Tim Cannella, Acting Director of NASA LaRC’s Office of Procurement, requested that the following information, issued by NASA Assistant Administrator for Procurement Karla Smith Jackson on May 15, 2023, be shared with LaRC Contractors Steering Council members.

On May 9, 2023, President Biden issued an Executive Order (E.O. referred to as “the Order”) on Moving Beyond COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements for Federal Worker, which became effective at 12:01 am on May 12, 2023. The Order specifically revoked:  1) E.O.14042, which had required certain parties contracting with the Federal Government to provide COVID-19 safeguards to their workers; and 2) E.O. 14043, which had required vaccination for Federal civilian employees. Section 2 of the Order states that “[a]gency policies adopted to implement E.O. 14042…. to the extent such policies are premised on” that order, “no longer may be enforced and shall be rescinded consistent with applicable law.” 

Revoking of Executive Order (E.O.) 14042 “Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors”, published May 15, 2023.

Rob Betts requested that the following information be shared with LaRC Contractors Steering Council members.

NASA’s Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) is excited to share the newest installment in the A Case for Small Business publication series, “Artemis I Exploration Ground Systems.”

This latest publication highlights the significant contributions that small businesses made to the Artemis I Exploration Ground Systems Mission.

Take a deep dive with us as we explore the following content :

• All about Artemis I Exploration Ground Systems (EGS)
• Highlights of Small Business Participation in the Artemis I EGS Mission
• Artemis I EGS Subcontractors at a Glance
• Small Business Program contacts

Click here to read now.

Susan McClain, Director of NASA LaRC’s Office of Procurement, requested that the following information, issued by NASA Assistant Administrator for Procurement Karla Smith Jackson on January 18 and 27, 2023, be shared with LaRC Contractors Steering Council members.

The first memo, Supplier Documentation Requirements for Software Producers Offering Third Party Software to NASA for Purchase and/or Use, was signed on January 18, 2023. This document includes an attached checklist for Documenting Secure Software Development Activities in Support of EO 14028 Section 4e.

The second memo, Increased NASA Utilization of Multi-Agency Contracts and “Best-in-Class” Contract Solutions for Common Goods & Services, was signed on January 27, 2023. This document strongly encourages the NASA contractor community to participate in Best-in-Class (BIC) contract solutions and Multi-Agency Contracts (MACs).

The full text of both memorandums are available from the links below.

Supplier Documentation Requirements for Software Producers Offering Third Party Software to NASA for Purchase and/or Use

Increased NASA Utilization of Multi-Agency Contracts and “Best-in-Class” Contract Solutions for Common Goods & Services

Clayton Tuner, Director of NASA Langley Research Center, requested that the following employment opportunity be shared with LaRC Contractors Steering Council members.

The announcement for the next NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) Director has been posted on USAJobs (see link below). Applications for this ES 00 employment opportunity are being accepted August 8 through August 30, 2022.

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/670346300

Please share with your professional network and encourage your colleagues and partners to apply. GSFC is NASA’s largest center and is home to the Nation’s largest organization of scientists and engineers who are helping advance earth science, enable space communication and navigation programs, address our climate challenges, and provide an independent lens to assess and validate our programs, among a few of the mission areas.