Basic Contract Information

Upon award of a contract, the contractor will be required to make certain legal commitments through acceptance of numerous clauses in the Phase I contract. The types of clauses that will be included are listed in the NASA SBIR/STTR Annual Solicitation. Copies of complete provisions will be made available by the Contract Specialist assigned to negotiate the contract.

Central Contractor Registration

Offerors should be aware of the requirement to register in the Central Contractor Registration database prior to contract award. To avoid a potential delay in contract award, offerors are strongly encouraged to register prior to submitting a proposal.

The Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database is the primary repository for contractor information required for the conduct of business with NASA. It is maintained by the Department of Defense. To be registered in the CCR database, all mandatory information, which includes the Data Universal Number System (DUNS) or DUNS+4 number, and a CAGE code, must be validated in the CCR system. The DUNS number is a 9-digit number assigned by Dun and Bradstreet Information Services (http://www.dnb.com) to identify unique business entities. The DUNS+4 is similar, but includes a 4-digit suffix that may be assigned by a parent (controlling) business concern. The CAGE code or Commercial and Government Entity Code is assigned by the Defense Logistics Information Service (DLIS) to identify a commercial or Government entity. If a Small Business Concern does not have a CAGE code, one will be assigned during the CCR registration process. Offerors and contractors may obtain information on CCR registration and annual confirmation requirements via the Internet at http://www.ccr.gov/ or by calling 888-CCR-2423 (888-227-2423).