Goddard's Detector Characterization Laboratory (DCL) is interested in engaging outside entities for joint development partnerships. In order to investigate opportunities for collaboration, a company's technical personnel must work with the DCL’s engineering team to outline specific testing requirements based on a statement of work (SOW). The earlier in the design or development stage that the DCL staff is engaged, the easier and possibly faster the characterization can be performed. The DCL technical staff will perform all equipment setup and measurements, although the company’s personnel are allowed to be onsite during such times.

NASA uses a Space Act Agreement (SAA) to work with outside companies or organizations, which must be negotiated and set up prior to any work being performed.

Getting Started:

1. Contact to discuss scope, technical feasibility, and the schedule for your project, then develop a SOW
2. Work with in Goddard’s Innovative Partnerships Program Office to set up an SAA, encompassing the details (billing, facility access, etc) that will allow work to start
3. Kick off the program with an onsite meeting between the company and the DCL engineering staff