NASA RESEARCH PARK (NRP)
PARTNER HANDBOOK
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Ames Research Center
Protective Services Office
Security Services
Law Enforcement
- Police, Fire and Medical Emergencies:
Emergencies should be immediately
reported to the NASA Ames Research Center Dispatch Office by calling "9-1-1" from
any phone on the installation. Cell phone users can reach the Ames
Dispatch Office by calling (650) 604-5555.
- Jurisdiction:
The NRP is situated at the NASA Ames Research
Center, Moffett Field, CA, which is U.S. Government property under
Federal Exclusive Legislative Jurisdiction.
- Law Enforcement:
Law Enforcement for Ames Research Center
and the NRP is provided by the NASA Ames Protective Services Office
Security Police. The NASA Ames Security Police have NASA Federal Law
Enforcement authority pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 2456a.
- Traffic Management and Enforcement:
The rules, regulations
and vehicle codes applicable to NASA Ames Research Center are contained
in the ARC/Moffett Field Traffic Management Plan (AHB 1600.5).
- Firearms or Weapons, Explosives, or other Dangerous Materials:
As posted at each entry point to the installation, pursuant to 14 CFR
1204, "Inspections of Persons and Personal Effects on NASA
Property",
Entry into, continued presence on, or exiting from, this real property,
facility, or installation is contingent upon your consent to inspection
of your person, and property in your possession or under your control.
Unauthorized carrying, transporting, or otherwise introducing or causing
to be introduced, or using firearms or other dangerous instrument,
substance, or material likely to produce substantial injury or damage
to persons or property, into or upon this real property, facility or
installation is prohibited".
Violations of this section will be enforced under 18 USC Section 799,
which may result in fines or imprisonment not more than one year, or
both.
- Photography:
Photographs of landscapes and exteriors of buildings
are permitted without limitation. Photographs of the interior of buildings,
offices, laboratories, test areas, hangars, etc. may be taken only
with the prior permission of a NASA Branch Chief or higher official
who is responsible for the proposed photo location.
Building Security and Access Control
- Internal Security:
NRP Partners are responsible for establishing
their own internal security practices (e.g., protection of proprietary
data, company property, etc.). The Protective Services Office is available
to assist partners in establishing their internal security practices
on a cost/demand basis or by Space Act Agreement.
- Security Alarms:
NRP Partners using Intrusion Detection Systems
(IDS) may either have the alarms report to an outside commercial vendor
alarm monitoring service (who will report the alarm immediately to
the NASA Ames Research Center Dispatch Office) or partners may elect
to have the alarms report directly to the NASA Ames Research Center
Dispatch Office on a cost/demand basis or by Space Act Agreement (equipment
must be compatible).
NRP Partners requiring “standalone” Duress
Alarms (e.g., fund sites, animal research facilities, etc.) must have
the alarms report directly to the NASA Ames Research Center Dispatch
Office (equipment must be compatible).
- Access Control Systems:
NRP Partners may obtain their own electronic
access control systems (ACS) or may elect to obtain an ACS through
the NASA Ames Protective Services Office on a cost/demand basis or
by Space Act Agreement.
- Locksmith Services:
All building exterior locks and keys must
be obtained through the NASA Ames Protective Services Office to ensure
immediate access by emergency responders. Locksmith services for internal
building doors may be obtained through an outside vendor or may be
obtained from the NASA Ames Protective Services Office on a cost/demand
basis or by Space Act Agreement. Partners are encouraged to provide
the NASA Ames Protective Services Office with an internal master key
to aid in emergency response.
- 24 Hour Emergency Point-of-Contact:
NRP Partners must identify
a 24 hour Emergency Point-of-Contact (with an alternate). Provide this
information to the NASA Ames Protective Services Office. Partners must
ensure that the information remains current.
- Security Guards:
NRP Partners may obtain the services of a
security officer for access control (unarmed only) through the NASA
Ames Protective Services Office (armed or unarmed) on a cost/demand
basis or by Space Act Agreement.
Facility Access
- Facility Identification Badges:
A NASA Ames Research Center
Identification Badge/is required for all partner employees and visitors.
Permanent employees will be issued a photo identification badge.
The facility identification badge is required for access to the Center
and shall be worn above the waist at all times while on the Center.
Visitors
will be issued a Visitor Pass that must be presented along with a photo
ID (e.g., driver’s license, passport, etc.) when
entering the facility.
- Foreign National Visitors and Employees:
Access for Foreign
National Visitors and Employees requires special approval. Anytime
a Foreign National is attending a meeting, seminar, symposium, etc.,
which deals with NASA technology, business, etc, or the project being
discussed, or the meeting/presentation, etc, is paid for either directly
or indirectly by NASA, and then the visit of a Foreign National must
go through the IVC and Export Compliance offices. This is regardless
of where the meeting is conducted. The issuance of a visitor pass is
secondary to the visit itself. Approval is still needed, but a pass
may or may not be issued as in the case of a meeting outside the Ames
fence line.
Please allow a minimum of 30 days processing time for the
approval of Foreign National Visitors. Please note that all Foreign
National Visitors must be escorted at all times while on the Center.
Foreign
National Employees must be escorted until completion of their background
check. Partners are encouraged to contact the NASA Ames Protective
Services Office as early as possible to facilitate the background check.
This process may take up to 90 days.
Foreign National badges allow
access between the hours of 6 am and 6 pm, Monday through Friday, excluding
holidays. Exceptions require prior written approval by the NASA Ames
Protective Services Office.
- Export Control:
Partners who have Foreign Nationals, with the
exception of permanent residents, that are involved in technical discussions
or collaborative efforts with NASA must coordinate with the NASA Ames
Protective Services Office Export Control Administrator to ensure that
Export Control requirements are met.
Background Checks
Background checks for all employees will be required to determine suitability
for access to the Center. These checks will be conducted by the
NASA Ames Protective Services Office. NRP Partners will provide the Protective
Services Office with reimbursement for background checks conducted.
Security References
- NPD 1620.2A, NASA Security Policy
- NPG 1620.1, NASA Security Procedures and Guidelines
- NPG 1620.2, NASA Badging System
- APG 1620.1, Ames Research Center Security Procedures and Guidelines
- APG 1600.5, Moffett Field Traffic Management Plan
- APG 1600.6, Ames Research Center Workplace Violence Prevention Program Plan
Fire Services
Fire Services for Ames Research Center (ARC) and the NASA Research Park
(NRP) is provided by the NASA Ames Protective Services Office, Fire and
Emergency Services Branch.
Emergencies and Hazardous Material Releases shall be immediately reported
to the NASA Ames Research Center Dispatch Office by calling "9-1-1" from
any phone on the installation. Cell phone users can reach the Ames
Dispatch Office by calling (650) 604-5555.
Fire Suppression
Ames Research Center has its own Fire Department staffed 24-hours
per day 365-days per year. The Fire Department is trained and capable
of responding to Fires, Medical Emergencies, Hazardous Material Releases,
High Angle and Confined Space Rescues.
- Fire Prevention:
Fire prevention inspection and education is provided
by the fire department. The 1998 California Fire Code and NASA-STD
8719.11 Safety Standards for Fire Protection and their future adoptive
versions are the enforcement code and document for Ames Research Center
and NASA Research Park.
- Fire Alarm Systems:
All fire alarm systems must be programmed to
report directly to NASA Ames Research Emergency Dispatch Office on
a cost/demand basis or by Space Act Agreement. Note: Fire control
panel and associated transmitting equipment must be compatible with
existing systems used at ARC and meet the approval the Ames Permit
Process Review Board.
Emergency Services
Ames Research Center maintains a Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team,
(DART, which is made up of highly skilled volunteers for emergency response
to disasters. The Rescue Team and Emergency Communications elements of
DART respond to local, state and national emergencies when requested
by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Members of the
Rescue Team are certified Rescue Specialist for collapsed structure rescue.
Partners are expected to provide representation to the Ames Emergency
Response Working Group (EPWG). The EPWG coordinates emergency
planning and assures compliance of each organization with NASA and ARC
guidelines for emergency preparedness.
- Emergency Operations Center:
The Protective Services Office
operates a fully equipped Emergency Operations Center (EOC) that can
be activated for Center emergencies, local area (adjacent cities),
county and regional disasters.
- Building Emergency Action Plans (BEAP):
All organizations are
required to develop, post and implement Building Emergency Action Plans
(BEAP). These plans must be approved in advance or in writing by NASA
and shall address emergency actions, including notifications and evacuation
routes/assembly locations to be used by building personnel in case
of fire, earthquake, hazardous material spills, etc.
References
Federal Documents
- 42 U.S.C.2473 (c) (1), Section 203 (c) (1) of the National Aeronautics
and Space Act of 1958 as amended.
- 40 U.S.C. Section 619, “Compliance with Nationally Recognized
Codes” (Section 6(a) P. L. 100-678, November 17, 1988) as amended.
- 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 1910 Subpart L, Fire Protection.
NASA Documents
- NASA Policy Guide 8715.3 Safety Manual Chapter 9 Fire Safety
- NASA-STD-8719.11 (formerly NSS 1740.11), “NASA Safety Standards
for Fire Protection.”
- NPD 8710.1, NASA Emergency Preparedness Program Policy.
- NPG 8715.X, “NASA Emergency Preparedness Program
Ames Research Center Documents
- Ames Handbook 1700.1 Safety Manual
Protective Services Phone Numbers
- Emergency 9-1-1
- Emergency (via Cell Phone) (650) 604-5555
- NASA Ames Research Center
- Dispatch Office 24-Hour Non-Emergency (650) 604-5416
- Lost & Found (650) 604-5416
- Visitor Badging Office (650) 604-1500
- Employee Badging Office (650) 604-2909
- Locksmith (650) 604-3835
- International Visits Coordinator (650) 604-5401
- Export Control Administrator (650) 604-0871
- Fire Marshal (650) 604-4302
- Emergency Operations Center (650) 604-2373
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