Cherokee Federal is a tribally owned 8(a) contractor delivering comprehensive mission support and intelligence solutions by combining decades of active-duty service expertise with advanced technical capabilities [8]. The organization specializes in providing strategic operations, advanced IT solutions, and mission-critical services to federal agencies both domestically and internationally [7].
Under the leadership of an experienced executive team including Brad Barnhart (VP, Intelligence Practice), Beth Inglis (Executive GM, Intelligence), and Karl Gaskins (Executive GM, Small Businesses) [8], Cherokee Federal has established comprehensive service capabilities encompassing:
- Program Management Office Support [7]
- Advanced IT Solutions [1]
- Intelligence Analytics [9]
- Training & Development [3]
- Operational Support [5]
As a tribally owned enterprise, Cherokee Federal offers unique contracting advantages that provide significant value to federal agencies [2]:
- Civilian agency direct awards up to $25M without J&A [7]
- DoD direct awards up to $100M without J&A [7]
- Unlimited award potential with J&A [7]
- Non-protestable tribal 8(a) direct awards [7]
The organization maintains a robust federal contracting presence through multiple subsidiary companies [1], holding prime positions on major contract vehicles including:
- GSA Professional Services Schedule with multiple SINs [4]
- GSA Schedule 70 IT contracts (Contract #GS35F513DA) [5]
- OASIS+ Small Business awards across multiple domains [6]
- 8(a) STARS III GWAC (Contract #47QTCB21D0333) [7]
Cherokee Federal has demonstrated exceptional performance through specialized divisions including Cherokee Analytics, Cherokee Preting, Cherokee Insights, and Criterion Systems [4]. Their commitment to excellence is evidenced by numerous certifications and achievements:
- AWS Select Partner certification [6]
- SAFe Bronze Partner certification [6]
- CMMI certification [6]
- Successful Zero Trust Architecture implementation [5]
The company maintains comprehensive quality management systems and security clearances while continuing to expand its capabilities through strategic developments [1]. Recent initiatives include:
- Launch of expanded global mission support services [8]
- Enhanced cloud platform services [6]
- Specialized intelligence operations support [4]
- Advanced cybersecurity and data analytics capabilities [6]
Through its combination of technical expertise, tribal 8(a) status, and comprehensive service offerings, Cherokee Federal continues to serve as a trusted partner for federal agencies across civilian, defense, and intelligence sectors [12].