Policy
Directive
Effective Date: April 21, 2014
Expiration Date: June 21, 2027
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NASA Policy Directive |
NPD 6000.1D Effective Date: April 21, 2014 Expiration Date: June 21, 2027 |
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5/31/2022 |
Updated to incorporate NPR 1400.1H changes, and updated paragraphs 3. Authority and 4. Applicable Documents and Forms. |
NASA's policy is:
a. It is NASA's policy to acquire only required transportation services and equipment deemed essential for the accomplishment of NASA's institutional and program responsibilities and to use those services and equipment for official purposes only.
b. NASA's policy to obtain transportation services and equipment from U.S. industry sources unless they are considered noncompetitive or are not available in sufficient quantities and/or within the necessary timeframes to meet Agency requirements.
c. NASA's policy is to acquire transportation services from carriers only if authorized by a Transportation Officer.
d. NASA's policy is to require that the requesting organization justify in writing to the Transportation Officer unique requirements of any charter aircraft to support the movement of personnel and/or freight.
e. NASA's policy is to require that carriers selected for Agency shipments possess the appropriate authority, license, or permit for their services and to show proof of insurance coverage commensurate with the risks and provable liabilities of the shipment.
f. NASA's policy is to acquire, operate, maintain, and dispose of all NASA-owned transportation equipment according to applicable Federal and state regulations and industry standards.
g. NASA's policy is not to assign Government motor vehicles for exclusive use of any one official unless such assignment is required by the nature of the individual's responsibilities or by the frequency, urgency, and extent of daily usage.
h. NASA's policy is not to authorize the use of Government motor vehicles to transport employees between their residences and places of work, except for:
(1) Individuals on valid travel authorization in accordance with the Federal Travel Regulations and NPR 9710.1 Travel.
(2) Office of the Inspector General (OIG) personnel performing criminal law enforcement functions pursuant to statutory authority.
(3) Incumbents assigned as NASA Representatives to Moscow, Russia.
i. to achieve transportation management mandates within the following:
(1) Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA 2007), Pub. L. No. 110-140, 121 Stat. 1492 (2007).
(2) Energy Policy Act of 1992 (EPAct 1992), Pub. L. No. 102-486, 106 Stat. 2776 (1992).
(3) Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPAct 2005), Pub. L. No. 109-58, 119 Stat. 594 (2005).
(4) Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) System, 48 CFR, Ch. 1, pts.1 to 51.
(5) Federal Fleet Performance, Presidential Memorandum (May 24, 2011).
(6) National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 48 CFR, Ch. 18 (NASA FAR Supplement (NFS).
(7) NPR 9710.1, General Travel Requirements.
(8) OMB Circular A-126, Improving the Management and Use of Government Aircraft.
(9) Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, Department of Transportation, 49 CFR, Subtitle B, Ch. 1.
(10) Federal Property Management Regulations, 41 CFR, ch. 101.
(11) Federal Management Regulation, 41 CFR, chapter 102.
(12) Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad, E.O 14008 (2021).
(13) Catalyzing Clean Energy Industries and Jobs Through Federal Sustainability, E.O. 14057 (2021).
(13) Catalyzing Clean Energy Industries and Jobs Through Federal Sustainability, E.O. 14057 (2021).
(14) The Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act or "FAST Act", 2015.
a. This NPD is applicable to NASA Headquarters and NASA Centers, including Component Facilities and Technical and Service Support Centers. This directive applies to the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (a Federally Funded Research and Development Center) and other NASA contractors and grant recipients only to the extent specified in their contracts or grants.
b. In this NPD, all mandatory actions (i.e., requirements) are denoted by statements containing the term "shall." The terms "may" or "can" denote discretionary privilege or permission, "should" denotes a good practice and is recommended, but not required, "will" denotes expected outcome, and "are or is" denote descriptive material.
c. In this directive, all document citations are assumed to be the latest version unless otherwise noted.
d. Documents cited as authority, applicable, or reference documents may be cited as a different categorization, which characterizes its function in relation to the specific context.
a. Passenger Carrier Use, 31 U.S.C. § 1344.
b. Disbursing Officials, 31 U.S.C. § 3322.
c. Advances, 31 U.S.C. § 3324.
d. Certificates and Approvals of Basic Vouchers and Invoices, 4 CFR pt. 75.
e. Federal Travel Regulation, 41 CFR 300 - 304.
f. Personal Property, 41 CFR ch. 102, subch. B.
g. Transportation,41 CFR ch. 102, subch. D.
h. Federal Travel Regulation System, 41 CFR subtitle F.
i. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, Department of Transportation, 49 CFR subtitle B, ch. 1.
a. Energy Policy Act of 1992 (EPAct 1992), Pub. L. 102-486, 106 Stat. 2776 (1992).
b. Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPAct 2005), Pub. L. 109-58, 119 Stat. 594 (2005).
c. Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA 2007), Pub. L. 110-140, 121 Stat. 1492 (2007).
d. Federal Travel Regulation (FTR), 41 CFR, pts. 300-304.
e. Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) System, 48 CFR, Ch. 1, pts.1 to 51.
f. National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 48 CFR, Ch. 18. (NASA FAR Supplement (NFS)).
g. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, Department of Transportation, 49 CFR, subtitle B, ch. 1.
h. OMB Circular A-11, Preparation, Submission and Execution of the Budget, PART 2, Preparation and Submission of Budget Estimates.
i. OMB Circular A-123, Management's Responsibility for Internal Control.
j. OMB Circular A-126, Improving the Management and Use of Government Aircraft.
k. NPR 9710.1, General Travel Requirements.
a. The Assistant Administrator for Strategic Infrastructure will:
(1) Establish and disseminate policy and leadership strategies.
(2) Advise the Administrator, Senior Managers, and Center Directors of potential efficiencies to be gained through Agency-wide standardization and consolidation.
(3) Coordinate the implementation of approved initiatives.
(4) Assess performance against established standards.
b. The Executive Director, Office of Headquarters Operations, and the Center Directors will implement planning specifically, but not exclusively, by:
(1) Appointing a Center Transportation Officer, and where the Center Transportation Officer is not responsible for Motor Vehicle Operations, appointing a Vehicle Fleet Operations Officer as well.
(2) Establishing processes and procedures to monitor and control the use of transportation vehicles and assets by the appointed Officer for each respective area.
None.
The Center Transportation Officers will measure compliance with this directive by maintaining the following measurements at each Center:
(1) Federal Law, Executive Order, and Presidential Memorandum Requirements.
(2) Life-Cycle Costs - Vehicle Leasing Versus Ownership.
(3) Preventive Maintenance Compliance.
(4) Vehicle Cost Per Mile.
(5) Vehicle Utilization.
NPD 6000.1C Transportation Management, dated October 08, 2009.
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