Memoranda of Agreement (MOA)/Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) at
Links and Resources
Authority
- National Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958 (42 U.S.C. 2473) Section 203(c) (5) and (c) (6)
Description
- NASA Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is a statement of policy, practice or intention affecting a matter of concern to both NASA and another entity. Signatories are at the discretion of interested parties (generally at the NASA Associated Administrator level)
Features/Characteristics
- Used most frequently with other government entities such as federal, state or local government.
I.P. and Resource Commitment
- Transfer of funds or resources is not permitted. Terms of agreement are not legally enforceable. Goods and services of any kind are not permitted to NASA.
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