NOLS/NASA CHAPEA Winter Leadership Expedition

Background
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is conducting the CHAPEA (CHAllenge for Planning and Execution of Activities) Winter Leadership Expedition. This initiative aims to prepare astronaut candidates for future missions by enhancing their leadership and wilderness skills.

The training is critical for ensuring that candidates can work effectively as a team in challenging environments, which is essential for the success of space missions.

Work Details
The vendor shall provide a seven-day leadership training program that includes all necessary supplies and meals for participants throughout the course. The training will focus on improving participants' competency skills in wilderness survival and leadership.

Expected outcomes include:
- Gaining confidence and competence;
- Fostering respect and collaboration among potential mission members;
- Promoting self-care and care for others;
- Understanding personal strengths, habits, and areas for growth;
- Functioning effectively under difficult circumstances;
- Making informed and thoughtful decisions;
- Communicating effectively;
- Appreciating a minimalist lifestyle.

The training simulates living on Mars, emphasizing a simpler way of life to prepare candidates for their mission. This program is part of a legacy-based training approach previously utilized in CHAPEA's first mission, ensuring consistency in candidate preparation across missions.

Place of Performance
The specific geographic location(s) for the performance of this contract have not been provided.