(a) NASA policy is to recover a fair share of the cost of Government production and research property if such property is used in performing services or manufacturing articles for foreign countries or for international organizations.
(b) The prior written approval of the Assistant Administrator for Procurement (Code H) is required for the use of Government production and research property on work for foreign countries or for international organizations. The Logistics Management Office of the Headquarters Office of Management Systems (Code JG), the Office of General Counsel (Code G), and the Headquarters Office of External Relations (Code I) are required concurrences.
(c) Contracting officers shall forward requests for approval to Code HS, along with a summary of the circumstances involved, including as a minimum -
(1) The name of the requesting contractor;
(2) The number of the contract under which the equipment is controlled;
(3) A description of the equipment;
(4) The name of the foreign contractor and the relationship of the foreign contractor to its government or to any international organization;
(5) A description of the articles to be manufactured or services to be performed;
(6) A statement that the intended use will not interfere with the current or foreseeable requirements of the United States or require use of the equipment beyond the expected expiration or completion date of the NASA contract;
(7) A statement that the use of Government property is consistent with the best interests of the United States;
(8) A statement that such use is legally authorized; and
(9) Any evidence of endorsement by another agency of the U.S. Government based on national security or foreign policy of the United States
(e.g., an approved license or agreement from the Department of State or Department of Commerce).
(d) Use, if approved, shall be subject to rent in accordance with
FAR 45.403.
