### Company Overview & Leadership
GovSmart, founded in 2009 [1] by Brent Lillard and Hamza Durrani, operates as a full-scale provider of Information Technology (IT) products and related services specifically targeting the Federal Government and its prime contractors [4]. The company began with a vision to revolutionize government IT procurement [1], initially establishing operations in a kitchen before securing a strategic presence in a HUBZone in Charlottesville, VA [1]. GovSmart achieved a significant financial milestone by surpassing $1 billion in total sales as of September 2020 [6].
The firm simplifies IT procurement, offering competitive pricing on a wide variety of hardware and software, and specializes in providing custom technology services [4]. GovSmart secured key certifications early in its history, including HUBZone Certification [1] and 8(a) Certification [1], successfully graduating from the 8(a) program after winning major contracts like SEWP V and CIO-CS [1]. Demonstrating a commitment to industry collaboration, the company established an SBA Mentor/Protégé relationship with FedTribe, an entity that holds both Tribal 8(a) and HUBZone Certified status [1]. GovSmart, which employs over 60 people [6], has also expanded its offerings beyond traditional IT to include additive manufacturing (3D printing) and tactical gear, such as firearms, ammunition, and body armor [6].
**Leadership Team:** * Brent Lillard serves as CEO [1]. * Hamza Durrani serves as CFO [1]. * Glenn Willard serves as COO [1]. * Adam Deane serves as CXO [1]. * Seth Berl joined the company as CTO [12].
**Core Focus Areas:** GovSmart serves the Federal Government and its prime contractors [4], including specific agencies such as the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, NASA, and the Judicial Branch [3]. The company provides solutions across a comprehensive range of IT product categories and maintains rigorous compliance standards:
* **Main Technology Specializations:** Computers / Servers, VDI / Cloud Solutions, High Performance Storage, Networking Products, and Security Products [2]. * **Standards and Compliance:** GovSmart renewed its Cisco Gold Integrator Certification [10] and maintains compliance with NIST SP 800-171 [17]. * **Recognition:** The company received the Federal Excellence in Customer Retention Award from Solarwinds [16] and was named Solarwinds Emerging Partner of the Year [8].
### Federal Market & Contracts
GovSmart maintains a robust federal market presence, having contracted with nearly every Federal Agency [1] and accumulating over $1 Billion in past performance across the federal government and prime contractors to date [13]. The firm simplifies IT procurement by providing commercial IT products and related services, specializing in custom technology services, hardware, and software [7] [4]. GovSmart holds multiple Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) and Basic Ordering Agreements (BOA’s) [1], including positions on the three largest IT purchasing Government Wide Acquisition contracts (GWACs): GSA, NASA SEWP V, and NITAAC’s CIO – CS [1]. The company utilizes teaming partners for all large IDIQs employed across Federal Agencies [1] and offers partners resources, including a dedicated sales team, to assist in prospecting, gaining, and capturing new customers [1].
**Contract Vehicles** GovSmart holds positions on several major governmentwide acquisition contracts and blanket purchase agreements, facilitating the procurement of commercial IT products and services [6]:
* **NASA SEWP V:** GovSmart holds contract number NNG15SD11B [6] under this $20 billion contract vehicle [5]. The SEWP contract fee is 0.34% [6]. * **NITAAC CIO-CS:** This IDIQ contract vehicle supports IT commodities deployed using On-Premise and Managed Services Models [9]. The NIH Contract Access Fee (NCAF) is 0.35% [9]. * **GSA 2GIT:** GovSmart holds BPA Number 47QTCA21A001B [8]. The ordering period for this governmentwide blanket purchase agreement runs from March 31, 2021, through March 30, 2026 [8]. The GSA 2GIT BPA allows awarded teams to pair small and large businesses to meet requirements due to limited letters of supply from original equipment manufacturers and software publishers [8].
**Federal Identifiers & Codes** GovSmart leverages various socio-economic certifications and NAICS codes to compete for government opportunities, including Full and Open Competition [4]. The company emphasizes Small Business and HUBZone Set-Asides [4].
* The company qualifies as a small business under the 3-series manufacturing NAICS codes [10]. * The firm also qualifies under NAICS code 541519, designated for Value Added Resellers [10].
### Certifications & Socioeconomic
GovSmart maintains authoritative intelligence in IT procurement for the Federal Government, leveraging key contract vehicles including NASA SEWP V and NITAAC CIO-CS [1]. The organization demonstrates a commitment to supply chain integrity by achieving ISO/IEC 20243 Certified Information Technology: open Trusted Technology Provider Standard (O-TTPS) status [7]. Furthermore, GovSmart achieved full compliance with the Department of Defense's (DoD) cybersecurity requirements, meeting all 110 requirements of NIST SP 800-171, a standard necessary for DoD contract eligibility as of November 30, 2020 [17]. The company was also recognized by Northrop Grumman as a World Class Team Supplier for 2021 for outstanding performance supporting cost, performance, and supplier diversity objectives [12].
**Security & Compliance (CMMC/NIST/DFARS/FedRAMP)** GovSmart offers solutions to help clients reach compliance goals related to NIST Special Publication SP 800-171, Federal Information Processing Standard Publication 140-2 (FIPS PUB 140-2), and the DoD’s Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) [7]. The firm’s offsite storage solutions adhere to stringent security standards:
* Offsite storage solutions utilize FED RAMP Certified DataCenter storage and Offsite Virtualization [10]. * Offsite storage is SSAE 16 Type II or SOC Certified and guarantees 99.999% reliability [10]. * Data protection features include Server-Side Encryption (SSE) using 128-bit Secure Sockets Layer (128-bit SSL) and Silent Data Corruption Protection [10].
**Socioeconomic Status** GovSmart leverages multiple socioeconomic classifications to compete in the federal marketplace:
* The company is certified as both a HUBZone Small Business [2] and an 8(a) certified company [14]. * The company qualifies for several small business categories, including Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), Woman-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB), and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) [2]. * Additional small business classifications include Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Businesses (EDWOSB) and Small Disadvantaged Businesses (SDB) [2]. * The company entered a Mentor-Protégé Relationship with FedTribe, an 8(a) and HUBZone Certified Small Business, effective October 21, 2021 [18].
### Recent News & Recognition
GovSmart has secured high-ranking status on key contracts and actively engages in strategic partnerships to expand its federal reach. The firm’s IT product categories offered include Computers/Servers, Laptops & Tablets, GREEN IT Solutions, VDI/Cloud Solutions, High Performance Storage, Networking Products, Power Protection, and Security Products [4].
**Recent Awards and Recognition** * The U.S. Health and Human Services announced that GovSmart holds the number one position among all NIH CIO-CS contract holders [11]. * GovSmart received the Federal Excellence in Customer Retention award from Solarwinds on March 23, 2023 [1][14].
**Notable Achievements** The company has been recognized by both government agencies and industry partners for its performance and contract success:
* Northrop Grumman recognized the company as a World Class Team Supplier for 2021, citing outstanding performance in cost, performance, and supplier diversity objectives [7]. * SolarWinds named GovSmart the Federal Partner of the Year for 2021 [8]. * The firm secured a prime contract award under NASA’s $20 billion Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement V (SEWP V) contract, winning in Group B [2]. * The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) selected GovSmart for an award under the 2nd Generation Information Technology (2GIT) Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) [12]. * GovSmart received the SolarWinds Emerging Partner of the Year award in 2020 [15].