# Valid Eval Expands Federal Civilian Market

Valid Evaluation has engaged KLM Growth Strategies to expand its procurement-evaluation software into the federal civilian market, with KLM founder and Valid Eval adviser Kate Lynch Machado leading the effort. Valid Eval cites prior use at NASA and the Department of Transportation, as well as defense innovation and source-selection work. The announcement does not identify a new solicitation, contract value, or procurement contact, so it signals a market-expansion effort rather than an active bid opportunity.

- Procurement teams and contractors may encounter Valid Eval’s evaluation software in future civilian procurement activity; the announcement does not establish an agency requirement or planned acquisition.
- Companies providing evaluation tools or related acquisition support can use Valid Eval’s cited NASA, DOT, and defense experience as context when assessing the competitive landscape.
- Because no solicitation or contact is provided, there is no specific bid action to take based on this announcement alone.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Information Technology
**Topics:** Digital Infrastructure
**Published:** October 29, 2026

### Government Entities
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
- U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)
- Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL)
- U.S. Department of War (DoW)
- U.S. Army (Army)

### Vendors
- Valid Evaluation (Valid Eval) (Procurement-evaluation software provider)
- KLM Growth Strategies (Strategic adviser leading federal civilian-market expansion)

### Sources
- [Valid Eval Taps KLM Growth Strategies for Civilian Expansion](https://www.executivebiz.com/articles/valid-evaluation-klm-growth-strategies) - ExecutiveBiz