### Company Overview & Leadership
Acquisition Professionals (AP) LLC, founded in 2014 [1], is a certified Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) and 8(A) firm, with its 8(A) status set to expire in May 2029 [4]. Headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, at the Metro Park Business Center [2], AP LLC delivers professional support services to federal clients across core areas including Acquisition Management, Program Management, Financial Management, and Information Technology [4]. The firm has demonstrated significant expansion, achieving 281% growth over a three-year period and earning recognition on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies from 2021 through 2024 [4]. AP LLC secured its first subcontract in 2015 [1] and obtained its GSA PSS Contract in 2018 [1].
### Leadership Team The leadership team guides AP LLC's strategic direction and operational excellence: * Luwanna K. Clark serves as the President/CEO [4]. * Twila Moorehead, Chief Operating Officer (COO), holds a Master of Public Administration, International Affairs, and a Bachelor of Arts, History from Howard University [2]. * Vanessa E. Collins, Human Resources Director, holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Strayer University [2].
### Core Focus Areas AP LLC provides specialized expertise across key service domains and technology specializations: * **Main Technology Specializations:** Enterprise Architecture, Cyber Security, IT Governance, Information Assurance, and Artificial Intelligence [4]. * **Acquisition Management:** Services include cradle-to-grave life-cycle management, source selection and evaluation, and debriefings and protests [4]. * **Financial Management:** Capabilities encompass Accounting, Budget Execution, Budget Formulation, and Financial Control & Reporting [4]. * **Program Management:** Utilizes best practices developed by industry groups such as the Project Management Institute (PMI) [11].
### Federal Market & Contracts
Acquisition Professionals (AP) LLC specializes in providing integrated solutions across Acquisition Management, Program Management, Information Technology Services, and Financial Management to federal clients [1]. The firm has secured significant contract achievements, including a $38 million BPA with the Department of Labor for Acquisition & Administrative Management Support Services [2]. AP LLC supports clients across 11 jurisdictions, including North Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Louisiana, Illinois, and California [4].
#### Contract Vehicles AP LLC holds several key contract vehicles, enabling streamlined procurement for federal agencies: * GSA PSS Schedule (GS47QRAA18D00FJ) [4] * GSA 8A STARS III contract (47QTCB22D0002) [4] * Prime contract position on OASIS+ WOSB for the Management and Advisory Domain (Contract #: 47QRCA24DW291) [1] * Subcontractor on the Navy Seaport NextGen contract [4] (Contract #: N00178-19-D-8657 and N0017819D8093) [1]
#### Notable Programs and Performance The firm supports a wide range of federal agencies, including the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM), and the National Institute of Health (NIH) [1]. Key performance examples include: * Labor Hour contract for Procurement Liaison Support Services for the Executive Office of the President (EOP) (Contract #: 11316023C00030AS) [1]. * Travel Administration and Management Support Services for the Navy Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) via a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract (Noo24424Fo479) [1]. * $3.3 million Labor Hour contract providing Acquisition Support to the Food and Drug Administration (OAGS) (75F401-21-C-00139) [2]. * $950,000 FFP contract for HR Support Services for the GA Army National Guard (W912JM-21-C-0013) [2].
#### Teaming & Identifiers AP LLC established an 8A Joint Venture, Aurora Technology Solutions, LLC, with Technical and Management Resources, Inc. (TMR) to deliver IT Services via the GSA 8A STARS III Vehicle [11]. The firm's primary identifiers and codes are: * **CAGE Code:** 758C9 [4] * **UEI Number:** QPX7HPXJX733 [4] * **Primary NAICS Codes:** 541611 (Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services) [10] and 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services) [7].
### Certifications & Socioeconomic
Acquisition Professionals (AP) LLC maintains a robust quality management system and commitment to security compliance, ensuring adherence to rigorous industry standards. The firm’s CEO, Luwanna K. Clark, brings over 31 years of acquisition and program management expertise, including prior roles at the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) managing IT and National Security Contracts [9].
#### Quality Management and Security Compliance AP LLC’s commitment to quality and security is demonstrated by its certifications: * ISO 9001:2015 certification (via PRI Registrar) [1]. * ISO/IEC 20000:2018 IT Service Management Certification (obtained in 2024) [1]. * ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Information Security Management Systems Certification (obtained in 2024) [1].
#### Socioeconomic Status The firm holds multiple socioeconomic designations, supporting federal small business utilization goals: * Certified as WOSB/EDWOSB (obtained in 2016) [1]. * Certified as HUBZone (obtained in 2016) [1]. * 8A Certification (obtained in 2019, expiring May 2029) [2]. * Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Certification from the Department of Transportation (obtained in 2019) [1]. * Certified as Small, Women and Minority-Owned (SWaM) by the Virginia Department of Small Business & Supplier Diversity [2].
### Recent News & Recognition
Acquisition Professionals (AP) LLC has maintained a trajectory of sustained growth and strategic development, marked by significant contract wins and industry recognition. The firm secured a position on the OASIS PLUS WOSB contract vehicle for the Management and Advisory Domain Services [4][2] and achieved 281% growth over a three-year period [7].
#### Recent Awards and Recognition AP LLC has been recognized for its rapid expansion and operational excellence: * Included on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies for four consecutive years (2021 through 2024) [7]. * Ranked #1864 overall on the 2024 Inc. 5000 list, achieving #46 in Government Services, #84 in Virginia, and #96 in Washington, DC [6]. * Received the BOW Knows Best Honorary Award in 2022 and was inducted into the Bow Collective the same year [6]. * Received the BOW Knows Growth Honorary Award in 2023 after successfully growing company sales over 20% in a year [9].
#### Strategic Developments The firm continues to expand its contract portfolio and geographic reach: * Partner on the Hawaii NASPO ValuePoint PASS contract, providing professional acquisition support services in partnership with B3 Solutions and DreamNet Enterprises [11]. * Supports clients across 11 states and the District of Columbia, including California, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Alabama [2].