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NASA Announces First Mentor-Protégé Agreement Under Enhanced Program

NASA is marking progress in strengthening the agency’s small business partnerships, supply chain resiliency, and domestic space manufacturing capabilities.

Posted April 17, 2025

A Small Business Success Story: Mentor-Protégé Agreements Drive Growth in Aerospace Sector

In the ever-evolving aerospace industry, collaboration and mentorship are vital for fostering innovation and growth. Recent achievements highlight the positive impact of Mentor-Protégé Agreements (MPA) facilitated by Jacobs Engineering Group, now known as Amentum Space Exploration Group.

Posted October 30, 2024

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NASA Relaunches Mentor-Protégé Program to Fill Supply Chain Gaps

In an effort to grow new commercial markets that support the future of space exploration, scientific discovery, and aeronautics research, NASA is preparing to relaunch its Mentor-Protégé Program for contractors on Friday, Nov. 1.

Posted October 29, 2024

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NASA Expands Small Business, Industry Engagement Resources

Two new resources are available for businesses that provide products and services to support NASA’s missions, from supersonic flight to lunar exploration, as well as companies that aim to engage the agency as a customer.

Posted September 23, 2024

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NASA Administrator Names New Head of Small Business Programs

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson announced Monday Dwight Deneal will serve as the new assistant administrator for the Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) at the agency’s headquarters in Washington, effective immediately.

Posted February 12, 2024

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OSBP in the Community

January 15th, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is a federal holiday designated as the National Day of Service. For the month of January, we will be celebrating OSBP in the Community! Join us as we spotlight how our advocacy extends beyond our commitment to small businesses. Truphelia M. Parker- Program Specialist, NASA Headquarters Naeemah A. […]

Posted January 12, 2024

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NASA OSBP Celebrates Small Business Saturday 2023

A Journey of Support and Community Impact Small Business Saturday is an annual holiday that encourages shoppers to support local businesses. Taking place on the Saturday following Thanksgiving, it stands as a dedicated day to celebrate and rally support for the contributions small businesses make to their communities.

Posted November 20, 2023

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Meet Tracy Hudspeth: Communications Specialist at NASA Office of Small Business Programs

As another inspiring Hispanic Heritage Month concludes, we wanted to take the moment to highlight one of our own, Tracy Hudspeth.

Posted October 19, 2023

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Navigating Tomorrow’s Opportunities

Help Improve Federal Agency Forecasts of Procurement Opportunities Help Improve Federal Agency Forecasts of Procurement Opportunities The Office of Federal Procurement Policy in the Office of Management & Budget, Executive Office of the President, is hosting a three-week crowdsourcing campaign to seek feedback and preview changes under consid

Posted October 6, 2023

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NASA and Bastion: A Collaborative Teamwork Advancing Deep Space Exploration and Ensuring Safety in Missions

As we continue to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, the NASA Office of Small Business Programs is pleased to share the contributions of Bastion Technologies Inc. (Bastion), a Hispanic-owned company that supports NASA’s missions. Their primary role is in Safety & Mission Assurance at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama.

Posted October 3, 2023