NASAFinal Rule

Federal Acquisition Regulation: Clarification of System for Award Management Preaward Registration Requirements

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Summary

NASA is clarifying the rules for how companies must register in the government's System for Award Management before they can bid on NASA contracts. This update makes the registration process clearer and more consistent so that businesses know exactly what they need to do to compete for government work.

Key Points

  • 1Companies that want to bid on NASA contracts must register in advance in the System for Award Management, a government database that tracks all federal vendors
  • 2NASA is updating and clarifying these registration requirements to reduce confusion and make the process more straightforward for businesses
  • 3This rule applies to all contractors and suppliers hoping to win NASA contracts, from large corporations to small businesses
  • 4The clearer rules help ensure fair competition and make it easier for qualified companies to participate in bidding for government work
  • 5Businesses need to complete proper registration before submitting bids or they may be disqualified from consideration

Key Dates

Published

August 7, 2025

This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.

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