Cherokee Federal Overview Cherokee Federal is a premier provider of mission support and intelligence solutions to federal agencies, uniquely positioned with tribal 8(a) contracting advantages and enterprise-scale capabilities [3]. The organization delivers advanced IT solutions, operational support, and intelligence services, drawing on extensive leadership experience in active-duty service and intelligence community operations [1].
Under the guidance of an experienced leadership team including Brad Barnhart (VP, Intelligence Practice), Beth Inglis and Cliff Prether (Executive and Operations General Managers, Intelligence Practice), and Karl Gaskins and Dirk Catron (Executive General Managers for Small Businesses and Full & Open respectively), Cherokee Federal has developed comprehensive capabilities across multiple domains:
- Program Management and Administrative Support
- Case Management and Processing Services
- Technical & Advisory Services
- Intelligence Analytics [5]
- Operational Support [4]
- Training & Development
- Direct awards up to $25M for civilian agencies without J&A
- DoD direct awards up to $100M without J&A
- Unlimited award potential with J&A
- Non-protestable tribal 8(a) direct awards [3]
Contract Portfolio and Performance Cherokee Federal maintains an extensive federal presence through multiple subsidiary companies [1], holding prime positions on major government-wide acquisition contracts including:
- Contract #47QTCA19D008Q (Cherokee Nation Services Group)
- Contract #GS35F096DA (Cherokee Nation Technologies)
- Contract #47QTCA18D002L (Cherokee Nation Assurance)
- Management & Advisory Domain (#47QRCA25DS271)
- Facilities & Logistics Domain (#47QRCA25DS274)
- Research & Development Domain (#47QRCA25DS298)
The company maintains robust quality management systems and professional certifications, including:
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt and Black Belt
- ISO 9001 Lead Auditor
- ITIL Certification
- Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) [1]
Security credentials include multiple cybersecurity certifications (CISSP, CISM, CEH), SAFe Agilist certification, and Prosci Change Management Certification [1].
Innovation and Strategic Growth Through its Cherokee Innovation Lab in Tysons Corner, the organization demonstrates commitment to advancing federal technology solutions [6]. Recent achievements include:
- Successful support of medical research at Walter Reed Army Institute of Research
- Comprehensive support for Air Force Civil Engineer community
- Full lifecycle support for USGS scientific research initiatives [4]
- Implementation of Zero Trust Architecture
- Enhanced IT modernization strategies
- Advanced data science and AI/ML capabilities [6]
Cherokee Federal continues to expand its service offerings while maintaining strong relationships with government agencies [7], delivering scalable solutions that align people, processes, and technology to meet complex federal mission requirements [2].