Subcontracting (or being a supply/services vendor) to a prime National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) contractor is a great way to break in to and profit from government contracting. Being a subcontractor or vendor to prime NASA contractors is a low-risk way to learn and gain expertise with government contracting.
Prime NASA contractors are required by the Federal Small Business Act to subcontract with small businesses when specific circumstances dictate. Corporate teaming in federal and NASA contracting is a long-established practice in which firms routinely combine complementary and compatible resources / services by entering into teaming arrangements to pursue new business opportunities. This is an opportunity that far too many small businesses overlook when entering the government business sector.
Learn how to correctly (and effectively)
market and sell to NASA.
Prime NASA contractors are required by federal contracting law to partner with various types of small businesses possessing a wide array of capabilities, materials, and assets. Partnering with a prime contractor is often the easiest way to get started with NASA contracting. This guidebook is an excellent primer for becoming a defense subcontractor / supplier. You will have access to multiple federal databases with current contact information for over 3,000 prime government contractors who are looking for small business suppliers, vendors, and subcontractors. This is the only comprehensive, publicly available subcontracting guidebook for small businesses wanting to work with NASA. You’ll be glad you have this book!