Cherokee Federal is a premier provider of comprehensive mission support and advanced IT solutions to federal agencies, operating both domestically and internationally [2]. As a Tribal 8(a) contractor, the organization combines small business agility with large corporation capabilities, offering unique acquisition advantages including streamlined sole-source procurement [1].
Under the guidance of its experienced leadership team, including Brad Barnhart (VP, Intelligence Practice), Beth Inglis and Cliff Prether (Executive and Operations General Managers, Intelligence Practice), and executives Karl Gaskins and Dirk Catron, Cherokee Federal delivers strategic operations across multiple domains:
- Program Management and Administrative Support
- Case Management Solutions
- Professional Services and SME Support
- Technical Advisory Services
- Training & Development
- Tribal 8(a) direct award capabilities without dollar threshold limitations [2]
- Civilian agency direct awards up to $25M without J&A
- DoD direct awards up to $100M without J&A
- Global operational presence [4]
- Commitment to diversity and cross-cultural solutions [3]
Cherokee Federal maintains an extensive contract portfolio through multiple subsidiary companies, each with specialized capabilities [1]. Their comprehensive coverage includes:
- Cherokee Nation Services Group (47QTCA19D008Q)
- Cherokee Nation Technologies (GS35F096DA)
- Cherokee Nation Technology Solutions (GS35F513DA)
- Cherokee Nation Assurance (47QTCA18D002L)
OASIS+ Small Business awards span multiple domains, including Management & Advisory, Environmental, Facilities, Logistics, Research & Development, and Intelligence Services [3].
The organization's commitment to excellence is demonstrated through comprehensive professional certifications and quality management systems:
- Project Management Professional (PMP) [1]
- Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt and Black Belt
- ISO 9001 Lead Auditor
- ITIL Certification
- Cybersecurity certifications (CISSP, CISM, CEH)
- SAFe Agilist (SA)
Cherokee Federal's innovation focus is exemplified by its Innovation Lab in Tysons Corner, where cutting-edge solutions are developed and tested for government applications [6]. Recent achievements include:
- AWS Select Partner certification
- SAFe Bronze Partner designation
- CMMI certification through Criterion Systems
- Support for U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research (USAISR) [4]
- Walter Reed infectious diseases research programs
- Multiple positive Contractor Performance Assessment Reports
The organization continues to expand its capabilities in intelligence operations through Cherokee Analytics and Cherokee Preting [7], while developing comprehensive zero-trust architecture services for federal agencies [3]. Their proven track record of on-time, within-budget delivery combined with innovative solutions positions Cherokee Federal as a trusted partner in supporting critical federal agency missions [6].