PURPOSE AND IMPLEMENTATION. This Umbrella Agreement (hereinafter referred to as the "Agreement" or "Umbrella Agreement") shall be for the purpose of collaborative research, development, and testing opportunities on various topics of mutual interest to enable advanced understanding of aeronautics, science, and space systems research and development and to provide workforce development in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) while furthering NASA’s research and development goals. The Parties shall execute one (1) Annex Agreement (hereinafter referred to as the "Annex") concurrently with this Umbrella Agreement. The Parties may execute subsequent Annexes under this Umbrella Agreement consistent with the purpose and terms of this Umbrella Agreement. This Umbrella Agreement shall govern all Annexes executed hereunder; no Annex shall amend this Umbrella Agreement. Each Annex will detail the specific purpose of the proposed activity, responsibilities, schedule and milestones, and any personnel, property, or facilities to be utilized under the task. This Umbrella Agreement takes precedence over any Annexes. In the event of a conflict between the Umbrella Agreement and any Annex concerning the meaning of its provisions, and the rights, obligations and remedies of the Parties, the Umbrella Agreement is controlling.
PURPOSE AND IMPLEMENTATION. The purpose of this Umbrella Agreement (hereinafter referred to as the “Umbrella” or “Umbrella Agreement”) is to provide NASA entry, descent, and landing (EDL) and hypersonic aerosciences subject matter expertise (SME) to assess system flight dynamics relevant to the Outpost application. The goal is to design and fabricate a Hypersonic Inflatable Aerodynamic Decelerator (HIAD) to enable return and recovery of satellites for reuse. Precision Earth return and recovery of orbital payloads in the 200 kg weight class would enable refurbishment of satellites for additional missions and mitigation of space debris, both of which would contribute to the long-term sustainability of space exploration. The Parties shall execute one (1) Annex Agreement (hereinafter referred to as the "Annex") concurrently with this Umbrella Agreement. The Parties may execute subsequent Annexes under this Umbrella Agreement consistent with the purpose and terms of this Umbrella Agreement. This Umbrella Agreement shall govern all Annexes executed hereunder; no Annex shall amend this Umbrella Agreement. Each Annex will detail the specific purpose of the proposed activity, responsibilities, schedule and milestones, and any personnel, property, or facilities to be utilized under the task. This Umbrella Agreement takes precedence over any Annexes. In the event of a conflict between the Umbrella Agreement and any Annex concerning the meaning of its provisions, and the rights, obligations and remedies of the Parties, the Umbrella Agreement is controlling.
PURPOSE AND IMPLEMENTATION. This Umbrella Agreement (hereinafter referred to as the "Agreement" or "Umbrella Agreement") shall be for the purpose of NASA GRC performing technical assessments, compatibility analysis, and testing in NASA facilities of LASP's electric propulsion hardware (including the baselined Colorado Power Electronics (CPE) power processing unit (PPU). LASP's objective in this partnership is to obtain NASA's subject matter expertise in electric propulsion for LASP's involvement in the Multi-Asteroid eXplorer ("MAX") mission. The Parties agree that work done under this Umbrella Agreement will not be used for capacity building efforts with the UAE, and UAE personnel will not be present during testing and other activities related to this collaboration. While NASA is not involved in the MAX mission, through its participation in this partnership with LASP, NASA GRC sustains its leadership role for advancing domestic electric propulsion technologies (i.e., the CPE PPU) and strengthening the U.S. industrial base by supporting post-SBIR commercialization activities by CPE. This partnership will benefit NASA, the federal government, industry, and the public generally as the results from this partnership will potentially support the demonstration of a new propulsion capability. The Parties shall execute one (1) Annex Agreement (hereinafter referred to as the "Annex") concurrently with this Umbrella Agreement. The Parties may execute subsequent Annexes under this Umbrella Agreement consistent with the purpose and terms of this Umbrella Agreement. This Umbrella Agreement shall govern all Annexes executed hereunder; no Annex shall amend this Umbrella Agreement. Nevertheless, Annexes may include an additional sentence to Article 8.C. (titled "Liability"), in standard approved form, which shall be applicable solely to the activities conducted under such Annex. Each Annex will detail the specific purpose of the proposed activity, responsibilities, schedule and milestones, and any personnel, property or facilities to be utilized under the task. This Umbrella Agreement takes precedence over any Annexes. In the event of a conflict between the Umbrella Agreement and any Annex concerning the meaning of its provisions, and the rights, obligations and remedies of the Parties, the Umbrella Agreement is controlling.
PURPOSE AND IMPLEMENTATION. This Umbrella Agreement (hereinafter referred to as the "Agreement" or "Umbrella Agreement") shall be for the purpose of conducting collaborative activities in the areas of basic and advanced research, demonstration and evaluation in the area of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) to enable transformative and disruptive aerial transportation systems and networks for mobilizing people and things in ways that are not possible today. The Parties expect the results of these activities will promote public confidence in AAM safety and facilitate community-wide learning while capturing the public’s imagination. Specifics on the AAM demonstration, research and evaluation activities are outlined in the Annexes to which they apply. The Parties shall execute one (1) Annex Agreement (hereinafter referred to as the "Annex") concurrently with this Umbrella Agreement. The Parties may execute subsequent Annexes under this Umbrella Agreement consistent with the purpose and terms of this Umbrella Agreement. This Umbrella Agreement shall govern all Annexes executed hereunder; no Annex shall amend this Umbrella Agreement. Each Annex will detail the specific purpose of the proposed activity, responsibilities, schedule and milestones, and any personnel, property or facilities to be utilized under the task. This Umbrella Agreement takes precedence over any Annexes. In the event of a conflict between the Umbrella Agreement and any Annex concerning the meaning of its provisions, and the rights, obligations and remedies of the Parties, the Umbrella Agreement is controlling.
PURPOSE AND IMPLEMENTATION. This Umbrella Agreement (hereinafter referred to as the "Agreement" or "Umbrella Agreement") shall be for the purpose of collaboration with Rocket Lab in exchange of technical information, engineering expertise, testing, and related support in the development of commercial space transportation systems. The Parties shall execute one (1) Annex Agreement (hereinafter referred to as the "Annex") concurrently with this Umbrella Agreement. The Parties may execute subsequent Annexes under this Umbrella Agreement consistent with the purpose and terms of this Umbrella Agreement. This Umbrella Agreement shall govern all Annexes executed hereunder; no Annex shall amend this Umbrella Agreement. Each Annex will detail the specific purpose of the proposed activity, responsibilities, schedule and milestones, and any personnel, property or facilities to be utilized under the task. This Umbrella Agreement takes precedence over any Annexes. In the event of a conflict between the Umbrella Agreement and any Annex concerning the meaning of its provisions, and the rights, obligations and remedies of the Parties, the Umbrella Agreement is controlling.
PURPOSE AND IMPLEMENTATION. This Umbrella Agreement (hereinafter referred to as the "Agreement" or "Umbrella Agreement") shall be for the purpose of increasing the understanding of the impact urban air mobility (UAM) operations will have on overall legacy aircraft operations and air traffic management (ATM) in complex airspace. Through detailed research, development, test and evaluation, data gathered will support recommendations for change to existing ATM procedure and or regulations thereby enabling limited routine operation of onboard piloted air mobility vehicles no later than 2028-2030, and a continuous evolution of increasing scale and greater integration of the National Airspace System (NAS). The Parties shall execute one (1) Annex Agreement (hereinafter referred to as the "Annex") concurrently with this Umbrella Agreement. The Parties may execute subsequent Annexes under this Umbrella Agreement consistent with the purpose and terms of this Umbrella Agreement. This Umbrella Agreement shall govern all Annexes executed hereunder; no Annex shall amend this Umbrella Agreement. Nevertheless, Annexes may include an additional sentence to Article 8.C. (titled "Liability"), in standard approved form, which shall be applicable solely to the activities conducted under such Annex. Each Annex will detail the specific purpose of the proposed activity, responsibilities, schedule and milestones, and any personnel, property or facilities to be utilized under the task. This Umbrella Agreement takes precedence over any Annexes. In the event of a conflict between the Umbrella Agreement and any Annex concerning the meaning of its provisions, and the rights, obligations and remedies of the Parties, the Umbrella Agreement is controlling. This Agreement supports NASA’s 2022 Strategic Plan and Strategic Objective 3.2: Drive Efficient and Sustainable Aviation and Strategic Objective 4.2: Transform Mission Support Capabilities for the Next Era of Aerospace.
PURPOSE AND IMPLEMENTATION. This Umbrella Agreement (hereinafter referred to as the "Agreement" or "Umbrella Agreement") shall be for the purpose of allowing partner to access NASA JSC expertise and capabilities for materials, fluids and component testing, and analysis in several technical areas.
1. NASA-STD-2007-213740 Guide for Oxygen Compatibility Assessments on Oxygen Components and Systems / NASA-STD-6001 Flammability, Offgassing, and Compatibility Requirements and Test Procedures and related consensus methodology standard testing (such as NASA-STD-6016 or TP-WSTF-629 Navy Submarine Atmosphere Material Control Protocol). WSTF's Oxygen and Standard Testing core capability has evaluated materials for spacecraft safety for more than 30 years maintaining vast hazard evaluation experience. NASA WSTF possesses unique testing facilities, unique custom analysis and interpretation capabilities, as well as unique NASA Materials and Processing (M&P) certification. WSTF is the only oxygen, propellant, and NASA-STD-6001 materials and component test facility within NASA and is not available in the commercial marketplace.
2. Component processing capabilities: In the area of component processing (precision cleaning, refurbishment, modifications, machining, and calibration capabilities and related queries such as gas sampling) WSTF combines highly reliable precision cleaning up to a level 50A with a long performance history of effectively processing articles for safe use in hazardous oxygen, hydrogen, and propellant systems, resulting in a unique expertise that can help partners develop and operate high performance systems safely. WSTF is also unique in its capability to maintain clean during component processing (such as in calibration) and to safely handle and dispose of hazardous propellant fluids such as Hypergols that may be found in partner provided hardware for cleaning and refurbishment. WSTF is also the only known National Board Inspection Code (NBIC) certified facility in the world that can maintain clean on relief valves during the assembly and testing portion, resulting in a precision cleaned American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) certified relief valve.
3. Composite / Composite Overwrap Pressure Vessel (CPV/COPV) testing and evaluation: While basic pressure vessel evaluation services may be commercially available, WSTF possesses uniquely instrumented test facilities and equipment that allow it to provide unprecedented flaw detection and to collect flight rationale data not ...
PURPOSE AND IMPLEMENTATION. This Umbrella Agreement (hereinafter referred to as the “Agreement” or “Umbrella Agreement”) shall be for the purpose of establishing collaborative activities in STEM initiatives, technology transfer programs, space sciences, entry and thermal protection systems, robotics, autonomy, software engineering, remote sensor networks, smart grids, small satellites, innovative space systems, innovative energy sources, nanotechnology, unmanned aircraft vehicles, life science, biomedicine, sustainability, earth science, aerospace and aviation systems, cybersecurity, supercomputing, data analytics, and simulation. The Parties shall execute one (1) Annex Agreement (hereinafter referred to as the “Annex”) concurrently with this Umbrella Agreement. The Parties may execute subsequent Annexes under this Umbrella Agreement consistent with the purpose and terms of this Umbrella Agreement. This Umbrella Agreement shall govern all Annexes executed hereunder; no Annex shall amend this Umbrella Agreement. Each Annex will detail the specific purpose of the proposed activity, responsibilities, schedule and milestones, and any personnel, property or facilities to be utilized under the task. This Umbrella Agreement takes precedence over any Annexes. In the event of a conflict between the Umbrella Agreement and any Annex concerning the meaning of its provisions, and the rights, obligations and remedies of the Parties, the Umbrella Agreement is controlling.
PURPOSE AND IMPLEMENTATION. This Umbrella Agreement (hereinafter referred to as the "Agreement" or "Umbrella Agreement") shall be for the purpose of sharing NASA technology to a new untapped community for a twofold purpose: 1) Connecting the NASA technology to startups that could commercialize the technology for the betterment of life on Earth and 2) to potentially mature NASA technology that could be used for the commercial space market. Through this partnership, the Founder Institute Space Tech Accelerator program will empower early-stage space entrepreneurs to build leading Space companies by providing expert mentorship. The program will be congruent to the Silicon Valley Founder Institute program, so that all participants receive the full benefits of the Founder Institute program in addition to added support through the vertical. Company founders will receive access to NASA Xxxx' resources, including technology licensing opportunities through NASA’s Technology Transfer office. Impact in the San Francisco Bay Area and State of California is expected by fostering a nascent space-based startup ecosystem, contributing to a dynamic startup community, creating both high quality and vocational jobs, attracting and retaining talent, and stimulating economic activity, among others. In parallel, NASA will engage a new innovation ecosystem and show concrete examples of economic benefits for its research activities. The Agency will also reach a large new community of entrepreneurs to create solutions to support space exploration. As the community grows, NASA will be able to share, through FI, our space exploration challenges that we are seeking solutions from innovation communities throughout the United States. The ultimate goal to increase the success rates of the startups that license NASA technology. This agreement will allow NASA to leverage the FI community in a manner that will effectively and efficiently determine viable transferees for NASA technology. Once a startup is in a position to license the technology and the startup is deemed an acceptable candidate by NASA, NASA will enter into a licensing agreement with the startup. Each license will be separately negotiated between NASA and the startup company. The Parties shall execute one (1) Annex Agreement (hereinafter referred to as the "Annex") concurrently with this Umbrella Agreement. The Parties may execute subsequent Annexes under this Umbrella Agreement consistent with the purpose and terms of this Umbrella Agreement. This Umbr...
PURPOSE AND IMPLEMENTATION. Breakthrough Prize has leased space in Building 18, Rooms 201, 202, 203, 204 and 301 comprising of approximately 1,533 square feet of office space. This Umbrella Agreement (hereinafter referred to as the "Agreement" or "Umbrella Agreement") shall be for the purpose of providing electrical, gas, water, and sewer services (“Utilities”) and Demand Services to Breakthrough Prize, as described in the Enhanced Use Leases SAA2- 403061 and SAA2-403858. NASA ARC will provide the services under this Umbrella Agreement only to the extent that the provision of such services does not result in NASA competing with the private sector. This requirement is embodied in NASA Policy Directive 9080.1, NASA Advisory Implementing Instruction 1050.1, and the National Space Policy of the United States (June 28, 2010, as amended December 11, 2017). The Parties shall execute one (1) Annex Agreement (hereinafter referred to as the "Annex One") concurrently with this Umbrella Agreement. The Parties may execute subsequent Annexes under this Umbrella Agreement consistent with the purpose and terms of this Umbrella Agreement. This Umbrella Agreement shall govern all Annexes executed hereunder; no Annex shall amend this Umbrella Agreement. Nevertheless, Annexes may include an additional sentence to Article 8.C. (titled "Liability"), in standard approved form, which shall be applicable solely to the activities conducted under such Annex. Each Annex will detail the specific purpose of the proposed activity, responsibilities, schedule and milestones, and any personnel, property or facilities to be utilized under the task. This Umbrella Agreement takes precedence over any Annexes. In the event of a conflict between the Umbrella Agreement and any Annex concerning the meaning of its provisions, and the rights, obligations and remedies of the Parties, the Umbrella Agreement is controlling.
