Savage River

What Savage River does

Savage River Associates, Inc. (SRA) is a privately held Small Business founded in June 2006 and headquartered in Layton, Utah. The firm provides cybersecurity consulting services to the Department of Defense (DoD), federal civilian agencies, state and local governments, and commercial customers, with deep specialization in implementing the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) and the NIST 800-53 controls framework for mission-critical information systems. Named past-performance customers include the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), the Defense Health Agency (DHA), the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC).

The company's core offerings span Enterprise Security Architecture, Security Engineering, Risk Management and Assessment, Vulnerability and Penetration Testing, Incident Management, and Application and Mobile App Security. Service delivery is staffed by certified Subject Matter Experts fulfilling roles such as Information System Security Officer (ISSO), Information System Security Manager (ISSM), IV&V, and security architect. There is no software product, no proprietary platform, and no AI/ML component described in available materials; the offering is a pure-play professional services portfolio priced through individual task orders rather than disclosed subscription or seat-based pricing.

Commercially, Savage River operates through direct enterprise sales to government buyers and as one of six member companies in the Defense Solutions Group Joint Venture (DSG JV), which was awarded the DISA ENCORE III Small Business contract vehicle (HC1028-18-D-0027) covering 19 performance areas for an initial period of May 12, 2019 through May 11, 2024 with five one-year options. Revenue mechanics are entirely professional-services based, with no disclosed pricing, no public revenue figures, no outside investment, and a headcount reported in the 1-10 range, indicating a small, government-contracting consultancy with concentrated customer exposure.

Name

Savage River

Legal name

Savage River Associates, Inc.

Website

https://savage-river.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Savage River Associates is a small (1-10 employee) cybersecurity consulting firm founded in 2006 and headquartered in Layton, Utah, delivering NIST RMF implementation, assessment and authorization, and security architecture services to DoD and federal agencies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cybersecurity Consulting Services

NAICS

Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (54169), Computer Systems Design Services (541512)

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Security Architecture & Engineering Advisory (Zero Trust, IAM, Network) (BPAKADAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Security Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Advisory (BPAKADAG)

Keywords

• Cybersecurity consulting
• NIST RMF services
• Assessment and authorization
• Security architecture
• Federal cybersecurity

Headquarters

HQ city

Layton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Cybersecurity Consulting Services: Professional services revenue generated through cybersecurity consulting, compliance solutions, security engineering, and security architecture engagements with government and commercial customers. Services delivered through direct contracts and as part of the DISA ENCORE III joint venture.
2. Government IT Services (DISA ENCORE III): Multiple IT service categories under DISA ENCORE III small business contract vehicle including enterprise IT policy, integrated solutions management, business process re-engineering, requirements analysis, custom application development, network support, cyber security, IT support services, and cloud professional services.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Savage River Associates provides cybersecurity consulting services to Department of Defense, federal, state, local, and commercial entities, specializing in compliance, security engineering, and security architecture. Core deliverables span Enterprise Security Architecture, Security Engineering, Risk Management/Risk Assessment, Vulnerability and Penetration Testing, Incident Management, and Application and Mobile App Security, underpinned by NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) and NIST 800-53 controls expertise delivered in roles such as ISSO, ISSM, IV&V, and security architect.

Product overview

Savage River Associates, Inc. (SRA) is a Small Business formed in 2006 providing cybersecurity consulting services to DoD, Federal, State, Local, and commercial entities. The company's portfolio consists of core Security Services offerings (including Enterprise Security Architecture, Security Engineering, Risk Management, Vulnerability and Penetration Testing, Incident Management, and Application/Mobile App Security), supported by specialized NIST RMF and Assessment & Authorization services. Additionally, SRA participates as a partner in the Defense Solutions Group Joint Venture (DSG JV) awarded the DISA ENCORE III Small Business contract vehicle, enabling procurement of 19 IT service performance areas including Cyber Security Assessment and Authorization, Cloud Professional Services, Custom Application Development, and Network Support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Security Services Comprehensive cybersecurity consulting services covering Enterprise Security Architecture, Security Engineering, Risk Management/Risk Assessment, Vulnerability and Penetration Testing, Incident Management, and Application and Mobile App Security, delivered to DoD, federal civilian, state, local, and commercial entities by certified professionals in ISSO, ISSM, IV&V, and security architect roles.
• DISA ENCORE III Contract Vehicle Government IT services contract vehicle providing 19 performance areas including Enterprise IT Policy and Planning, Integrated Solutions Management, Business Process Re-Engineering, Requirements Analysis, Custom Application Development, Network Support, Cyber Security Assessment and Authorization, Information Communications Technology, Web Services, Operations Support, IT Support Services, and Cloud Professional Services for the U.S. Government and Department of Defense.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over a decade of successful delivery of cybersecurity and compliance solutions to federal government

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Defense Solutions Group Joint Venture (DSG JV)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 May 2019Savage River Associates is a partner in the Defense Solutions Group Joint Venture (DSG JV) awarded Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) ENCORE III Small Business (SB) contract vehicle. DSG JV comprises six member companies bringing together unique capabilities, experience, and talent to address challenging needs of the U.S. Government and Department of Defense. Services include enterprise IT policy, integrated solutions management, cybersecurity assessment and authorization, cloud professional services, and 15 other performance areas.
• Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA)coreOthers · 12 May 2019DISA awarded the ENCORE III Small Business contract to DSG Joint Venture, of which Savage River Associates is a partner. Contract Number: HC1028-18-D-0027. Contract Period: May 12, 2019 to May 11, 2024, with five one-year options. Savage River provides cybersecurity, assessment & authorization, and related IT services through this vehicle.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves2 records

Direct peers

• Agile Defense: Small-business DoD IT and cybersecurity services provider delivering cyber operations, RMF, and mission support — comparable in size and federal focus.
• SecureStrux: Specialized RMF, A&A, and cybersecurity compliance consultancy serving DoD and federal customers — overlapping directly with Savage River's NIST RMF / 800-53 ISSO/ISSM delivery model.
• By Light Professional IT Services: Small-to-mid-sized DoD-focused cybersecurity and IT services firm providing RMF/ATO, cyber operations, and engineering support to defense and intelligence agencies — directly comparable in scale, customer base, and service mix to Savage River.
• Rigil Corporation: Small-business provider of IT, cyber, and engineering services to DoD and federal agencies, including RMF/ATO support — similar size, mission focus, and customer profile to Savage River.
• Tantus Technologies: Small-business federal IT and cybersecurity consultancy serving DoD and intelligence customers — closely comparable in size, contracting posture, and NIST-focused delivery model.

Broad incumbents

• ManTech International: Large defense-focused IT and cybersecurity contractor delivering RMF, cyber operations, and intelligence IT to DoD/IC customers — same customer set as Savage River but at vastly greater scale.
• Leidos: Top-tier defense IT and cybersecurity prime serving DISA, DHA, and other federal agencies — directly overlaps with Savage River's named customer set and ENCORE III competitive landscape.
• SAIC: Federal IT and cybersecurity services prime with strong DoD presence in RMF, cyber engineering, and mission IT — competes for task orders on DISA vehicles alongside Savage River.
• GDIT (General Dynamics IT): Large federal IT services provider with substantial DISA and DoD cybersecurity work — operates at the prime-contractor level above Savage River but competes for similar cyber task orders.
• Booz Allen Hamilton: Major federal consulting prime with deep DoD cybersecurity, RMF, and A&A practices — competes for the same task orders Savage River pursues, though at much larger scale and across a broader portfolio.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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