Valid Eval gains crucial operating authority from NASA
- Valid Eval has received an Interim Authority to Operate from NASA to support the SBIR/STTR program.
- The interim ATO follows the company's FedRAMP readiness assessment and will allow NASA to utilize its platform for application evaluations.
- This achievement opens the pathway for further ATOs and enhances adoption across federal agencies.
In the United States, on April 30, 2025, Valid Eval announced that it has successfully obtained an Interim Authority to Operate (ATO) from NASA, which is instrumental for the firm in supporting the Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) programs. This ATO signifies a significant advancement for Valid Eval, following its recent readiness assessment for the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP). With the ATO, NASA will leverage Valid Eval's secure Software as a Service (SaaS) platform for the evaluation processes related to Phase One applications of the SBIR and STTR programs. Adam Rentschler, the CEO and co-founder of Valid Eval, expressed that this interim ATO marks a vital phase in their mission to deliver innovative and secure technology solutions for government programs. Rentschler noted that this achievement is just the beginning of several ATOs that the company aims to acquire, facilitating quicker adoption of their platform among other federal agencies. The interim ATO comes with a mandate for Valid Eval to complete a comprehensive security assessment within a 270-day period, during which the company is expected to pursue full FedRAMP authorization. This eventual goal of full authorization would significantly ease the process of adoption for civilian federal agencies, allowing them to use Valid Eval’s platform with greater assurance of security and performance. Furthermore, Valid Eval remains committed to evolving its platform by integrating feedback from its customers, which it believes will continue to enhance user experience. The latest platform release, version 8.24, showcases advancements in process efficiency based on user suggestions.