SBC ELT News

Communications Committee

• Website is currently up to date with all info including event registration.

August SBC Event Planning

• All plans and actions on track for August 2
• Twitter is active and event is posted, #SB4SB

New Business

• Action to Rich Larson to ask SpaceCom organizers about offering a small business discount

Valerie’s Corner

• Valerie Coleman is moving from JSC to a new position with SBA
• She will continue to attend monthly JSC SBC meetings until a replacement is assigned

Ric’s Clean Slate

• Ric Slater reported that Jose Garcia spoke with Chuck Williams and himself about suggestions for JSC SBC.  Idea is to expand reach to the greater Houston/Bay Area
• This includes a near-term opportunity for machining companies and the JSC Engineering Directorate.  Jim Baker assigned lead role to investigate and report at the August meeting.

NIF Update

• Denise Navarro reported that NASA Industry Forum (NIF) requested input for their upcoming event.
• Provide input on best practices in 5 areas: Acquisition, small business set aside, subcontracting opportunities, proposals, and audits. ​​