Sonja Alexander                                July 31, 1998
Headquarters, Washington, DC
(Phone:  202/358-1761)


RELEASE:  c98-k


NASA SELECTS NATIONSBANK AS NEXT CREDIT CARD PROVIDER


     NASA has selected Nationsbank, Charlotte, NC to be its next 
credit card provider for fleet, travel and purchase cards.  
Nationsbank is one of six banks awarded master contracts by the 
General Services Administration (GSA).  NASA will issue a task 
order agreement for all three card types through GSA, to be 
effective Nov. 30, 1998, for up to ten years, including options.

     NASA spends approximately $100 million per year through 
credit card services.  This no-cost agreement with Nationsbank for 
all three card types will allow NASA to pursue integrated services 
that will streamline processes and gain efficiencies.

     NASA currently uses three different GSA card providers:  
American Express for travel cards, Rocky Mountain Bank for 
purchase cards, and Wright Express for fleet cards.  The existing 
card agreements expire on November 29, 1998.  


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