Huntsville’s Marshall Space Flight Center this week was awarded the annual Small Business Administrator’s Cup by NASA.
This yearly agency honor recognizes the NASA center that manages the most effective small business program. This marks the sixth time since the award was established in 2008 that Marshall has earned the prize – the most wins of any center at the agency.
The award specifically recognizes best-in-class innovative practices that promote small business participation in a variety of NASA initiatives, highlighting significant contributions to the agency’s small business programs.
“Marshall and their small business team continue to be a model for successful relationships with our business community,” stated Glenn Delgado, associate administrator of NASA’s Office of Small Business Programs. “Whether supporting our Artemis program returning humans to the Moon or improving lives here on Earth, we are stronger when we work together, and Marshall has developed a diverse and solid community of collaboration.”
Marshall previously earned the award for its work in fiscal years 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014 and 2015.
“The strength of Marshall Space Flight Center has always depended on the strength of its partnerships, including those with small businesses,” said Jody Singer, director of Marshall. “Together, we can ensure America’s continued leadership in human space exploration. I feel pride in being a part of history, and I know teamwork has made it possible.”
Marshall small business specialist David Brock added that connection and community are even more imperative this year, when global issues pose unprecedented challenges.
“Now more than ever, the importance of communication and collaboration are apparent,” he said. “As we face the unique challenges this year has thrown at us, we can rely on the strength and support of our center and partners to keep us working toward our exploration and mission goals.”
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