### Company Overview & Leadership
Akira Technologies specializes in designing and delivering innovative systems and products [7] to help customers solve complex challenges, modernize mission-critical systems, and successfully tackle digital transformation [6]. The company operates as an 8a WOSB [14] and holds HubZone certification [3], demonstrating expertise across a wide range of federal agencies, including the Department of Energy (DOE) [4] and the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) [4]. The organization maintains multiple quality and development certifications, including ISO 9001:2015 [3], ISO 20000:2018 [3], and CMMIDev/3 [3].
The leadership structure is headed by Chief Executive Officer Srini Chennamaraja [6] and Chief Digital Officer Uday Kumar [11]. Craig Fitzpatrick serves as the Chief Innovation Officer [8], leading the Akira Labs team and driving innovation through current and prospective programs [8]. Fitzpatrick previously held the role of Chief Operating Officer from 2012 to 2017 [8], during which time the company scaled from 5 employees and $4.5 million in annual revenue to over $110 million in annual revenue [8]. His current innovation priorities focus on novel applications of quantitative AI, practical applications for quantum technologies, and unique applications for data engineering [8].
#### Leadership Team: * Srini Chennamaraja, Chief Executive Officer [6] * Craig Fitzpatrick, Chief Innovation Officer [8] * Uday Kumar, Chief Digital Officer [11] * Fabian Morrison, Gregory Price, and May Sebastian are also listed among the leadership team [5].
#### Core Focus Areas: Akira Technologies focuses its expertise across key federal sectors and advanced technology domains: * **Primary Industry Sectors:** * Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) [4] * U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP/DHS) [4] * U.S. Defense Logistics Agency (DLA/DCSO) [4] * **Main Technology Specializations:** * AI & Machine Learning [19] * Cloud & Infrastructure [19] * Cyber Security [19] * **Key Service Domains:** * Data Engineering and Data Management [19] * Agile DevSecOps and Digital Product Management [19] * Analytics & Insights [19]
#### Company Statistics: * **Corporate Headquarters Location:** 1730 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 575, Washington, DC 20006 [15] * **Contract Vehicles:** CMS SPARC [19], Army ITES-3S [19], FAA eFAst [19], GSA-IT 70 [19], GSA 8a STARS II [19], and GSA 8a STARS III [19]. * **GSA 8a STARS III Contract Details:** Contract Number 47QTCB21D0428 [14], DUNS 117589121 [14], and CAGE Code 8NC34 [14].
### Federal Market & Contracts
Akira Technologies operates as a critical prime contractor across the Federal Government, maintaining a robust contract portfolio that includes Government-Wide Acquisition Contracts (GWACs), GSA IT Schedules, and agency-specific IDIQs [1]. The firm holds key positions on major vehicles supporting the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Business Management Office Support Services (BMOSS) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) SPARC program [1][2]. Akira leverages its status as an 8(a) Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) [3] to provide customized IT solutions through next-generation GWACs like GSA 8(a) STARS III [3]. The company also engages in joint ventures, having partnered with a technology-focused small business to expand the variety of socioeconomic statuses available through contract vehicles [1].
#### Contract Vehicles Akira maintains multiple indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract vehicles designed to streamline federal IT procurement. The Army ITES-3S contract (W52P1J-18-D-A115) has a $12.1 Billion ceiling and runs from September 2018 through September 2027 [5]. This vehicle authorizes Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Cost Reimbursable (CR), and Time & Materials (T&M) contract types [5]. The CMS SPARC contract, a multiple award, performance-based IDIQ, carries a $25 billion ceiling and imposes no administrative fee for customers [2].
* GSA 8(a) STARS III (Contract 47QTCB21D0428) is a small business set-aside GWAC that expands capabilities for emerging technologies and OCONUS requirements [3]. * The FAA eFAST Master Ordering Agreement (DTFAWA13A-00129) has an Award Ceiling of $7.4 Billion and a Period of Performance extending from 2010 through 2024 [9]. * GSA 8(a) STARS II (Contract GS-06F-1024Z) features a $10 billion program ceiling and allows directed task orders up to $4 million for federal civilian and Department of Defense activities [4]. * The GSA IT Schedule 70 (GS-35F-515BA) includes four specific Special Item Numbers (SINs): 132-8 (Purchase of New Equipment), 132-32 (Term Software License), 132-51 (Information Technology Professional Services), and 132-56 (Health Information Technology Services) [7].
#### Identifiers & Codes Akira Technologies operates under CAGE Code 8NC34 [3]. The firm lists two distinct DUNS numbers: 117589121, associated with the GSA 8(a) STARS III contract [3], and 605928246, associated with the GSA 8(a) STARS II contract [4]. Under the 8(a) STARS II GWAC, Akira was awarded under all four functional areas (541511, 541512, 541513, and 541519) in Constellation 1 [4].
#### Past Performance (CPARS) Akira maintains strong relationships with key government clients, evidenced by positive feedback regarding service quality and cost control [4]. The Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) commended the team for hard work, proactiveness, and dedication to their mission [8].
* The Office of Regulatory Affairs (FDA) nominated Akira Technologies for an ORA Honor Award, recognizing accomplishments that directly impact significant public health work [[LINK:https://www.akira-tech.com/about-akira/][