What Inspired Solutions does

Inspired Solutions, Inc. is a Northern Virginia-headquartered, Service-Disabled Veteran- and Women-Owned Small Business that operates as a federal IT value-added reseller (VAR) and integrated logistics and professional services provider. Founded in 2015 by Isabella Pina, a 21-year U.S. Army veteran, the company delivers IT hardware, software, cybersecurity, engineering infrastructure, AV integration, supply chain/logistics, and cleared technical staffing to federal, state/local, and commercial buyers. Core technical capabilities include Cisco ISE-based network access control across NIPRNET/SIPRNET environments, GitLab Ultimate DevSecOps enablement (SAST/DAST/SCA, SBOM generation), STIG hardening, and NIST 800-171 compliance for federal environments, executed through a multi-state warehouse network spanning Manassas, VA and Clayton, MO with global delivery to 200+ international destinations.

The business operates four integrated revenue streams: (1) IT hardware and software sales through partnerships with 250+ OEMs including Cisco, Dell, HPE, Lenovo, and Palo Alto Networks; (2) professional services covering IT engineering, cybersecurity, program management, and workforce development; (3) supply chain and logistics services including vendor-managed inventory (VMI), kitting, and warehousing; and (4) cybersecurity solutions focused on identity management and compliance. Go-to-market runs primarily through the GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contract #47QTCA22D00DQ, SBA 8(a) sole-source authority (up to $4.5M services / $7M manufacturing), and subcontractor relationships with federal primes such as WWT, GDIT, and Booz Allen. Pricing is quote-based against pre-negotiated GSA ceiling rates with billing on transaction, time-and-materials, or fixed-price arrangements.

The company is differentiated by a stacked portfolio of socioeconomic certifications (8(a), SDVOSB, WOSB, EDWOSB, MBE, WBE) that allows a single vendor to satisfy multiple agency set-aside goals, plus ISO 9001:2015 quality and CMMC L1 cybersecurity certifications. Since inception, Inspired Solutions reports $189M+ in delivered contracts at 100% on-time performance across 46+ projects. Leadership is concentrated in the founder-CEO and COO/CRO Rick Pina, with a team where over 60% have military backgrounds. The firm maintains Great Place to Work certification for three consecutive years (2024–2026) at a 94% Trust Index and has received industry recognition including the 2026 NaVOBA Women's Veteran's Business Enterprise of the Year and a 2026 Bronze Stevie Award for Veteran-Owned Business of the Year.

Name

Inspired Solutions

Legal name

Inspired Solutions, Inc.

Website

https://inspired-us.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Federal IT Contracting and Value-Added Reseller Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415), Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Other Computer Related Services (541519)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Help Supply Services (7363)

akta.pro primary industry

IT Asset Lifecycle Services (Procure-to-Retire) (BPAEAOAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Workplace Migration & Refresh Programs (Win11/M365 migrations, device refresh/IMAC) (BPAEAIAL), IT Program/Project Management (PMO) & Delivery Assurance (BPAEAAAO)

Keywords

• Federal IT contracting
• Value-added reseller
• Supply chain logistics
• IT procurement services
• Cybersecurity solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Woodbridge

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. IT Hardware and Software Sales: Sales of IT hardware (servers, laptops, networking equipment), software licenses, and peripherals through value-added reseller partnerships with 250+ OEM vendors including Cisco, Dell, HPE, Lenovo, Palo Alto Networks. Revenue recognized on transaction basis with procurement and delivery services included.
2. Professional Services: IT engineering, network administration, cybersecurity, program/project management, and technical training. Includes workforce development programs graduating 1100+ professionals. Billed through time-and-materials, labor hour, or fixed-price arrangements.
3. Supply Chain and Logistics Services: Warehousing, kitting, assembly, vendor-managed inventory, and logistics delivery. Multi-state storage facilities with global shipping to 200+ international destinations. Revenue from service fees and logistics coordination.
4. Cybersecurity Solutions: Identity management, network security, compliance services including Cisco ISE, firewall management, STIG hardening, NIST 800-171 compliance for federal environments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Inspired Solutions is a federal IT Value-Added Reseller (VAR) and logistics solutions company that delivers end-to-end IT services to federal agencies, state/local government, and commercial enterprises. The company procures and resells IT hardware and software through 250+ OEM partnerships (Cisco, Dell, HPE, Lenovo, Palo Alto Networks), provides cybersecurity, engineering/infrastructure, and A/V solutions, operates multi-state warehousing and supply chain logistics with global delivery to 200+ destinations, and supplies IT staffing, program/project management, and workforce development/training services.

Product overview

Inspired Solutions is a federal IT contractor operating as a Value-Added Reseller (VAR) and services company, not a single unified software product. The portfolio consists of four core service pillars: (1) IT Solutions covering procurement/VAR services, cybersecurity, engineering/infrastructure, and A/V solutions; (2) Supply Chain & Logistics including warehousing, kitting, inventory tracking, and global delivery; (3) Professional Services encompassing staffing, program/project management, and workforce development/training. Services are delivered through GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contracts, SBA 8(a) sole-source awards, and direct subcontracting relationships with federal primes and commercial clients.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Procurement & VAR Services Full-service IT procurement and value-added reseller services delivered through partnerships with Cisco, Dell, HPE, Lenovo, Palo Alto Networks, and 250+ other manufacturers. Supplies IT hardware, software licenses, networking equipment, and construction materials via GSA MAS Schedule, targeting federal agencies and commercial enterprises.
• Cybersecurity Solutions Identity management, network security, and compliance services including Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) implementation, firewall installation and management, STIG hardening, and NIST 800-171 compliance for federal and commercial environments.
• Engineering & Infrastructure Turnkey IT infrastructure services including power distribution, network architecture, telecommunications systems, data center solutions, fiber optic installation, and structured cabling for mission-critical federal and commercial facilities.
• A/V Solutions AVIXA-certified design, installation, and support for video walls, secure VTC systems, conference room automation, command center displays, and Crestron control programming across federal and military facilities.
• Supply Chain & Logistics Services End-to-end supply chain management including multi-state warehousing, inventory tracking, vendor-managed inventory (VMI) programs, kitting, assembly, packaging, and global logistics with delivery to 200+ international destinations.
• Staffing Services Qualified technical personnel staffing for federal programs, IT deployments, and operational support including IT engineers, cybersecurity analysts, AV technicians, and warehouse/logistics coordinators. Offered under contract and direct-hire models.
• Program & Project Management Experienced project managers and PMO support for complex federal and commercial programs, managing timelines, budgets, compliance, FAR/DFARS requirements, subcontractor coordination, and stakeholder reporting.
• Workforce Development & Training Technical training programs and apprenticeships including the Technician Apprenticeship Program (TAP) that has graduated 1100+ professionals with 100% program success, IT certification preparation, and workforce readiness programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% on-time delivery rate across $189M+ in contracts with zero delivery failures since 2015
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers24 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• World Wide Technology (WWT)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Ongoing vendor-managed inventory (VMI) partnership since 2020. Inspired Solutions maintains 99.5% inventory accuracy across active customer programs with same-day fulfillment. Named Supplier Diversity Partner of the Year 2023. Multi-facility staffing for VMI operations including inventory specialists, logistics coordinators, and program managers.
• GitLabcoreTechnology or IntegrationGitLab authorized partner with documented past performance delivering GitLab Ultimate licenses and DevSecOps enablement to federal customers. Hosted Department of War event with GitLab on GitLab Ultimate capabilities including SAST, DAST, SCA, SBOM generation, and compliance frameworks.
• CiscocoreTechnology or IntegrationCisco partner providing network infrastructure, cybersecurity solutions including Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) implementation. Key technology partner for federal network security programs including FE Warren Air Force Base deployment securing 8,000+ endpoints.
• DellcoreTechnology or IntegrationDell partner for enterprise hardware including laptops, servers, and storage solutions. Delivered 3,100 Dell laptops to Eli Lilly for IT infrastructure expansion.
• HPE (Hewlett Packard Enterprise)coreTechnology or IntegrationHPE partner providing enterprise computing solutions, servers, storage, and networking equipment for federal and commercial IT deployments.
• LenovocoreTechnology or IntegrationLenovo partner for laptops and computing hardware. Delivered 3,100 Lenovo laptops to Eli Lilly for enterprise IT modernization.
• Palo Alto NetworkscoreTechnology or IntegrationCybersecurity technology partner for next-generation firewall, network security, and cloud security solutions supporting federal and commercial environments.
• LVSIminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTeaming partner on federal defense programs spanning DoD logistics and IT infrastructure rollouts.
• ACEminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTeaming partner on federal IT programs.
• ATNIminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTeaming partner on federal programs spanning DoD and civilian agencies.
• RIPMINISTRIES (Rick and Isabella Piña Ministries)minorOthersFounded by CEO Isabella Pina and COO Rick Pina. Non-profit organization operating Grace Destiny Academy school in La Vega, Dominican Republic providing free Christ-based education to 235 children of immigrants. Inspired Solutions supports this life-changing work and other global mission initiatives.
• World Pediatric ProjectminorOthersCharitable partner receiving support from Inspired Solutions through global mission initiatives and community giving programs.
• Steward Family FoundationminorOthersCharitable foundation partner collaborating with Inspired Solutions on community impact initiatives.
• WWT CaresminorOthersCorporate giving program of World Wide Technology that Inspired Solutions collaborates with on community initiatives.
• KeeleyCaresminorOthersCorporate philanthropy initiative of Keeley Construction that Inspired Solutions partners with on charitable giving.
• ADB CommunityminorOthersCommunity giving program of ADB Companies (customer) that Inspired Solutions collaborates with on local community support.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• immixGroup: Federal IT value-added distribution and solutions provider focused on government and public-sector IT procurement. Directly comparable to Inspired Solutions as a federal IT VAR with channel-driven distribution and small-business set-aside positioning.
• Red River Technology: Federal IT solutions and services company delivering hardware, software, cybersecurity, and managed services to government and defense customers. Similar end-to-end federal IT delivery model with multi-vendor procurement and lifecycle support.
• Bowhead (UIC): 8(a) Alaska Native Corporation providing federal IT, cybersecurity, logistics, and professional services to DoD and civilian agencies. Highly comparable as a small-business federal IT services contractor with set-aside certifications and similar service pillars.
• Tyto Athene: Veteran-owned federal IT services and solutions company delivering network modernization, cybersecurity, and digital transformation to DoD and federal civilian agencies. Comparable SDVOSB positioning and federal IT services portfolio.
• MicroTechnologies: 8(a) small business providing federal IT services, network operations, cybersecurity, and managed services to DoD and federal civilian agencies. Comparable scale, set-aside status, and federal IT services mix.
• CALIBRE Systems: Federal management consulting and IT services firm serving DoD, federal civilian agencies, and state governments. Comparable federal IT and professional services model with similar size and customer base.
• PlanIT Group: Federal IT staffing and services firm specializing in cleared technical personnel placement and IT program support for federal agencies. Comparable federal IT staffing/professional services motion.

Broad incumbents

• Carahsoft Technology Corp. The largest federal IT software VAR in the U.S., distributing thousands of technology vendors into federal, state, and local government. Comparable end-customer set and GSA-based procurement motion, though materially larger and software-only focused.
• Insight Public Sector: The public-sector division of Insight Enterprises, providing IT hardware, software, and services to federal, state, and local government agencies. Comparable federal IT VAR model with larger scale and broader catalog.
• CDW Government (CDW-G): Federal IT VAR arm of CDW Corporation, providing IT hardware, software, and services to federal, state, and local government. Comparable federal procurement motion and end-customer set, though materially larger in scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/inspired.solutions.us
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/inspired-solutions-us

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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