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SEC. 404. TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT AND COMMER-
CIALIZATION GOALS.
The Administrator shall require that, to the maximum
extent practicable, aeronautical and space projects of the
National Aeronautics and Space Administration—
(1) incorporate a technology plan that fosters
technological advances of value to the mission of the
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
which benefits the economy of the United States and
reduces the life cycle costs of such projects;
(2) promote commercial technology applications;
(3) measure and evaluate technology development
and the potential for commercialization; and
(4) seek the involvement of United States indus-
try.
SEC. 405. INDUSTRY TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM.
(a) PURPOSE; CRITERIA.—The Administrator shall es-
tablish a competitive program under which the Adminis-
trator may fund research and development projects pro-
posed by industry-led consortia, alliances, or other entities,
for the purpose of advancing aeronautics and space tech-
nologies. In selecting projects to be funded under this sec-
tion, the Administrator shall weigh and consider—
(1) the extent of funding provided by industry
for such project;
(2) each project’s scientific and technical merit;
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(3) the potential of the project to advance mis-
sion needs of the National Aeronautics and Space Ad-
ministration;
(4) each project’s potential to advance tech-
nologies that enhance the competitiveness of United
States industry in global markets; and
(5) such other criteria as the Administrator con-
siders appropriate to carry out the purposes of this
section.
(b) COST-SHARING.—Amounts appropriated for this
program may be obligated only to the extent that an equal
or greater amount of non-Federal funding is provided for
this program. Of the non-Federal funding provided for this
program, the Administrator shall require contributions
from sources other than those identified as Independent Re-
search and Development.
(c) FINANCING MECHANISMS.—In funding the tech-
nology projects selected under this section, the Adminis-
trator is encouraged—
(1) to make greater use of the authority of the
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
under section 203(c)(5) of the National Aeronautics
and Space Act of 1958 (42 U.S.C. 2473(c)(5)) espe-
cially when applied to non-aerospace firms; and
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(2) to enter into innovative procurement, financ-
ing, and management arrangement, consistent with
existing statutes.
(d) COORDINATION
WITH FEDERAL AGENCIES.—In
carrying out this section, the Administrator shall consult
with the Secretaries of Commerce, Defense, Energy, and
Transportation and with such other Federal agency heads
as the Administrator considers appropriate.
SEC. 406. CONDITIONS ON TECHNOLOGY INVESTMENT;
ECONOMIC BENEFIT.
In funding technology programs and activities under
this title, the Administrator shall ensure that the principal
economic benefits accrue to the economy of the United
States. The Administrator may consider such specific cri-
teria as appropriate, and in developing such criteria, shall
consult with appropriate Federal agency heads.
SEC. 407. ROLE OF PROCUREMENT IN TECHNOLOGY IN-
VESTMENT.
The Administrator, in meeting aeronautical and space
mission needs, shall coordinate and direct resources of the
National Aeronautics and Space Administration in the
area of procurement to—
(1) advance state-of-the-art technologies;
(2) assess and procure, where appropriate, com-
mercially available technologies from the marketplace;
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(3) use performance incentives; and
(4) reduce the paperwork requirements associated
with procurement.
SEC. 408. COORDINATION WITH OTHER FEDERAL PRO-
GRAMS.
(a) TECHNOLOGY
PROGRAMS
AND
TECHNOLOGY
TRANSFER PROGRAMS.—To ensure a consistent Federal in-
vestment policy and to preclude multiple awards for a sin-
gle proposal, the Administrator shall ensure that the tech-
nology investment activities established under this title are
coordinated closely with existing and future—
(1) Federal technology programs such as the
Technology Reinvestment Program of the Advanced
Research Projects Agency and the Advanced Tech-
nology Program of the National Institute of Stand-
ards and Technology; and
(2) Federal technology transfer programs and ac-
tivities established to promote and advocate the use of
technologies developed in the Federal laboratories.
(b) IDENTIFICATION OF FUNDING RECEIVED FROM
OTHER AGENCIES.—The Administrator shall identify, as
part of the annual budget submission to Congress, all fund-
ing received by the National Aeronautics and Space Admin-
istration from other Federal agencies for technology invest-
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ment and development, including funds from programs
listed in (a)(1) above.
SEC. 409. INTERAGENCY TECHNOLOGY INITIATIVES.
As part of the National Aeronautics and Space Ad-
ministration’s annual budget submission to Congress, the
Administrator shall identify funding requirements, project
milestones, and 5-year budget projections, for the portion
undertaken by the National Aeronautics and Space Admin-
istration of each interagency technology project.
SEC. 410. COORDINATION WITH OTHER NASA PROGRAMS.
(a) SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATION RESEARCH.—The
Administrator shall coordinate the technology investment
activities under this title with the Small Business Innova-
tion Research activities of the National Aeronautics and
Space Administration to ensure the effectiveness of funding
to small businesses, to the maximum extent permitted by
law.
(b) INDEPENDENT RESEARCH
AND DEVELOPMENT
FUNDS.—The Administrator shall identify all funds pro-
vided to contractors of the National Aeronautics and Space
Administration for activities commonly referred to as
‘‘Independent Research and Development’’ and coordinate
such funds with the technology investment activities under
this title.
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(c) TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER AND COMMERCIAL PRO-
GRAMS.—The Administrator shall coordinate the activities
of ongoing and future technology transfer, innovation, and
commercial programs of the National Aeronautics and
Space Administration with the technology investment ac-
tivities under this title.
SEC. 411. PERSONNEL INCENTIVES.
To encourage the personnel of the National Aeronautics
and Space Administration to pursue technology innovation
and development, the Administrator shall provide personnel
incentives, including—
(1) promotions and within-grade increases;
(2) bonuses and cash awards under the inven-
tions and contributions system and senior executive
service; and
(3) paid leave, sabbaticals, or intergovernmental
personnel transfers to other Federal agencies or the
private sector to pursue technology innovation and
development, as the Administrator deems appropriate.
SEC. 412. ANNUAL REPORT TO CONGRESS.
The Administrator shall assess the technology invest-
ment activities established under this title and shall submit
a report to Congress on the results of such assessment of
activities. The report shall accompany the annual budget
submission to Congress.
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SEC. 413. APPLICATION OF ANTITRUST LAWS.
Nothing in this title shall be construed to create an
immunity from any civil or criminal action under any
Federal or State antitrust law, or to alter or restrict in
any manner the applicability of any Federal or State anti-
trust law.
SEC. 414. DEFINITIONS.
For the purposes of this title, the term:
(1) ‘‘Federal laboratory’’ has the meaning given
such term in section 4(6) or the Stevenson-Wydler
Technology Innovation Act of 1980 (15 U.S.C.
3703(6)).
(2) ‘‘United States’’ means the several States, the
District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands,
Guam, American Samoa, the Northern Mariana Is-
lands, and any other territory or possession of the
United States.
Amend the title so as to read: ‘‘An Act to amend the Na-
tional Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958, and for other
purposes.’’.
Passed the House of Representatives August 8,
1994.
Attest:
DONNALD K. ANDERSON,
Clerk.
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