Makwa Global: Federal Services Provider
Makwa Global serves as a premier provider of IT, cybersecurity, and professional services to federal government agencies [1]. Operating as an SBA 8(a) Certified Tribal Enterprise and subsidiary of Mille Lacs Corporate Ventures (MLCV), the company supports the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe while delivering specialized services across multiple sectors [1].
Leadership Excellence
The organization's success is driven by an experienced executive team with over 75 years of combined senior leadership experience. Key leaders include:
- Jim Chacon - President, IT & Cyber
- 30+ years of industry, military, and government experience
- Former CEO of Corvus Consulting
- Previous leadership roles at Five Rivers Services and Synteras
- MBA from Central Michigan University [1]
- Joe Boeckx - President
- 25+ years of industry, military, and government experience
- Appointed September 15, 2021
- Focuses on growth strategy and subsidiary operations management [5]
- Jim Enicks - President of IT & Cyber Portfolio
- Named to Tampa Titan 100 (2024)
- Established comprehensive IT/Cyber capabilities since 2022
- Secured multiple USSOCOM and US Army contracts [1]
Core Capabilities and Services
Makwa Global delivers comprehensive solutions through its certified subsidiary companies:
- Makwa Global Security Solutions, LLC
- Makwa Global IT, LLC
- Makwa Global Professional Services, LLC
- MG Facility Services, LLC [5]
- IT and cybersecurity solutions
- Professional services and staffing
- Facilities operations and maintenance
- Construction management
- Engineering and design
- Resource management
- Disaster preparedness
- Vehicle/equipment maintenance [8]
Federal Partnerships and Program Benefits
- Department of Defense
- Department of Homeland Security
- Department of State
- NASA
- Multiple civilian agencies [9]
- Sole-source contract authority up to $25M ($100M for DoD) without J&A
- Direct award contracting capabilities
- Joint venture and teaming arrangements
- Expedited procurement processes [4]
Quality Management and Certifications
- ISO 9001:2015 certification
- Standardized quality management system
- SBA 8(a) Certified Tribal Enterprise status
- HUBZone certification [10]
Strategic Growth and Development
- Enhanced IT and cybersecurity support capabilities
- Expanded federal sector service offerings
- Strengthened position in specialized government contracting
- Multiple significant contract wins [1]