### Company Overview & Leadership
Optiv + ClearShark (O+CS) operates as a federal powerhouse dedicated to conquering cybersecurity challenges for federal agencies [1]. The entity is a wholly owned subsidiary of Optiv, identified as the nation’s leading cyber advisory and solutions provider [2]. The organization provides end-to-end federal solutions [5], utilizing a combined linecard that includes over 450 world-class security technology partners [2][6]. The corporate headquarters is located in Chantilly, VA 20151 [11].
O+CS focuses on comprehensive cybersecurity and IT solutions across three primary areas:
* Advisory and Compliance services, including FedRAMP, CMMC, and Zero Trust [8]. * Technical Engineering capabilities, covering SIEM/UBA, Vulnerability, Orchestration & Automation, and Cloud & Infrastructure [8]. * Managed Services offerings, including Co-Managed SIEM, Co-Managed Assets & Vulnerability, and Managed Security Services Provider functions [8].
The organization is guided by a dedicated leadership team:
* Daniel Wilbricht, President [7] * Andre Van der Post, Senior Vice President, Operations [7] * Michael Saintcross, Senior Vice President of Revenue [7] * Jessica Hetrick, Vice President, Head of Services [7] * Brent Hansen, Vice President, Federal Sales Engineering [7]
### Federal Market & Contracts
Optiv + ClearShark operates as a cybersecurity and IT solutions provider dedicated exclusively to the U.S. federal government [8]. The firm significantly expanded its federal capabilities and contracts portfolio through the acquisition of FedBiz IT, finalized via a definitive agreement signed April 12, 2022 [8]. This integration brought skilled resources with deep understanding of contracts capture, management, and compliance, alongside widely used vehicles such as NASA SEWP V, Army ITES-SW2, and the SEC Blanket Order Agreement [8]. The combined entity offers a broad set of contract vehicles designed to simplify the acquisition of critical information technology and related services necessary for federal agencies to modernize and secure their infrastructure [1].
FedBiz IT Solutions, prior to acquisition, demonstrated significant growth and technical expertise. The firm provides enterprise solutions utilizing products from manufacturers such as HP, Dell, EMC, Oracle, Cisco, and Brocade [15]. Notable historical performance includes:
* Ranking No. 1 on the Washington Technology Fast 50 for two consecutive years (2016 and 2017) [10]. * Ranking No. 1 in the Virginia Chamber's 24th Annual Fantastic 50 Awards (May 2019) [14]. * Ranking No. 116 on the 37th annual Inc. 5000 list in August 2018, based on 3,384% three-year revenue growth [4].
#### Contract Vehicles
Key contract vehicles held by the combined entity include:
* Optiv Federal Inc. GSA MAS contract #GS-35F-0521U, scheduled to expire on July 29, 2028 [2]. * The NASA SEWP V contract, NNG15SD01B, a government-wide acquisition contract (GWAC) with a maximum value of $20 billion [7]. The contract term runs from May 1, 2015, through October 31, 2025 [3] and carries a processing fee of 0.34% for all orders [[LINK:https://www.optivclearshark.com/contracts/nasa-sewp-v][3], [LINK:https://fedbizit.com/contracts/nasa-sewp-v/][11]]. * The Army ADMC-3 vehicle [8].
#### Identifiers & Codes (UEI/CAGE/NAICS/PSC/SIN)
* Optiv Federal Inc. DBA Optiv + ClearShark is registered with SAM UEI MTKZKM9K9HM6 [[LINK:https://www.optivclearshark.com/contracts/optiv-federal-gsa-schedule][2], [LINK:https://www.optivclearshark.com/company/about-optiv-clearshark/business-classifications][13]] and CAGE Code 4L5U9 [13]. * The primary NAICS code for Optiv Federal Inc. DBA Optiv + ClearShark is 423430 (Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesalers) [13]. * Available SINs on the GSA MAS contract include 33411, 811212, 511210, 54151, 518210C, 541519CDM, 611420, 54151S, and 54151ECOM [2].
### Certifications & Socioeconomic
Optiv + ClearShark (O+CS) maintains a rigorous quality management system and security compliance posture. O+CS achieved Final CMMC Level 2 (C3PAO) Status on September 25, 2025, validating its ability to protect sensitive government data and meet Department of Defense security expectations [2]. This certification confirms the implementation of NIST SP 800-171 Revision 2 controls necessary for safeguarding Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) [3].
#### Quality Management (ISO/CMMI)
O+CS maintains the following quality and security certifications:
* ISO 9001:2015 Certification for the sales and delivery of IT hardware, software products, and services, effective September 16, 2024. The original approval date was September 3, 2021, and the certification expires on September 1, 2027 [1][8]. * FedBiz IT Solutions incorporates ISO 9001:2008 Best Practices into its operations [9].
#### Security & Compliance (CMMC/NIST/DFARS/FedRAMP)
* Optiv + ClearShark maintains a GSA Highly Adaptive Cybersecurity Services (HACS) SIN [10]. * The company possesses 450 Vendor Certifications [11].
#### Socioeconomic Status
FedBiz IT Solutions (FBIS) secured the NASA SEWP V Contract as a Group B, HUBZone Prime Contractor [5]. FBIS holds multiple small business classifications, including:
* SBA HUBZone Certification (received October 11, 2013) [12]. * Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) [13]. * Economically Disadvantaged Women Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) [13].
For reference, key identifiers for the entities include:
* Optiv Federal Inc. DBA Optiv + ClearShark utilizes CAGE Code 4L5U9, DUN & Bradstreet 780532854, and SAM MTKZKM9K9HM6 [15]. * FedBiz IT Solutions holds SEWP V Contract No. NNG15SD01B, CAGE Code 6ETQ1, and DUNS #968386222 [14]. * Optiv + ClearShark is listed as a Participating Dealer on multiple GSA schedules, including Carahsoft GSA 47QSWA18D008F and Merlin GSA 47QTCA19D008R [16].
### Recent News & Recognition
The major strategic development was the acquisition of FedBiz IT Solutions, LLC, executed on April 12, 2022 [7]. This transaction immediately expanded the contracts portfolio of Optiv + ClearShark, incorporating key vehicles such as the NASA SEWP V contract [7]. O+CS continues to expand its service offerings, including the launch of FedRAMP Advisory Services, augmenting its existing suite of cybersecurity offerings which include Zero Trust architecture compliance and DevSecOps [10].
Optiv + ClearShark has received recent industry recognition and achieved strategic milestones:
* Securing the Splunk PBST Technology Innovation Partner of the Year award in 2025, recognizing innovation in delivering breakthrough solutions using Splunk products [13]. * Daniel Wilbricht, President, was named a 2025 Cyber Defender by Meritalk [3]. * Recognition in the IDC PlanScape: Zero Trust