Executive Summary
NASA obligated $63,135,880 to McCallie Associates, Inc. for mission systems engineering services at Goddard Space Flight Center, comprising a fully civilian contract stream (0/1 defense-related). This 8(a) set-aside award, with a base + options ceiling of $298,000,000 through November 30, 2028, has $51,698,175 already outlayed and 115 subawards totaling $136,578,636. The dominant agency theme is NASA's prioritization of small disadvantaged, tribally-owned firms in specialized GN&C systems engineering under NAICS 541715. The highest-conviction signal is neutral (4/10 strength), reflecting significant commitment but unexercised options and subcontracting reliance. A key watch item is outlay progression beyond $51.7M alongside subaward spending versus obligations.
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Investment Signals (1)
- McCallie Associates, Inc. Receives $63.1M NASA Goddard Obligation for GN&C Systems Engineering (MEDIUM)▲
Cost-plus-fixed-fee contract awarded March 16, 2023, supports R&D engineering with $51.7M outlayed to date and potential expansion to $298M ceiling through 2028.
Risk Flags (2)
- Execution [MEDIUM RISK]▼
McCallie Associates, Inc. NASA Goddard contract features 115 subawards totaling $136,578,636 exceeding the $63,135,880 obligation, signaling heavy subcontracting reliance.
- Competition [LOW RISK]▼
8(a) set-aside contract to McCallie Associates, Inc. limits open competition, with unknown future re-compete dynamics post-2028-11-30.
Opportunities (2)
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McCallie Associates, Inc., a self-certified 8(a) tribally-owned firm, secured competed full-and-open 8(a) set-aside from NASA Goddard for GN&C engineering.
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$63.1M obligation to McCallie Associates, Inc. positions for growth to $298M total value in NASA physical/engineering sciences R&D.
Sector Themes (1)
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McCallie Associates, Inc. awarded $63.1M obligation under 8(a) set-aside for mission systems engineering at Goddard, with $51.7M outlayed and $136.6M subawards.
Watch List (2)
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{"entity"=>"NASA Goddard R&D Sector", "reason"=>"8(a) set-aside for GN&C engineering highlights small business focus in civilian space tech.", "trigger"=>"follow-on awards or re-compete post-2028-11-30"}
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