Distribution Letter to Space Industry

U.S. Space Industry ‘Deep Dive’ Distribution Letter

Month, Day, 2012

Company
Address
City, State Zip Code

Dear POC,

The U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) Office of Technology Evaluation, in coordination with the U.S. Air Force, National Aeronautics Space Administration (NASA), and National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), is conducting a defense industrial base survey of the U.S. space industry. The principal goal of the study is to assess the health of the U.S. space industrial base in order to identify cost, schedule, and technical risks that may exist within the industrial base that could impact the lifecycle of current or future programs. The data will also be used to understand the multi-tier structure of the U.S. space industry, its interdependencies, and the commonality of suppliers and products across programs and agencies. The results will not only allow for better planning by agencies, but it will also inform areas where government resources may be utilized, beneficial information will be distributed, and policy/regulatory changes may be recommended.

Your organization has been identified as a direct or indirect supplier of products and/or services to the U.S. Government for space-related applications. To begin, download the Microsoft Excel formatted survey and corresponding instructions at: http://www.bis.doc.gov/DEEPDIVESURVEY

For internal data collection purposes, a PDF version of the survey can also be downloaded at this website. BIS will only accept Excel survey submissions.

Information furnished to BIS is business confidential and will not be published or disclosed, other than in aggregate form. Such information is also protected from disclosure from Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests. Also note that your company is required by federal law under 50 U.S.C. App Sec 2155 to complete the survey within 30 days of receipt of this letter.

If you have any questions regarding the survey, e-mail [email protected] or contact BIS staffers: Christopher Nelson at 202-482-4727, Erika Maynard at 202-482-5572, or Anna Bruse at 202-482-7418. Please contact me at 202-482-4060 if you have any questions regarding the overall U.S. Space industry assessment.

Thank you for your participation.

Sincerely,

Brad Botwin
Director, Industrial Studies
Office of Technology Evaluation