**[Agreement for Temporary Assignment of NASA]{.underline}**

**[Employee Under NASA's (NAME OF PROGRAM)]{.underline}**

**[This Agreement Applies to]{.underline}**

**[Assignment Within the Federal Government]{.underline}**

I.  Purpose

This agreement is entered into by the National Aeronautics and Space
Administration ("NASA") and **(*NAME OF DEPARTMENT OR AGENCY)*.** The
agreement establishes the terms and conditions for the temporary
assignment of NASA employee ***(NAME NASA OF EMPLOYEE)*** to ***(NAME OF
DEPARTMENT OR AGENCY*** for a period of ***(LENGTH OF ASSIGNMENT)***.
Actual work experience will not exceed ***(LENGTH OF ASSIGNMENT)***. The
authority for this agreement is 5 U.S.C. § 4101 et. Seq., the Government
Employees Training Act of of 1958, as amended.

***(NAME OF DEPARTMENT OR AGENCY***) is located at ***(ADDRESS)***.
National Aeronautics and Space Administration Headquarters is located at
300 E Street, S.W., Washington, DC, 20546.

II. Background

As part of NASA's *(NAME OF NASA DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM)*, participants
engage in outside temporary work assignments in order to broaden their
knowledge and increase their leadership skills. A temporary assignment
to *(NAME OF DEPARTMENT OR AGENCY )* has been identified as a valuable
developmental opportunity for *(NAME OF NASA EMPLOYEE)*. This position
will enable the participant to gain new perspectives in the field of
*(IDENTIFY FIELD)* and, at the same time, will benefit NASA by building
and retaining a skilled and effective workforce. (See NPD 3410.2D for
benefits to NASA).

*(PROVIDE NAME AND INFORMATION ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT OR AGENCY
ORGANIZATION. DESCRIBE THE DEPARTMENT OR AGENCY'S MISSION.)*

The NASA employee will work at ***(NAME OF DEPARTMENT OR AGENCY)*** at
***(LOCATION WHERE THE NASA EMPLOYEE WILL WORK)*** where he/she will
***(PROVIDE NAME OF INTERNAL ORGANIZATION WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OR
AGENCY WHERE THE NASA EMPLOYEE WILL WORK AND A DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF
THE NASA EMPLOYEE'S JOB ASSIGNMENT).*** This assignment will serve as a
broadening experience to enhance the employee's perspective and meet
his/her developmental needs.

***(NAME AND TITLE OF DEPARTMENT OR AGENCY SPONSOR)*** will serve as
***(NAME OF NASA EMPLOYEE)*** sponsor for the duration of the
assignment. The sponsor will assign daily tasks to ***(NAME OF NASA
EMPLOYEE)*** to ensure that ***(NAME OF NASA EMPLOYEE)*** has the
opportunity to work on projects related to program goals and his/her
developmental needs.

***(NAME OF NASA EMPLOYEE)*** will interact with ***(NAME OFDEPARTMENT
OR AGENCY)*** organizational staff at all levels. At the conclusion of
the assignment, ***(NAME OF NASA EMPLOYEE)*** will prepare **(CITE *THE
PAPERWORK REQUIRED AS PART OF THE NASA DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM).***

III\. Responsibilities

***(NAME OF DEPARTMENT OR AGENCY)*** will use reasonable efforts to
accomplish the following:

1.  Provide on-the-job training to ***(NAME OF NASA EMPLOYEE)*** during
    the term of this agreement. NASA will pay no direct charges for this
    training, but ***(NAME OF DEPARTMENT OR AGENCY)*** will receive the
    benefit of ***(NAME OF NASA EMPLOYEE)*** work during the term of
    this agreement.

2.  Assign ***(NAME OF NASA EMPLOYEE)*** to various projects, as
    described in the Background Section above, during the assignment.

3.  Provide ***(NAME OF NAME EMPLOYEE)*** with a sponsor for the
    duration of the assignment. The sponsor will work with ***(NAME OF
    NASA EMPLOYEE)*** to develop a general plan for the duration of the
    assignment which will ensure that the NASA employee has the
    opportunity to work on projects related to program goals and that
    meet his/her developmental needs.

4.  Comply with the attached "Time-Keeping, Administration and
    Evaluation Procedures."

5.  Provide appropriate office space, administrative, and logistical
    support for ***(NAME OF NASA EMPLOYEE)***, including communications
    access, normal and proprietary materials, storage, clerical support,
    office equipment, and supplies.

IV\. Schedule and Milestones

***(NAME OF DEPARTMENT OR AGENCY)*** will provide NASA with a
description of the employee's proposed assignment. This description will
include one or more specific projects or tasks that ensure the employee
obtains a good understanding of the mission and general operations of
***(NAME OF DEPARTMENT OR AGENCY)***. The plan should be flexible enough
to allow the employee to take advantage of "targets of opportunity" as
they arise. Within 15 days of receipt of the assignment including
anticipated schedules and milestones, if applicable, NASA will provide a
written response of approval or reasons for not approving. The
assignment may be amended with the approval of both parties.

***(NAME OF DEPARTMENT OR AGENCY)*** understands that ***(NAME OF
EMPLOYEE)*** is unavailable for work assignments on the following days
due to required developmental program activities: **(LIST PROGRAM
REQUIRED DATES, IF APPLICABLE)**

V. Financial Obligations

There will be no transfer of funds or other financial obligations
between NASA and **(NAME OF DEPARTMENT OR AGENCY) in con**nection with
this agreement. Each party will fund its own participation under this
agreement.

VI\. Liability and Risk of Loss

Each party agrees to assume liability for its own risks associated with
activities undertaken in this agreement.

VII. Intellectual Property and Data Rights

Unless otherwise agreed by the parties, custody and administration of
inventions made as a consequence of, or in direct relation to, the
performance of activities under this agreement will remain with the
respective inventing party. In the event an invention is made jointly by
employees of the parties or an employee of a party's contractor, the
parties will consult and agree as to future actions toward establishment
of patent protection for the invention.

VIII\. Key Personnel

The following personnel are designated the principal points of contact
between the parties in the performance of this agreement:

[NASA]{.underline}: ***[(NAME OF DEPARTMENT OR]{.underline}***

***[AGENCY)]{.underline}***:

Name: ***(NAME OF DEVELOPMENTAL PROGRAM MANAGER)*** Name:

Title: . Title:

Tel.: Tel:

Address: NASA Headquarters Address:

Code FT

> 300 E. St. SW E-Mail Address:
>
> Washington, D.C. 20546

IX\. Term of Agreement and Modifications

This agreement becomes effective as of the date of the last signature
below. The term of this agreement ***(ACTUAL DATE OF BEGINNING
ASSIGNMENT)***, through ***(ACTUAL ENDING DATE OF ASSIGNMENT)***, or
until cancelled by either party. Any modification to this agreement
shall be executed, in writing, and signed by an authorized
representative of each party.

X. Right to Terminate

Either party may terminate this agreement by prior written notice of not
less than 30 calendar days to the other party.

XI\. Applicable Law

U.S. Federal Law governs this agreement for all purposes, including but
not limited to determining the validity of the agreement, the meaning of
its provisions, and the rights, obligations and remedies of the parties.

XII\. Anti-Deficiency Act

All activities under or pursuant to this agreement are subject to the
availability of appropriated funds, and no provision shall be
interpreted to require obligation or provision of funds in violation of
the Anti-Deficiency Act, 31 U.S.C. §1341.

XIII\. Execution

The following individuals execute this agreement on behalf of NASA and
**(NAME OF DEPARTMENT OR AGENCY)**, respectively.

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***(NAME OF DEPARTMENT OR AGENCY),*** by NASA Headquarters, by

TBD Vicki A. Novak

> TBD Associate Administrator Human Resources and
>
> Education

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Date: Date:

**Attachment**

# Time-Keeping, Administration and Evaluation Procedures

a.  The employee will follow the leave programs provided at NASA
    Headquarters. ***(NAME OF DEPARTMENT OR AGENCY)*** will determine
    the workweek and hours subject to ***(NAME OF DEPARTMENT OR
    AGENCY)*** policy and applicable Federal regulations. Any changes to
    the agreed upon schedule may be verbally approved by the appropriate
    ***(NAME OF DEPARTMENT OR AGENCY )*** official and NASA supervisor.
    Overtime or compensatory time is not authorized for this assignment.

b.  The employee will continue to accrue annual and sick leave in
    accordance with the provisions of NASA time and attendance
    regulations. The appropriate ***(NAME OF DEPARTMENT OR AGENCY)***
    official to whom the employee will report will approve use of leave.
    The NASA employee's home office will maintain the participant's time
    and attendance records, and all leave will be certified by phone or
    other agreed upon arrangement on a bi-weekly basis by the employee's
    immediate supervisor. For other personnel issues, ***(NAME OF
    DEPARTMENT OR AGENCY)*** may contact the appropriate development
    program manager in NASA Training and Development Division, Office of
    Human Resources and Education.

c.  The appropriate ***(NAME OF DEPARTMENT OR AGENCY)*** official will
    prepare and forward to the NASA employee's supervisor an evaluation
    of the employee's performance based on established criteria.

d.  NASA will retain the employee on its payroll and will continue to
    provide his/her salary. The employee's coverage under Federal
    retirement, group health, and group life insurance will continue
    during the period of this assignment, as applicable, with his share
    of costs for such coverage to be withheld from his/her salary.

e.  Responsibility for the employee's career development and promotions
    will remain with NASA.

f.  Travel, transportation, and related allowances will be authorized in
    accordance with the Federal Travel Regulations, 41 CFR §§
    300-1-300-2.