National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Logistics Management Newsletter

FROM THE LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT DIVISION

FY23 | ISSUE 4 OCTOBER 2023

Welcome. This newsletter 

is brought to you by the 

Logistics Management 

Division (LMD). Its purpose 

is to keep you abreast 

of the latest business 

practices and to share 

information about ongoing 

logistics management 

initiatives and events. It also 

introduces interim policy 

letters, which shall be 

incorporated in forthcoming 

updates of NASA 

Procedural Directives and 

Procedural Requirements.

IN THIS ISSUE

1 NEW DIRECTOR OF THE LOGISTICS 

MANAGEMENT DIVISION

2 JOHNSON SPACE CENTER’S NEWLY APPOINTED 

SUPPLY EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT OFFICER 

(SEMO) 

3 EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM 

4 PROPERTY DISPOSAL MANAGEMENT 

7 EVENTS 

12 KUDOS 

13 CONTACT US

NEW DIRECTOR OF THE 

LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT DIVISION

By Denise Thaller, Deputy 

Assistant Administrator, OSI 

The Office of Strategic Infrastructure 

(OSI) announced the selection of 

Vince Cappello as the Logistics 

Management Division (LMD) 

Director. Vince will remain acting 

until the official Office of Personnel 

Management approval. 

Vince is currently the Acting Director 

(July 2023 to present) and Deputy 

Director for LMD and has been with 

NASA for nearly 3 years. Prior to 

joining NASA, Vince worked with 

the General Services Administration 

(GSA) and the Department of the 

Navy. During his tenure with GSA, 

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Vince Cappello, Director, Logistics 

Management Division 
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Vince was the agency-recognized authority and internal spokesperson for national accounts, which included both 

Department of Defense and civilian agency Government customers. He was a top-level advisor and consultant 

to the GSA Administrator, the Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) Commissioner, and the Office of Customer and 

Stakeholder Engagement (CASE) Assistant Commissioner concerning stakeholder needs and requirements, the 

effectiveness of relationship management practices/policies, and customer utilization of Government-wide best 

in-class contracts. 

At the Department of the Navy, Vince was the Director of Acquisition Logistics Policy within the Office of the 

Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development, and Acquisition, leading Secretary-level oversight of 

the Defense Business Certification and Information Technology Digitization effort for the Navy and Marine Corps 

Logistics IT Systems. 

The OSI family congratulates Vince on this major accomplishment and new leadership role! We know he will do an 

outstanding job leading the Logistics Management function across the Enterprise. 

JOHNSON SPACE CENTER’S NEWLY APPOINTED SUPPLY EQUIPMENT 

MANAGEMENT OFFICER (SEMO) 

By Julie Hardcastle, Deputy Chief, JSC Logistics Division 

Michael Caputo, JSC SEMO

Change is an inevitable part of growth and progress, and it is crucial 

that we approach it with an open mind and a positive outlook. As we 

navigate ever-evolving changes in Logistics, we are committed to staying 

ahead of the curve, being agile, and embracing change as an opportunity 

for improvement. 

Change also allows us to innovate, optimize our processes, and enhance 

our services; it enables us to respond effectively to new challenges and 

seize emerging opportunities. Most importantly, it fosters personal and 

professional growth for each of us within Logistics. 

Johnson Space Center Logistics is pleased to announce the selection of 

Michael Caputo as the newly appointed Supply Equipment Management 

Officer (SEMO). Michael will also continue to perform the responsibilities of 

Branch Chief, Property and Equipment Branch. 

Change is an inevitable part of growth and progress, and it is crucial 

that we approach it with an open mind and a positive outlook. 

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EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM 

By Miguel A. Rodriguez, Program Manager 

Equipment Loans to NASA 

Among recent inquiries and topics discussed within the equipment management community, one subject of 

interest concerns the terms and conditions for the execution of equipment loans to NASA. Although this is a 

good topic for discussion, it is also worthwhile to clarify that the subject is not governed by NASA equipment 

management policies and procedures. The terms and conditions, along with the execution of the loan, are 

governed by the loaner entity, which could be a Government or a commercial entity. 

It is also useful to clarify that equipment management policies and procedures come into play once the equipment 

item is physically receipted by the NASA organization loanee of the item. 

I would like to share with the reader some of the most common questions regarding this subject: 

Q. “NASA is receiving an equipment item on loan; is it negotiable for the lender to pay the 

shipping costs?” 

A. Yes, it is probably negotiable—it mainly depends on the lender’s terms and conditions for the loan and 

purpose of the loan. It will probably depend on the benefit the lender gains when agreeing to loan equipment 

to NASA. 

Q. “I have not found anything in NPR 4200.1 that dictates either way.” 

A. It is not NASA property/equipment; therefore, the terms and conditions for the execution of the loan are 

not governed by NPR 4200.1. You will not find this topic in NPR 4200.1. Perhaps in documents governing the 

Space Act Agreement or procurement actions. Why procurement? Because there are loans to NASA from 

vendors who seek to do business with NASA (as part of a procurement action). In these instances, vendors 

agree to bear the shipping cost and loan equipment to NASA for testing purposes. 

In essence, the use of NASA Form 893, Loan of NASA Equipment, and listed terms and conditions do not apply 

(both international and domestic). NPR 4200.1 applies for control and accountability of the equipment item(s) once 

they are in physical possession of NASA and the equipment meets NASA’s definition for control and remains in 

possession of NASA for more than 60 calendar days. 
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PROPERTY DISPOSAL MANAGEMENT 

By Sharrief Wilson, Program Manager 

Excess Personal Property Status 

As of the end of the fourth quarter of FY23, NASA Centers have completed the disposition process for 91,013 

disposal cases, representing a total acquisition cost of $1.3 billion. There are 58,136 disposal cases still pending 

disposition. This volume has declined compared to the Agency average over several years. Improvements in 

“through-flow” will require Centers to consider multiple methods to dispose of their excess property, including 

first-in, first-out (FIFO). 

According to the FIFO method, as goods enter the warehouse inventory, the first items received are the first 

disposed of, while any additional goods entering the warehouse end up at the end of the queue for disposition. At 

the end of a fiscal year, the items that remain on the active inventory list should be those most recently introduced. 

Below are suggested points of emphasis that Property Disposal Officers (PDOs) should follow: 

¡ Prioritize items in “Surplus” status that have value for GSA sales to build lots that benefit the Government 

surplus program. 

¡ Evaluate the amount of electronic waste eligible for pickup through UNICOR and coordinate for recycling.

¡ Identify items with historical significance if not tagged as artifacts and run them through the NASA 

Artifact Module. 

Successful Launch of NASA Artifact Screening Module 

NASA’s successful launch of the Artifact Screening Module, developed by the Application Platform Services 

(APS) in collaboration with LMD and the Office of Communications (OCOMM), not only revolutionizes artifact 

management but also invigorates science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education and 

space awareness across the United States. 

This cutting-edge module serves as a beacon of inspiration for students, educators, and space enthusiasts 

alike. Its pivotal role in preserving and showcasing artifacts from NASA’s endeavors, such as the recently 

decommissioned SOFIA Program and the Moon Trees from the Artemis I mission, has the power to ignite a 

passion for space exploration and scientific discovery. 

One of the most profound impacts of the Artifact Screening Module lies in its ability to bridge the gap between 

NASA’s remarkable history and the future of STEM education. By making these artifacts accessible to schools, 

museums, and educational institutions nationwide, NASA actively engages young minds in the wonders of space 

and science. 

The module allows educators to enrich STEM curricula by offering students hands-on experiences with genuine 

space artifacts, thereby enhancing carefully curated exhibitions and supplementing educational programs. 

Students can now learn about the SOFIA Program’s contributions to astronomical research or the unique story 

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of the Moon Trees that traveled to the lunar orbit. This real-world connection to NASA’s achievements enhances 

classroom learning, encouraging students to pursue careers in STEM fields. 

Moreover, the module’s integration with OCOMM ensures that NASA’s captivating narratives are communicated 

effectively to the public. By leveraging the artifacts as storytelling tools, NASA enhances space awareness and 

underscores the Agency’s vital role in advancing scientific knowledge. This approach fosters a sense of national 

pride and encourages a broader understanding of the Agency’s contributions to science and exploration. 

In essence, NASA’s Artifact Screening Module catalyzes a reinvigoration of STEM education and space awareness 

across the United States. By preserving and sharing artifacts from its illustrious history, NASA is nurturing the next 

generation of scientists, engineers, and space enthusiasts; fostering a deep appreciation for the cosmos; and 

encouraging innovation in STEM fields. This module stands as a powerful testament to NASA’s commitment to 

inspiring and educating the Nation, ensuring that the wonders of space continue to capture the imaginations of 

future generations. 

General Services Administration Online Auction Sales 

So far this fiscal year, NASA Centers have netted a total of $2,070,309 in sales proceeds from General Services 

Administration (GSA) online auctions of personal property: (a) $660,653 net sales proceeds under the exchange/

sale authority and (b) $1,409,656 net surplus sales proceeds. It is essential to understand that sales proceeds 

under the exchange/sales authority shall be used, in whole or in part, for the acquisition or replacement of 

property (as required by Federal Management Regulation [FMR] 102-39, Replacement of Personal Property 

Pursuant to the Exchange/Sale Authority). 

The net sales proceeds from the sale of surplus personal property through GSA online auctions can be used 

to defray NASA expenses related to the sale of the surplus property per FMR 102-38.295-300, Disposition of 

Proceeds, and NASA Procedural Requirement 4300.1C, section 5.5.2, and can include the following: 

a. expenses associated with warehouses and storage, 

b. sales preparation, 

c. environmental services, 

d. demilitarization services, 

e. advertising and appraisals, 

f. security and transportation of property, 

g. labor or contract costs related to the sale of the property, and 

h. NASA Centers’ established overhead rates for these functions. 

Centers should ensure that they are tracking the cost associated with completing sales, as NASA does not have 

sales proceed retention authority. 

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Continuity in COVID Chaos: KSC RRMF Disposal Team’s Remarkable Pandemic Performance 

Kennedy Space Center’s (KSC’s) Reutilization, Recycling, and Marketing Facility (RRMF) disposal team exceeded 

expectations during the unexpected pandemic that limited onsite activities. During this time, the team ensured 

that operations continued with minimal disruptions with partial staffing while keeping NASA Logistics leadership 

informed on all previous and future disposal cases throughout the different stages of work.

Left to right: Austin Kurak, Monell Phillips, Christopher Spears, Patty Cross, Jacob Francisco, 

Rob Commerce, Steve King, Joseph Heggs, Cory Hatcher, Steven Stawchansky, Kenyan Butler, 

Eric Hendrix, Tim Imka, and Sandra Ames. 

Throughout the pandemic, the team 

at RRMF has continually exceeded 

expectations with disposal 

operations despite being limited to 

the number of employees allowed 

on site at any given time. Despite 

partial staffing, the team processed 

over 6,000 documents and 161 

transfers of property containing 

649 line items with a value of over 

$14,000,000. The group quickly 

developed contingency plans for 

operating with minimal staffing 

and ensuring that safety measures 

were in place to limit exposure to 

other employees and maintain the 

ability to remain open for operations 

5 days a week. These efforts 

were instrumental in allowing the 

continued picking up of items set 

aside during the Vehicle Assembly 

Building Amnesty Day, which 

started before the shutdown began. 

Additionally, the team’s tireless documenting and packing efforts allowed the transporting and recycling of 

196,000 pounds of electronics and components through UNICOR. Furthermore, the team assisted in developing 

a plan of action for resuming sales when the COVID safety stage allowed so the team could hit the ground running 

with sales. The plan contributed to conducting an average of 1.9 weekly sales and generating over $720,000 

in proceeds. 

The team’s effort in processing documents, transferring property, packing, and shipping to UNICOR, as well 

as ensuring that sales operations could continue during an unprecedented Center-wide shutdown despite 

partial staffing on each shift, displays the continued level of excellence at which they perform regardless of 

circumstances and reflects positively on not only the team, but Kennedy Space Center and NASA as a whole. 

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Enhancing Asset Management: AFRC’s Productive Collaboration with GSA

During a recent visit, General Services Administration (GSA) representatives from the Pacific Zone (Region 9) 

engaged with NASA logisticians at Armstrong Flight Research Center (AFRC) to discuss the disposition of the 

Stratospheric Observatory For Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) and DC-8 aircraft platforms. The primary goal of this 

visit was to strategize high-level disposition tasks and foster greater collaboration. 

In the case of any assistance required by Property Disposition Officers at NASA Centers, the Logistics 

Management Division (LMD) stands ready to coordinate with GSA. They can provide Center-specific guidance for 

disposition procedures, ensuring a smoother process. 

This GSA visit yielded productive outcomes, shedding light on more efficient asset management processes. AFRC 

eagerly anticipates implementing the recommendations from this visit, reinforcing its partnership with GSA, and 

further enhancing its asset management efforts. 

EVENTS 

The Assembling of the Space Shuttle Endeavour Display at the California Science Center 

By Robert Sherouse 

The California Science Center began assembling and stacking Space Shuttle Endeavour the week of July 20. The 

timing of starting the stack coincided with National Space Day. Work started from the bottom up, when the two 

Solid Rocket Booster (SRB) skirts were lifted by crane into a partially constructed building. When fully completed, 

the stack will depict the Space Shuttle Endeavour as prepared for launch, fully stacked with both SRBs and 

the External Tank (ET). Once Endeavour is stacked, construction on the building will continue, eventually fully 

enclosing the Shuttle stack in a multistory building. 

The two SRBs will be the only part of the stack connected to the ground and will sit on a seismic isolator. The 

rest of the stack will be built using the SRB skirts as the base. Completing the full stack will take 6–7 months. 

Endeavour will go off display in its temporary home on 31 December 2023. 

The building is progressing well. The parabolic walls of the Shuttle gallery are complete, and the slab-on-grade 

has been poured. Much of the second level of the air galleries is complete. So far, workers have poured about 

10,000 cubic yards (40 million pounds) of concrete, placed 5,000 cubic yards (20 million pounds) of shotcrete on 

the walls, and installed nearly 7 million pounds of rebar. The first structural steel—the gantry that will tower next to 

Endeavour—has been installed as well. 

The ET aft attach crossbeam has been reassembled; a replica toilet has been installed in Endeavour; the SRB aft 

skirts and frustum are repainted; and the systems tunnels on the solid rocket motors’ forward skirts are installed. 

The ET attach rings were recently received and are being outfitted. The arduous work to repair the foam insulation 

on ET-94 is ongoing. 

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The Shuttle gallery as viewed from the north, showing the 42-foot-high 

concrete wall. There will be an additional 160 feet of structural steel 

placed above the wall to complete the Shuttle gallery. 

The second floor of the air gallery shows rebar and conduit. 

This has since been covered in concrete. 

Installing SRB systems tunnels at the Mojave Air and Space Port where 

the motors are stored. 

Photo of an aft skirt being lifted into the new building. The aft skirts sitting on the isolation pad. Over the next couple of 

weeks, they will be extensively surveyed to make certain they are in the 

correct position and perfectly level. Then workers will install 9-foot-long 

inconel hold-down posts and torque them to 500,000 foot-pounds of 

torque (as a reference, the lug nuts on car wheels are typically about 

110 foot-pounds). 

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Workers added the fourth seat to the Endeavour flight deck. This configures the ship as it was for STS-118 (Barbara Morgan’s flight), which is our 

model for the exhibit. 

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Johnson Space Center’s Superb Logistics Services Support Historic Landing of OSIRIS-REx

The Logistics Management Division congratulates Johnson Space Center’s (JSC’s) Logistics team for its invaluable 

contribution and accomplishments while supporting the landing of Origins, Spectral Interpretation, Resource 

Identification, and Security-Regolith Explorer (OSIRIS-REx).

JSC’s Logistics Services provided timely transportation and handling services in support of the historic landing of 

OSIRIS-REx, the first U.S. mission to collect a sample from an asteroid, Bennu. 

JSC Logistics Team, left to right: Charles Fletcher, Karen Draper, LaShell Amey, Leslie Jenkins, 

Debbie Norwood, and Kristen Tolleson 

The OSIRIS-REx spacecraft 

successfully released the sample 

capsule into Earth’s atmosphere on 

Sunday, September 24, 2023. After 

landing at the U.S. Department of 

Defense’s Utah Test and Training 

Range, the capsule was transported 

to a temporary clean room, where 

a team prepared it for the journey 

to JSC on Monday, September 

25, 2023. 

The OSIRIS-Rex sample departed 

Utah via a C-17 military charter and 

arrived at JSC (Ellington Field) at 

approximately 12:00 p.m. CST on 

Monday, 1 hour ahead of schedule. 

The flexibility of JSC’s logistics team 

ensured that the aircraft was met 

by providing on-time assistance in 

the form of one box truck, three 

15-passenger vans, drivers, and 

assistance with handling and 

offloading requirements. 

JSC Logistics Services provided timely transportation and handling 

services in support of the historic landing of OSIRIS-REx. 

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The flexibility of JSC’s logistics team ensured that the aircraft was 

met by providing on-time assistance in the form of one box truck, 

three 15-passenger vans, drivers, and assistance with handling and 

offloading requirements. 

At approximately 1:30 p.m. on Monday, September 24, 2023, the 

asteroid Bennu sample was safely delivered to Building 31, where 

testing will begin. 

At approximately 1:30 p.m. on Monday, September 24, 

2023, the asteroid Bennu sample was safely delivered 

to Building 31, where testing will begin. 

JSC’s Logistics Team was also tasked to reconfigure 

Building 259 furniture to serve as an overflow area for 

scientists and professors on site in support of OSIRISREx. This work came during the middle of an already 

busy schedule for the Logistics Team. 

Great work, JSC logistics team! 

JSC Logistics Team, left to right: Allen Lieber, Kristen Tolleson, Todd 

Hegemier, Daniel Carrejo, and Michael Caputo 

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KUDOS 

KSC Employee Receives Department of Energy FEMP 2023 Annual FEDS 

Spotlight Recognition 

The Logistics Management Division is pleased to announce that Spencer Davis was selected for recognition as 

part of the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Federal Energy Management Program’s (FEMP’s) 2023 annual 

FEDS Spotlight. Since 2017, the FEMP FEDS Spotlight recognition program has afforded Federal agencies the 

opportunity to recognize Federal employees who go above and beyond their typical day-to-day responsibilities to 

achieve mission success while also cutting energy waste; reducing costs; optimizing performance; and advancing 

America’s progress toward energy independence, resilience, and security. 

Spencer Davis, 2023 FEDS Spotlight Honoree 

FEMP selection categories for 2023 

year included the following: 

¡ Professional Achievement, for 

persons who consistently show 

exceptional professionalism 

and integrity while leading 

agency mission-critical projects 

and programs.

¡ Future Leader, for a person 

new to the Federal energy 

management role who 

embodies and exhibits the 

characteristics and skills 

needed to propel key projects 

and diverse programs forward.

¡ Innovator, for a person who is 

committed to finding new and 

creative ways of carrying out 

dynamic projects and programs 

and who inspires change. 

NASA nominated Spencer for the Professional Achievement Award. He was recognized during 

FEMP’s 50 Years of Federal Energy Management celebration, September 12–13, 2023, in 

Washington, DC. 

Congratulations once again on being recognized as a 2023 FEDS Spotlight Honoree! 
CONTACT US

Your involvement, understanding, and feedback are essential to making the Logistics 

Management Program a success. Please send us your questions or stories to share by 

calling or e-mailing:

Vincent E. Cappello

Acting Director, Logistics 

Management Division

Deputy Director, Logistics 

Management Division

Office: 202-309-8304

vincent.e.cappello@nasa.gov

Chris Ainsworth

Logistics Management Institute 

(LMI) Artifact Program Facilitator

Office: 202-358-4612

christopher.e.ainsworth@nasa.gov

Wayne A. Cragwell

Logistics Management Institute 

(LMI) Artifact Program Facilitator

Office: 202-358-4612

wayne.a.cragwell@nasa.gov

Timothy A. Currie

Transportation 

Management Program

Office: 202-358-1219

timothy.a.currie@nasa.gov

Ann Cuyler

Contract Property 

Management Program

Office: 202-358-1524

ann.cuyler@nasa.gov 

Peral R. Hill

Supply and Materials 

Management Program

Office: 202-358-0491

peral.r.hill@nasa.gov

Marjorie C. Jackson

Logistics Compensating Controls 

Reviews (CCR) Program

Office: 202-358-2464

marjorie.c.jackson@nasa.gov

Miguel A. Rodriguez

NASA Equipment and Mail 

Management Programs

Office: 202-358-1065

miguel.a.rodriguez-1@nasa.gov

Robert S. Sherouse

Artifact Identification and 

Disposition Program

Aviation Logistics Asset 

Management and Special Projects

Office: 202-358-0746

robert.sherouse@nasa.gov

Lisa M. Williams

Lifecycle Logistics and 

Supply Chain Program

Office: 321-867-7777

lisa.m.williams@nasa.gov

Sharrief Wilson

Property Disposal 

Management Program

Office: 202-358-0875

sharrief.wilson@nasa.gov

Vacant

Administrative Assistant

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National Aeronautics and Space Administration

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NASA Headquarters

300 E Street SW

Washington, DC 20546

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