# Presentation: 690274

## Rex T. Elliott, CPCM
GSFC Procurement Operations Division
Updated October 31, 2005

- GSFC Procurement Operations Division
- Updated October 31, 2005

**GSFC ORIENTATION TO PROCUREMENT & PROCUREMENT LOGISTICS**

## Contents

**NASA Culture (Vision, Mission, Organization)**
**Center Roles**
**Review of New Employee Guides (for 210 and GSFC)**
**Phones & phonemail  **
**Computer set-up, E-mail account, employee locator info, **
**Keys, keycards, security considerations**
**210/Code H Website info, ISO 9000 procurement documents**
**210 Work Schedule Policy**
**PIPs, 210 Training Policy/Process, Mentoring:**
**Common Differences Between NASA and Other Agencies**
**Laws/regulations/policies**
**Contract Administration**
**Resources**

## Slide 3

## The NASA Mission

- To understand and protect our home planet
- To explore the Universe and search for life
- To inspire the next generation of explorers
- 				... as only NASA can.

## NASA Agency at a Glance

- NASA employs 19,000+ civil servants and generates thousands of high tech jobs in the private sector
- The Agency operates nine Field Centers and the contractor-operated Jet Propulsion Laboratory
- Key GSFC facilities include:
- Greenbelt
- Wallops Flight Facility
- Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) Facility
- Goddard Institute for Space Studies (GISS)

## NASA Agency at a Glance(Continued)

- NASA’s annual budget is approximately $16B.
- Benefits from NASA include:
- Aircraft technology pioneered by NASA
- Generation of more than $40B in annual exports and just under $30B in a positive balance of trade each year for the U.S. Aerospace industry
- Generation of new industries built on technology that space exploration made possible
- Personal computers
- Advanced medical equipment
- Communication satellites
- Weather forecasting and natural resource mapping

## Transformed Structure

- See Attached File—NASA HQ Org Chart
- Found at:  http://www.nasa.gov/pdf/61295main_trans_org_chart.pdf

## NASA’s Structure

- NASA's organizational structure is based on two levels of management responsibility. One is Agency management, which resides primarily at NASA Headquarters. The second is Mission Directorate management, which includes managing Centers and programs

## Agency Management

- Provides leadership and develops the overall strategies, policies, and implementing guidance
- Ensures activities meet statutory and regulatory requirements, including fiduciary responsibilities
- Reports to Congress and OMB as well as other key government entities
- Develops and promotes budgets, allocates funds, and reports status of expenditures

## Mission Directorate Management

- NASA’s overall program is planned under four Mission Directorates. Each Mission covers a major area of the agency's research and development efforts.
- Each Mission Directorate provides:
- program definition
- integrated budget development, program resource allocation and performance assessment
- specific implementation policy for the respective NASA Centers

## Mission Management (Continued)

- The NASA Mission Directorates are:
- Space Exploration--Design, research development, test and integration of systems in support of exploration—human & robotic
- Space Operations--Human space flight operations and the operations of integrated systems in Low Earth orbit and beyond--involves operating space flight vehicles and activities, procuring launch services and space communications

## Mission Management(Continued)

- Aeronautics Research--To pioneer the identification, development, verification, transfer, application and commercialization of high-payoff aeronautics and space transportation technologies.
- - Science--Explore all the planets in our Solar System, explore beyond our Solar System to understand the origins of the Universe and to search for life, provide science enabling human exploration of the most promising destinations.  Focuses on developing and operating the robotic vehicles and capturing the scientific value from them .

## Center Management

- Implements the Mission programs and projects
- Directed from Headquarters
- Competitively selected by Headquarters
- Reports directly to one of the Mission Directorates
- But can manage or participate in programs and projects outside Mission designation

## NASA Field Centers as“Historical Centers of Excellence”

- Ames Research (Mr. Hubbard)
**Information Technology**
- Dryden Flight Research (Mr. Petersen)
**Atmospheric Flight Operations**
- Glenn Research (Dr. Earls)
**Turbomachinery**
- Goddard Space Flight (Dr. Weiler)
**Scientific Research**

## NASA Field Centers as“Historical Centers of Excellence”

- Jet Propulsion Laboratory (Dr. Elachi)
**Deep Space Systems**
- Johnson Space (General Howell)
**Human Operations in Space**
- Kennedy Space (Mr. Kennedy)
**Launch and Cargo Processing Systems**
- Langley Research (Ms. Roe)
**Structures and Materials**

## NASA Field Centers as“Historical Centers of Excellence”

- Marshall Space Flight (Mr. King)
**Space Propulsion**
- Stennis Space (Mr. Parsons)
**Propulsion Testing Systems**
- NASA Headquarters is the Corporate Office.

## Slide 17

## NASA’s Culture

- As a whole, we have things in common
- Predominantly scientists and engineers
- Advanced degrees
- Technical competence
- Problem solvers who can work well as a team under a crisis situation
- Respect independence and individual accomplishments
- Like who we are

## NASA’s Culture(Continued)

- But, a separate culture exists at each Center
- Like to think of ourselves as unique
- Science and research centers are closely linked with universities and collaborate as well as compete with each other
- Science and research centers have a mix of short, mid, and long term programs
- Space Operations centers work major programs that are visible and usually long term and costly

## Hot Topics &Terminology

- President’s Agenda and Scorecard
- Strategic Management of Human Capital
- Competitive Sourcing
- Improved Financial Performance
- Expanded Electronic Government
- Budget and Performance Integration
- Freedom to Manage
- One NASA

## Hot Topics & Terminology(Continued)

- NASA Shared Services Center (NSSC)
- Performance Based Contracting (PBC)
- Risk-Based Acquisition Management (R-BAM)
- Integrated Enterprise Management (IEM) Project/Program (IEMP)
- Safety Initiative

## Procurement Operations Division

- Organization Chart (As of 6/21/05)

##   Division Senior Staff Responsibilities (as of 5/17/04)

**LAST UPDATED 5/17/04**

| Policy 
Kent, 6-2812 | Pre-award/Competition 
Ray James Sisneros
, 6-9708 | Post-award/Contract Administration 
Billie, 6-9919 | Post-award/Quality, Communication  
Patrick Logan  6-6336 | Human Capital Development 
Rex, 6-0034 | Systems 
Nancy, 6-2062 | Systems 
Steve, 6-1117 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Education/Outreach | Education/Outreach | Education/Outreach | Education/Outreach | Education/Outreach | Education/Outreach | Education/Outreach |
| Regulations  | Simplified Acquisition, Mid-Range, Commercial, Integrated/Formal SEB | Review IFB’s, RFP’s, Contracts | Competitive Sourcing | Human Capital Planning/Development | IFM Core Finance (CF) Process, Implementation, and Coordination | IFM Contract Management Module (CMM) Process, Implementation, and Coordination |
| Procedures  | SEB procedures and facility management | Contract Administration Issues | FAIR | Workforce Succession Planning | IFM CF Working Group | IFM CMM Working Group |
| Local Policy  | IFB & RFP review for major competitions | Pre-negotiation Plan Review | Code H Procurement Survey POC | Professional Certification | IFM SuperUsers Working Group Representative | Contract Management Module Procurement Steering Committee |
| HQ Policy & Implementation  | ASM presentations and minutes and Acquisition Plan reviews | Performance Evaluation/Award Term Plans | Support to Center Ombudsman | NCMA Liaison | IFM CF Training Sustainment—Post-“Go Live” | IFM CMM Training Sustainment—Post-“Go Live” |
| ISO Policy | JOFOC’s/Single Proposal/Market Research | Disputes | IG/GAO Audit Analysis/Reporting | CO Warrants | e-Business | e-Business |
| New Technology | RFP Price/Cost Provisions | Trend Information | Self-Assessment Team Lead | Code H Awards | Metrics/ Procurement Data Quality | Metrics/ Procurement Data Quality |
| Government Property  | Support to Competition Advocate | COTR Training | ISO NCRs | Representative to the Financial and Resources Training Committee | Data/Trend Analysis | Data/Trend Analysis |
| Code H Liaison | Competition Data Analysis/Reporting | COTR Database | Value Engineering Reporting | Functional Training Policy | AMS (FPDS-NG) | Automated Tools |
| POC for Policy Staff Meetings | Acquisition Improvement Awards | POC for Training Initiative Committee | Floorcheck Reporting | POC for Division Approved PIP List | IT Security | IT Security |

## Division Senior Staff Responsibilities (as of 5/17/04)(continued)

| Policy 
Kent, 6-2812 | Pre-award/Competition 
Ann, 6-9708 (cell 301-305-9031) | Post-award/Contract Administration 
Billie, 6-9919 | Post-award/Quality, Communication  
Liz, 6-6336 | Human Capital Development 

Rex, 6-0034 | Systems 
Nancy, 6-2062 | Systems 
Steve, 6-1117 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| POC for Topic Staff Meetings | Performance-Based Contracting | UCA/Other Actions Reporting | POC for SPAT | Liaison to Code H for Procurement Training | Procurement Rep for Directorate Integrated Asset Management (IAM) Team                      | Procurement Rep for Directorate Integrated Asset Management (IAM) Team                      |
| Earned Value Management | Protests | File Documentation Review (Lead) | POC for CAWG | Liaison to Code H for NASA Contract Intern Program |  | Annual Procurement Report Coordination |
| RBAM | Debriefings | Center Liaison—SSC, LaRC | Quarterly Division Newsletter | Liaison to OHR for GSFC Co-op Program |  | Master Buy |
| File Documentation Review (back-up) | Past Performance Records |  | Liaison to Code H for “NASA Procurement Countdown” | Division Representative for Code 200 Career Development Working Group |  | NSSC—Procurement Transition Team                                                                                                                  |
| Center Liaison—DFRC, GRC | Business Opportunities Webpage Maintenance |  | File Documentation Review (back-up) | File Documentation Review (back-up) |  |  |
|  | Bid Room |  | Center Liaison—JSC, KSC | Termination Contracting Officer |  |  |
|  | Center Liaison—MSFC, ARC |  |  | Center Liaison—JPL |  |  |

## New Employee Guides

- New Employee Welcoming Board (NEWB) (AETD—pdf file available via e-mail)
- Procurement At-A-Glance—Simone Rollings (http://gsfc-artemis.gsfc.nasa.gov/210/NewEmployeeGuide.doc)
- New Employee Welcoming Board (NEWB) Checklist (AETD—pdf file available via e-mail)
- Book of Wisdom (NASA’s Leadership Development Program) http://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/HR-Education/codeft/pdp/r_guide/

## Phones & Phonemail

- GSFC Telephone Book: _[http://phonebook.gsfc.nasa.gov/](http://phonebook.gsfc.nasa.gov/)__._ (or X.500 in Eudora)
- For Toll-Free Phonemail access: 1-877-776-4117
- For Telephone Repairs 6-5046
- For Internal Calls: Dial 6 + 4-digit # or 4 + 4-digit #
- For calls to Wallops: Dial 7 + 4-digit extension
- For local calls outside of GSFC: Dial 9 + 10-digit number
- For long distance calls: Dial 9 + 1 + 10-digit number
- For the complete Siemens Quick Reference Guide: http://code294.gsfc.nasa.gov/Entry-Basic.pdf

## E-Mail & Computers

- E-Mail Account (application included with first day employee processing)
- Computer Set-up: Larry Smith: 6-3537
- Employee Locator Info: Veronica Okai 6-8400
- Majordomo Lists:  _[http://cne.gsfc.nasa.gov/](http://cne.gsfc.nasa.gov/)__ _(e-mail list subscription suggestions: dateline_daily-copy, gewa-news, ifmp-newsletter, core_financial-user, & any other orgs/groups you wish to subscribe to):  Site also has lots of info re. IT services at GSFC

## Keys, Keycard, Security

- Keys—Use Form GSFC 24-12
- Keycard—Use Form GSFC 24-12A
- Security: If you’re locked out of office, call security at 6-7233;
- For visitor access: 6-7211(48 hours in advance for non-escort access, or, go to: http://internalquicklinks.gsfc.nasa.gov/, fill out Request for Temporary Badge, and fax to 6-1716.)

## Procurement ISO 9000 Info

- GSFC ISO9000 Procurement Info: _[http://arioch.gsfc.nasa.gov/iso9000/index.htm](http://arioch.gsfc.nasa.gov/iso9000/index.htm)_   go to GDMS and create a working documents list of procurement documents:
_**Document Number**_**	**_**Title**_
- _[GPR-5100.1](http://msc-docsrv.gsfc.nasa.gov/GDMS_docs/GPG5000/GPG-5100.1D.pdf)_	PROCUREMENT
- _[210-PG-5100.1.1](http://msc-docsrv.gsfc.nasa.gov/GDMS_docs/pgwi200/210-PG-5100.1.1-.pdf)_	PURCHASE REQUEST INITIATOR DOCUMENTATION GUIDE FOR SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITIONS
- _[210-WI-5100.1.3](http://msc-docsrv.gsfc.nasa.gov/GDMS_docs/pgwi200/210-WI-5100.1.3B.pdf)_	BANK OF AMERICA MASTERCARD CREDIT CARD PROCUREMENT CARDHOLDER  PROCEDURE
- _[210-WI-5100.1.7](http://msc-docsrv.gsfc.nasa.gov/GDMS_docs/pgwi200/210-WI-5100.1.7A.pdf)_	PROCUREMENT CIRCULARS
- _[GPR-5100.2](http://msc-docsrv.gsfc.nasa.gov/GDMS_docs/GPG5000/GPG-5100.2A.pdf)_	SUPPLIER PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS
- _[210-WI-5100.2.1](http://msc-docsrv.gsfc.nasa.gov/GDMS_docs/pgwi200/210-WI-5100.2.1C.pdf)_	SUPPLIER PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS FOR SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITIONS
- _[GPR-5100.5](http://msc-docsrv.gsfc.nasa.gov/GDMS_docs/GPG5000/GPG-5100.5-.pdf)_	GOVERNMENT COST ESTIMATES FOR ACQUISITIONS EXCEEDING THE MICROPURCHASE THRESHOLD
- _[GMI-5101.1](http://msc-docsrv.gsfc.nasa.gov/GDMS_docs/GMI5000/GMI-5101.1C.pdf)_	REQUIREMENTS FOR LEGAL REVIEW OF PROCUREMENT MATTERS
- _[GPR-7120.3](http://msc-docsrv.gsfc.nasa.gov/GDMS_docs/GPG7000/GPG-7120.3A.pdf)_	MANAGEMENT OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR MODE MISSIONS
- GSFC 17-112 Form: Required Quality Management System Training Form
- Code 210 ISO 9000 Contact Person:  Kent Cockerham

## 210 Work Schedule Policy

- Officially Called “POD Policy for Multi-Flex, Telework and Time Off for School”
- POD is Service Organization
- Only One Multi-Flex or Telework Day per Week
- Supervisory Approval Required—Not an Employee Right
- Policy is Available at P:/Training/ in Powerpoint Format

## Professional Intern Program Process

- Required for Most New Employees
- 2 Levels
- Oral & Written Reports
- Topics to be Approved by Code 210
- Policies Available at: _[http://ohr.gsfc.nasa.gov/DevGuide/DevPrograms/pip/home.htm](http://ohr.gsfc.nasa.gov/DevGuide/DevPrograms/pip/home.htm)_
- PIP Topics & Data Available at P:\Pip Topics\
- PIP Presentations Available at P:\PIP Presentations\

## Procurement Training Policy

- NASA Training Policy: _[http://ec.msfc.nasa.gov/hq/library/v-Other.htm#Career4](http://ec.msfc.nasa.gov/hq/library/v-Other.htm#Career4)_
- CON Classes (Defense Acquisition University or Equivalent Provider)
- New Employee Orientation Series
- Focused Training: Procurement Seminars, 210 Huddles, NCMA Workshops, Other Providers
- GSFC/NASA Training: OHR Courses, Learning Center, Web-based Training, NASA Development Programs: _[http://ohr.gsfc.nasa.gov/DevGuide/main.htm](http://ohr.gsfc.nasa.gov/DevGuide/main.htm)_
- 	Follow the new Procedures to register for training by emailing your GSFC 17-117 to your supervisor for review, who forwards to Division Associate, then Jennifer Fraser; once approved, Jennifer will forward to the Training Center
- SOLAR: https://solar.msfc.nasa.gov/solar/delivery/public/html/newindex.htm
- Commercial Courses: http://ohr.gsfc.nasa.gov/Forms/GSFC/GSFC17-117.doc

## Mentoring

- 210 Informal Mentoring
- GSFC Formal Mentoring Program: http://ohr.gsfc.nasa.gov/DevGuide/DevPrograms/Mentor/mentor.htm

## NASA Terminology Differences

- SADBU
- Business Clearance
- J&A/JNCP
- Business Clearance Review Board (“Murder Board”)
- Award Fee Evaluation Board
- Source Selection Official (SSO)
- Contract Cost/Schedule Status Report (CC/SSR)

- Industry Assistance
- Prenegotiation Position Memorandum (PPM)
- JOFOC
- (No NASA Equivalent for pre-negotiation), but equates to SEBs for source evaluation
- Performance Evaluation Board
- Source Selection Authority (SSA)
- Earned Value Management/ Performance Measurement System

## NASA Use of Types of Contracts

- Elsewhere
- Fixed-Price Predominates
- CPFF Common/CPIF used more
- IDIQ Growing
- T&M Common
- FP Labor Hour Common
- GSA Schedules Growing

- NASA
- Cost Reimbursement Predominates (though declining)
- CPFF Common, but CPAF Predominates (Some CPAF/IF)
- IDIQ Growing (but more single award & lots of cost reimbursement)
- T&M Growing  (Especially HQ & GSA Schedules)
- GSA Schedules Growing

## NASA Unique Terms/Processes

- NASA Research Announcements (1835)
- Announcements of Opportunity (1872)
- Project vs. Functional Offices
- Co-Location vs. Centralization
- Publish Draft Solicitations (1815.201)
- Multiple Certifications (NF 1707, SUNS)
- Performance Incentives for Hardware Contracts (negative & positive incentives) (1816.402)
- Master Buy (1807.71)
- ANOSCA (1805.303-71); HQ Notification Memos
- Consolidated Contract Initiative (1807.7000)

## NASA Process Differences

- CO Warrant (not really unlimited—R&A process)
- CO Required for Voucher Approval
- Acquisition Strategy Meeting vs. Acquisition Plan
- NASA 1098 Contract File Checklist
- Standardization vs. tailoring
- Source Evaluation Board Procedures

## Rules Differences

- Incremental Funding of Fixed-Price (1832.704)
- UCA Pre-Authorization (1843.7003) policy at:  http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/vpo/vpo_frame.cgi?url=http://ec.msfc.nasa.gov/hq/library/uca.htm
- Local Tailoring of GSFC Standard Clauses (not part of FAR/NFS)
- Local Clauses must be full text
- PNs, PICs, GSFC Procurement Circulars

## NASA/GSFC Specific Tools

- Autoword Contract/Solicitation Drafting
- NASA Acquisition Internet Service (for posting synopses, solicitations, amendments, and attachments to solicitations) http://genesis.gsfc.nasa.gov/procure.htm
- Virtual Procurement Office: (for obtaining policy/regulatory information and relevant samples) https://prod.nais.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/nais/login_account.cgi
- Integrated Enterprise Management System
- SAP Software for Core Financial Module
- Contract Management Module (Coming 4/06)

## Procurement Laws/Regulations/Policies

- Administrative Procedures Act of 1946
- Armed Services Procurement Act of 1947
- Competition in Contracting Act of 1985
- Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
- NASA FAR Supplement
- NASA Procurement Circulars/Notices
- NASA Procedural Requirements (NPRs)
- Goddard Procedural Requirements (GPRs/Work Instructions
- GSFC Procurement Circulars

## Hierarchy of Regulations

- Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
- NASA FAR Supplement
- NASA Procurement Notices
- NASA Procedural Requirements (NPRs)
- Goddard Policy Directive
- Goddard Procedural Requirements (GPGs/Work Instructions
- NASA Procurement Circulars
- GSFC Procurement Circulars

## Acquisition Team

- Customer/Procurement Request Initiator
- Contracting Officer/Contract Specialist
- Resource Analyst
- Attorney/Advisor
- Quality Assurance Representative
- Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative (COTR)

## Preaward Acquisition Process

- Acquisition Planning
- Preparation of procurement request and package
- Synopsize (advertise) the requirement
- Develop & issue draft solicitation, address comments, and finalize solicitation
- Issue Solicitation (IFB, RFP, RFO)
- Bid/Proposal/Offer Receipt
- Technical/cost/business evaluation
- Negotiations/discussions, if applicable
- Contract Award

## Procurement Request

- SAP Purchase Requisition Form used for purchases over $2500 and administrative actions such as funding, option exercise, task orders, and change orders
- Commitment of Funds by RA of PR
- Obligation of Funds by Contracting Officer
- Planning Purpose Procurement Requests

## Planning Purpose PR

- For Competitive Packages, the Planning PR should cite:
- “Estimated Value Is Competition Sensitive—Please call RA to Review Package” in the text tab at the Header Level
- Include No Estimated Value in the NASA Data Tab

## PR Package (Competitive Procurement)

**SAP Only**
- Planning Purpose PR (w/o estimated value in NASA Data Tab—Competition Sensitive)
**Hard Copy Only**
- Government Cost Estimate
- Funding Profile
- Evaluation Criteria
- Source List (GSA Only)
**SAP or Hard Copy**
- Market Research
- Performance Work Statement/specifications
- Contract Type Recommendation
- NF 1707 Certificate
- Deliverables List
_**When Applicable**_
- Security Requirements
- Government Furnished Property
- Procurement Library Info
- SUNS Certificate
- Risk Management Planning
- Justification for On-Site Performance (HQ Only)
- Packaging, Marking & Consignment Instructions
- Liquidated Damages Analysis

## PR Package (Non-Competitive)

**SAP Only**
- Planning Purpose PR (when funding is unavailable at outset)
**Hard Copy Only**
- Government Cost Estimate
- Funding Profile
**SAP or Hard Copy**
- Market Research
- Performance Work Statement/specifications
- Contract Type Recommendation
- NF 1707 Certificate
- Deliverables List
_**When Applicable**_
- Security Requirements
- Government Furnished Property
- Procurement Library Info
- SUNS Certificate
- Risk Management Planning
- Sole Source Justification (draft JOFOC)
- Justification for On-Site Performance (HQ Only)
- Packaging, Marking & Consignment Instructions
- Liquidated Damages Analysis

## Simplified Acquisition PR Package (Competitive Procurement)

**SAP Only**
- Purchase Requisition (w/o estimated value in NASA Data Tab—Competition Sensitive)
**Hard Copy Only**
- Government Cost Estimate
- Evaluation Criteria
**SAP or Hard Copy**
- Performance Work Statement/specifications
- NF 1707 Certificate
- Deliverables List
_**When Applicable**_
- Market Research
- Security Requirements
- Government Furnished Property
- SUNS Certificate
- Packaging, Marking & Consignment Instructions

## Simplified Acquisition PR Package (Non-Competitive)

**SAP Only**
- Purchase Requisition
**Hard Copy Only**
- Government Cost Estimate
**SAP or Hard Copy**
- Performance Work Statement/specifications
- NF 1707 Certificate
- Deliverables List
_**When Applicable**_
- Market Research
- Security Requirements
- Government Furnished Property
- SUNS Certificate
- Packaging, Marking & Consignment Instructions
- Sole Source Justification

## Obtaining Proposals

**NASA Research Announcement (NRA)**
- Solicits research proposals in program areas of interest to NASA
- Described in NASA FAR Supplement Part 1835
- May result in award of grant, cooperative agreement or contract
**Announcement of Opportunity (AO)**
- Solicits a scientific investigation, historically mission related, procured by and delivered to NASA
- Described in NASA FAR Supplement 1872
- Envisions award of contract(s)
**Cooperative Agreement Notice (CAN)**
- Used to solicit commercial firms (NPG 5800.1, Section D) or non-profit and educational institutions (NPG 5800.1, Sections A & B)
- Focuses on technology transfer, commercial development, usually requiring recipient cost sharing (for commercial firms)
- Envisions award of a cooperative agreement

## Obtaining Proposals(continued)

**Request for Proposal (RFP)**
- Procurement for the direct benefit of NASA
- Governed by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the NASA FAR Supplement
- Results in the award of contract(s) with specified requirements and/or deliverables
**Unsolicited Proposals**
**         ****- **Initiated and submitted at the discretion of the proposer
-           - Subject to peer review, programmatic priorities, funding constraints
-           - May result in award of grant, cooperative agreement or contract
-           - Procedures and requirements are on the Internet:
- 	(_[http://ec.msfc.nasa.gov/hq/library/unSol-Prop.html](http://ec.msfc.nasa.gov/hq/library/unSol-Prop.html)_)
**Request for Quotations**

## Announcements

**N**ASA **R**esearch **A**nnouncement

**C**ooperative **A**greement **N**otice

**A**nnouncement of **O**pportunity

- Cooperative Agreement

- Grant

- Contract

- Broad Agency Announcements

- Other Announcements

## Web Sites of Interest

-    210  Procurement Website: _[http://genesis.gsfc.nasa.gov/210/podhome.htm](http://genesis.gsfc.nasa.gov/210/podhome.htm)_
-  NASA Procurement Library: _[http://ec.msfc.nasa.gov/hq/library/library.html](http://ec.msfc.nasa.gov/hq/library/library.html)_
-  NASA Procurement Training Policy: http://ec.msfc.nasa.gov/hq/library/v-Other.htm#Career4
-  NASA Home Page:  http://www.nasa.gov/:   Public Goddard Home Page:  http://www.gsfc.nasa.gov_* *_
-  Internal NASA:  http://www.hq.nasa.gov/:
-  Internal Goddard Home Page:  http://www.nasa.gov/centers/goddard/home/index.html.
- NASA Strategic Plan:  http://www.nasa.gov/pdf/1968main_strategi.pdf:
-  NASA IFMP: http://ifmp.nasa.gov/:   Goddard IFMP:  http://ifmp-gsfc.gsfc.nasa.gov/ifmp/
-  NASA Full Cost:  https://fullcost.hq.nasa.gov: Goddard Full Cost:  http://fullcost.gsfc.nasa.gov
-  President’s Management Agenda’s Executive Summary, http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/budget/fy2002/mgmt.pdf
-  NASA’s President’s Management Agenda Home Page:  http://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/codea/pma/
-  NASA Human Capital Management:  http://nasapeople.nasa.gov/hcm/section1/page1.htm
-  One NASA:  http://onenasa.nasa.gov/
-  Goddard Strategic Implementation Plan:  Public Goddard Home Page:  http://www.gsfc.nasa.gov
-  Goddard GDMS:  http://gdms.gsfc.nasa.gov/gdms/plsql/menu_full
-  Goddard ISO:  http://arioch.gsfc.nasa.gov/iso9000/index.htm
-  Goddard Safety 1st:  http://safety1st.gsfc.nasa.gov/index.html
-  Office of Human Resources:  http://ohr.gsfc.nasa.gov
- Training Guides/Schedules: http://ohr.gsfc.nasa.gov/DevGuide/main.htm
- Training Request Form: http://ohr.gsfc.nasa.gov/Forms/GSFC/GSFC17-117.doc
- Mentoring Program: http://ohr.gsfc.nasa.gov/DevGuide/DevPrograms/Mentor/mentor.htm
- PIP Program: http://ohr.gsfc.nasa.gov/DevGuide/DevPrograms/pip/home.htm
-  Goddard Annual Reports:  http://pao.gsfc.nasa.gov/about_annual_reports.html#content
-  NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center Technology Transfer Commercialization Report,
-         http://tco.gsfc.nasa.gov/GSFC%202002%20Online%20Report/index.htm
-  Site for On-Line Learning and Resources (SOLAR), including IT Security
-   Training:   https://solar.msfc.nasa.gov/solar/delivery/public/html/newindex.htm
* **NASA* *Individual Development Plan Advisor *at http://bmic/Training/training.cfm
-  Procurement At-A-Glance Employee Guide (http://gsfc-artemis.gsfc.nasa.gov/210/NewEmployeeGuide.doc)
-  NASA Leadership Development Program Book of Wisdom: http://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/HR-Education/codeft/pdp/r_guide
-  GSFC Telephone Book:  http://phonebook.gsfc.nasa.gov/
-  Siemens Telephone Quick Reference Guide: http://code294.gsfc.nasa.gov/Entry-Basic.pdf
-  Center Network Environment—Majordomo: http://cne.gsfc.nasa.gov/_* *_
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