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os This microfiche was — produced according to — ANSI/ AIIM Standards and meets the Quality specifications — ~ contained therein. A poor blowback image — |g theresult of the characteristics of the - Original document. (NASA-NP-151) OOING BUSINESS WITH NASA N9 2-2 7843 (NASA) 63D unclas 41/861 0099248 ‘Oren Wa ’ Doing Business with NASA Published by 6 NASA — A ms , > ¥¥ «> F OF R E W O R D eK essage to new and prospective NASA contractors This handbook is designed to promote a better understanding of NASA's interests and the process of doing business with NASA. We seek your products and services—whether they are in the form of basic material or an abstract idea, fabricated component production, construction or manufacturing capability, or a specialized service. NASA purchases all of these and more. Your expertise, potential, and willingness to participate in the advancement of aeronautical and space science and technology (through research, manufacturing efforts, or support services/products) are essential for accomplishing NASA's missions. I hope you will agree that NASA is open to your proposals when you read this publication and discover all the opportunities NASA offers. We welcome your personal or written inquiry and trust that your marketing endeavors with NASA will be mutually profitable and fruitful. ees Skyvuard streaming Th 4ahi Tilalelel ana f .. fhe Space Shuttle as searchlights ;» ¢f Pad A are trained on the STS vehicle during loading for its cryogenic liquid oxygen and liquid al2 0146<4) al ae e146) Cail e. sans Mem oe CONTENTS Thiis sNAS A The Procurement Process Special Assistance Programs NASA Field Installations Souofr Adcditieonals H elp Listing of NASA Smali/MBiusninoessr Piertsoynne l Listing of NASA Information Resources Voy2'as fignal eplarneta ry enctoooku plance ton eAugurst 25, 1989, when the spacecrasafilte d within 3,000 miles of the cloud tops of Neptunnoreth' psol e. Five hours bow wale Ps thee tS Ceewcrnencet Prestene (ifn Senerestemdiont of Dkxwenent. View! Seow SSO? Wacheneten (6 (vere? ote ISON 0O-16-035949-5 he National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) was established by the National Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958 to plan, direct, and conduct aeronautical and space activities for peaceful purposes for the benefit of all mankind. NASA's goals in space are to develop technology to make operations more effective; to enlarge the range of practical applications of space technology and data; and to investigate the Earth and its immediate surroundings, the natural bodies in our solar system, and the origins and physical processes of the universe. In aeronautics, NASA seeks to improve aerodynamics, structures, engines, and overall performance of aircraft, as well as to make them more efficient, more compatible with the environment, and safer. This chapter acquaints prospective contractors with the organizational structure of NASA and briefly describes the major technical program offices and selected staff offices at the Headquarters level.