NASA Procedural Requirements

NPR 1080.1B Effective Date: February 21, 2017 Expiration Date: March 21, 2030

Subject: Requirements for the Conduct of NASA Research and Technology (R&T) Revalidated w/ Change 1 for Another Five Years

Responsible Office: Science Mission Directorate

Chapter 1. Introduction

1.1 Background

1.1.1 The requirements specified in this document ensure that NASA R&T is scientifically and technologically well founded, of excellent quality, appropriate for intended applications, and that the results of NASA-funded R&T are made available to the public.

1.1.2 NASA R&T contracts are governed by NASA Supplement to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) System, 48 CFR 1800. Grants and cooperative agreements are governed by NASA Policies and Pro cedures for Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, 2 CFR Part (pt.) 1800.

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