Accenture Federal Services Wins $175 Million NASA Contract to Scale Innovative Crowdsourcing Capabilities

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Accenture Federal Services (AFS) has been awarded a $175 million multi-award IDIQ contract to enhance crowdsourcing initiatives for NASA under the Open Innovation Services 2 contract (NOIS2). This three-year collaboration aims to leverage new methodologies and engage industry leaders to address NASA's challenges. Rod Adkins of AFS noted the importance of utilizing a network of experts to meet federal agency demands effectively. AFS's federal business serves numerous cabinet-level departments and large federal agencies.

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• Awarded a $175 million multi-award IDIQ contract.
• Opportunity to enhance NASA's crowdsourcing capabilities through innovative methodologies.
• Three-year contract period, providing stable revenue streams.

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ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Accenture Federal Services (AFS), has won a $175 million multi-award IDIQ contract to perform crowdsourcing and other crowd-based solution delivery initiatives for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

Through NASA’s Open Innovation Services 2 contract (NOIS2), the agency has been highly successful at scaling crowd-based solutions to meet project delivery goals within NASA and among other federal agencies. Under the NOIS2 contract, AFS has the opportunity to support the agency in tapping into additional methodologies and engaging new partners to scale NASA’s innovative crowdsourcing capabilities.

“Federal agencies often have a backlog of challenges that can be best addressed by tapping into the expertise of a network of best-fit industry leaders,” said Rod Adkins, Accenture Federal Services Lead Technical Advisor to NASA. “We are thrilled to help NASA leverage innovative methodologies, including fit-for-purpose crowd-based challenges and competitions, to deliver its mission-critical products and services.”

The length of the NOIS2 crowdsourcing support services contract is three years.

About Accenture Federal Services
Accenture Federal Services, a wholly owned subsidiary of Accenture LLP, is a U.S. company headquartered in Arlington, Virginia. Accenture’s federal business serves every cabinet-level department and 30 of the largest federal organizations. Accenture Federal Services transforms bold ideas into breakthrough outcomes for clients at defense, intelligence, public safety, civilian and military health organizations. Visit us at accenturefederal.com.

About Accenture
Accenture is a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security. Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries, we offer Strategy and Consulting, Interactive, Technology and Operations services — all powered by the world’s largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. Our 674,000 people deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity every day, serving clients in more than 120 countries. We embrace the power of change to create value and shared success for our clients, people, shareholders, partners, and communities. Visit us at accenture.com.

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Donna Savarese

Accenture Federal Services

+1 301 250 0660

donna.savarese@accenturefederal.com

Source: Accenture

FAQ

What is the value of the new contract awarded to Accenture Federal Services by NASA?

Accenture Federal Services has been awarded a $175 million contract.

How long is the NASA contract awarded to Accenture Federal Services?

The contract has a duration of three years.

What services will Accenture Federal Services provide under the NASA contract?

Accenture will enhance crowdsourcing initiatives and leverage innovative methodologies for NASA.

What is the purpose of NASA's Open Innovation Services 2 contract?

The purpose is to scale crowd-based solutions to meet project delivery goals.

Who is the Lead Technical Advisor for Accenture Federal Services at NASA?

Rod Adkins is the Lead Technical Advisor to NASA.