NASA Updates Small Business Mentoring Report Forms
Published Date: 6/16/2026
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Summary
NASA’s Small Business Supplier Development Program helps big contractors mentor small businesses to grow and win more NASA and government contracts. They’re updating how they collect reports to keep track of progress while cutting down on paperwork. If you’re involved, get ready to share feedback by August 17, 2026, and keep an eye on new reporting rules that make things easier and clearer.
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Vendors Must Submit Program Reports
If your firm participates as a vendor in NASA's Small Business Supplier Development Program (formerly the Mentor‑Protégé Program), you must submit reports required by mentor‑protégé agreements. NASA estimates 10 annual responses, 1.5 hours per response (15 total annual burden hours), requires electronic submission via email, and invites comments on the collection by August 17, 2026 (OMB No. 2700-0078).
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