Novel Coronavirus Guidance

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Tim Cannella requested that the following NASA bulletin be shared with LaRC Contractors Steering Council members.

AGENCYWIDE MESSAGE TO ALL NASA EMPLOYEES

Point of contact: Dr. J.D. Polk, Chief Health and Medical Officer, NASA Headquarters, 202-358-1959

Novel Coronavirus Guidance

The World Health Organization has issued a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, and the State Department has raised its travel alert recommendation to Level 4, “do not travel to China”. In addition, Health and Human Services has issued a Public Health Emergency for the United States in the wake of the increasing concern over the current Novel Coronavirus. The agency will follow guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in addition to guidance from the agency Chief Health and Medical Officer.

As a precaution, NASA employees and contractors returning from China from personal travel, will not be allowed onto NASA centers until the 14 days of observation and self-care period has expired, and they are determined not to be infectious.

Civil servants impacted by this guidance should consult with their supervisors on telework or alternatively using administrative leave. Contractors should consult with their supervisors.

This notice is being sent agencywide to all employees by NASA INC in the Office of Communications at NASA Headquarters.  This notice is current as of February 3, 2020.

Upcoming NASA Small Business Outreach Events

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The NASA Office of Small Business Programs is pleased to remind industry of its upcoming small business outreach events as listed below. If you are able to attend and/or participate at an event, please send an email to Ms. LaRia Land (laria.b.land@nasa.gov) with a copy to Ms. Truphelia Parker (truphelia.parker-1@nasa.gov).  Receipt of your response by Friday, January 17, 2020 is appreciated. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Parker directly. Thank you for your continued support of the small business program at NASA.

 

Event Date Event Title Event Location Level of Participation Point of Contact
February 26-27, 2020 NASA Engagement Forum & Small Business Symposium at the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) 

 

Event web site, click here

 Charlotte, NC
  • Pre-event Webinar(s);
  • Prime Contractor Panel;
  • Matchmaking; and
  • Business to Business Networking

 

 NASA Office of STEM Engagement: 

Mr. Rod Chappell (email)

Ms. Sharon Fitzgerald (email)
March 25, 2020 Countdown to Success Supplier Summit and STEM Experience 

 

Event web site, click here

 Charleston, SC
  • Pre-event Webinar(s);
  • Prime Contractor Panel;
  • Matchmaking; and
  • Business to Business Networking

 

 NASA Office of Small Business Programs: 

Ms. Truphelia Parker (email)

Ms. Renee Crews (email)
April 2020 NASA HBCU/MSI Technology Infusion Road Tour Prairie View, TX 

(Tentative)
  • Pre-event Webinar(s);
  • Prime Contractor Panel;
  • Matchmaking;
  • Lab Tour(s) and
  • Business to Business Networking

 

 NASA Office of STEM Engagement: 

Mr. Rod Chappell (email)

Ms. Sharon Fitzgerald (email)
June 11, 2020 NASA Small Business Regional Outreach Event Seattle, WA
  • Pre-event Webinar(s);
  • Prime Contractor Panel;
  • Matchmaking; and
  • Business to Business Networking

 

 NASA Office of Small Business Programs: 

Ms. Truphelia Parker (email)

Ms. LaRia Land (email)

Truphelia M. Parker, Program Specialist
NASA Office of Small Business Programs
Tel: 202.358.1820  Mobile: 202.420.8392  Fax: 202.358.3261
Email: truphelia.parker-1@nasa.gov
Website: http://osbp.nasa.gov

LaRC Contractors Steering Council Meeting – January 16, 2020

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The monthly Langley Contractors Steering Council (LCSC) meeting will be held on Thursday, January 16, 2020 at 2:00 pm in IESB (Building 2102) in the NACA Room.

The LCSC is comprised of on/near site LaRC contractors and civil servant employees and provides timely information and feedback on Center-wide issues and activities of mutual interest.  Additionally, the council acts as a forum for informal communications between LaRC and the local contractor community.  The LCSC meets on the third Thursday of every month.

LaRC Contractors Steering Council Holiday Luncheon – December 11, 2019

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The Langley Contractor’s Steering Council (LCSC) Holiday Luncheon will be held on December 11th from noon to 1:00 pm in the IESB, NACA Room. Please arrive early to grab lunch in the cafeteria prior to the noon start time.

The LCSC is comprised of on/near site LaRC contractors and civil servant employees providing timely information and feedback on Center-wide issues and activities of mutual interest.  Additionally, the council acts as a forum for informal communications between LaRC and the local contractor community.  The LCSC meets on the third Thursday of every month.

View X-57 PowerPoint slides by Keith Harris

View meeting PowerPoint slides

LaRC Contractors Steering Council Meeting – November 21, 2019

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The next Langley Contractor’s Steering Council (LCSC) meeting will be held on November 21 at 2:00 pm in the IESB, NACA Room. The tentative agenda includes OEOP Program briefing by Rob Lee, Aerospace Days update by Jack Schlank/Laura Blumberg, NIF Debrief by Laura Blumberg, and Small Business update by Rob Betts.

The LCSC is comprised of on/near site LaRC contractors and civil servant employees providing timely information and feedback on Center-wide issues and activities of mutual interest.  Additionally, the council acts as a forum for informal communications between LaRC and the local contractor community.  The LCSC meets on the third Thursday of every month.