; and (3) ensure such a consortium or research center— (A) is held accountable for the technical quality of the work product developed under this section; and (B) convenes disparate groups to facilitate public-private partnerships. (b) Policies and procedures The Administrator shall develop and implement policies and procedures to govern, with respect to the establishment of a consortium or research center under subsection (a)— (1) the selection of participants; (2) the award of cooperative agreements or other contracts; (3) the appropriate use of competitive awards and sole source awards; and (4) technical capabilities required. (c) Eligibility The following entities shall be eligible to participate in a consortium or research center established under subsection (a)— (1) an institution of higher education (as defined in section 102 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1002 )); (2) an operator of a federally funded research and development center; (3) a nonprofit or not-for-profit research institution; and (4) a consortium composed of— (A) an entity described in paragraph (1), (2), or (3); and (B) one or more for-profit entities. 703. Expedited access to technical talent and expertise (a) In general The Administrator may— (1) establish one or more multi-institution task order contracts, consortia, cooperative agreements, or other arrangements to facilitate expedited access to eligible entities in support of NASA missions