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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. Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB)

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

d. Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB)

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

f. Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB)

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

h. Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone)

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

j. Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU)

k. Minority-Serving Institutions (MSI)

l. Nonprofit or Community-based Organization

m. Federal Government Agency/Department

n. State or Local Government Agency/Department

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

5. What are some of the barriers to entry when doing business with NASA?
Introducing OSBP Assistant Administrator

Mr. Dwight D. Deneal
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Meet OSBP Assistant Administrator 

Mr. Dwight D. Deneal

Assistant Administrator

NASA Office of Small Business Programs

Dwight Deneal is the assistant administrator for the Office of Small Business Programs at NASA Headquarters in 

Washington. In this role, Deneal provides executive leadership, policy direction, and management for programs 

that help ensure small businesses are given a fair chance to work with the agency.

Having joined NASA Feb. 14, 2024, Deneal brings over a decade of experience leading small business and federal 

acquisition programs to the agency. Prior to his arrival at NASA, he served as the director for the Defense Logistics 

Agency’s Office of Small Business Programs, where he supervised all small business programs and contracting 

activities.

Prior to that, Deneal also served as the director for the Small Business and Industry Liaison Programs at the U.S. 

Coast Guard, part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. In this capacity, he led all small business and 

socio-economic related guidelines, policies, regulations, and was the authority for planning and carrying out 

acquisition activities in support of small business programs. Deneal’s experience also includes supporting the 

Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of Education, and U.S Department of Navy.

In addition to his NASA role, Deneal serves as the vice chairman of the Federal Interagency Office of Small and 

Disadvantaged Business Utilization Directors Council. This organization of federal small business program officials 

meet regularly to exchange and discuss information on small business methods, issues, and strategies.

A native of Columbia, South Carolina, Deneal graduated from Hampton University in Hampton, Virginia, where he 

earned a bachelor’s in Business Management. He also is a graduate of Harvard University’s Kennedy School of 

Government Executive Education program. Deneal was the recipient of the 2018 U.S. Department of Homeland 

Security Chief Procurement Officer Excellence in Industry Engagement Award. He is married and has two children.
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Meet Our Featured Speakers 
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Meet the Speaker 

Ms. Denise Navarro

President and CEO

Logical Innovations, INC.

Denise S. Navarro is the President/CEO of Logical Innovations, Inc., a business she has grown from a one-person 

office based in Houston, Texas, to an organization with operations across the country. 

While earning an associate in applied science (AAS) in computer data processing from College of the Mainland 

(COM) in Texas City, Texas, followed by a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in computer information systems and a Master of 

Business Administration (MBA), both from the University of Houston – Clear Lake (UHCL) in Houston, Texas, 

Denise also dedicated herself to a career that began in 1984 supporting the federal government, before launching 

Logical Innovations, Inc. in November 2006. Logical Innovations specializes in providing its federal and commercial 

clients with financial and acquisition services, event/exhibits management, strategic communications/ outreach, 

training/education, information technology, administrative services, and logistical support.

Logical Innovations was recognized in 2023 as a Legacy Business by the U.S. Small Business Administration

(SBA) and by its NASA customers as the FY19 NASA Agency Level Small Business Prime Contractor of the Year.

Within supported NASA Centers, Logical Innovations has received numerous awards and recognition, including the

Johnson Space Center FY2015 and FY2021 Small Business Prime Contractor of the Year, and Armstrong Flight

Research Center as FY2016, FY2017, FY2019, FY2021 and FY2022 Small Business Prime Contractor of the

Year. As a testimony to its focus on employees, Logical Innovations was recognized in 2023 as an Iconic Honoree

as “One of Houston’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For” with annual recognition in 2012 through present.

For its community involvement and focus on education for future generations with its many scholarships and

programs, Logical Innovations was honored with the University of Houston – Clear Lake (UHCL) 2017 Community

Partnership Award and the UHCL 2019 Philanthropy Award. Denise Navarro was also named the 2022 SBA Small

Business Person of the Year for the State of Texas. Ms. Navarro serves on several boards of directors and

councils in support of community in the areas of education, industry, economic development, and small business.
Logical Innovations, Inc.

Denise S. Navarro

President/CEO
Logical Innovations, Inc. is a small business, minority-owned small business and woman 

owned small business – serving as a value-added provider of business, technical and 

creative services for the federal government and private industry. Fully operational in 

2006 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, Logical Innovations has evolved and 

expanded our Logical Innovations family in locations throughout the United States. 

ü With a career that began as a NASA contractor in 1984, President/CEO Denise Navarro had the 

opportunity to grow professionally within this great agency and establish Logical Innovations. 

ü Experience at NASA Centers/locations:

ü Ames Research Center (ARC)

ü Armstrong Flight Research Center (AFRC)

ü Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC)

ü Wallops Flight Facility (WFF)

ü Headquarters (HQ)

ü Johnson Space Center (JSC)

ü Kennedy Space Center (KSC)

ü Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC)

ü Michoud Assembly Facility (MAF)

ü Stennis Space Center (SSC)
Logical Innovations, Inc. is a value-added provider of business, technical and

creative services for the federal government and private industry

ü Established December 1999; fully operational November 2006

ü Small Business (SB), Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB) 

ü August 2016 graduate of the Small Business Administration (SBA) 8(a) 

Program (SBA’s developmental program)

ü Strategically located across the country 

ü Specialize in financial and acquisition services, event/exhibits 

management, strategic communications/outreach, training/education, 

administrative services, and logistical support

ü Official SBA-approved mentor to other small businesses

ü Informal mentor to other small businesses

ü Investments for expansion

ü Established partnerships
• The how and why of forming Logical Innovations, Inc.

– Followed my dream

– Planning!

– Solid advice from trusted parties

– Strong network 

– Mentors

• What has made it successful? 

– Values, ethics, beliefs

– Network / Support team

– Employees

– Customers

– Business Partners

– Community

Forming Logical Innovations, Inc.
Ø University of Houston – Clear Lake Partnership 

Ø Logical Innovations Hawk Advantage Scholarship - Partnership/endowment for legacy 

company sponsored/funded 4-year scholarship

Ø Established STEM Educator Hispanic Serving Institution Internship Endowment, which 

supports future STEM educators-in-training

Ø Sponsorship of the UHCL Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities (CADD) 

Graduate Assistantship 

Ø Donor for President’s Excellence Scholarship Endowment 

Ø Sponsorship of the UHCL chapter of the SuperGirls SHINE Foundation STEM Club

Ø Serve on President’s Council and College of Education Advisory Board

Ø College of the Mainland (COM) Partnership

Ø Annual company sponsored/funded 2-year scholarship 

Ø Endowment for 2-year scholarship

Ø Serve on COM Foundation Board and School of Business Advisory Board

Ø Prairie View A&M University Partnership

Ø Endowed scholarship – The Dr. Hubert Darnell Glover Memorial Scholarship

Ø Student sponsorships

• STEM chapters, STEM events, Sports, Youth programs, Internships

Ø Serve on Board of Directors for various community 

organizations – educational, economic, and 

industry

Social Responsibility - Logical Innovations partners with the communities we 

serve, fostering relationships and future generations 
Ø 2023 – Honored by SBA with Recognition as a Legacy Business

Ø 2023 – Best and Brightest Iconic Winner Houston

Ø 2022 – SBA Small Business Person of the Year for the State of Texas and Houston District; 2016 – Houston District

Ø 2021 – Top 30 Influential Women of Houston

Ø 2021 – Super Lady for STEM by SUPERGirls SHINE Foundation

Ø FY2019 NASA Agency Level Small Business Prime Contractor of the Year

Ø FY2021, FY2015 NASA Johnson Space Center Small Business Prime Contractor of the Year

Ø FY2022, FY2021, FY2019, FY2016, FY2017 NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center Small Business Prime Contractor of 

the Year

Ø 2019-present – National Best and Brightest Companies to Work For Award

Ø 2012 through present - Voted one of Houston’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For by our employees

• Elite Awards in categories of Diversity and Inclusion and Employee Enrichment, Engagement and Retention

Ø 2019-2023 Voted one of San Francisco Region’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For

Ø UHCL – May 2019 Commencement Speaker

Ø UHCL 2019 Philanthropy Award

Ø 2019 – Hispanic Lifestyle Latina of Influence Award

Ø 2018 SBA Region 6 (Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Louisiana, Arkansas) and Houston District Office 8(a) Graduate of the 

Year

Ø UHCL 2017 Community Partnership Award

Ø UHCL 2017 Distinguished Alumna

Ø 2017 – Houston Technology Center Entrepreneurial Lifetime Achievement Award

Ø 2017 – NASA OSBP Congressional Report Feature

Ø 2016 – COM Distinguished Alumna

Awards and 

Recognition –

Corporate and 

Founder
ü Logical Innovations focuses on and values its customer bases – clients and employees

ü Logical Innovations partners with other like-minded companies and the communities we 

serve, fostering relationships and future generations, with a ‘pay it forward’ mindset. 

ü Building a company takes hard work and determination – it may not 

happen overnight but with the right planning, persistence, 

partnerships, values, ethics and passion, it can!
Questions

Answers

dnavarro@logical-i2.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dnavarroli2/
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Meet the Speaker 

Ms. Nga Pham

CEO

Jenlyn Solutions

Ms. Pham serves as an IT Consultant within the EAST2 program at the NASA Langley Research 

Center (LaRC) in Hampton. In this capacity, she offers specialized advice, guidance, and 

assistance to the IT development team. 

Her professional journey began in May 2000 as an application developer under the BAMIS 

contract. In this role, she was responsible for the development, testing, deployment, and 

optimization of business applications for various entities, including the Office of the Chief 

Financial Officer (OCFO) and Office of the Chief Information Office (OCIO). Her passion for IT 

projects propelled her into a management role, initially as a task lead and eventually transitioning 

to project manager by 2010. 

In 2017, Ms. Pham took the entrepreneurial leap and established Jenlyn Solutions, a small 

business dedicated to providing strategic IT solutions and services characterized by integrity and 

accountability. As the Founder & CEO, she balances her commitment to supporting her team at 

NASA Langley with the day-to-day operations of her company. 

Ms. Pham is a graduate of Old Dominion University, holding a Bachelor of Science degree in 

computer engineering, and George Washington University, where she earned a Master of 

Science degree in engineering management. 

Outside of her professional endeavors, Ms. Pham resides in Williamsburg, VA, with her husband 

and two daughters, Jenny and Katelyn. They share a passion for travel and cherish quality time 

spent together as a family. 
Jenlyn Solutions

More than solutions, we develop relationships
Our Profile

About Us

Years in Business

• 6 1⁄2 years

Federal Subcontractor

• Enterprise Applications Service Technologies 2 (EAST 2) – (Feb 2021 – current)

• Langley Information Technology Enhanced Services (LITES II) – (Nov 2017 – Jan 2021)

Social-Economic Types

• Women-Owned Small Business 

• Small Disadvantaged Business (EDWOSB) (Nov 2022)

More than solutions, we develop 

relationships
01. Project Management

Utilize project management methodologies to plan, organize, 

execute and control ensuring projects are completed 

efficiently, effectively and successfully.

Develop and deploy software solutions that align with the 

requirements and strategic objectives of both the end users 

and stakeholders.

Implement security protocols to safeguard data and assets 

against unauthorized access, cyber threats and other 

security risks

02. Software Development

03. IT Security

What We Do?

Our Capabilities

Enable customers to leverage existing software solutions to 

accelerate development, reduce costs and improve 

functionality and performance.

More than solutions, we develop 04. COTS Integration

relationships
NASA

Our Customers

NASA Engineering & Safety 

Center

Office of the Chief 

Engineer

Center Operations 

Directorate Information 

Systems 

NASA Office of the Chief 

Officer

(HQ, Langley, Goddard)

NESC OCE CODIS OCIO

Exploration Systems 

Development Mission 

Directorate

ESDMD

Space Mission Operations 

Directorate

SOMD
Company Info

Contact Us

Company Name: 

Address:

Owner:

CAGE Code:

UEI:

NAICS Codes:

Website:

More than solutions, we develop 

relationships

Jenlyn LLC dba Jenlyn Solutions

1919 Commerce Drive, Suite 465

Hampton, VA 23666

Nga T. Pham

nga.pham@jenlynsolutions.com

757-870-9610

7ZX27

N5T6YLFBBZ96

541511, 541512, 541519, 541611, 541690, 541990

https://jenlynsolutions.com
Thank You.
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Meet the Speaker 

Ms. Charmagne Manning

President; U.S. Women’s Chamber of Commerce

VP Government Affairs; The American Small Business Chamber of Commerce.

Charmagne Manning is the President of the U.S. Women’s Chamber of 

Commerce® (uswcc.org) and VP of Gov’t Affairs at The American Small Business 

Chamber of Commerce (ASBCC). Charmagne brings more than 20 years of 

relevant experience to the table for any small business or entrepreneur. Ms. 

Manning’s previous experience in developing and operating various servicerelated businesses in several markets – from construction management, 

hospitality, and personal care service, to governmental services, and non-profits. 

Additionally, Ms. Manning enjoyed a lengthy career while serving in multiple 

positions within Local Government. With her wealth of entrepreneurial abilities 

coupled with her vast knowledge of the interworking of government, she is able to 

extend a steady and knowledgeable hand toward the advancement of small 

businesses. Her goal is simple – to empower small business leaders to start and 

develop successful businesses while advancing related government policy.
U.S. Women’s 

Chamber of Commerce

USWCC.org

ASBCC.org/NASBC

The supplier council of The American

Small Business Chamber of Commerce

How can we help you? 

Let Us Know

Charmagne Manning

President, U.S. Women's Chamber of Commerce /

V.P. Gov’t Affairs, American Small Business

Chamber of Commerce 

________________________________________ 

Visit: uswcc.org 

Chat: LiveChat 

Call: (202) 607-2488 

 

 
U.S. Women’s 

Chamber of Commerce

USWCC.org

ASBCC.org/NASBC

The supplier council of The American

Small Business Chamber of Commerce

U.S. Women’s

Chamber of Commerce

Uniquely Positioned

THE National Economic Development organization advancing 

the economic status for women and small businesses.

• Strength: 501(c)(6) not-for-profit, non-partisan 

trade association based in DC , with over 

500,000 members nationally comprised of 

individuals, small businesses and small business 

advocates.

• Bottom Line Outcomes: Committed to real 

progress with a 360-degree strategy to drive 

change

• Independent & Non-Captive: USWCC is not 

funded by large corporate or political sponsors 

who would use us as a marketing and political 

channel. We speak for you only.

• Economic growth: For women 

workers AND women business 

owners. USWCC is the only 

organization to have bridged 

the gap. 

• Resources to drive small 

business growth

• Connected: Works with agency 

and large prime 

representatives to reach 

qualified, capable small 

businesses. 
U.S. Women’s 

Chamber of Commerce

USWCC.org

ASBCC.org/NASBC

The supplier council of The American

Small Business Chamber of Commerce

STRONG: Benefits for 

Government Suppliers

National Leaders for Small Businesses Seeking 

Access to Government Contracts

□ USWCC SBA 3rd-party certification for WOSB & EDWOSB

□ Drive legislation to ensure access to contracts

□ News, Reports, Education & Connections

□ Supplier Member Benefits

Agency & Prime ConnectWorks Web Meetings

§ BidMatch System

§ CMMC Support Services

§ Directories

§ ED/WOSB Certification Services 

§ Meeting Discounts (Matchmaking Opportunity)

§ Metro Offices Discount

§ Supplier Place
U.S. Women’s 

Chamber of Commerce

USWCC.org

ASBCC.org/NASBC

The supplier council of The American

Small Business Chamber of Commerce

ED/WOSB Eligibility 

Requirements

Women’s contracting program eligibility requirements

To be eligible for the women’s contracting program (WOSB), your 

business must:

• Be a small business

• Be at least 51% owned and controlled by women who are U.S. citizens

• Have women manage day-to-day operations and also make long-term 

decisions

To qualify as an economically disadvantaged business (EDWOSB) 

within the women’s contracting program, your business must:

• Meet all the requirements of the women’s contracting program

• Be owned and controlled by one or more women, each with a personal 

net worth less than $850,000

• Be owned and controlled by one or more women, each with $400,000 or 

less in adjusted gross income averaged over the previous three years

• Be owned and controlled by one or more women, each $6.5 million or less 

in personal assets
U.S. Women’s 

Chamber of Commerce

USWCC.org

ASBCC.org/NASBC

The supplier council of The American

Small Business Chamber of Commerce

Women’s contracting program eligibility requirements

Additional Details:

• Small: Meet the small business size standard for the primary NAICS code and contract 

• Owned & Controlled: Be at least 51% unconditionally and directly owned by women who 

are U.S. citizens (provisions in business documents/agreements which limit this control 

in anyway, and supermajority voting requirements – are not allowed)

• Manage: Women must manage the day-to-day operations – and have the skill and 

experience to do so

• Women must make the long-term decisions for the business

• A woman must the hold highest officer position in the business (and act as such)

• This woman must work at the business full-time during normal working hours

• No minimum amount of time for the business to be operational

• We must secure information regarding all affiliated firms (legal, tax, financial documents) 

to confirm the applicant firm qualifies as “small” and is independent.

ED/WOSB Eligibility 

Requirements
U.S. Women’s 

Chamber of Commerce

USWCC.org

ASBCC.org/NASBC

The supplier council of The American

Small Business Chamber of Commerce

Other Program Changes

• Highlights of additional program changes

• Allows participation from firms certified by the U.S. Department of Veterans 

Affairs Center of Verification and Evaluations, provided they meet all eligibility 

requirements; (requires additional documentation to prove women’s ownership 

and control in addition to the CVE)

• Eliminates the self-certification option from certify.sba.gov, effective October 15, 

2020; 

• Eliminates the appeal process for denials and requires firms to wait 

90 days before applying again.

• Annual Attestation the SBA requires you to attest annually that your WOSB 

Status has not changed. – UPDATE: Requirement Eliminated

• Recertification required every three years. Must start the process within 120 days 

of your anniversary date. – SBA’s system not ready. 

• Get Certified at USWCC: https://www.uswcc.org/certification/

• SBA: https://wosb.certify.sba.gov/

ED/WOSB Changes
U.S. Women’s 

Chamber of Commerce

USWCC.org

ASBCC.org/NASBC

The supplier council of The American

Small Business Chamber of Commerce

Our Commitment: 

Independent, Non-Captive 

Small Business Leaders

It is through your membership that we are able Take 

Action to protect small businesses access to 

contracts, capital and other business-related needs 

by:

□ Remaining Independent & Non-Captive

□ Positioning Small Businesses for Growth

□ Leveraging Our Scale through our partnership build 

influence to drive results

□ Driving Legislation on key issues impacting 

 small businesses and federal contractors.

* Category Management Reform

* Women-Owned Small Business Regulations 
U.S. Women’s 

Chamber of Commerce

USWCC.org

ASBCC.org/NASBC

The supplier council of The American

Small Business Chamber of Commerce

Legislative Action

WOSB / EDWOSB PROGRAM

• 1994: Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act (FASA) sets WOSB contracting 

goal of 5%. 

• December 2000: Equity in Contracting for Women Act signed into law 

giving agencies the ability to limit certain competitions to 

women-owned small businesses. 

• October 2004: The U.S. Women's Chamber of Commerce brings suit 

against the SBA for its failure to implement the program (and won).

• April 2011: Program goes live. 

• June 2013: USWCC WOSB/EDWOSB Snap Survey finds contracting 

officers responsible for verifying Self Certified WOSBs are not using 

program. Sends Report to Congresswoman Nydia Velasquez.
U.S. Women’s 

Chamber of Commerce

USWCC.org

ASBCC.org/NASBC

The supplier council of The American

Small Business Chamber of Commerce

Legislative Action

WOSB / EDWOSB PROGRAM

• June 2013: Congresswoman Velazquez, along with five co-sponsors, 

introduce HR 2452 the Women's Procurement Program Equalization Act to 

mirror the other socioeconomic set-aside programs. Removes Self 

Certification, adds sole source and provides for accountability.

• December 2014: NDAA signed into law removing Self-Certification, adding 

Sole Source and Accountability (however, SBA implements the Sole 

Source feature, but does not implement the end of self-certification).

• May 11, 2020: SBA publishes final regulations to update the ED/WOSB 

program and end self-certification. 
U.S. Women’s 

Chamber of Commerce

USWCC.org

ASBCC.org/NASBC

The supplier council of The American

Small Business Chamber of Commerce

Legislative Action

CATEGORY MANAGEMENT HISTORY

• May 24, 2018: Forum with full range of government leaders

• Followed by: Creation of the Category Management Task Force

• June 13, 2018: House Small Business Committee Hearing with USWCC 

Member Beth Strum (IT Works) providing testimony.

• November 2020: the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) 

reported on Category Management GAO-21-40 

(https://www.gao.gov/assets/720/710938.pdf). Included in the report “Of 

the tens of thousands of contracts eliminated by category management, 

53% of them were small business contracts.”

• March 4, 2020: the U.S. Women’s Chamber of Commerce® published a 

flash report that found that small businesses had an overall loss of 21% in 

federal contracts, and the U.S. Women’s Chamber of Commerce® joined 

forces with The American Small Business Chamber of Commerce and 

brought the following message to our Congressional Leaders.
U.S. Women’s 

Chamber of Commerce

USWCC.org

ASBCC.org/NASBC

The supplier council of The American

Small Business Chamber of Commerce

Legislative Action

CATEGORY MANAGEMENT HISTORY

• May 4, 2021: the U.S. Women's Chamber of Commerce released a report 

entitled Stop the Loss of Small Business Federal Suppliers 

(http://uswcc.org/stop-the-loss ) which highlights the impact the U.S. 

government's unregulated purchasing practice known as "Category 

Management" through "Best-In-Class" contracts has had on small 

business participation as federal suppliers.

• June 17, 2021: Federal Network News, reported on the issue of Category 

Management. Mr. Tom Temin, Federal Drive interviewed Margot Dorfman, 

CEO and Co-Founder.

• Followed by: Call to Action of Membership
U.S. Women’s 

Chamber of Commerce

USWCC.org

ASBCC.org/NASBC

The supplier council of The American

Small Business Chamber of Commerce

Legislative Action

CATEGORY MANAGEMENT HISTORY

• September 2021: As a result of the U.S. Women’s Chamber of Commerce 

efforts, the House Small Business Committee is introducing language into 

the H.R. 4350 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 to 

provide small business inclusion in federal contracting regardless of 

contracting vehicles used.

• December 2021: USWCC Wins Battle: Category Management Procurement 

is Opened to Small Business Suppliers. President Biden Signs Executive 

Order M-22-03 to adjust category management practices to boost 

contracting opportunities for small businesses.

USWCC gains small business inclusion in Category 

Management / Best-In-Class contracts!
U.S. Women’s 

Chamber of Commerce

USWCC.org

ASBCC.org/NASBC

The supplier council of The American

Small Business Chamber of Commerce

Strong Partnerships

Thank you!! To Our Agency & 

Prime Representatives 

We greatly appreciate your ongoing support!
U.S. Women’s 

Chamber of Commerce

USWCC.org

ASBCC.org/NASBC

The supplier council of The American

Small Business Chamber of Commerce
U.S. Women’s 

Chamber of Commerce

USWCC.org

ASBCC.org/NASBC

The supplier council of The American

Small Business Chamber of Commerce
U.S. Women’s 

Chamber of Commerce

USWCC.org

ASBCC.org/NASBC

The supplier council of The American

Small Business Chamber of Commerce

2024

Meetings & Events

National Small Business Federal 

Contracting Summits and Agency Outreaches:

§ March 26 – 27, 2024 – National Small Business Federal Contracting 

Summit | DC Area (Hybrid) – Celebrating Women’s History Month

§ April 9, 2024 – Women Owned Small Business Contracting Summit: 

Information, Innovation & Emerging Technologies (Hybrid) - Celebrating 

Women’s History Month

§ June 11 - 12, 2024 – 14th Annual National Small Business Contracting 

Summit | Southeast 2024 (Charleston, SC) LIVE
Ask and Answer

Session 
What are some key challenges that women 

entrepreneurs face in the space industry, 

and how can they be overcome?
Could you elaborate on specific strategies or 

initiatives that NASA has implemented to 

support women entrepreneurs and small 

business owners that have been successful?
How does NASA foster diversity and inclusion 

within its programs and partnerships, 

particularly for women entrepreneurs and 

small business owners?
What advice would you give to aspiring 

women entrepreneurs who are interested in 

entering the space industry or collaborating 

with NASA?
How does NASA ensure that women-owned 

businesses are provided maximum 

opportunities to participate in its procurement 

opportunities and contracts?
How can women in small business effectively 

navigate and leverage emerging technologies 

to drive sustainable growth and create 

meaningful social change?
What advice do you have for women that are 

at the very beginning of the WOSB journey?
OSBP Updates
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NASA Small Business Listening Session Series

NEW in FY24!! 

The NASA Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) Small 

Disadvantaged Business (SDB) listening session series is a collaborative 

platform aimed at promoting dialogue, understanding challenges, 

exploring opportunities, and strengthening support mechanisms to 

empower small disadvantaged businesses in their engagement with 

NASA's procurement activities.

ENGAGEMENT AND 

COLLABORATION

FEEDBACK 

COLLECTION

IDENTIFYING CHALLENGES 

AND OPPORTUNITIES

ENHANCING 

SUPPORT AND 

RESOURCES

PROMOTING EQUITY 

AND INCLUSION

BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS 

AND NETWORKS

For more information, visit: https://www.nasa.gov/osbp/listening-sessions/
Register Today!

Scan this QR code to register 

for the NASA OSBP Learning 

Series or click the link below.

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Upcoming OSBP Learning Series

Upcoming OSBP Learning Series Webinars

April 17, 2024

How to Secure Federal Government Funding

May 15, 2024

Successful Small Business Stories at NASA

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The New NASA OSBP Mobile App 

Download at:

https://play.google.com/

https://apps.apple.com/

OSBP Mobile (iOS) and Android 

Update Available!!

A new update to the iOS and 

Android version of OSBP Mobile 

was recently released in the 

Apple App Store. It is version 3.0.

The new version has the 

following features:

• New dashboard layout for your 

OSBP Mobile experience

• New Small Business Specialist 

layout

• New presentation for Top 

Stories, Events, Contracts, and 

RFPs

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The OSBP Mobile app has been 

UPDATED!

The NASA OSBP Mobile is the NASA Office 

of Small Business Program's official mobile 

application. It is available for iOS and 

Android devices. OSBP Mobile is designed 

as a user-friendly tool to learn how to do 

business with NASA and have all the 

required resources right at your fingertips. 

Key features allow users to easily contact 

NASA Center Small Business Specialists, 

view Active Contract Listings, and find out 

when upcoming networking events are 

taking place.

The app is available for download at 

the iTunes App Store or Google Play.

Privacy Policy

NASA OSBP Mobile's Privacy Policy can be 

viewed at NASA OSBP Mobile Privacy 

Policy.
OSBP provides many resourceful publications to the 

small business community.

The Small Business Guide to NASA

Small Business Industry Awards

NASA OSBP Spotlight

Other Publications

To view/download, visit:

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

OSBP Publications

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or click the link below.

Calling ALL WOSBs!! 

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Ames Research Center

IT, Fundamental Aeronautics, Bio

and Space Science Technologies

Moffett Field, CA

Armstrong Flight Research Center

Flight Research 

Edwards, CA

Christine L. Munroe

NASA Small Business Specialists Around the Country

NASA Shared Services Center

Financial Management, 

Human Resources, Information 

Technology, and Procurement

Bay St. Louis, MS

Troy E. Miller 

Stennis Space Center

Rocket Propulsion Testing 

and Remote Sensing Technology

Bay St. Louis, MS

Kay S. Doane

Marshall Space Flight Center

Space Transportation and

Propulsion Technologies

Huntsville, AL

David E. Brock

Kennedy Space Center

Prepare and launch missions 

around the Earth and beyond

Cape Canaveral, FL

Natalie B. Colvin

.

Langley Research Center

Aviation, Space Technology 

and Earth science

Hampton, VA

Robert O. Betts

Goddard Space Flight Center

Earth, Solar System, and Universe 

Observations, and Space 

Communications and Navigation

Greenbelt, MD

Jennifer D. Perez

Kandace P. Chappell

Djaataa Onanuga

Glenn Research Center

Aero-propulsion and 

Communications Technologies

Cleveland, OH 

Eunice J. Adams-Sipp

Johnson Space 

Center

Human Space Exploration

Houston, TX

Robert E. Watts

Monica F. Craft

Tumarrow Romain

IT Procurement Office

Washington, DC

Jet Propulsion Laboratory

Robotic Exploration of the Solar

System and Earth Explorations

Pasadena, CA

Lynn M. Torres
NASA Small Business Specialists

Center Category Center Name Phone Email

RESEARCH CENTERS

Ames Research Center Christine L. Munroe 650-604-4695 Arc-smallbusiness@mail.nasa.gov

Armstrong Flight Research Center Christine L. Munroe 650-604-4695 Arc-smallbusiness@mail.nasa.gov

Glenn Research Center Eunice J. Adams-Sipp 216-433-6644 Grc-smallbusiness@mail.nasa.gov

Langley Research Center Robert O. Betts 757-864-6074 Larc-smallbusiness@mail.nasa.gov

SPACE CENTERS

Johnson Space Center Robert E. Watts 281-244-5811 Jsc-smallbusiness@mail.nasa.gov

Kennedy Space Center Natalie Colvin 321-867-3437 Ksc-smallbusiness@mail.nasa.gov

Marshall Space Flight Center David E. Brock 256-544-0267 Msfc-smallbusiness@mail.nasa.gov

Stennis Space Center Kay S. Doane 228-688-1720 Ssc-smallbusiness@mail.nasa.gov

SCIENCE CENTER Goddard Space Flight Center Jennifer D. Perez 301-286-4379 Gsfc-smallbusiness@mail.nasa.gov

FEDERALLY FUNDED R&D 

CENTER

Jet Propulsion Laboratory Lynn M. Torres 818-354-1685 smallbusiness.programsoffice@jpl.nasa.gov

AGENCY-WIDE RESOURCE

CENTER

Information Technology Procurement 

Office Robert O. Betts 757-864-6074 hq-itpo-smallbusiness@mail.nasa.gov

NASA Shared Services Center Troy E. Miller 228-813-6558 nssc-smallbusiness@mail.nasa.gov

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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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Learn more about 

NASA OSBP!

www.nasa.gov/osbp

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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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