NASA awards $10.8M to Valador Inc. for Academy of Program, Project, and Engineering Leadership support

Contract Overview

Contract Amount: $10,749,988 ($10.7M)

Contractor: Valador Inc

Awarding Agency: National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Start Date: 2005-05-13

End Date: 2011-12-07

Contract Duration: 2,399 days

Daily Burn Rate: $4.5K/day

Competition Type: COMPETED UNDER SAP

Pricing Type: NOT REPORTED

Sector: Other

Official Description: PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THE ACADEMY OF PROGRAM, PROJECT, AND ENGINEERING LEADERSHIP- NNH06CC61D

Place of Performance

Location: RESTON, FAIRFAX County, VIRGINIA, 20191

State: Virginia Government Spending

Plain-Language Summary

National Aeronautics and Space Administration obligated $10.7 million to VALADOR INC for work described as: PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THE ACADEMY OF PROGRAM, PROJECT, AND ENGINEERING LEADERSHIP- NNH06CC61D Key points: 1. Contract awarded to Valador Inc. for management consulting services. 2. The contract duration was 2399 days. 3. This award falls under Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services. 4. The contract was competed under SAP, indicating some level of competition.

Value Assessment

Rating: fair

The total award amount is $10.8 million over approximately 6.5 years. Without specific per-unit cost data or benchmarks for similar leadership academy support, a precise value assessment is difficult. However, the duration suggests a sustained need for these services.

Cost Per Unit: N/A

Competition Analysis

Competition Level: limited

The contract was competed under SAP (Simplified Acquisition Procedures), which typically implies competition among a smaller pool of vendors for smaller dollar value procurements. While competed, the extent of price discovery and the number of actual bidders are not detailed, potentially limiting the competitive pressure.

Taxpayer Impact: Taxpayer funds were used for management consulting services to support NASA's leadership programs. The value for money depends on the effectiveness of the support provided by Valador Inc.

Public Impact

Supports the development and training of program and project leaders within NASA. Aims to enhance engineering leadership capabilities across the agency. Contributes to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of NASA's complex projects.

Waste & Efficiency Indicators

Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10

Warning Flags

• Limited competition details
• Lack of specific performance metrics

Positive Signals

• Supported a critical NASA function
• Competed procurement

Sector Analysis

This contract falls within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector, specifically management consulting. Spending in this area often supports government agency operational efficiency and strategic planning. Benchmarks for similar long-term leadership development contracts are not readily available.

Small Business Impact

The data indicates the awardee was Valador Inc. There is no information provided to suggest that small businesses were involved as subcontractors or prime contractors in this specific award.

Oversight & Accountability

The contract was awarded by NASA, a federal agency with established oversight mechanisms. However, the provided data does not detail specific oversight activities or accountability measures for this particular contract's performance.

Related Government Programs

• Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
• National Aeronautics and Space Administration Contracting
• National Aeronautics and Space Administration Programs

Risk Flags

• Contract duration is lengthy (approx. 6.5 years).
• Competition method (SAP) may limit price discovery.
• Lack of detailed performance outcome data.
• No explicit mention of small business participation.

Tags

administrative-management-and-general-ma, national-aeronautics-and-space-administr, va, bpa, 10m-plus

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this federal contract paying for?

National Aeronautics and Space Administration awarded $10.7 million to VALADOR INC. PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THE ACADEMY OF PROGRAM, PROJECT, AND ENGINEERING LEADERSHIP- NNH06CC61D

Who is the contractor on this award?

The obligated recipient is VALADOR INC.

Which agency awarded this contract?

Awarding agency: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (National Aeronautics and Space Administration).

What is the total obligated amount?

The obligated amount is $10.7 million.

What is the period of performance?

Start: 2005-05-13. End: 2011-12-07.

What specific outcomes or improvements in program and project leadership were achieved as a result of this contract?

The provided data does not contain specific performance metrics or outcome-based reporting for the support provided by Valador Inc. To assess the true value, an analysis of NASA's internal evaluations, project success rates, or leadership competency improvements during the contract period would be necessary.

Were there any identified risks associated with Valador Inc.'s performance or the management consulting services provided?

The available data does not explicitly list any performance-related risks or issues encountered during the contract's execution. A comprehensive risk assessment would require reviewing contract performance reports, any issued cure notices, or post-award reviews conducted by NASA.

How effectively did the 'competed under SAP' process ensure competitive pricing for these management consulting services?

While competed under SAP, the effectiveness of price discovery is limited without knowing the number of bids received and the range of pricing. SAP is designed for efficiency in smaller procurements, but it may not always yield the most competitive pricing compared to full and open competition.

Industry Classification

NAICS: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services › Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services › Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services

Product/Service Code: SUPPORT SVCS (PROF, ADMIN, MGMT) › PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Competition & Pricing

Extent Competed: COMPETED UNDER SAP

Solicitation Procedures: SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION

Pricing Type: NOT REPORTED (NO)

Evaluated Preference: NONE

Contractor Details

Address: 560 HERNDON PKWY STE 300, HERNDON, VA, 11

Business Categories: Category Business, Not Designated a Small Business, Veteran Owned Business

Financial Breakdown

Contract Ceiling: $10,749,988

Exercised Options: $10,749,988

Current Obligation: $10,749,988

Parent Contract

Parent Award PIID: NNH06CC09Z

IDV Type: BPA

Timeline

Start Date: 2005-05-13

Current End Date: 2011-12-07

Potential End Date: 2011-12-07 00:00:00

Last Modified: 2014-02-16

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