Small Business Specialists Make the Difference

As many of you know, NASA has centers throughout the country. Each center has its own Small Business Specialist (SBS) and Procurement team. While we here at the NASA Office of Small Business Programs are always happy to give advice and guidance, for questions regarding specific acquisitions - many of which can be found on the NASA Acquisition Forecast  - reaching out to the centers is a great way to find out details regarding small business opportunities. 

Below, you’ll find a quick information guide to our centers with locations and Small Business Specialist contact information. Also included is a link to the top NAICS code purchased at each center, which is a great way to focus your efforts as a small business. For an overview of the NASA Centers and their missions, please visit our website at http://osbp.nasa.gov/about-centers.html.

Ames Research Center

Moffet Field, CA

SBS POC:

Christine Munroe

christine.l.munroe@nasa.gov

Tel: 650-604-4695

Dryden FlightResearch Center 

Edwards, CA

SBS POC:

Robert Medina

robert.medina-1@nasa.gov

Tel: 661-276-3343

Glenn Research Center 

Cleveland, OH

SBS POC:

Teresa L. Monaco

Small Business Specialist

Tel: 216-433-8293

Fax: 216-433-5489

teresa.l.monaco@nasa.gov

Goodard Space FlightCenter 

Green Belt, MD

SBS POC:

Ann Haase

elizabeth.a.haase@nasa.gov

Tel: 301-286-3443

Fax: 301-286-9319

Gilberto Del Valle

gilberto.delvalle-1@nasa.gov

Tel: 301-286-8136

Fax: 301-286-3041

Jennifer Perez

jennifer.d.perez@nasa.gov

Tel: 301 286-43793

Fax: 301 286-0237

Donna Broderick

donna.j.broderick@nasa.gov

Tel: 301-286-4679

Fax: 301-614-3965

Jet PropulsionLaboratory 

Pasadena, CA

SBS POCs:

Steven Alfery

Steven.c.alfery@jpl.nasa.gov

Tel: 818-354-4715

Fax: 818-393-1746

Mary Helen Ruiz

maryhelen.ruiz@jpl.nasa.gov

Tel: 818-354-7532

Fax: 818-393-1746

Edgar M. Murillo

edgar.m.murillo@jpl.nasa.gov

Tel: 818-354-4550

Fax: 818-393-1746

Jasmine Colbert

jasmine.n.colbert@jpl.nasa.gov

Tel: 818-354-8689

Fax: 818-393-1746

Johnson Space Center 

Houston, TX

SBS POCs:

Charles Williams

charles.t.williams@nasa.gov

Tel: 281-483-5933

Fax: 281-483-4326

Kelly Rubio

kelly.l.rubio@nasa.gov

Tel: 281-483-7890

Fax: 281-483-4326

  

Kennedy Space Center 

KSC, FL

SBS POC:

Larry M. Third

Small Business Specialist

Tel: 321-867-7357

Fax: 321-867-7999

larry.m.third@nasa.gov

Langley ResearchCenter 

Hampton, VA

SBS POC:

Randy A. Manning

Small Business Specialist

Tel: 757-864-6074

Fax: 757-864-8541

randy.a.manning@nasa.gov

Marshall Space FlightCenter 

MSFC, AL

SBS POC:

David E. Brock

Small Business Specialist

Tel: 256-544-0267

Fax: 256-544-0267

david.e.brock@nasa.gov

NASA Shared ServicesCenter 

SSC, MS

SBS POC:

Robert E. Watts

Small Business Specialist

Tel: 228-813-6577

Fax: 228-813-6315

robert.e.watts@nasa.gov

Stennis Space Center 

SSC, MS

SBS POC:

Michelle M. Stracener

Small Business Specialist

Tel: 228-688-1720

Fax: 228-688-1141

michelle.m.stracener@nasa.gov

OSBP Social Media

Over the past couple of years, the NASA Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) has ramped up efforts to use social media as another powerful tool to reach small businesses and those interested in OSBP. These new outreach methods are an exciting way to reach those who we may not get direct contact with on a regular basis.

Our Facebook page has gained steady popularity since its inception and now reaches over 7000 individuals worldwide. The OSBP Facebook page gives a unique look into the workings of our office, including photos from outreach events and tips on how to do business with NASA. It also provides another direct way to reach our office.

Our Twitter page reaches out to over 300 small businesses, government agencies and interested parties on a regular basis. This platform allows us to disseminate information regarding sources sought notices, requests for proposals, upcoming events, etc. quickly and efficiently. If you have a small business hoping to do business with NASA, I highly recommend following us.

And, while not social media in the traditional sense, I’d like to remind everyone that our NASA Vendor Database (NVDB) is back up and running. The NVDB allows businesses to post capability briefs for review and to sign up for notifications regarding RFIs, RFPs and Sources Sought Notices. More information about the database can be found in an earlier blog post at http://nasaosbp.blogspot.com/2013/01/nasa-vendor-database-online.html.