HHS awards $9.85M contract to NCIA for RADx Innovation Funnel, a 2-year delivery order
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $9,852,845 ($9.9M)
Contractor: National Collegiate Inventors & Innovators Alliance, Inc.
Awarding Agency: Department of Health and Human Services
Start Date: 2024-09-30
End Date: 2026-09-29
Contract Duration: 729 days
Daily Burn Rate: $13.5K/day
Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE
Sector: Other
Official Description: RADX INNOVATION FUNNEL FOR HEALTH TECHNOLOGIES - COMMERCIALIZATION CENTER
Place of Performance
Location: HADLEY, HAMPSHIRE County, MASSACHUSETTS, 01035
Plain-Language Summary
Department of Health and Human Services obligated $9.9 million to NATIONAL COLLEGIATE INVENTORS & INNOVATORS ALLIANCE, INC. for work described as: RADX INNOVATION FUNNEL FOR HEALTH TECHNOLOGIES - COMMERCIALIZATION CENTER Key points: 1. Contract awarded to National Collegiate Inventors & Innovators Alliance, Inc. for management consulting. 2. The contract is a delivery order under a larger contract vehicle. 3. The contract aims to support the RADx Innovation Funnel for health technologies. 4. This award represents a small portion of the overall federal spending in management consulting services.
Value Assessment
Rating: fair
The contract value of $9.85M over two years is moderate. Benchmarking against similar management consulting contracts is difficult without more specific service details, but the value appears reasonable for specialized innovation support.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: full-and-open
The contract was awarded under full and open competition, suggesting a competitive bidding process. This method generally promotes price discovery and potentially better value for the government.
Taxpayer Impact: Taxpayers benefit from a competitive process that aims to secure services at a reasonable cost for advancing health technologies.
Public Impact
Supports the advancement of health technologies through the RADx Innovation Funnel. Potential for new health innovations to reach the market. Investment in the commercialization of research and development.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Lack of specific performance metrics in provided data.
- Potential for scope creep in innovation funnel management.
- Dependence on contractor's ability to foster innovation.
Positive Signals
- Supports a critical national health initiative (RADx).
- Awarded through full and open competition.
- Firm Fixed Price contract type can limit cost overruns.
Sector Analysis
This contract falls under 'Other Management Consulting Services' (NAICS 541618). Federal spending in this sector is substantial, covering a wide range of advisory and support services. The value of this specific award is modest within the broader consulting landscape.
Small Business Impact
The data indicates this contract was not set aside for small businesses (ss: false, sb: false). Therefore, large businesses were likely the primary bidders and recipients.
Oversight & Accountability
As a delivery order under a larger contract, oversight may be managed through the parent contract's framework. Specific oversight details for this order are not provided, but NIH typically has robust monitoring processes.
Related Government Programs
- Other Management Consulting Services
- Department of Health and Human Services Contracting
- National Institutes of Health Programs
Risk Flags
- Contract awarded to a single entity (NCIA).
- Delivery order under a potentially larger, unspecified contract vehicle.
- Limited detail on specific deliverables and success metrics.
- No small business participation indicated.
- Potential for reliance on contractor's subjective innovation assessment.
Tags
other-management-consulting-services, department-of-health-and-human-services, ma, delivery-order, 1m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of Health and Human Services awarded $9.9 million to NATIONAL COLLEGIATE INVENTORS & INNOVATORS ALLIANCE, INC.. RADX INNOVATION FUNNEL FOR HEALTH TECHNOLOGIES - COMMERCIALIZATION CENTER
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is NATIONAL COLLEGIATE INVENTORS & INNOVATORS ALLIANCE, INC..
Which agency awarded this contract?
Awarding agency: Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $9.9 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2024-09-30. End: 2026-09-29.
What specific metrics will be used to evaluate the success of the RADx Innovation Funnel under this contract?
The provided data does not specify the performance metrics for this contract. Effective evaluation would require clear, measurable objectives related to the number of innovations advanced, successful commercialization pathways identified, and overall impact on health technology development. These metrics should be detailed in the contract's statement of work.
What is the risk of the contractor not effectively identifying or fostering promising health technologies?
The risk lies in the contractor's expertise and network within the health tech innovation ecosystem. Ineffective identification or nurturing could lead to wasted funds and delayed advancements. Mitigation involves rigorous vetting of the contractor's past performance, clear performance standards, and regular progress reviews by NIH.
How does this contract contribute to the overall effectiveness of the RADx program?
This contract is intended to streamline the commercialization process for health technologies identified through the RADx initiative. Its effectiveness hinges on the contractor's ability to connect innovators with resources, expertise, and market opportunities, thereby accelerating the translation of research into impactful health solutions for the public.
Industry Classification
NAICS: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services › Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services › Other Management Consulting Services
Product/Service Code: SUPPORT SVCS (PROF, ADMIN, MGMT) › PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Solicitation Procedures: NEGOTIATED PROPOSAL/QUOTE
Solicitation ID: 75N92024R0303
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE (J)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Address: 100 VENTURE WAY STE 8, HADLEY, MA, 01035
Business Categories: Category Business, Corporate Entity Tax Exempt, Nonprofit Organization, Not Designated a Small Business, Special Designations, U.S.-Owned Business
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $9,852,845
Exercised Options: $9,852,845
Current Obligation: $9,852,845
Actual Outlays: $3,818,925
Contract Characteristics
Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS/SERVICES
Cost or Pricing Data: NO
Parent Contract
Parent Award PIID: 75N92022D00013
IDV Type: IDC
Timeline
Start Date: 2024-09-30
Current End Date: 2026-09-29
Potential End Date: 2026-09-29 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2026-01-12
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