Federal Register #NASA20260298

NASA Requests Public Comment on Small Business Supplier Development Program Information Collection

NASA is seeking public and agency feedback on its revised information collection process for the Small Business Supplier Development Program (formerly the NASA Mentor-Protégé Program). - Government Buyer: - National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) - Program Details: - Focuses on the Small Business Supplier Development Program - Involves mentor-protégé agreements between NASA and participating vendors - Requires vendors to submit reports for monitoring performance and progress - Request for Comment: - NASA is not procuring products or services at this time - No specific OEMs or vendors are named - The notice seeks input on the necessity, accuracy, and burden of the information collection, as well as suggestions for improvement - Notable Requirements: - Feedback is requested to ensure the information collection is effective and minimally burdensome - No procurement or award is associated with this notice

Description

This notice announces a revision of the NASA Small Business Supplier Development Program, previously known as the NASA Mentor-Protégé Program. The program provides incentives to NASA prime contractors to assist small businesses and other proteges to enhance their capabilities and increase their participation in NASA, other Government, and commercial contracts. The information collection involves reports submitted pursuant to mentor-protege agreements to monitor performance and progress. Comments are invited from the public and other agencies until August 17, 2026.

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