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NASA SBIR/STTR Fraud, Waste, & Abuse: A Program Perspective

Gain insights into the NASA SBIR/STTR program's perspective on fraud, waste, and abuse, and learn tips to avoid pitfalls. Understand the importance of technical and administrative integrity in the programs.

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NASA SBIR/STTR Fraud, Waste, & Abuse: A Program Perspective

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  1. National Aeronautics and Space Administration Small Business Innovation Research Small Business Technology TRansfer Fraud, Waste, & Abuse: A Program Perspective June 16, 2015 www.nasa.gov

  2. Based on foundation of technical and administrative integrity….both matter! Structure of the Programs Infusion or Commercialization Concept

  3. Administrative Integrity • Administrative proposal evaluations based on: • Rules and regulations established by Congress, SBA, and the Program • Eligibility (Citizenship, firm size, firm ownership, location of work, etc.) • Subcontract limitations (disclosures, % of work, location, affiliation with firm) • Principal investigator employment • Use of Government facilities • Duplication of work • Adherence to solicitation for proposals Administrative rules & reg’s determine firm eligibility to participate….and participate fairly

  4. Technical Integrity • Program technically evaluates proposals based on: • Innovativeness of technical proposal • Originality of technical proposal (no duplication of effort) • Technical feasibility of work • Team of key personnel identified and their qualifications • Facilities / equipment available to complete work Technical excellence is required for eligible firms to win an award…

  5. Certifications • Certifications: Understand them & be truthful • Affirmation and acceptance of the administrative and technical rules and regulations • NASA awardees certify when submitting proposals as well as billing/invoicing • They are considered representations to the Government • Agencies actively work with Inspector General agents to identify and investigate Fraud (False Claims), Waste, and Abuse False certifications are considered false claims and are subject to administrative, civil and/or criminal actions

  6. Fraud, Waste, & Abuse: A Program Perspective

  7. Tips to Avoid Pitfalls • We want eligible & qualified firms to succeed! • Notify and negotiate the Award Contracting Officer (CO) of ALL changes – only they can authorize changes • Start the proposal submission process early and ask for help when problems or questions arise – each agency has a help desk to call! • Firms may want to consider local training in gov’t grants/contracts • Honestly represent your firm, its abilities, and the work in the certifications, proposals, and negotiations

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