Contracting Resources Group

What Contracting Resources Group does

Contracting Resources Group, Inc. (CRG) is a privately held, woman-owned small business (EDWOSB) founded in 2002 by CEO Dina DiPalo and headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, with a secondary office in Arlington, Virginia. The firm provides professional services to the U.S. Department of Defense and civilian federal agencies across five service lines: Program Management and Strategic Planning, Acquisition Lifecycle Support, Research and Evaluation, IT Professional Services, and Strategic Communications. CRG operates a projectized organization with standardized processes aligned to PMBOK 7th Edition methodology.

Revenue is generated exclusively through federal government contracts, accessed via prime positions on multiple multi-billion-dollar IDIQ and BPA vehicles (GSA MAS, OASIS+, Army RMAS MA-IDIQ, Army EXPRESS BPA, Navy Seaport-e NxG, Treasury TIAS BPA, DOS PMELS, SAMHSA IDIQ, and MDA SHIELD) and as a major subcontractor to primes including ICF, Social Impact, UCS, LIS Solutions, and QinetiQ. The firm holds CMMI Level 3 appraisal and ISO 9001:2015 certification, employs 101-250 personnel, and reports over 30% veteran workforce with 95% employee satisfaction.

The firm has been recognized eight times on the Inc. 5000 (2016-2025) and seven consecutive times with the HIRE Vets Platinum Medallion (2019-2025). In April 2026, CRG formed the Aalis Resources Group joint venture with Aalis Management Consulting under the SBA Mentor-Protégé Program to access SDVOSB and 8(a) set-aside opportunities.

Name

Contracting Resources Group

Legal name

Contracting Resources Group, Inc.

Website

https://contractingrg.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Contracting Resources Group is a Baltimore-based, woman-owned federal contractor providing program management, acquisition lifecycle, research and evaluation, IT, and strategic communications services to U.S. Department of Defense and civilian agencies via IDIQ and BPA contract vehicles.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Federal Government Professional Services

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

ERP, CRM & Enterprise Applications Consulting (BPAHAEAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Contract Administration Support (PO/Contract Compliance) (BPAAAJAE), Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) & Document Automation (BPAEAPAD)

Keywords

• Federal government contracting
• Program management services
• Acquisition lifecycle support
• Research and evaluation services
• Strategic communications consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Baltimore

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Federal Government Professional Services: CRG generates revenue through professional services contracts with U.S. Federal Government agencies, primarily DoD and civilian agencies. Revenue comes from task orders under IDIQ contracts, BPA awards, and direct contract awards for program management, acquisition support, strategic communications, IT services, and research/evaluation.
2. Prime Contract Vehicles: CRG holds prime positions on multiple government-wide multiple award contracts including GSA MAS, OASIS+, Army EXPRESS BPA, Army RMAS MA-IDIQ, Navy Seaport-e NxG, and SAMHSA IDIQ, enabling direct business development with federal agencies.
3. Subcontractor Services: CRG operates as major subcontractor to prime contractors including ICF, Universal Consulting Services, Social Impact, and LIS Solutions on various government IDIQ vehicles, generating revenue through subcontract task orders.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Contracting Resources Group is a professional services firm delivering program management and strategic planning, acquisition lifecycle support, research and evaluation, IT professional services, and strategic communications to U.S. federal government agencies. Founded in 2002, the firm supports the Department of Defense and civilian federal agencies under multiple government-wide contract vehicles, including GSA MAS, GSA OASIS+, Army EXPRESS BPA, Army RMAS MA-IDIQ, Navy Seaport-e NxG, and agency-specific IDIQ contracts. CRG operates as both prime contractor and major subcontractor to primes such as ICF, Universal Consulting Services, Social Impact, and LIS Solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Program Management and Strategic Planning Expert program management and strategic planning services for federal agencies, applying a methodology aligned with PMBOK 7th Edition and covering Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution phases. The offering is designed for federal program offices needing disciplined execution and oversight of mission-critical operations.
• Acquisition Lifecycle Support End-to-end acquisition lifecycle support for federal customers, including acquisition planning, procurement strategy, contract management, and value engineering to improve acquisition outcomes. The service is targeted at federal agencies seeking to modernize and strengthen their acquisition processes.
• Research and Evaluation Data-driven research, analysis, and evaluation services that combine data scientists, statisticians, program evaluators, and data visualization specialists with AI, machine learning, and robotic process automation. The offering transforms data into actionable insights for federal program evaluation and process improvement, applied within CRG's RAE Division.
• IT Professional Services IT professional services for federal agencies spanning CX/UX optimization of government portals, AI-driven process automation and low-code development, cybersecurity policy implementation and risk management, and IT modernization including legacy system upgrades and scalable infrastructure deployment. Targeted at federal agencies pursuing digital transformation and improved service delivery.
• Strategic Communications Strategic communications services for federal programs, employing advanced qualitative and quantitative media analytics techniques to craft targeted messaging, supplemented by photography, graphic design, and documentary videography. The team supports federal client missions while also producing award-winning content, including the Gold Viddy Award-winning 'Nurses of Vietnam' documentary.

Quantifiable outcome

• Eight consecutive appearances on Inc. 5000 list demonstrating sustained revenue growth
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability8 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• Aalis Management ConsultingcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 April 2026CRG and Aalis formed Aalis Resources Group (ARG) joint venture under SBA Mentor-Protégé Program. The JV expands both companies' ability to provide program management, acquisition support, strategic communications, and professional services to federal agencies. ARG combines more than 30 years of combined government contracting experience serving DoD, State Department, and civilian agencies. Positioned to pursue SDVOSB, 8a, and EDWOSB federal contracting opportunities.
• Universal Consulting Services, Inc. (UCS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUCS is a healthcare and IT firm with over two decades of experience supporting federal civilian and DoD agencies. CRG serves as trusted subcontractor supporting customers' requirements for over eight years. UCS describes CRG as addressing requirements in ways that bring greater value to the total team.
• QinetiQ, Inc.secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerQinetiQ is an engineering company focused on mission-led innovation providing critical capabilities in defense and security. CRG partners with QinetiQ on proposal opportunities and teaming arrangements. QinetiQ describes CRG as easy to work with, always first to the table with integrity and accountability.
• ICF Incorporated, LLCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerICF is a global consulting and technology services company with approximately 9,000 employees. CRG serves as major subcontractor on ICF-led SAMHSA IDIQ contract providing program and analytical support services. ICF combines unmatched industry expertise with cutting-edge engagement capabilities.
• GenTech AssociatessecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerGenTech is a certified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business providing business solutions to federal government. CRG partners on federal contracting opportunities. GenTech describes CRG as an honest, flexible partner easy to work with on numerous successful teaming occasions.
• Legal Interpreting Services, Inc. (LIS Solutions)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLIS Solutions provides language services, cybersecurity, intelligence analysis and IT services to intelligence community and Combatant Commands. CRG serves as major subcontractor on Treasury TIAS BPA supporting the Office of Terrorism and Financial Intelligence with investigations and analysis services.
• Social Impact, Inc. (SI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial Impact is the prime contractor on DOS PMELS IDIQ for performance management, evaluation, and learning services. CRG serves as major subcontractor supporting Department of State programs including security sector assistance, military security, and anti-crime activities.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• ICF International: Global consulting and digital services firm (~9,000 employees) with deep federal health, civilian, and defense client base. CRG serves as a major subcontractor to ICF on the SAMHSA IDIQ — directly comparable in federal professional services delivery but at substantially greater scale.
• Booz Allen Hamilton: Largest pure-play federal management and technology consulting firm, with dominant positions across DoD, intelligence community, and civilian agency work. Sets the competitive ceiling CRG is moving toward and competes for the same mission-critical federal contracts at greater scale.
• Battelle Memorial Institute: Non-profit applied science and technology organization with deep federal R&D, program evaluation, and defense health engagements. Comparable in research and evaluation services delivery to CRG but at much greater scale and with broader scientific portfolio.
• QinetiQ Inc. Engineering and mission-led innovation firm providing defense and security capabilities to DoD and federal agencies. CRG partners with QinetiQ on proposals; comparable in defense systems support and engineering professional services positioning.

Direct peers

• CALIBRE Systems: EDWOSB/woman-owned federal professional services firm providing management consulting, training, and analytics support to DoD, VA, and civilian agencies. Closely comparable in size, ownership profile, customer set, and service portfolio to CRG.
• Credence Management Solutions: Mid-sized federal management consulting and technology services firm serving defense, civilian, and intelligence community clients. Comparable to CRG in scale, contract vehicle positioning (GSA, OASIS, agency IDIQs), and service breadth spanning program management and digital transformation.
• Universal Consulting Services (UCS): Healthcare and IT-focused federal contractor supporting DoD and civilian agencies. Listed as a long-standing CRG partner and prime contractor; comparable in size, federal health focus, and small-business set-aside positioning.
• Social Impact, Inc. Federal performance management, evaluation, and learning services firm serving USAID, DoS, and DoD. Prime on the DOS PMELS IDIQ where CRG serves as major subcontractor — comparable in international affairs and program evaluation capabilities.
• LIS Solutions: Federal language services, cybersecurity, intelligence analysis, and IT firm serving intelligence community and Combatant Commands. CRG serves as major subcontractor on Treasury TIAS; comparable in small-business set-aside positioning and federal civilian/DoD customer base.
• IAP World Services: Federal technical and management services firm supporting DoD, federal civilian, and intelligence community clients with operations, logistics, and program management. Comparable in mid-sized federal services profile and contract vehicle footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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