MUREP Partnership Learning Annual Notification (MPLAN) 2026 Task Order 038 - 80JSC026F0013
Overview
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Set Aside
Original Source
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Johnson Space Center has issued a Special Notice for a Justification for an Exception to Fair Opportunity (JEFO) regarding Task Order 038 (80JSC026F0013). This action is to continue the Minority University Research and Education Project (MUREP) Partnership Learning Annual Notification (MPLAN) program into calendar year 2026. The task order will be issued on a sole-source basis to HeroX, PBC, under the NASA Open Innovation Services 3 IDIQ vehicle. This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside.
Scope of Work
The MPLAN program aims to empower Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) by providing financial resources for idea development, research and development, and stakeholder engagement in critical STEM fields. The contractor, HeroX, will manage the MPLAN program, which includes challenge design, judging, participant support, and processing award payments. The program will award up to $50,000 to a maximum of 25 MSI winners.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price Task Order
- Total Funding: $1.5 million
- Period of Performance: From date of award to December 31st, 2026
- Published Date: February 26, 2026
- Notice End Date: March 2, 2026
Evaluation & Eligibility
This is a sole-source award justified under FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(C) due to economy and efficiency, serving as a logical follow-on to a prior order (NOIS2-106). HeroX has managed this project for the past three years, possessing established systems for challenge management and award processing. The government has determined the anticipated cost is fair and reasonable based on historical pricing. This document does not detail proposal submission or evaluation criteria. The MPLAN program itself is specifically for Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) to receive awards. The Contracting Officer will continue to examine the market for alternative solutions for future acquisitions.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Timothy Boyes
- Email: timothy.a.boyes@nasa.gov
- Phone: 2814831838