NASA Renames Mentor Program, Seeks Paperwork Feedback
Published Date: 9/29/2026
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Summary
NASA is updating how it collects info for its Small Business Supplier Development Program, which helps big NASA contractors mentor small businesses to grow and win more contracts. This change aims to cut down on paperwork and keep the program running smoothly. Small businesses and prime contractors should note that comments on these updates are due by October 29, 2026.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Mandatory reports for program participants
If you are a vendor participating in the NASA Small Business Supplier Development Program, NASA requires you to submit an application and reports under mentor-protégé agreements so NASA can monitor performance. NASA estimates 10 annual responses, 1.5 hours per response, and a total of 15 burden hours per year for this collection (OMB No. 2700-0078).
NASA seeks to reduce paperwork burden
NASA is revising this information collection to reduce paperwork and respondent burden for the Small Business Supplier Development Program and is inviting public comments on the revision by October 29, 2026. The agency states the change is intended to cut down on paperwork and help keep the program running smoothly.
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