192: The Critical Role of Small Businesses in NASA's Mission with Eunice Adams-Sipp

In today’s episode, we dive into the world of promoting and integrating small businesses into the competitive base of contractors that pioneer the future of space exploration, scientific discovery, and aeronautic research. Our guest, Eunice Adams-Sipp, has over 30 years of experience as a contracting professional, shares her insights and experiences in her role as a representative of the NASA Office of Small Business Programs at the NASA Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio. Her primary responsibility is to ensure that small businesses of all socio-economic categories receive adequate consideration in the procurement process. She provides guidance and advice to small businesses on how to compete for Government contracts and represents the agency in various events sponsored by the Office of Small Business Programs, the Small Business Administration, and other governmental organizations. In this episode, we discuss the challenges small businesses face when competing for government contracts and how our guest assists them in navigating the procurement process. We also explore the importance of small businesses in space exploration and the impact they have on the economy. Join us as we delve into the fascinating world of small businesses in space and the crucial role they play in shaping the future of space exploration. Let’s welcome our next giant, Eunice Adams-Sipp.