The document is a follow-up communication from COGR Member Services summarizing key points discussed during a Zoom meeting with representatives from the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) regarding the Civil Space Industrial Base (CSIB) Survey and Assessment. The CSIB survey, prompted by a NASA congressional mandate under the Chips and Science Act (Public Law 117-167), aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the U.S. civil space industrial base by examining organizational structure, interdependencies, supply chain and workforce deficiencies, foreign dependencies, manufacturing capacity, and the use of critical materials. NASA partnered with BIS/OTE to conduct this mandatory data collection, utilizing Defense Production Act (DPA) authority to ensure robust participation and data integrity.
Special instructions were included for universities and Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs), emphasizing that survey responses should be consolidated at the departmental or laboratory level, cover all space-related activities and funding sources (including grants and fundamental research), and adhere to a detailed reporting structure that spans cybersecurity considerations, capital expenditures, standards, and research and development figures. The communication highlights a 60-day deadline for submission (May 8th) and provides guidance on completing specific sections of the survey, encouraging respondents to reference the provided definitions tab for clarity. Contact information for further inquiries and a note that details will appear in the next COGR News Digest conclude the message.
