This document discusses NASA's contracting strategies and challenges. It outlines the President's memo on improving acquisition practices, NASA's procurement tenets focused on maximizing value and competition, and its strategic acquisition framework. Key challenges include executing world-class missions affordably while controlling costs and reducing procurement risk through strong program management and analysis.

1. NASA Contracting: Where Are We Going? Bill McNally Assistant Administrator for Procurement National Aeronautics and Space Administration www.nasa.gov [email_address] Project Management Challenge February 9, 2011