The “Transforming NASA Acquisition: A Quantum Leap towards Moon-Mars Exploration” presentation was delivered last year at the Space Operations Summit by Ms. Karla Smith Jackson, Senior Procurement Executive, Deputy Chief Acquisition Officer &Assistant Administrator, NASA Office of Procurement and explores;

• NASA’s Mission
• Current Moon to Mars Scope
• Artemis Program Strategy
• Methodology Principles of the M2M Strategy
• Potential Hindrances to Our Success
• NASA Mission Directorates (How We Do Business)
• Procurement Mission and Vision
• NASA Buying Locations
• NASA By the Numbers: FY2023
• FY2023 Procurement Initiatives
• Introducing the NASA Acquisition Launchpad (NAIL)
• NAIL Vision, Intent and Framework
• Innovative Procurement Methods to Achieve Moon to Mars Objectives

This year, NASA will return to the Space Operations Summit with their presentation on "Innovation in NASA Procurement Strategies" which will be delivered by John Cannaday, Director of the Office of Procurement, Marshall Space Flight Center.