### Company Overview & Leadership
DAWSON is a Native Hawaiian global business enterprise, serving the Department of Defense (DOD), other U.S. federal government agencies, and commercial clients [1][2]. Headquartered in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi [1], the enterprise operates 12 companies as a subsidiary of the Hawaiian Native Corporation (HNC), a federally certified Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO) established in 2004 [1]. Tracing its roots back nearly 30 years to the establishment of Dawson Environmental Services [3][1], DAWSON maintains a global presence and focuses on core services spanning Professional & Technical Services, Construction, Operations & Maintenance, and Environmental Services [1]. The organization employs more than 1,500 individuals across 49 states [6] and maintains a robust teaming network exceeding 4,800 partners, vendors, and specialty subcontractors [6].
DAWSON’s subsidiary, zCore Business Solutions, Inc. (founded in 2000), specializes in customer-centric mission support for commercial, federal, state, and local government customers [2]. zCore focuses on primary industry sectors including IT, Health, and Life Sciences [2], providing services under 12 NAICS Codes, such as Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (541712) and Computer Systems Design Services (541512) [2]. Key service domains include Strategy, Operations, Technology, Research, and Support consulting services [2].
The leadership team guides the overall vision, strategy, and operations:
* **Dave Johnson** serves as Chief Executive Officer and President, operating from Denver, CO [4]. Mr. Johnson has dedicated over 20 years to federal government contracting, previously serving as COO and GM for DAWSON’s Pacific region [4]. * **Dr. Anita Fligge** holds the position of Director, Federal Health [2]. * **Khurrum Shakir** serves as Senior Business Development Executive [5].
### Federal Market & Contracts
DAWSON maintains a robust federal market presence, anchored by key contract vehicles across the General Services Administration (GSA) and the Department of Defense (DoD) [1]. The firm is a prime contractor on the $10 billion OMNIBUS IV IDIQ for the Defense Health Agency (DHA) [1] and holds prime positions across four domains in both the Small Business and Unrestricted pools of the OASIS+ vehicle [5]. The firm provides services to all government entities through its GSA Professional Services Schedule (PSS) contracts, which allow customers to select a vendor on a sole-source basis [1]. The organization utilizes multiple GSA contract vehicles, including the Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) and OASIS, to provide integrated solutions globally [1].
DAWSON holds key contract vehicles supporting federal acquisition:
* **GSA OASIS+:** Prime contractor across the Management & Advisory (M&A), Technical & Engineering (T&E), Environmental Services (ENV), and Facilities Services (FAC) domains, covering 40 unique NAICS codes [5]. The vehicle supports federal contracting under Executive Order 14240 and features a flat 0.15% Contract Access Fee (CAF) [5]. * **GSA MAS (47QRAA18D009F):** Includes seven Special Item Numbers (SINs), such as 541620 (Environmental Consulting Services), 562910REM (Environmental Remediation Services), and 541330ENG (Engineering Services) [6]. * **GSA PSS (47QRAA18D00CL, held by zCore):** Includes SINs 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services), 541714 (Research and Development in Biotechnology), and 541611 (Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services) [1]. * **OASIS Pool 1 8(a) sub-pool:** Allows federal clients to direct award contracts to the firm [13].
The firm actively supports mission-critical operations across the DoD and federal agencies, leveraging expertise in specialized R&D and secured construction environments [3].
* **OMNIBUS IV IDIQ (Contract #HT001122D0056):** Prime contractor for Market Segments 2 (Research & Development Support Services) and 4 (Translational Science), and a subcontractor for Market Segments 1 (Research & Development) and 3 (Regulatory Process) [1]. * **Cyber Security Operations:** Provides Systems Integration and Network/Systems Engineering services to modernize Cyber Security Operations capabilities for the U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s Foreign Military Sales Program [12]. Specific cyber services include the design and implementation of High-Availability Solution Architectures, Hyperconverged Infrastructure, and Endpoint Detect and Respond capabilities [12]. * **Construction & Infrastructure:** Possesses nearly 30 years of demonstrated Design-Build and Design-Bid-Build construction experience, focusing on Secured facilities and infrastructure [10]. The firm provides integrated services for Federal Fuels Facilities & Infrastructure, including construction, operations/maintenance, and engineering/planning, focused on maintaining operational capability and environmental compliance for the DoD petroleum logistics community [10].
#### Identifiers & Teaming
* DUNS: 82-839-4861 [6] * UEI: MLEMMZU3MTX3 [6] * The Small Business Administration (SBA) is contracted for acceptance of Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO) 8(a) sole source awards [6].
### Certifications & Socioeconomic
DAWSON operates as a Native Hawaiian global business enterprise [3], functioning as a Native Hawaiian Organization 8(a) small business [7]. The organization is a subsidiary of the Hawaiian Native Corporation (HNC), an NHO established in 2004 and federally certified by the SBA [3]. DAWSON emphasizes quality and continuous improvement built upon Native Hawaiian values [1].
The organization demonstrates advanced cybersecurity practices, achieving Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 Certification on May 19, 2025 [8]. This certification aligns with NIST 800-171 standards [1] and positions DAWSON among only 2% of federal contractors holding CMMC Level 2 status [2].
#### Security & Compliance (CMMC/NIST/DFARS/FedRAMP)
* The certification required meeting stringent controls to safeguard Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) [3]. * DAWSON completed an independent audit and received a perfect score of 110 during the on-site cybersecurity assessment [8]. * Cybersecurity performance was validated by the Defense Industrial Base Cybersecurity Assessment Center (DIBCAC) [2]. * The organization is registered in the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) with a perfect score of 110 [2].
#### Socioeconomic Status
* Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO) established in 2004 [3]. * Federally certified by the SBA [3]. * Functions as a Native Hawaiian Organization 8(a) small business [7]. * The SBA is contracted for acceptance of NHO 8(a) sole source contracts [5].
#### OASIS+ Contract Details
DAWSON holds GSA OASIS+ contracts for both Small Business and Unrestricted domains:
* Dawson MCG, LLC holds the Small Business (SB) pool contract 47QRCA-25-D-S687 for the Management & Advisory (M&A), Technical & Engineering (T&E), Environmental Services (ENV), and Facilities Services (FAC) domains [1]. * D7, LLC dba Dawson D7 manages the Unrestricted (UNR) pool contract 47QRCA-25-D-U096 for the M&A domain [1]. * Aktarius, LLC dba Dawson AKT holds the UNR pool contract 47QRCA-25-D-U013 for the T&E domain [1]. * Dawson Solutions, LLC holds the UNR pool contract 47QRCA-25-D-U099 for the ENV domain [1]. * Dawson Enterprises, LLC holds the UNR pool contract 47QRCA-25-D-U386 for the FAC domain [1].
### Recent News & Recognition
DAWSON, an NHO-owned enterprise, recently expanded its Federal Health Service Line through the acquisition of zCore Business Solutions, Inc. (zCore) by its parent company, Hawaiian Native Corporation (HNC), effective April 30, 2025 [1]. This strategic move integrates zCore’s IT and healthcare support services, deepening DAWSON’s impact in supporting federal health missions [1]. The firm delivers mission-critical solutions to U.S. government clients worldwide [1], leveraging core competencies in Professional & Technical Services, Operations & Maintenance, Construction, and Environmental Services [5].
The Environmental Services team actively engages in knowledge sharing, exemplified by a guest lecture delivered on July 10, 2025, by a PFAS Subject Matter Expert to the Donaghey Scholars Honors Program at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock [7]. This presentation covered the fundamentals of PFAS, their behavior in soil and water, and detailed federal efforts to develop remediation technologies, including Supercritical Water Oxidation and mechanochemical degradation [7].
Recent achievements and strategic developments include:
* **Strategic Development:** The acquisition of zCore Business Solutions, Inc. by parent company HNC