### Company Overview & Leadership
Gritter Francona operates as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) [1] specializing in IT modernization, cybersecurity, healthcare, and program management for federal agencies [11]. The firm applies DoD-level rigor and accountability to IT modernization efforts [4], leveraging deep federal experience supporting major entities including the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Department of Defense (DoD), and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) [[LINK:https://www.gritterfrancona.com/services/information-technology][4], [LINK:https://www.gritterfrancona.com/services/transformation-and-optimization][7]]. The corporate headquarters are located at 15245 Shady Grove Road Suite 430 in Rockville, MD [3].
The firm's expertise spans critical federal sectors—healthcare, civilian, and defense agencies [2]—and is underpinned by advanced technological specializations and comprehensive service domains:
* **Main Technology Specializations:** Cloud Migration, Low-Code/No-Code Expertise, System Integration & Implementation, and AI Integration [[LINK:https://www.gritterfrancona.com/services/information-technology][4], [LINK:https://www.gritterfrancona.com/][3]]. * **Key Service Domains:** * Information Technology services, including Business Architecture & Modeling, Data Analytics & Reporting, and Quality Assurance & Control [3]. * Cyber Security services, including DevSecOps, Penetration Testing, Red Teaming, and SOC Support [3]. * Transformation & Optimization services, including Investment & Financial Stewardship, Process Improvement, and Organizational & Workforce Development [3]. * Mission Support services, including Program Management, Strategic Analysis, and Finance, Budget, & Acquisition Support [3].
The company's leadership team guides strategic direction and operational excellence:
* Cory Gritter serves as Founder & President [1]. * Carl Salzano holds the position of Managing Partner [1]. * Rich Burke directs operations as Chief Operating Officer [1]. * Rob Mitchell is the Chief Growth Officer [1]. * Jay Blackwell serves as Vice President [1].
### Federal Market & Contracts
Gritter Francona maintains a strong federal market presence, actively supporting major agencies such as the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Department of Defense (DoD), and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) [6]. The firm offers comprehensive mission support services, including financial planning, acquisition services, and compliance and audit readiness, involving budget formulation, cost modeling, and adherence to FAR/DFARS [3]. Furthermore, the organization provides strategic analysis services such as policy and regulatory analysis, operational studies, and strategic planning support [3].
The firm holds multiple key contract vehicles designed to streamline procurement across diverse federal requirements:
* GSA MAS Schedule (Contract Number 47QRAA19D0065) [[LINK:https://www.gritterfrancona.com/about-us][1], [LINK:https://www.gritterfrancona.com/about-us][2]]. * VETS2 Government-wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC), exclusively set aside for SDVOSBs and designed to meet diverse agency IT requirements, including new and emerging technologies [[LINK:https://www.gritterfrancona.com/about-us][1], [LINK:https://www.gritterfrancona.com/about-us][2]]. * 8(a) STARS II Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA), active from April 9, 2020, through April 8, 2025, under Contract Number 70QS0120A00000007 [[LINK:https://www.gritterfrancona.com/about-us][1], [LINK:https://www.gritterfrancona.com/about-us][2]]. * Additional vehicles include DHS CISA, VA Vector, VHA IHT, and HHS ORR Influx Care Facilities Services IDIQ [1][1][1][2].
Gritter Francona operates under several key NAICS codes and GSA SINs, reflecting its specialized service offerings:
* 541910 (Marketing Research & Analysis) [1]. * 54151 HACS (Highly Adaptive Cybersecurity Services) and 54151HEAL (Health IT Services) [1]. * 54151S (IT Professional Services) [1]. * 541611 (Management & Financial Consulting, Acquisition & Grants Support, Business & Program Mgmt Support) [1].
The firm enhances its capabilities through strategic partnerships, notably the SBA-approved Mentor Protégé Joint Venture (JV), Greenside Solutions, LLC, formed in December 2023 [2]. Gritter Francona is the SDVOSB protégé, partnered with Cognosante (part of Accenture Federal Services) as the large company mentor [2]. The Greenside JV, which collectively possesses over 30 years of combined experience, was recently selected by the VA for its IHT 2.0 Phase I proposal as "among the most viable," allowing it to proceed toward Phase II submission [34].
### Certifications & Socioeconomic
Gritter Francona is certified as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) [3], integrating a defense-grade security mindset into all delivery phases [6]. This approach ensures AI solutions are secure, compliant, transparent, effective, and built to scale across federal IT, cybersecurity, healthcare, and program management domains [3]. The firm aligns its security delivery with major federal frameworks and provides specialized cyber services, including assessments on behalf of DHS CISA [1].
* **Compliance Standards:** FISMA, NIST, FedRAMP, and Zero Trust mandates [[LINK:https://www.gritterfrancona.com/services/cyber-security][9], [LINK:https://www.gritterfrancona.com/services/cyber-security][6]]. * **Cybersecurity Offerings:** DevSecOps, Penetration Testing, Red Teaming (meticulous simulation of evolving threats), Vulnerability Assessment, Cyber Hunt, and Identity and Access Management (IAM) [[LINK:https://www.gritterfrancona.com/][4], [LINK:https://www.gritterfrancona.com/information-technology-cyber-security][11]]. * The GSA MAS Schedule includes Highly Adaptive Cybersecurity Services (HACS) under NAICS 54151 [1].
As an SDVOSB [7], the firm leverages its status through key set-aside vehicles and strategic partnerships:
* **Mentor Protégé JV:** Greenside Solutions, LLC, formed in December 2023 with Cognosante (Accenture Federal Services) [1]. * **Key Contract Vehicles:** GSA MAS Schedule, 8(a) STARS II, VA Vector, VHA IHT, VETS2, and HHS ORR [1]. * **VETS2 GWAC:** Provides exclusive access to meet diverse agency IT requirements, including new and emerging technologies [2]. * **DHS CISA BPA:** Contract Number 70QS0120A00000007, active through April 8, 2025 [2].
### Recent News & Recognition
Gritter Francona has secured several significant contract awards in 2024, demonstrating continued growth and specialized mission support capabilities. Founder & President Cory Gritter noted that the VA contract provides an opportunity to build on the firm's history of delivering services supporting the Veteran community [4].
* **VA 5-Year Prime Contract (October 22, 2024):** Awarded a prime contract with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to deliver services including Program Analysis, Project Management, and Business Architecture [[LINK:https://www.linkedin.com/posts/gritter-francona_sdvosb-governmentcontract-businessconsulting-activity-7254579406403198976-EH8G][1], [LINK:https://www.linkedin.com/posts/gritter-francona_sdvosb-governmentcontract-businessconsulting-activity-7254579406403198976-EH8G][11]]. * **Army Substance Abuse Program Support (October 2, 2024):** Received a contract award to support Headquarters, Department of the Army Substance Abuse Program (ASAP), providing Program Management, Training, and Compliance Testing [[LINK:https://www.gritterfrancona.com/about-us][2], [LINK:https://www.linkedin.com/posts/gritter-francona_gritter-francona-is-pleased-to-announce-our-activity-7247275855884750848-KcbY][12]]. * **Army HR Support (August 9, 2024):** Announced a multi-year contract award to deliver Human Resources Support to Headquarters, Department of the Army, encompassing Leader Development Training, HR Strategic Planning, and Executive Coaching [[LINK:https://www.linkedin.com/posts/gritter-francona_humanresources-contractaward-operationalsupport-activity-7220142236116660224-2Z5R][3], [LINK:https://www.linkedin.com/posts/gritter-francona_humanresources-contractaward-operationalsupport-activity-7220142236116660224-2Z5R][13]]. * **JV Milestone:** The Greenside Solutions JV was selected for the VA IHT 2.0 Phase I proposal as "among the most viable" in May 2024, allowing the JV to proceed toward Phase II submission [6]. * **Technology Expertise:** The firm possesses specialized expertise in Low-Code/No-Code solutions, specifically Power platform development [11].