What Dobbs Defense Solutions does

Dobbs Defense Solutions (D2S) is a Maryland-based, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Women-Owned small business founded in 2019 by retired U.S. Navy Commander Erica Dobbs. The company delivers cybersecurity, enterprise IT, business intelligence, and professional consulting services to U.S. federal defense and civilian agencies (notably DLA, DoD, U.S. Navy, and the Intelligence Community), with secondary offerings to state/local/education buyers and commercial clients. Core service lines include Cybersecurity & IT (CNA, CND, CNO/IAM, RMF/DevSecOps, vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, incident response, cloud migration, systems integration, SharePoint), Professional Services (strategic planning, business intelligence, governance, OODA/SODA methodologies, business process engineering), Consulting (DevOps, ITIL-based help desk, cost management, QA, performance metrics), and Training (security awareness training with simulated phishing, integrated training programs, leadership and strategic coaching).

D2S monetizes through prime and subcontract positions on federal IDIQ and GSA contract vehicles — DLA JETS 2.0 (up to $11.93B program ceiling, 2024-2029), GSA OASIS+ (SDVOSB, WOSB, 8(a), SB pools), GSA MAS, and Navy SeaPort NxG — supplemented by subcontractor roles on DISA Encore III, SETI, STARS III, ITES-3S, and prior OASIS. Revenue mechanics are task-order based under T&M and FFP structures. The company carries ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 20000-1, ISO 9001, CMMI Level 2, SDVOSB, WOSB, EDWOSB, SBA 8(a), HUBZone, MDOT, and WBENC certifications, and reports consistent "Exceptional" CPAR ratings from federal clients. D2S runs a DoD SkillBridge apprenticeship pipeline for cleared-talent acquisition and uses a multi-channel brand strategy anchored by Forbes Technology Council membership and Inc. 5000 recognition (#376 in 2024, #8 Mid-Atlantic with 762% two-year revenue growth).

Name

Dobbs Defense Solutions

Legal name

Dobbs Defense Solutions, LLC

Website

https://thinkd2s.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Government IT & Cybersecurity Services

NAICS

Other Computer Related Services (541519), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Managed Detection & Response (MDR) & SOC Services (HDADAGAG)

Keywords

• Federal cybersecurity services
• Government IT services
• Defense contracting
• Security awareness training
• Professional services consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

College Park

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. Government IT & Cybersecurity Professional Services: D2S provides cybersecurity, IT, business intelligence, and consulting services to federal, state, and local government agencies through multiple prime and subcontract arrangements on IDIQ and GSA contract vehicles. Revenue is generated through task orders, time-and-materials, and firm-fixed-price contract structures.
2. Training & Leadership Development Services: Integrated training programs including security awareness training, strategic coaching, and leadership development delivered to government and commercial clients, billed as professional services engagements.
3. Commercial IT & Cybersecurity Services: Cybersecurity, technology, and strategic consulting services delivered to commercial sector clients, complementing government work.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Dobbs Defense Solutions (D2S) delivers professional cybersecurity, enterprise IT, business intelligence, and consulting services to federal, state, local, and commercial clients. The firm operates as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business with prime positions on DLA JETS 2.0, GSA OASIS+, GSA MAS, and SeaPort NxG contract vehicles, offering capabilities spanning CNA/CND/RMF/DevSecOps cybersecurity, cloud migration, SharePoint, AI-driven analytics, and NIST-aligned security awareness training.

Product overview

Dobbs Defense Solutions (D2S) provides a portfolio of cybersecurity, IT, professional consulting, and training services primarily serving federal, state, local, and commercial clients. The core offerings include Cybersecurity & IT Solutions (featuring Security Awareness Training as a distinct product), Professional Services, and Consulting Services. The Security Awareness Training product is a standalone, NIST Framework-guided training solution with simulated phishing capabilities. D2S operates as a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business with multiple contract vehicles including GSA MAS, OASIS+, DLA JETS 2.0, and SeaPort NxG.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cybersecurity & IT Solutions Comprehensive cybersecurity solutions including Computer Network Attack/Defense/Operations (CNA, CND, CNO/IAM), Risk Management Framework (RMF) and DevSecOps implementation, vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, incident response, and cyber threat management. Enterprise IT offerings cover cloud migration, custom application development, IT strategic planning, and SharePoint solutions for federal defense and civilian clients.
• Consulting Services Operational consulting offering DevOps process optimization, project onboarding and planning, cost management and tool optimization, testing and quality assurance, performance metrics and knowledge transfer, network operations and configuration management, ITIL-based call center and help desk support, and process control and reporting.
• Professional Services Strategic and management professional services covering strategic planning and analysis, tailored development strategies, agile change management, process design and improvement, business intelligence, governance and operational management, holistic transformation, business process engineering, advisory and subject matter expertise, and OODA Loop/SODA methodologies.
• Integrated Training Programs In-person and virtual training sessions covering skill development, blended learning, performance enhancement, strategic coaching, leadership coaching, and behavioral coaching services for government and commercial clients.
• Security Awareness Training Standalone NIST Framework-guided security awareness training featuring 10-minute behavioral psychology-driven courses with email-based access, twice-monthly reminders, simulated phishing campaigns, and monthly risk reporting. Includes an Employee Cyber Security Training Policy aligned with organizational requirements.

Quantifiable outcome

• Two-year revenue growth of 762% (2020–2022)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) SkillBridge ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerD2S partners with the DoD SkillBridge program to provide transitioning service members with apprenticeship and internship opportunities in high-demand fields including cybersecurity, software development, HR, project management, and contract management during their final 180 days of service. This creates a talent pipeline while supporting veterans' transition to civilian careers.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Electrosoft Services: Small-to-mid federal IT and cybersecurity services contractor serving DoD, civilian, and intelligence agencies. Closely comparable to D2S in scale, customer mix, and cybersecurity/IT services portfolio.
• Axiologic Solutions: Federal cybersecurity, IT, and intelligence analysis services firm with comparable set-aside contracting presence and a similar customer base across DoD and federal civilian agencies.
• VariQ Corporation: SDVOSB federal IT and cybersecurity services company with comparable contract vehicles, socioeconomic certifications, and a similar DoD/IC customer footprint.
• Octo Consulting (a Maximus company): Federal IT modernization and cybersecurity services firm serving DoD, Navy, and federal civilian agencies with overlapping capabilities in cyber, cloud, and DevSecOps.
• Sevatec: Federal IT and cybersecurity services contractor with strong DoD and DHS presence, comparable prime contract vehicle mix, and similar agile/DevSecOps offerings.
• Salient CRGT: Federal IT, data analytics, and cybersecurity services firm with comparable federal civilian and DoD customer base and a similar contract vehicle-driven distribution model.

Broad incumbents

• Booz Allen Hamilton: Largest federal cybersecurity and IT consulting prime. Competes with D2S on full-and-open federal work and sets the competitive benchmark for cleared cyber talent and past performance.
• Leidos: Large federal IT and cyber services prime; competes with D2S on DLA, Navy, and federal civilian task orders and is a typical incumbent partner/sub-contractor on the same vehicles.
• ManTech International: Major DoD and IC-focused IT and cybersecurity services prime. Mirrors D2S's mission-IT and cyber technical services offerings at vastly larger scale and serves as a hiring/contract competitor.
• CACI International: Large federal IT, cyber, and intelligence services prime that competes with D2S on multiple vehicles including SeaPort NxG and GSA OASIS+, with deep cleared workforce and past-performance advantages.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/thinkd2s
• Facebookfacebook.com/thinkd2s
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/thinkd2s
• Instagraminstagram.com/thinkd2s

Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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