Digital Salient Solutions (DSS) emerged from a strategic partnership formed in May 2021 through the SBA's All Small Mentor-Protégé Program [1]. This alliance united Digital Consultants, an 8(a) certified small disadvantaged business established in 2006, with Salient CRGT to create a dynamic joint venture serving federal civilian, defense, homeland, and intelligence agencies [2].
The partnership leverages complementary strengths, combining Digital Consultants' agile capabilities with Salient CRGT's extensive infrastructure of 1,700+ employees across 100+ locations [2]. As an 8(a) participant, DSS can access federal sole-source contracts up to $4 million per award and participate in set-aside opportunities [3].
- Information Technology Operations and Engineering
- Cybersecurity Operations
- Audio Visual/Video Teleconference Solutions
- Data Management and Analytics
- Mission Support Training
- Emergency Preparedness Services
- Department of Defense (DoD)
- Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
- American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC)
- Social Security Administration (SSA)
- D.J. Kim - Founder and CEO, Digital Consultants
- Mike Ryan - National Security Sector Senior Vice President for Growth and Technology, Salient CRGT
- Small business agility through Digital Consultants' role as Protégé
- Large-scale corporate resources via Salient CRGT's position as Mentor
- Enhanced federal contracting opportunities through 8(a) program participation
- DUNS: 118011721
- CAGE Code: 90SC7
The joint venture structure enables rapid sole-source awards while providing federal agencies 8(a) program credit for contract obligations [1]. Through this arrangement, DSS delivers innovative solutions particularly within the Defense Sector while maintaining the benefits of an 8(a) certified entity [2].