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PURPOSE AND IMPLEMENTATION. This Umbrella Agreement (hereinafter referred to as the "Agreement" or "Umbrella Agreement") shall be for the purpose of collaborative design and development, to conduct of proof-of-concept, exploratory measurements using the NASA LaRC ExoSPEAR coherent lidar tracking system, to probe resident space objects in low earth orbits and beyond. Potential measurements include precision ranging, velocity measurements, imaging, and vibrometery. Initial measurements for test and evaluation may be conducted at Raytheon laboratories and sites. Follow-on, long-range field tests may be investigated for locations where large telescopes are available. Additionally, this Umbrella Agreement includes the investigation of augmenting the functionality of the NASA/LaRC ExoSpear coherent lidar tracking system to support the calibration and operation of future autonomous cislunar, translunar and lunar positioning systems and augmented/alternate terrestrial GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite Systems) PNT (Precision Navigation and Timing) systems. The Parties shall execute one (1) Annex Agreement (hereinafter referred to as the "Annex") concurrently with this Umbrella Agreement. The Parties may execute subsequent Annexes under this Umbrella Agreement consistent with the purpose and terms of this Umbrella Agreement. This Umbrella Agreement shall govern all Annexes executed hereunder; no Annex shall amend this Umbrella Agreement. Each Annex will detail the specific purpose of the proposed activity, responsibilities, schedule and milestones, and any personnel, property, or facilities to be utilized under the task. This Umbrella Agreement takes precedence over any Annexes. In the event of a conflict between the Umbrella Agreement and any Annex concerning the meaning of its provisions, and the rights, obligations and remedies of the Parties, the Umbrella Agreement is controlling.

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Samples: Act Umbrella Agreement

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PURPOSE AND IMPLEMENTATION. This Umbrella Agreement (hereinafter referred to as the "Agreement" or "Umbrella Agreement") shall be for the purpose of collaborative design enabling MIT and development, NASA GRC to conduct collaborate regarding the evaluation of proof-of-concept, exploratory measurements using the NASA LaRC ExoSPEAR coherent lidar tracking system, to probe resident space objects in low earth orbits semiconductor sensors and beyond. Potential measurements include precision ranging, velocity measurements, imagingelectronics, and vibrometeryphysical sensors, for use in high radiation environments. Initial measurements These devices would be used to quantify the level of radiation hardiness, robustness, and lifetime. Measurements of key quantities of interest is a fundamental cross-cutting need for test all scientific and evaluation may be conducted at Raytheon laboratories engineering endeavors. As leaders in respective application domains, i.e., nuclear reactor and sitesspace, that have extreme performance expectations from devices in harsh environments, the Parties have a mutual benefit in identifying and pursuing advanced sensing technologies that offer potential to improve the safety posture and operational performance of these complex systems. Follow-onEstablishment of a strategic collaboration framework allows efficient use of facilities, long-range field tests may be investigated resources potentially accelerating the maturation of technologies that were deemed to have priority by the practitioners, and technical experts involved in the preparation of this Umbrella Agreement. These technologies include, but are not limited to, the following: semiconductor sensors and electronics, radiation detectors, thin film physical sensors, and phosphor thermometry for locations where large telescopes are availablehighly stable temperature measurements. AdditionallyAccordingly, this Umbrella Agreement includes collaboration will benefit both Parties and the investigation of augmenting field as a whole because the functionality results from such evaluation will be jointly published between MIT and NASA and will assist NASA, MIT, industry, and other Federal Agencies to make informed decisions about the viability of the NASA/LaRC ExoSpear coherent lidar tracking system to support the calibration technology for future nuclear propulsion, lunar, and operation of future autonomous cislunar, translunar and lunar positioning systems and augmented/alternate terrestrial GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite Systems) PNT (Precision Navigation and Timing) systemsplanetary reactor applications. The Parties shall execute one (1) Annex Agreement (hereinafter referred to as the "Annex") concurrently with this Umbrella Agreement. The Parties may execute subsequent Annexes under this Umbrella Agreement consistent with the purpose and terms of this Umbrella Agreement. This Umbrella Agreement shall govern all Annexes executed hereunder; no Annex shall amend this Umbrella Agreement. Each Annex will detail the specific purpose of the proposed activity, responsibilities, schedule and milestones, and any personnel, property, or facilities to be utilized under the task. This Umbrella Agreement takes precedence over any Annexes. In the event of a conflict between the Umbrella Agreement and any Annex concerning the meaning of its provisions, and the rights, obligations and remedies of the Parties, the Umbrella Agreement is controlling.

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Samples: Act Umbrella Agreement

PURPOSE AND IMPLEMENTATION. This Umbrella Agreement IAA (hereinafter referred to as the "Agreement" or "Umbrella Agreement"IAA”) shall be for the purpose of collaborative design collaboration between NASA and developmentDOI on a Sustainable Land Imaging (SLI) program that enables the development of a multi-decade, to conduct spaceborne system that will provide users worldwide with high-quality, global, land-imaging measurements that are compatible with the existing 44-year record; that will address near-and longer-term issues of proof-of-concept, exploratory measurements using the NASA LaRC ExoSPEAR coherent lidar tracking system, to probe resident space objects in low earth orbits continuity risk; and beyond. Potential measurements include precision ranging, velocity measurements, imagingthat will evolve flexibly and responsibly through investment in, and vibrometeryintroduction of, new sensor and system technologies. Initial measurements Under the SLI program, NASA and DOI will continue to work together to ensure sustained access to land remote-sensing observations for test U.S. research and evaluation may operational users. The plan reflects focused study and collaboration between NASA and DOI in developing program strategy and architecture, identifying user needs, and defining mission requirements. NASA will maintain responsibility for developing, launching and checking out space systems. DOI will be conducted at Raytheon laboratories responsible for developing and sitesmaintaining associated ground systems (including satellite operation and mission data systems), operating the on-orbit spacecraft, and collecting, archiving, processing and distributing SLI systems data to users. Follow-onThis Umbrella IAA supersedes the MOU between NASA and USGS Concerning Collaborative Programs, long-range field tests may be investigated for locations where large telescopes are available. Additionallydated January 4, this Umbrella Agreement includes the investigation of augmenting the functionality of the NASA/LaRC ExoSpear coherent lidar tracking system to support the calibration and operation of future autonomous cislunar, translunar and lunar positioning systems and augmented/alternate terrestrial GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite Systems) PNT (Precision Navigation and Timing) systems2000. The Parties shall execute one (1) Annex Agreement (hereinafter referred to as the "Annex") concurrently with this Umbrella AgreementIAA. The Parties may execute subsequent Annexes under this Umbrella Agreement IAA consistent with the purpose and terms of this Umbrella Agreement. This Umbrella Agreement shall govern all Annexes executed hereunder; no Annex shall amend this Umbrella AgreementIAA. Each Annex will detail the specific specific purpose of the proposed activity, responsibilities, schedule and milestones, and any personnelgoods, propertyservices, facilities or facilities equipment to be utilized under the task. This Umbrella Agreement takes precedence over any AnnexesIAA shall govern all Annexes executed hereunder; no Annex shall amend this Umbrella IAA. In the event of a conflict conflict between the Umbrella Agreement IAA and any Annex concerning the meaning of its provisions, and the rights, obligations and remedies of the Parties, the Umbrella Agreement IAA is controlling.

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Samples: Nonreimbursable Umbrella Interagency Agreement

PURPOSE AND IMPLEMENTATION. This Umbrella Agreement (hereinafter referred to as the "Agreement" or "Umbrella Agreement") shall be for the purpose of collaborative design MSFC supporting UTEP in the identification of relevant On-orbit Servicing, Assembly and developmentManufacturing (OSAM) processes and assist in the definition of the requirements which must be met by UTEP's robotic systems to perform OSAM processes. The UTEP Aerospace Center has an extremely strong background in robotics, to conduct of proof-of-concept, exploratory measurements using the NASA LaRC ExoSPEAR coherent lidar tracking system, to probe resident space objects in low earth orbits and beyond. Potential measurements include precision ranging, velocity measurements, imagingmachine learning, and vibrometeryartificial intelligence, but they lack the relevant manufacturing knowledge necessary to mitigate risks and ensure that their systems will perform adequately in the OSAM environment. Initial measurements for test MSFC will provide this expertise in a personalized approach to increasing the relevance and evaluation potential success of UTEP's XXXX related goals. The proposed activity allows NASA MSFC to share manufacturing expertise which will help UTEP ensure that their robotic systems may be conducted at Raytheon laboratories and sitesperform OSAM processes. Follow-on, long-range field tests may be investigated for locations where large telescopes are available. Additionally, this Umbrella Agreement includes the investigation of augmenting the functionality of the NASA/LaRC ExoSpear coherent lidar tracking system to support the calibration and operation of future autonomous cislunar, translunar and lunar positioning The UTEP Aerospace Center has extensive knowledge in collaborative robotic systems and augmented/alternate terrestrial GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite Systems) PNT (Precision Navigation and Timing) systemshave existing contracts to demonstrate their systems in an OSAM relevant environment. They're currently working on a CubeSat mission to demonstrate the capabilities of their robotic systems to perform the motions of a selected OSAM process. The Parties shall execute one (1) Annex Agreement (hereinafter referred to as the "Annex") concurrently with this Umbrella Agreement. The Parties may execute subsequent Annexes under this Umbrella Agreement consistent with the purpose and terms of this Umbrella Agreement. This Umbrella Agreement shall govern all Annexes executed hereunder; no Annex shall amend this Umbrella Agreement. Nevertheless, Annexes may include an additional sentence to Article 8.C. (titled "Liability"), in standard approved form, which shall be applicable solely to the activities conducted under such Annex. Each Annex will detail the specific purpose of the proposed activity, responsibilities, schedule and milestones, and any personnel, property, property or facilities to be utilized under the task. This Umbrella Agreement takes precedence over any Annexes. In the event of a conflict between the Umbrella Agreement and any Annex concerning the meaning of its provisions, and the rights, obligations and remedies of the Parties, the Umbrella Agreement is controlling.

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Samples: Act Umbrella Agreement

PURPOSE AND IMPLEMENTATION. This Umbrella Agreement (hereinafter referred to as the "Agreement" or "Umbrella Agreement") shall be for the purpose of collaborative design enabling collaboration between NASA and developmentthe Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) to support AIA's efforts to inspire the next generation of aerospace and STEM professionals. AIA works to perpetuate a highly skilled and robust aerospace workforce through engaging education initiatives. NASA and AIA have shared interests in attracting diverse groups of students to STEM and building a capable and diverse future aerospace workforce. Through this Agreement, NASA will support AIA's efforts to conduct of proof-of-concept, exploratory measurements using the create opportunities that broaden student participation in aerospace and provide connections to NASA's Artemis program and other NASA LaRC ExoSPEAR coherent lidar tracking system, to probe resident space objects in low earth orbits and beyondmissions. Potential measurements include precision ranging, velocity measurements, imaging, and vibrometery. Initial measurements for test and evaluation may be conducted at Raytheon laboratories and sites. Follow-on, long-range field tests may be investigated for locations where large telescopes are available. Additionally, The first annex under this Umbrella Agreement includes will focus on supporting AIA's efforts to introduce elementary and middle school students from communities traditionally underrepresented in STEM to the investigation field of augmenting rocketry through a pilot program developed for clubs and summer camps. Future annexes may focus on scaling up the functionality of the NASA/LaRC ExoSpear coherent lidar tracking system program to support the calibration and operation of future autonomous cislunar, translunar and lunar positioning systems and augmented/alternate terrestrial GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite Systems) PNT (Precision Navigation and Timing) systemsreach larger audiences. The Parties shall execute one (1) Annex Agreement (hereinafter referred to as the "Annex") concurrently with this Umbrella Agreement. The Parties may execute subsequent Annexes under this Umbrella Agreement consistent with the purpose and terms of this Umbrella Agreement. This Umbrella Agreement shall govern all Annexes executed hereunder; no Annex shall amend this Umbrella Agreement. Nevertheless, Annexes may include an additional sentence to Article 8.C. (titled "Liability"), in standard approved form, which shall be applicable solely to the activities conducted under such Annex. Each Annex will detail the specific purpose of the proposed activity, responsibilities, schedule and milestones, and any personnel, property, property or facilities to be utilized under the task. This Umbrella Agreement takes precedence over any Annexes. In the event of a conflict between the Umbrella Agreement and any Annex concerning the meaning of its provisions, and the rights, obligations and remedies of the Parties, the Umbrella Agreement is controlling.

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Samples: Act Umbrella Agreement

PURPOSE AND IMPLEMENTATION. This Umbrella Agreement (hereinafter referred to as the "Agreement" or "Umbrella Agreement") shall be for the purpose of collaborative design and developmentNASA GRC performing technical assessments, to conduct of proof-of-concept, exploratory measurements using the NASA LaRC ExoSPEAR coherent lidar tracking system, to probe resident space objects in low earth orbits and beyond. Potential measurements include precision ranging, velocity measurements, imagingcompatibility analysis, and vibrometerytesting in NASA facilities of LASP's electric propulsion hardware (including the baselined Colorado Power Electronics (CPE) power processing unit (PPU). Initial measurements LASP's objective in this partnership is to obtain NASA's subject matter expertise in electric propulsion for test and evaluation may be conducted at Raytheon laboratories and sitesLASP's involvement in the Multi-Asteroid eXplorer ("MAX") mission. Follow-on, long-range field tests may be investigated for locations where large telescopes are available. Additionally, The Parties agree that work done under this Umbrella Agreement includes will not be used for capacity building efforts with the investigation of augmenting UAE, and UAE personnel will not be present during testing and other activities related to this collaboration. While NASA is not involved in the functionality of MAX mission, through its participation in this partnership with LASP, NASA GRC sustains its leadership role for advancing domestic electric propulsion technologies (i.e., the CPE PPU) and strengthening the U.S. industrial base by supporting post-SBIR commercialization activities by CPE. This partnership will benefit NASA/LaRC ExoSpear coherent lidar tracking system to , the federal government, industry, and the public generally as the results from this partnership will potentially support the calibration and operation demonstration of future autonomous cislunar, translunar and lunar positioning systems and augmented/alternate terrestrial GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite Systems) PNT (Precision Navigation and Timing) systemsa new propulsion capability. The Parties shall execute one (1) Annex Agreement (hereinafter referred to as the "Annex") concurrently with this Umbrella Agreement. The Parties may execute subsequent Annexes under this Umbrella Agreement consistent with the purpose and terms of this Umbrella Agreement. This Umbrella Agreement shall govern all Annexes executed hereunder; no Annex shall amend this Umbrella Agreement. Nevertheless, Annexes may include an additional sentence to Article 8.C. (titled "Liability"), in standard approved form, which shall be applicable solely to the activities conducted under such Annex. Each Annex will detail the specific purpose of the proposed activity, responsibilities, schedule and milestones, and any personnel, property, property or facilities to be utilized under the task. This Umbrella Agreement takes precedence over any Annexes. In the event of a conflict between the Umbrella Agreement and any Annex concerning the meaning of its provisions, and the rights, obligations and remedies of the Parties, the Umbrella Agreement is controlling.

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Samples: Reimbursable Umbrella Space Act Agreement

PURPOSE AND IMPLEMENTATION. This Umbrella Agreement (hereinafter referred to as the "Agreement" or "Umbrella Agreement") shall be for the purpose of collaborative design and development, to conduct of proof-of-concept, exploratory measurements using the NASA LaRC ExoSPEAR coherent lidar tracking systemand LSUASC to collaborate for advanced air mobility research and testing. NASA is engaged in an exciting new program called Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) which seeks to enable commonplace usage of urban airspace, particularly at low altitudes. As part of this program, NASA expects to probe resident space objects develop a number of technologies and capabilities and expects to test them in low earth orbits a relevant environment as part of its technology transfer mission. The Lone Star UAS Center of Excellence and beyondInnovation is one of seven designated FAA test sites and is a part of Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (TAMUCC). Potential measurements include precision rangingLSUASC has been instrumental in the advancement of numerous NASA technologies such as UTM TCL 4, velocity measurementsSafe-to-Ditch, imagingICAROUS, and vibrometeryothers. Initial measurements for test In addition, as part of TAMUCC, LSUASC engages in research and evaluation may be conducted at Raytheon laboratories and sites. Follow-on, long-range field tests may be investigated for locations where large telescopes are available. Additionally, this Umbrella Agreement includes the investigation of augmenting the functionality of the NASA/LaRC ExoSpear coherent lidar tracking system technology development to support its mission and those of its clients such as NASA. This Agreement will enable NASA to leverage the calibration resources of LSUASC to both develop and operation test technologies in a relevant environment, engage in joint basic and applied research in topics related to AAM, and to use LSUASC as part of future autonomous cislunara technology transition avenue to industry. The Agreement will enable LSUASC to be a facilitator to NASA’s mission, translunar as well as leverage NASA’s expertise to jointly develop key technologies and lunar positioning systems basic and augmented/alternate terrestrial GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite Systems) PNT (Precision Navigation and Timing) systemsapplied research that can be applied directly to industry problems of its clients. The Parties shall execute one (1) Annex Agreement (hereinafter referred to as the "Annex") concurrently with this Umbrella Agreement. The Parties may execute subsequent Annexes under this Umbrella Agreement consistent with the purpose and terms of this Umbrella Agreement. This Umbrella Agreement shall govern all Annexes executed hereunder; no Annex shall amend this Umbrella Agreement. Each Annex will detail the specific purpose of the proposed activity, responsibilities, schedule and milestones, and any personnel, property, property or facilities to be utilized under the task. This Umbrella Agreement takes precedence over any Annexes. In the event of a conflict between the Umbrella Agreement and any Annex concerning the meaning of its provisions, and the rights, obligations and remedies of the Parties, the Umbrella Agreement is controlling.

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Samples: Act Umbrella Agreement

PURPOSE AND IMPLEMENTATION. This Umbrella Agreement (hereinafter referred to as the "Agreement" or "Umbrella Agreement") shall be for the purpose of collaborative Xwing sharing its open source, publicly- available flight and ground operations data, algorithms, and evidence to NASA and then NASA will use this to validate its current open-source algorithms. NASA will then integrate improvements, as relevant, into future releases of its publicly-available safety processes and open-source algorithms. Collaborative efforts between NASA and Xwing will be towards the creation of a) safety arguments supporting increasingly-autonomous aviation design and development, to conduct of proof-of-concept, exploratory measurements using the NASA LaRC ExoSPEAR coherent lidar tracking system, to probe resident space objects in low earth orbits and beyond. Potential measurements include precision ranging, velocity measurements, imagingoperations, and vibrometeryb) a safety management system that enables routine flight for increasingly-autonomous vehicles and ground systems. Initial measurements for test Under this Umbrella Agreement, the various NASA Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) research and evaluation may activities will also be conducted at Raytheon laboratories collecting performance data, trajectory compliance data, vehicle robustness to contingencies, pilot work load, emergency procedures, simplified pilot functions and sites. Follow-onreduced training and certification requirements, long-range field tests may be investigated for locations where large telescopes airspace communications, ground operations, infrastructure needs, and so forth that are availableintended to build on new infrastructure standards, pilot/operator certification standards (e.g., with aircraft that have a high level of automation), and other standards. Additionally, this Umbrella Agreement includes the investigation NASA Aeronautics Research Institute (NARI) may work with Xwing to explore and understand supply-chain issues that prohibit the use of augmenting increasingly- autonomous aviation systems for public benefit and affect the functionality safety of the NASA/LaRC ExoSpear coherent lidar tracking system to support the calibration and operation of future autonomous cislunar, translunar and lunar positioning systems and augmented/alternate terrestrial GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite Systems) PNT (Precision Navigation and Timing) systemsoperations. NASA will not be conducting test flights. The Parties shall execute one (1) Annex Agreement (hereinafter referred to as the "Annex") concurrently with this Umbrella Agreement. The Parties may execute subsequent Annexes under this Umbrella Agreement consistent with the purpose and terms of this Umbrella Agreement. This Umbrella Agreement shall govern all Annexes executed hereunder; no Annex shall amend this Umbrella Agreement. Each Annex will detail the specific purpose of the proposed activity, responsibilities, schedule and milestones, and any personnel, property, property or facilities to be utilized under the task. This Umbrella Agreement takes precedence over any Annexes. In the event of a conflict between the Umbrella Agreement and any Annex concerning the meaning of its provisions, and the rights, obligations and remedies of the Parties, the Umbrella Agreement is controlling.

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Samples: Act Umbrella Agreement

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PURPOSE AND IMPLEMENTATION. This Umbrella Agreement (hereinafter referred to as the "Agreement" or "Umbrella Agreement") shall be for the purpose of collaborative design and providing a mechanism for NASA to support efforts by Psionic, LLC to further the development of NASA space technology for potential commercial or military applications. The Parties intend to collaborate on the design, development, test, and evaluation of NASA patented Navigation Doppler Lidar (NDL) systems to conduct of proof-of-conceptimprove guidance, exploratory measurements using the navigation, and control (GN&C) systems for aircraft and spacecraft. The Partner seeks to evaluate NASA LaRC ExoSPEAR coherent lidar tracking systemNDL prototypes, through tests on other vehicles, to probe resident space objects better understand and further develop the NDL technology licensed from NASA, a continuation of work that began under Annexes to Umbrella SAA1-23647. NASA is interested in low earth orbits NDL performance data arising out of Partner’s use of NASA’s prototypes. The resulting data has the potential to assist in further improvement of NASA’s NDL systems by reducing performance uncertainty and beyondimproving system architectures and designs. Potential measurements include precision rangingThis Agreement and any Annexes are entirely separate from any NASA license agreement, velocity measurements, imagingexisting or future, and vibrometery. Initial measurements for test and evaluation may be conducted at Raytheon laboratories and sites. Follow-on, long-range field tests may be investigated for locations where large telescopes are available. Additionally, this Umbrella Agreement includes the investigation of augmenting the functionality of the NASA/LaRC ExoSpear coherent lidar tracking system to support the calibration and operation of future autonomous cislunar, translunar and lunar positioning systems and augmented/alternate terrestrial GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite Systems) PNT (Precision Navigation and Timing) systemsdo not in any manner affect Partner’s responsibilities under such license agreement(s). The Parties shall execute one (1) Annex Agreement (hereinafter referred to as the "Annex") concurrently with this Umbrella Agreement. The Parties may execute subsequent Annexes under this Umbrella Agreement consistent with the purpose and terms of this Umbrella Agreement. This Umbrella Agreement shall govern all Annexes executed hereunder; no Annex shall amend this Umbrella Agreement. Each Annex will detail the specific purpose of the proposed activity, responsibilities, schedule and milestones, and any personnel, property, or facilities to be utilized under the task. This Umbrella Agreement takes precedence over any Annexes. In the event of a conflict between the Umbrella Agreement and any Annex concerning the meaning of its provisions, and the rights, obligations and remedies of the Parties, the Umbrella Agreement is controlling.

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Samples: Act Umbrella Agreement

PURPOSE AND IMPLEMENTATION. This Umbrella Agreement (hereinafter referred to as the "Agreement" or "Umbrella Agreement") shall be for the purpose of performing collaborative design and research, development, to conduct of proof-of-concept, exploratory measurements using the NASA LaRC ExoSPEAR coherent lidar tracking system, to probe resident space objects in low earth orbits and beyond. Potential measurements include precision ranging, velocity measurements, imagingtesting, and vibrometerytechnology transfer in the focus areas of autonomy and operational efficiency, resilience, and safety related to flight and airspace management. Initial measurements The overall goal of this agreement is to enable increasingly autonomous operations within the National Airspace System (NAS) by extending the degree and capability of machine and airspace systems autonomy in the management of such NAS operations, and by developing concepts, technologies, and systems that increase the efficiency and resilience of these operations while continuing to ensure system-wide safety. As significantly, the concomitant development of appropriate assessment mechanisms for test regulations of these human/autonomy systems is critical to enabling this future aviation vision and evaluation may be conducted at Raytheon laboratories is thus of central import to this collaboration as well. The agreement will connect NASA and sitesBoeing to discuss challenges, advance collaboration, explore solutions, and identify areas where additional support to advance autonomy within advanced air mobility, and other current and future airspace management and vehicle systems, and associated requirements (e.g., with regard to assessment and function allocation of operator/autonomy performance, including workload, situation awareness, communication, and decision making, along with related fault/hazard and supply chain analyses), research and design, implementation, validation, and verification, training, and system-level safety efforts is needed by NASA. Follow-onThrough information sharing, long-range field tests may be investigated for locations where large telescopes are available. Additionallyflight capability demonstrations, this Umbrella Agreement includes and other technical activities, the investigation of augmenting the functionality agreement will also focus on developing solutions to some of the NASAexisting challenges explored by NASA through System Wide Safety (SWS), Air Traffic Management – eXploration (ATM-X), and other relevant applicable projects. The goal of the agreement is to enable the entire autonomy/LaRC ExoSpear coherent lidar tracking system human-operational ecosystem—aircraft, airspace, and community— to support the calibration contribute to research and operation of future autonomous cislunar, translunar development in autonomy and lunar positioning systems and augmented/alternate terrestrial GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite Systems) PNT (Precision Navigation and Timing) systemsautonomy assurance. The Parties shall execute one (1) Annex Agreement (hereinafter referred to as the "Annex") concurrently with this Umbrella Agreement. The Parties may execute subsequent Annexes under this Umbrella Agreement consistent with the purpose and terms of this Umbrella Agreement. This Umbrella Agreement shall govern all Annexes executed hereunder; no Annex shall amend this Umbrella Agreement. Each Annex will detail the specific purpose of the proposed activity, responsibilities, schedule and milestones, and any personnel, property, property or facilities to be utilized under the task. This Umbrella Agreement takes precedence over any Annexes. In the event of a conflict between the Umbrella Agreement and any Annex concerning the meaning of its provisions, and the rights, obligations and remedies of the Parties, the Umbrella Agreement is controlling.

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Samples: Act Umbrella Agreement

PURPOSE AND IMPLEMENTATION. This Umbrella Agreement IAA (hereinafter referred to as the "Agreement" “IAA” or "Umbrella Agreement"IAA”) shall be for the purpose of collaborative design leveraging NIWC and developmentNASA expertise and hardware in the area of small satellites, to conduct of proof-of-concept, exploratory measurements using the NASA LaRC ExoSPEAR coherent lidar tracking system, to probe resident space objects in low earth orbits and beyond. Potential measurements include precision ranging, velocity measurements, imagingsensors, and vibrometeryassociated communications to promote research collaboration between the Parties. Initial measurements for This IAA will accelerate the quality of research and development in the area of small satellite systems and technologies, including sensors, tracking, and communications. Under this IAA, NASA ARC and NIWC would submit collaborative internal proposals in the area of tracking, communications, sensors, and small satellites. NASA ARC and NIWC would provide access to test facilities, hardware, and evaluation may be conducted at Raytheon laboratories and sites. Follow-on, long-range field tests may be investigated for locations where large telescopes are available. Additionally, this Umbrella Agreement includes the investigation of augmenting the functionality of the NASA/LaRC ExoSpear coherent lidar tracking system personnel to support assembly, integration, and test of technologies in the calibration area of small satellites, sensors, and operation associated communications technologies. This IAA includes activities using platforms similar to small satellites, e.g. high- altitude balloons, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) and stratospheric platforms, used in the development of future autonomous cislunarsmall satellite subsystems, translunar payloads, and lunar positioning systems and augmented/alternate terrestrial GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite Systems) PNT (Precision Navigation and Timing) systemstechnologies. The Parties shall execute one two (12) Annex Agreement Agreements (hereinafter referred to as the "Annex"“Annexes”) concurrently with this Umbrella AgreementIAA. The Parties may execute subsequent Annexes under this Umbrella Agreement IAA consistent with the purpose and terms of this Umbrella AgreementIAA. This Umbrella Agreement IAA shall govern all Annexes executed hereunder; no Annex shall amend this Umbrella AgreementIAA. Each Annex will detail the specific purpose of the proposed activity, responsibilities, schedule and milestones, and any personnelgoods, propertyservices, facilities or facilities equipment to be utilized under the task. This Umbrella Agreement IAA takes precedence over any Annexes. In the event of a conflict between the Umbrella Agreement IAA and any Annex concerning the meaning of its provisions, and the rights, obligations and remedies of the Parties, the Umbrella Agreement IAA is controlling.

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Samples: Nonreimbursable Umbrella Interagency Agreement

PURPOSE AND IMPLEMENTATION. This Umbrella Agreement (hereinafter referred to as the "Agreement" or "Umbrella Agreement") shall be for the purpose of collaborative design creating a framework under which Aerion Corporation and development, NASA can expeditiously enter into Annexes to conduct of proof-of-concept, exploratory measurements using the NASA LaRC ExoSPEAR coherent lidar tracking system, to probe resident space objects in low earth orbits and beyond. Potential measurements include precision ranging, velocity measurements, imaging, and vibrometery. Initial measurements for test and evaluation may be conducted at Raytheon laboratories and sites. Follow-on, long-range field tests may be investigated for locations where large telescopes are available. Additionally, this Umbrella Agreement includes the investigation of augmenting the functionality to conduct collaborative research development, testing and evaluation in various areas related to aerospace. This collaboration will improve United States competitiveness in efforts to produce technically feasible and commercially viable passenger aircraft for supersonic and high Mach point-to-point travel. This agreement is motivated by recent activities from both domestic and international parties to design, build, test, and fly supersonic and hypersonic vehicles intended to carry commercial passengers. In contrast to commercial supersonic aircraft of the NASA/LaRC ExoSpear coherent lidar tracking system past, updated understanding is required to support take advantage of new tools, techniques, and technologies developed since, as well as address the calibration changing economic and operation ecological environment. Fully successful outcomes of future autonomous cislunar, translunar the collaboration will enable the development of those national strategies using sound economic and lunar positioning systems and augmented/alternate terrestrial GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite Systems) PNT (Precision Navigation and Timing) systemstechnical foundations with attention to sustainability. The Parties shall execute one (1) Annex Agreement (hereinafter referred to as the "Annex") concurrently with this Umbrella Agreement. The Parties may execute subsequent Annexes under this Umbrella Agreement consistent with the purpose and terms of this Umbrella Agreement. This Umbrella Agreement shall govern all Annexes executed hereunder; no Annex shall amend this Umbrella Agreement. Each Annex will detail the specific purpose of the proposed activity, responsibilities, schedule and milestones, and any personnel, property, property or facilities to be utilized under the task. This Umbrella Agreement takes precedence over any Annexes. In the event of a conflict between the Umbrella Agreement and any Annex concerning the meaning of its provisions, and the rights, obligations and remedies of the Parties, the Umbrella Agreement is controlling.

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Samples: Act Umbrella Agreement

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