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Charges for Use of Government Services - 31 U.S.C. 9701

Fees and charges for Government services and things of value (a) It is the sense of Congress that each service or thing of value provided by an agency (except a mixed-ownership Government corporation) to a person (except a person on official business of the United States Government) is to be self-sustaining to the extent possible. […]

Posted October 4, 2023

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Acquisition of Space Science Data - 51 U.S.C. 50113

(a) Definition of Space Science Data.–In this section, the term “space science data” includes scientific data concerning– (b) Acquisition From Commercial Providers.–The Administrator shall, to the extent possible and while satisfying the scientific or educational requirements of the Administration, and where appropriate, of other Federal agencies a

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Space shuttle use policy 51 U.S.C. Sec. 70102

Sec. 70102. Space shuttle use policy (a) Use Policy.– (1) In general.– (A) Policy.–It shall be the policy of the United States to use the space shuttle– (i) for purposes that require a human presence;(ii) for purposes that require the unique capabilities of the space shuttle; or(iii) when other compelling circumstances exist. (B) Definition of […]

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42 USC Sec. 2466 Shuttle pricing policy; Congressional findings and declaration of purpose

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1102 Training Program/The Federal Acquisition Certification for Contracting Officer’s Representatives (FAC-COR) The NSSC supports the General Schedule (GS) 1102 Training Program by procuring and scheduling training courses required for Federal Acquisition Certification for Contracting (FAC-C).

Posted October 4, 2023

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Cross-‐Waiver/Indemnification Authority (developer of experimental aerospace vehicle) - 42 U.S.C. 2458c

(a) In General. – The Administrator may provide liability insurance for, or indemnification to, the developer of an experimental aerospace vehicle developed or used in execution of an agreement between the Administration and the developer. (b) Terms and Conditions.

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Cross-Waiver/Indemnification Authority (user of space vehicle) – 42 U.S.C. 2458b

42 USC Sec. 2458b Insurance and indemnification (a) Authorization The Administration is authorized on such terms and to the extent it may deem appropriate to provide liability insurance for any user of a space vehicle to compensate all or a portion of claims by third parties for death, bodily injury, or loss of or damage […]

Posted October 4, 2023

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Commercial Use of Government Facilities -15 U.S.C. 5807

15 U.S.C. 5807 Sec. 5807.

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Commercial Space Act of 1998, Title II – P.L. 105-303

An Act To encourage the development of a commercial space industry in the United States, and for other purposes.Oct. 28, 1998 – [H.R. 1702] Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS. (a) Short Title.–This Act may […]

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Anchor Tenancy and Termination Liability - 51 U.S.C. 50503

(a) Anchor Tenancy Contracts.–Subject to appropriations, the Administrator or the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration may enter into multiyear anchor tenancy contracts for the purchase of a good or service if the appropriate Administrator determines that— (1) In general.–Contracts entered into under subsection (

Posted October 4, 2023