TekFive Certifications

The SBA 8(a) Business Development Program is a federal initiative administered by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) designed to assist small, disadvantaged businesses in gaining a foothold in government contracting. Eligible firms, such as TekFive, must be owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, meet size standards, and demonstrate potential for success. Once certified, 8(a) participants receive access to specialized business training, counseling, and most importantly, the ability to compete for set-aside and sole-source contracts. For government agencies, partnering with an 8(a)-certified company like TekFive offers distinct advantages: it streamlines procurement by allowing agencies to bypass lengthy competitive bidding processes for sole-source awards (up to $4.5 million for services), ensures compliance with federal diversity and inclusion goals, and fosters economic growth in underserved communities—all while tapping into TekFive’s expertise in delivering high-quality solutions tailored to agency needs!

The Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) program is a federal initiative managed by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to support small businesses owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans. Companies like TekFive, if certified as an SDVOSB, must be at least 51% owned by one or more service-disabled veterans, with the veteran managing daily operations and long-term decisions. The program enables these firms to compete for set-aside and sole-source government contracts. For government agencies, utilizing an SDVOSB like TekFive offers key advantages: it expedites procurement with sole-source awards (up to $4.5 million for services), fulfills federal mandates to support veteran entrepreneurs, and taps into the resilience and skills veterans contribute—delivering reliable, mission-critical solutions with a proven partner like TekFive.

ISO 9001:2015 is an internationally recognized standard for quality management systems (QMS), established by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), aimed at helping organizations consistently meet customer and regulatory requirements while enhancing operational efficiency. For a company like TekFive to achieve this certification, it must demonstrate a robust QMS that emphasizes process optimization, risk management, and continuous improvement, ensuring high-quality products and services. Government agencies benefit significantly from partnering with an ISO 9001:2015-certified firm like TekFive: the certification assures a structured approach to quality control, reducing risks of errors or delays in deliverables, aligns with federal expectations for reliable contractors, and provides confidence that TekFive’s processes are designed to meet stringent standards—resulting in dependable, high-value outcomes for agency missions.

The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is a framework developed by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) to enhance the cybersecurity posture of contractors within the Defense Industrial Base (DIB). It establishes five maturity levels, ranging from basic hygiene (Level 1) to advanced, proactive protections (Level 5), ensuring the safeguarding of Federal Contract Information (FCI) and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). TekFive, currently assessed at CMMC Level 1, has demonstrated foundational cybersecurity practices and is actively pursuing an audit for Level 2, which involves implementing more robust processes to protect CUI. For government agencies, working with TekFive offers clear advantages: its Level 1 status ensures compliance with basic security requirements, while its progression toward Level 2 signals a commitment to heightened safeguards—providing agencies with a reliable partner dedicated to securing sensitive data amid evolving cyber threats.