025
Last Updated By
valencia.thornton@us.af.mil
Archive Date
July 15, 2025