BM Consulting Group is a woman-owned small business with over 20 years of experience specializing in cybersecurity and privacy consulting, primarily serving federal government agencies [1]. The firm has built a distinguished 15-year track record advising Federal Agency CIOs and CISOs on cybersecurity, program management, IT governance, and enterprise systems implementation [2].
Under the leadership of President Leila Mamedova and Cybersecurity Principal Jason Bakelar [1], the company delivers comprehensive solutions through four core service areas:
- Cybersecurity consulting and advisory services
- Privacy program development and maturation
- IT governance and program management
- Enterprise systems implementation [2]
The firm maintains a significant federal market presence, supporting major agencies through specialized technical and advisory services [1]. Their service delivery is enhanced by key contract vehicles, including:
- GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) [4]:
- SIN 54151S: Information Technology Professional Services
- SIN 54151HACS: Highly Adaptive Cybersecurity Services
- SIN OLM: Order-Level Materials
BM Consulting Group's federal practice demonstrates particular strength through several high-impact programs:
- USDA FNCS: Comprehensive cybersecurity operations, including 24/7 incident response
- DHS OIG: Advanced cybersecurity assessment and penetration testing
- Treasury OCC: Enterprise-wide cybersecurity program strengthening
- USAID: International IT security control assessment [1]
The company's technical capabilities are anchored in industry-leading frameworks and methodologies [5]:
- Full lifecycle NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) implementation
- FedRAMP security and monitoring for cloud transitions
- Information Security Continuous Monitoring (ISCM) strategy and execution
- Risk and Vulnerability Assessment services as one of first 12 GSA HACS-approved vendors
Their institutional strength is reinforced by key certifications and classifications:
- Socioeconomic Status:
- Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB)
- State of Maryland Certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) [1]
- Security Framework Compliance:
- NIST RMF implementation capability
- FedRAMP Cloud Service Provider security expertise
- GSA IT Schedule 70 HACS approved vendor [3]
BM Consulting Group's commitment to excellence is demonstrated through their comprehensive service delivery model encompassing:
- Cybersecurity Services:
- Security operations and engineering
- Incident response and threat management
- Vulnerability assessment and management
- Compliance and audit support [3]
- Program Management:
- IT governance implementation
- Enterprise systems deployment
- Federal agency CIO/CISO advisory services [2]
Through this integrated approach, the company maintains its mission of helping clients address cyber-security challenges, mature their cyber and privacy programs, and reduce risk through specialized support services [1].