NASA OSBP Engagement 2026 L.I.F.T.
In-person Event • September 15, 2026 • Space Center Houston
Leveraging Industry and Supply Chains for Future Technology
The NASA Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) is committed to strengthening the agency’s industrial base by creating and providing opportunities to small businesses and fostering strategic partnerships with NASA prime contractors and procurement officials. This structured engagement will enhance supply-chain resiliency by addressing supply-chain gaps in space-related acquisitions and expanding subcontracting opportunities for small business categories. By connecting industry leaders, procurement officials, and small businesses, the summit will support NASA’s mission needs while building domestic capabilities and ensuring a robust, competitive supplier base for future technology advancements.
In-person Event | September 15, 2026 | 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT | Space Center Houston, 1601 E NASA Pkwy, Houston, TX 77058
| Remarks from NASA Johnson Space Center | Ms. Vanessa E. Wyche Center Director, NASA Johnson Space Center | Download the PDF |
| Remarks from NASA Office of STEM Engagement Leadership | Ms. Elaine P. Ho Associate Administrator, NASA Office of STEM Engagement | Download the PDF |
| Program Updates from the Moon Base Program Office | Mr. James R. Geffre Deputy Program Manager, Moon Base Program, NASA Johnson Space Center | Download the PDF |
| NASA SBIR/STTR Deep Dive | Mr. Jason L. Kessler Program Executive, Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Technology Transfer Programs | Download the PDF |
| Through the Lens of a CO: The Revolutionary FAR Overhaul and Small Business Things to Know | Mr. Adrian D. Clayton Acting Deputy Director, NASA Office of Procurement, Johnson Space Center Ms. Suzan P. Thomas Team Lead and Contracting Officer, NASA Office of Procurement, Johnson Space Center | Download the PDF |
OSBP L.I.F.T. 2025 Highlights
Leveraging Industry and Supply Chains for Future Technology