NASA Joins NCMA Nexus Mission Days: A Direct Line to Acquisition Leaders as Federal Buying Transforms

Big news for the acquisition community: NASA is officially confirmed for NCMA Nexus Mission Days! This is your chance to connect directly with the minds behind some of the most ambitious missions in modern history, from supersonic travel to lunar exploration.

Why does this matter? Because NASA’s programs demand speed, flexibility, and innovation like never before. At Nexus, you’ll have the rare opportunity to engage in open conversations with the acquisition leaders driving these groundbreaking efforts.

What Are Mission Days?

Mission Days are more than just sessions, they are your gateway to understanding how federal buying is evolving. These conversations set the tone for the entire Nexus experience, which also includes:

  • Forecasting sessions to help you anticipate upcoming requirements.
  • Matchmaking opportunities between buyers and suppliers to accelerate mission success.

Meet NASA’s Acquisition Leaders NASA isn’t coming alone. Procurement and mission leaders from multiple centers will be on hand, including:

  • Eric Newman, Acting Deputy Procurement Officer, Goddard Space Flight Center
  • Rich Burns, OSIRIS-REx Project Manager
  • Steve Shiplett, Acting Director, Enterprise Service and Analysis Division
  • Josh Koger, Enterprise Procurement Data Architect
  • Suzan Thomas, Procurement Team Lead and Contracting Officer
  • Brian Scheffman, Contracting Officer Representative
  • Jenni Schnarr, Contracting Officer
  • Cathy Bahm, Project Manager, Low Boom Flight Demonstrator Project

These experts will lead sessions on procurement modernization, supersonic flight, lunar exploration, and the OSIRIS-REx mission, giving you firsthand insight into NASA’s evolving priorities.

Confirmed NASA Mission Sessions

  • Driving Procurement Modernization: Transforming Acquisition Through Innovation and Data
  • From Boom to Thump: How X-59 is Revolutionizing Supersonic Travel
  • From Earth to Bennu and Back: Technical and Procurement Insights from the OSIRIS-REx
  • Mission Lunar Terrain Vehicle (LTV) and the Emerging Lunar Economy

Why It Matters

“These conversations are critical for shaping the future of acquisition,” says Kraig Conrad, CEO of NCMA. “Nexus brings together the entire acquisition team- from business development to pricing and technical leaders- to hear the mission signal collectively. NASA’s participation underscores the importance of collaboration in meeting modern mission needs.”

The U.S. government - the largest buyer in the world- is transforming its acquisition approach. Faster requirements, streamlined processes, and cross-team collaboration are becoming the norm. Nexus is your chance to understand these shifts and position your organization for success.

Additional agencies will be announced soon. Don’t wait, start preparing now.

The acquisition landscape is changing fast, and Nexus is where you’ll get the insights to stay ahead.

👉 Learn More About Mission Sessions: [Agenda Preview | NCMA Nexus 2026]

👉 Register Today: [Register | NCMA Nexus 2026]

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