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NASA Partnering Options

http://www.nasa.gov/centers/dryden/about/Organizations/Technology/space_act.html

Space Act Agreements
NASA Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) / Memorandum of Agreement (MOA)
A MOU/MOA is a statement of policy, practice or intention affecting a matter of concern to both NASA and another entity. Some of the characteristics of a MOU include:

Transfer of funds or resources is not permitted
Terms of the agreement are not legally enforceable
Signatories at the discretion of interested parties
Goods and services of any kind are not permitted to NASA
Nonreimbursable
This is a collaborative R&D agreement in which NASA and the other party contributes personnel, use of NASA facilities, expertise, equipment, technology, etc., but no transfer of funds. The transfer of funds or other financial obligation between NASA and the private entity is not permitted. Each party agrees to fund its own participation under this agreement.

Reimbursable
This is an agreement for the reimbursable use of NASA facilities, personnel or equipment by a public or private entity wanting to advance R&D efforts. The agreement involves a transfer of funds or other financial obligations from the private entity to NASA. The terms, conditions and schedules are negotiable, but NASA must be paid in advance for each stage of the effort. No goods or services are provided to NASA. Instead, NASA provides data, facilities and services to the paying entity.

Point of Contact
Please contact the ITTP Office for information at [e-mail].