NASA JMI 5151.4 REV H

Abstract

a. This Directive governs telephone communications, written correspondence, and visits by JSC and other personnel when such communications relate to contractor work under the cognizance of a program/project office. Except as excluded in paragraph <a>2</a>b, all JSC personnel planning to visit contractor or subcontractor facilities on program/project business will provide notice to the prime contractor in the manner detailed in paragraph <a>4</a>b. It applies to all visits, including those to attend meetings, witness tests, perform audits/surveys, or provide technical liaison. <br>b. This Directive does not apply to communications with contractors located on site or in the vicinity of Clear Lake whose contracts are unrelated to program/project responsibilities. Further, paragraph <a>4</a>b does not apply to JSC personnel who are employed at or near the contractor's facility (wherever it may be located) or performing day-to-day business such as inspections, quality assurance checks, etc. <br>PURPOSE. To establish responsibilities and procedures for official communications between JSC personnel and prime contractors, including the advance coordination required prior to visiting a contractor's facilities.