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Polling Questions

1. How did you learn about this webinar? 

a. OSBP Website

b. Constant Contact

c. Social Media 

d. Eventbrite email

e. Other

2. Is this the first webinar hosted by the NASA Office of Small Business Programs that you 

have attended?

a. YES 

b. NO

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Polling Questions Cont.

3. Which of the following classifications applies to your institution/organization/company? 

a. Small Business (SB)

b. Large Business (LB)/Other than Small Business (OTS)

c. Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB)

d. Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB)

e. Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB)

f. Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)

g. Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone)

h. 8(a) Business Development Program Participant (8a)

i. Historically Black Colleges or Universities (HBCU)

j. Minority-Serving Institution (MSI)

k. Nonprofit or Community-based Organization

l. Federal Government Agency/Department

m. State or Local Government Agency/Department

n. Small Disadvantage Business (SDB)

o. Other

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Polling Questions Cont.

4. Have you done business with NASA? (More than one answer can be applicable)

a. Prime Contractor

b. Subcontractor

c. NASA Mentor-Protégé Program 

d. Space Act Agreement

e. Grant or Cooperative Agreement Recipient 

f. I have not done business with or received funding from NASA

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Our Mission

The mission of the NASA Office of Small Business Programs is to promote 

and integrate small businesses into the industrial base of contractors and 

subcontractors that support the future of space exploration, scientific 

discovery, and aeronautics research.
About the NASA 

Office of Small Business Programs

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• NASA’s Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) primary mission since its inception has been to 

increase the representation of small businesses in NASA’s contracting efforts. 

• Headquartered in Washington, D.C., OSBP is under the leadership of Associate Administrator Glenn A. 

Delgado.

• INCLUSION - OSBP efforts encompass all federally recognized socio-economic small business categories and we 

work hard to make sure each type of business gets a fair chance to work with NASA. 

• GROWTH - Since 1979, OSBP has grown from only 4 civil servants and 3 contractors, to over 21 civil servants 

and over 6 support contractors -- all of which are small businesses. 

• ADVOCACY - OSBP continues to advocate for small businesses and amplify the important role they play in 

supporting NASA’s mission to explore the universe. 

• EDUCATION - The NASA OSBP webinar series offers in-depth training relevant to small businesses; and provide 

the opportunity to ask questions directly to key points of contacts at the Agency.
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Meet Our Speaker

Ms. Julia Wise

Director, Procurement Management and Policy Division

NASA Office of Procurement

Julia B. Wise is the Director of Procurement Management & Policy Division, Office of the 

Senior Procurement Executive, NASA Office of Procurement. In this position, Ms. Wise leads 

and manages senior acquisition professionals responsible for coordinating and reviewing 

acquisition statutory, regulatory and policy changes to the Federal Acquisition Regulation 

(FAR) and NASA FAR Supplement to maintain current acquisition regulations. This Division is 

also responsible for ensuring that NASA’s acquisition workforce is trained and certified to 

award and manage procurements that support NASA programmatic missions and goals. Julia 

is an experienced acquisition leader and manager. She has served at various Federal 

Government agencies in leadership roles.

Ms. Wise has a Master of Business Administration and a Master of Science in Management 

from the Johns Hopkins University and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Marketing from the 

University of Baltimore. She is a Senior Executive Service Candidate Development Program 

Graduate, OMB, November 2012 and a Certified Coach, Federal Internal Coach Training 

Program, OPM, September 2018.
www.nasa.gov T h e c o r n e r s t o n e o f N A S A ’ s c u r r e n t a n d f u t u r e m i s s i o ns

Julia Wise, Director Procurement Management 

and Policy Division, Office of Procurement 

April 19, 2023

The cornerstone of NASA’s 

current

and future missions...

How to Do Business With NASA
T h e c o r n e r s t o n e o f N A S A ’ s c u r r e n t a n d f u t u r e m i s s i o ns

Seven Steps to Doing Business with NASA

1. Learn about NASA mission, centers, leadership and contracting environment.

2. Preparation: How do I get in the game?

3. Understanding potential opportunities. 

4. Identify and discuss your products or services.

5. Identify your target market and acquisitions.

6. Know the acquisition team.

7. Be ready to play the game and execute in accordance with the 

contract terms and conditions.

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NASA Overview

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T h e c o r n e r s t o n e o f N A S A ’ s c u r r e n t a n d f u t u r e m i s s i o ns

Headquarters OP

Provides stewardship of acquisition process to 

support successful accomplishment of mission 

objectives. Provide policy, oversight, optimization 

of procurement resources, and support Mission 

Directorate Acquisition Strategy Development to 

enable more efficient operations for NASA.

Armstrong Flight Research Center - As the lead 

Center for flight research, Armstrong continues to 

innovate in aeronautics and space technology. The 

newest, the fastest, the highest -- all have made 

their debut in the vast, clear desert skies over 

Armstrong.

Kennedy Space Center - Kennedy is "America's 

Gateway to the Universe" -- leading the world in 

preparing and launching missions around Earth 

and beyond.

NASA Shared Services Center - Supports 

NASA’s overall mission by providing core 

procurement services across the Agency; award

/administration of grants and cooperative

agreements; research & development contracts; 

complex, large dollar service contracts; and 

commercial item acquisitions.

Glenn Research Center - Glenn develops and 

transfers critical technologies through research, 

technology development, and systems 

development for safe and reliable aeronautics, 

aerospace, and space applications.

Langley Research Center - Langley continues to 

forge new frontiers in aviation and space research 

for aerospace, atmospheric sciences, and 

technology commercialization to improve the way 

the world lives.

NASA Management Office – NMO ensures proper 

coordination of all the required operational 

functions associated with the management of the 

FFRDC, the JPL contract, and is the focal point for 

communication with upper management at the JPL 

and actively represents NASA in local outreach and 

educational events.

Goddard Space Flight Center - Goddard's 

mission is to expand knowledge about Earth and its 

environment, the solar system, and the universe 

through observations from space.

Marshall Space Flight Center - Marshall is the 

world's leader in the access to space and the use 

of space for research and development to benefit 

humanity.

Ames Research Center - Specializes in research 

geared toward gaining new knowledge and creating 

new technologies that span the spectrum of NASA 

interests.

Johnson Space Center - Leads NASA’s efforts in 

human space exploration, from the early Gemini, 

Apollo, Skylab and space shuttle programs to 

today's International Space Station and Orion 

programs.

Stennis Space Center - Stennis is responsible for 

NASA's rocket propulsion testing and for partnering 

with industry to develop and implement remotesensing technology.

Enables the Agency’s mission and execute contracts in support of programmatic, institutional, and operational needs

1. Learn the Contracting Environment & NASA Buying Locations

Information Technology (IT) Procurement 

Office - Developed as a part of NASA’s 

transformation to enable the Agency to leverage 

best practices related to IT, create 

standardization, and maintain pace with the 

constant change amongst the IT industry.

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NASA MissionDirectorates 

(Where ToDo Business)

www.nasa.gov

Aeronautics 

Research

Research directlybenefits 

today's airtransportation 

system, the aviation 

industry, and the 

passengers and

businesses who rely on 

aviation every day.

Human 

Exploration 

& 

Operations

Oversees the leadership 

and management ofNASA 

space operations related 

to human exploration in 

and beyond low-Earth 

orbit.

Science

Engages the Nation's 

science community, 

sponsors scientific 

research, anddevelops

and deploys satellites and 

probes in collaboration 

with NASA's partners 

around theworld.

Space 

Technology

Technology drives

exploration to the Moon,

Mars and beyond.NASA’s 

Space TechnologyMission 

Directorate (STMD)

developstransformative 

space technologiesto

enable futuremissions.

Mission 

Support 

Directorate

Provide effective and 

efficientinstitutional 

support to enable 

successful

accomplishment ofNASA 

mission objectives.

NASA Mission Directorates (Where To Do Business)

T h e c o r n e r s t o n e o f N A S A ’ s c u r r e n t a n d f u t u r e m i s s i o ns

The cornerstone of NASA’s current and future missions

Service Delivery – Product Service Lines Structure

Jan. 18, 2023

GSFC

★ Financial Support Services

★ PP&C

★ Protective Services 

★ Admin. Services

SSC

★ Construction

★ Admin. 

Services

GRC

★ A&E Services

★ Construction

▲ Custodial Services

MSFC

★ Financial Support Services

▲ Logistics

★ PP&C

▲ ● Tech Transfer (MSFC, SSC, HQ)

AFRC

★ A&E Services

★ Construction

★ Aircraft O&M

★ Admin. Services

Regionalized or centralized buying locations 

does not equate to consolidation of 

contracts It is the Procurement Office that 

has overall responsibility of Contract Award 

(e.g., SEB).

▲Centralized: Procures for Agency

★ Regionalized

● Remains Localized at each Center 

• Environmental Compliance

• Utilities 

• Facilities O&M

• Engineering

• Safety & Mission Assurance

• Tech Transfer*

JSC

▲ Occupational 

Health

★ Aircraft O&M

KSC

★ A&E Services

▲ Communication Services

▲ Environmental Remediation

▲ Propellants

★ Protective Services

▲ Fire Services

LaRC

★ Admin. Services

▲ Grounds Maintenance

NSSC

▲ Acquisition 

Support Services

▲ Human Capital

▲ ODEO / EEO

▲ OSTEM

ITPO

▲ IT Services

ARC

★ Protective 

Services 

*Consolidated Agency Technology Transfer Services (CATTS) contract will replace the current Technology Transfer Services Agency Contract expiring July 2023. Participating centers include HQ, MSFC, SSC with other Centers having the option to join at a later date.

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The cornerstone of NASA’s current and future missions

NASA Small Business Specialists Around the Country

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NASA Shared Services Center

Agency Contract Support

Bay St. Louis, MS

Troy E. Miller 

Marshall Space Flight Center

Space Transportation, Propulsion 

Systems, Space Systems, and Science

Huntsville, AL

David E. Brock

Ames Research Center

Aerospace and Small Spacecraft

Moffett Field, CA

Armstrong Flight Research Center

Atmospheric Research and Testing

Edwards, CA

Christine L. Munroe

Kennedy Space Center

Space Vehicle Launch and Landing

Cape Canaveral, FL

Joyce C. McDowell 

Natalie B. Colvin

.

Langley Research Center

Aviation and Space Research

Hampton, VA

Robert O. Betts

Goddard Space Flight Center

Science Missions and Telescopes

Greenbelt, MD

Jennifer D. Perez

Sholainka O. Martyn

Kandace P. Chappell

Djaataa Onanuga

Glenn Research Center

Aeronautics and 

Spacecraft Technology

Cleveland, OH 

Eunice J. Adams-Sipp

Jet Propulsion Laboratory

Deep Space Robotic Rovers 

and Networks

Pasadena, CA

Johnson Space Center

Human Space Flight Operations

Houston, TX

Charles E. Bray, Jr. 

Mary Helen Ruiz

Matthew B. Christian

Tara A. Every

Anmari Pagtalunan

Robert E. Watts

Monica F. Craft

Tumarrow Romain

IT Procurement Office

Washington, DC

Stennis Space Center

Vehicle Engine Testing

Bay St. Louis, MS

Kay S. Doane
The cornerstone of NASA’s current and future missions

Center Partnership Offices

WWW.NASA.GOV/PARTNERSHIPS

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2. Preparation: How do I get in the game?

v Understand the different ways to propose/bid on NASA's opportunies/solicitations:

v Prime and Subcontractor Opportunities

v Joint Venture Opportunities

v SB Designated Programs (e.g., 8(a), Mentor-Protégé)

v Posture your company to seek and propose/bid on NASA's opportunities/solicitations:

v Explore www.SBA.gov for useful tools and information (e.g., SBA.gov/federal-contracting)

v Register/Update in System for Award Management(SAM.gov)

v Requires a Unique Entity ID, Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), Contractor and Government 

Entity (CAGE) code, and NAICS code(s).

v Know the Procurement Process and the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 

www.acquisition.gov and NASA FAR Supplement: 

https://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/NFS.pdf

v Create a team to develop and submit successful bids/proposals (technical, business, pricing, and

legal)

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NASA Mentor-Protégé Program

T h e c o r n e r s t o n e o f N A S A ’ s c u r r e n t a n d f u t u r e m i s s i o ns

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The NASA MPP encourages NASA prime contractors to assist eligible Protégés, thereby enhancing the Protégés’ capabilities to perform on

NASA contracts and subcontracts, fostering the establishment of long-term business relationships between these entities and NASAprime contractors, and increasing the overall number of these entities that receive NASA contract and subcontract awards.

Webpage: https://www.nasa.gov/osbp/mentor-protege-program

E-mail Address MSFC-NASAMentorProtegeProgram@mail.nasa.gov 

Approved Mentors (as of Jan 2023)

• a.i. Solutions, Inc.

• AECOM

• Amentum Services, Inc. (New Mentor)

• Bastion Technologies, Inc. (New Mentor)

• Bechtel National, Inc. (New Mentor)

• Blue Origin (New Mentor)

• CACI, Inc. – Federal (New Mentor)

• CH2M Hill, Inc. (New Mentor)

• Deloitte & Touche, LLP (New Mentor)

• Enterprise Services, LLC

• General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. [GDIT] (New Mentor)

• Honeywell International, Inc. (Aerospace-Glendale)

• Jacobs Technology, Inc

• Jones Edmunds & Associates, Inc. (NewMentor)

• Leidos Innovations Corporation

• LJT & Associates, Inc.

• Lockheed Martin

• Northrop Grumman

• PAE Applied Technologies, LLC

• Peraton, Inc. (New Mentor)

• Raytheon Company

• REI Systems, Inc. (New Mentor)

• Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC)

• Sierra Lobo, Inc.

• Southwest Research Institute

• Teledyne Brown Engineering, Inc.

• The Boeing Company

• Wyle Laboratories, Inc. d/b/a KBRWyle
3. Understanding Potential Opportunities

v Know the different small business programs that your company can qualify for – see FAR Part 19, 

Small Business Programs, know the agency Small Business Office, know who to talk to at SBA and 

know your local Procurement Center Representative (PCR) 

v The SBA may assign one or more PCRs to any contracting activity or contract administration 

office to carry out SBA policies and programs. Assigned SBA PCRs are required to comply with 

the contracting agency's directives governing the conduct of contracting personnel and the 

release of contract information.

v Find opportunities/acquisitions at the Centers that align with the product and services that you offer. 

See the NASA Acquisition Forecast ( http://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/forecast/), and

sam.gov

v Know who the agency prime contractors are and seek partnering opportunities with prime offerors, 

HBCU/MSI institutions, and other small business concerns.

v Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) (https://sbir.nasa.gov/ )

v Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) 

v NASA Partnerships Office (NASA Partnerships | NASA)

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NASA Acquisition Forecast

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https://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/forecast/ 25
The cornerstone of NASA’s current and future missions

NASA Acquisition Forecast

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The cornerstone of NASA’s current and future missions

NASA SBIR/STTR

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Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) 

• A set-aside program for small business concerns to 

engage in Federal R&D with potential for 

commercialization

• Currently, 3.2% of Federal agencies’ extramural 

R&D budgets >$100M per year

Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) 

• A sister set-aside program to facilitate cooperative 

R&D between small business concerns and U.S. 

research institutions with potential for 

commercialization

• Currently, 0.45% of the extramural research budget 

for all agencies with a budget >$1B per year
4. Identify and discuss your products or services

v Research the solicitation prior to its release...be aware of the NASA 

acquisition forecast and watch for the draft solicitations 

v Be prepared to describe your capabilities (products/services) in relation to 

the Government’s requirements and highlights the expertise your 

company brings to the table to meet those requirements.

v Research and understand the North American Industry Classification 

System (NAICS) codes to properly identify your products and services 

and search for future opportunities/solicitations that are covered by 

your NAICS (http://census.gov/naics)

v Work with your Small Business Specialist (SBS) to understand the size 

standard associated with the NAICS code and the company 

classification for each noted standard (i.e., large vs. small for a specific

NAICS)

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5. Identify Your Target Market and Acquisitions

v Identify what each NASA Center (https://www.nasa.gov/osbp/about-nasa-centers) 

procures by reviewing the “top” NAICS codes

v Review active contract listings for reoccurring NASA procurements 

(https://www.nasa.gov/osbp/active-contract-listings)

v Review the OSBP Publications (https://www.nasa.gov/osbp/osbp- publications), 

The Small Business Guide to NASA, and NASA Center Industry Councils, and 

future endeavors

v Respond to and ask questions for Requests for Information (RFI), Sources Sought

Notices, and Draft Solicitations/Request for Proposals (RFPs)

v Contact the SBS (https://www.nasa.gov/osbp/center-locations) located at each NASA 

Center for specific guidance on conducting business with the specific NASA Center

v Decide early if you intend to propose as a prime or other teaming approach

v Identify teaming/partnering/subcontracting opportunities and POCs as early as 

possible...experienced offerors form teams very early in the process

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T h e c o r n e r s t o n e o f N A S A ’ s c u r r e n t a n d f u t u r e m i s s i o ns

To view:

https://www.nasa.gov/osbp/active-contract-listings

NASA Active Contract Listings

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6.Know the Acquisition Team

Contracting Officer/

Contract Specialist

Procurement 

Portfolio Manager

Contracting Officer 

Representative 

Program/Project 

Manager and 

Enterprise 

Requirement Manager

Technical/Functional 

Area Experts

Small Business 

Specialist

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Key Members of the Acquisition Team
7. Be ready to work with NASA

1. Conduct Steps 1 through 6.

2. Participate in NASA’s market research efforts (e.g., RFIs, industry conferences), ask 

question early on, and provide input/feedback to NASA to assist with its acquisition.

3. Forge partnerships early on and seek opportunities with small businesses, HBCU/MSIs, 

AbilityOne, and other commitments to NASA’s Small Business Programs. 

4. Be very familiar with NASA’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility 

in its acquisitions and as may be specifically identified in the solicitation.

5. Fully understand the solicitation requirements when forging teams and preparing your 

proposal...missing something in proposal may eliminate you from the opportunity.

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Key Take-Aways

v It is a business decision to pursue Federal Contracts

v Know the procurement process 

v It is expensive and time consuming to propose

v Ensure you have the right “expertise capabilities”

v Market/present your firm well

v Be responsive and timely to solicitation annoucements

v Know the government POCs in the process (CO, requiring 

organization(s), SBS, etc.)

v Understand the rules of engagement during specific phases of 

the acquisition and solicitation requirements.

v Read your contract! Know what you signed up for!

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T h e c o r n e r s t o n e o f N A S A ’ s c u r r e n t a n d f u t u r e m i s s i o ns

v Get out there!

v Get your Team together and propose to opportunities that you know you can 

successfully execute.

v Track requirements via the Agency’s Acquisition Forecast in advance of an RFP 

release

v Plan ahead! It will take longer than anticipated

v Proactively network - attend events to engage with Industry and Agency players 

(Industry Day, Pre-Proposal Conferences, etc.)

v Understand the “rules of communication” at various points of a procurement process 

(See FAR 15.306)

v Invest in Training and Continuing Education

v Train the business team!

v Take advantage of Webinars and Learning Series sponsored by various agencies

Key Take-Aways

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Additional Contracting Tools/Resources

v SBA Contracting Guide

v https://www.sba.gov/federal-contracting/contracting-guide

v Small Business Subcontracting Network

v https://eweb1.sba.gov/subnet/client/dsp_Landing.cfm

v Association of Procurement Technical Assistance Centers

v https://www.aptac-us.org/

v NASA OSBP Page

v https://www.nasa.gov/osbp

v NASA Vendor

v https://www.nasa.gov/osbp/nasavendor-database

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Additional Training 

uOSBP Learning Series

§ 1:00 p.m. ET, monthly on 3rd Wednesday

§ For more information: https://www.nasa.gov/osbp/learning-series

uSample webinar topics:

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FY2023 Procurement Initiatives

Focus Areas

Creating Innovation Opportunities

v NASA Acquisition Innovation Lab (NAIL)

v Facilitate the use of innovative acquisition techniques

v Improve mission outcomes, accelerate delivery, and 

reduce administrative burden

v Facilitate the use of smart program management tools

v Integrate all members of the acquisition team 

v Safe place to explore new ideas, share lessons learned, 

and promote best practices

v Opportunity to reduce barriers to entry for small businesses 

or other underserved communities

Send your ideas to: NASA Acquisition Innovation Launchpad (NAIL) 

Industry Interest | NASA

FY2023 Procurement Initiatives

Focus Areas

FY2023 Procurement Initiatives

Focus Areas

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FY2023 Procurement Initiatives

Focus Areas

Robust Industry Engagement & 

Collaboration

v Continuous Process Improvement based upon 

Industry Feedback

v Consistent Implementation of Terms & Conditions

v Standard Proposal Requirements in RFPs

v Standard/Streamlined Pricing Instructions

v Consistent Experience doing Business with each 

Center

v Participation in One-on-One Industry Meetings

v Participation in Industry Association Meetings

v Participation in External Conferences

v Provision of Advanced Planning Briefings

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The cornerstone of NASA’s current and future missions

Expand Outeach/Training – CY23 OP Upcoming Industry Engagements 

(Targeted Audience)

June 6-8, 2023

CelebrASIAN Business and 

Procurement Conference, 

Las Vegas 

June 2023

NASA LGBTQ+ 

Event

July 23-26, 2023

NCMA World Congress, 

Nashville

September 24-26, 2023

US Hispanic Chamber 

of Commerce National 

Conference, Orlando

*September 2023

Minority Enterprise 

Development (MED) Week, 

MBDA Event

*October 2023

USPAACC Innovation 

Symposium, 

Washington DC 

Note: Outreach events provide information about NASA program, projects, contracts and grant opportunities 

*Exact dates TBD as of 11/28/22

HQ OP Outreach below. Will include a link of all Centers Outreach Efforts in Vendor Com Plan that is under review

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FY2023 Procurement Initiatives

Focus Areas

Increasing New Entrants to NASA 

Acquisition (including HBCUs/MSIs and 

underserved communities)

v NASA FAR Supplement 1826.302 establishes 

HBCU/MSI goal at 1% of spending base (contracts 

only)

v Increase Obligations

v Focus on Prime Awards

v Matchmaking with Large and Small Businesses

v Mentor-Protégé Arrangements

v Collaborate with SBA

v Outreach/Gap Analysis

v Increase Awareness

v Training & Workshops

Recent Outreach Events

v Womens Conference

v LGBTQ+ Vendor Equity Forum

v Asian American Chamber of Commerce

v The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE) 

DC Capital GovCON

FY2023 Procurement Initiatives

Focus Areas

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Acquisition Forecast Enhancements

NASA’s Acquisition Forecast identifies 

all known contract opportunities in 

support of early engagement

Recent enhancements resulted in 

NASA’s rating on the 

annual Professional Services 

Council (PSC) Federal Business 

Forecast Scorecard being raised 

from Fair in 2019 to Good in 2022

NASA is now 1 of 17 Agency’s with the 

highest possible rating of “Good” out 

of the 62 Agencies reviewed

http://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/pr

ocurement/forecast/index.html

Acquisition Forecast Enhancements 

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T h e c o r n e r s t o n e o f N A S A ’ s c u r r e n t a n d f u t u r e m i s s i o ns

Address:

Office of Procurement

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) 

Mary W. Jackson NASA

Headquarters Building

300 Hidden Figures Way, SW, 

Washington, DC, 20546

Website: https://www.nasa.gov/office/procurement

Email: hq-procurement@mail.nasa.gov

THANK YOU

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Q & A Session
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Updates
Request for Information on Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved 

Communities in NASA Procurements and Federal Financial Assistance

• NASA has issued a Request for 

Information (RFI) to receive input from the 

public on the barriers and challenges that 

prevent members of underserved 

communities (as defined in Executive 

Order 13985, Advancing Racial Equity and 

Support for Underserved Communities 

Through the Federal Government, and 

Executive Order 14091, Further Advancing 

Racial Equity and Support for Underserved 

Communities Through the Federal 

Government) from participating in NASA's 

procurements, grants, and cooperative 

agreements.

• Document Citation: FR 21725

• Publication date: April 11, 2023

• 60 days comment period

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The NASA Vendor Database (NVDB) is open to all vendors, 

both large and small, who wish to do business with the 

National Aeronautics and Space Administration. 

• Build a company profile

• Conduct vendor search

• Increase company visibility at NASA!

For more information, visit: https://www.nasa.gov/osbp/nasavendor-database

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NASA Vendor Database
OSBP Mobile App

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Are you a small business looking to make a big difference? 

Whether you own an engineering company, develop new 

telemetry software algorithms, or provide Information Technology 

services, the NASA Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) 

can help you make that difference at the Agency by providing the 

necessary tools right at your fingertips.

• OSBP Mobile is designed to help:

• Provide active contract listings and requests for 

proposals

• Network with Small Business Specialists at each NASA 

Center

• Explore the latest Agency prime metrics data

• Inform you of the latest small business news and events

Come make a BIG difference at NASA!

Download at:

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OSBP Gets Social!

• NASA Vendor Database

• OSBP Mobile App

• OSBP is on Facebook!

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• Subscribe to Our Mailing List

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Check out NASA’s 

LinkedIn page for 

OSBP updates!

https://www.linkedin.co

m/company/nasa/
OSBP provides many resourceful publications to 

the small business community.

The Small Business Guide to NASA

Small Business Industry Awards

NASA Industry Forum Success Stories

NASA OSBP Spotlight

Other Publications

To view/download, visit:

https://www.nasa.gov/osbp/osbp-publications

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OSBP Publications

Available Now!
Upcoming OSBP Outreach Events

& Webinars

Online: https://www.nasa.gov/osbp/regional-outreach

Online: https://www.nasa.gov/osbp/learning-series

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OSBP Learning Series

May 17, 2023

How to do Business with NASA Science and 

Research Centers

June 21, 2023

Annual Small Business Town Hall

July 19, 2023

NASA SEWP Update

OSBP Outreach Events

April 27, 2023 (In-person)

NASA and Partners 

Small Business and HBCU Summit

Southern University, New Orleans

July 20, 2023 (Virtual)

NASA Small Business Conference and 

Networking
NASA and Partners 

Small Business and HBCU Summit

April 27, 2023 - New Orleans, LA

• About the event:

• Join the NASA Office of Small Business Programs 

(OSBP) and partners for an in-person small 

business conference event that will include tips, 

tools, and resources on doing business with the 

Agency for small businesses and Historically 

Black Colleges and Universities. Attendees will 

have an opportunity to learn about the 

procurement process at NASA, the NASA MentorProtégé Program, Federal Government 

opportunities, working with agency prime 

contractors, resources from Trade Associations 

and much more.

• Register here →

https://bit.ly/NASASmBizHBCUSummit

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May OSBP Learning Series!

Registration is OPEN!

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OSBP Learning Series: 

CALL FOR NEW TOPICS!!

NASA’s Office of Small Business Programs is NOW 

ACCEPTING new topics ideas for our monthly OSBP 

Learning Series Webinars!

We would LOVE to hear from you!! 

Please submit your topic ideas to smallbusiness@nasa.gov!

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www.nasa.gov/osbp

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Visit OSBP online:

www.nasa.gov/osbp

Learn more about NASA OSBP!
Contact 

Information

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Truphelia M. Parker

Program Specialist

NASA Office of Small 

Business Programs

(202) 358-2088

smallbusiness@nasa.gov
Thank You for Joining!

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