What Native Hawaiian Veterans does

Native Hawaiian Veterans, LLC (NHV) is a tribally-owned small business founded in 2004 and headquartered in Honolulu, Hawaii, that delivers professional IT services to U.S. federal clients, primarily the Department of Defense. The company's work is organized around three core service lines: C6ISR (Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber-defense, Combat Systems, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance) Professional Services, IT Modernization Professional Services (including Cybersecurity/Zero Trust Networks and Information Management), and Next-Gen Analytics Professional Services (Data Analytics/Data Science, Knowledge Management Analytics, and Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence). Notable past performance includes mission-critical operations support for the Indo-Pacific military theater, security cooperation support for U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), Navy Facilities (NAVFAC) Anti-Terrorism Force Protection on Guam, and Operations & Maintenance of Watercraft Services for high-speed maneuverable surface targets supporting U.S. Navy training.

The company operates exclusively through government procurement channels, with prime access to OASIS+ Total Small Business Domain 7 (Contract No. 47QRCA25DS160, current option period ending December 18, 2029), GSA Multiple Award Schedule (Contract No. GS-02F-0-0125X), SeaPort NxG, GBS Area I, and the Department of Interior/BIA vehicle. NHV is CMMC Level 2 certified, SBA HUBZone certified, and an Indian Incentive Program participant via DFARS Clause 252.226-7001. The firm is a wholly owned subsidiary of Cayuse Holdings, LLC (acquired end of 2018), itself an American Indian tribal entity wholly owned by the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR). Cayuse/NHV reports program support spanning 21 states (60 cities), the District of Columbia, U.S. Affiliated Pacific Islands, and Africa, with broader enterprise reach across all 50 states, 4 U.S. territories, and 19 foreign countries.

Revenue is generated entirely through professional services task orders and contract awards on federal vehicles; pricing is not publicly disclosed. The customer base is concentrated in federal defense and civilian agencies, with all named engagements tied to DoD components (DoD/U.S. Military, AFRICOM, NAVFAC, U.S. Navy Guam). The company carries 251-500 employees, with 15% veterans, and has received the HIREVets Platinum Medallion Award from the U.S. Department of Labor for five consecutive years (2019-2023).

Name

Native Hawaiian Veterans

Legal name

Native Hawaiian Veterans, LLC

Website

https://nativehawaiianveterans.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Native Hawaiian Veterans is a tribally-owned, Cayuse Holdings-affiliated federal contractor providing C6ISR, IT Modernization, and Next-Gen Analytics professional services to the U.S. Department of Defense and civilian agencies through OASIS+, GSA MAS, SeaPort NxG, and other prime contract vehicles.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Honolulu

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Services - Federal Government Contracts: Provides professional services and solutions support to federal government agencies, particularly DoD, through multiple award contract vehicles including OASIS+, GSA MAS, SeaPort NxG, and other governmentwide acquisition contracts. Revenue generated through task orders and contract awards for IT modernization, C6ISR support, and analytics services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Native Hawaiian Veterans, LLC is a tribally-owned, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business that provides professional services and solutions support across three integrated areas: C6ISR Professional Services (Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber-defense, Combat Systems, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance), IT Modernization Professional Services (cybersecurity/zero trust networks, information management technology), and Next-Gen Analytics Professional Services (data analytics/data science, knowledge management analytics, trustworthy AI). Services are delivered primarily to U.S. Department of Defense components and federal civilian agencies through prime contract vehicles including OASIS+ Total Small Business, GSA MAS, SeaPort NxG, GBS Area I, and DOI/BIA.

Product overview

Native Hawaiian Veterans, LLC is a tribally-owned small business providing professional IT services and solutions across three integrated service areas: C6ISR Professional Services (Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber-defense, Combat Systems, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance), IT Modernization Professional Services (cybersecurity, zero trust networks, information management), and Next-Gen Analytics Professional Services (data analytics, knowledge management, and AI). These three service lines work together to deliver comprehensive solutions to federal clients in defense and government sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• C6ISR Professional Services Professional services covering Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber-defense, Combat systems, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C6ISR) for federal defense clients, including Countering Adversarial Malign Influence, Edge Computing/Tactical Communications & Collection, Cyber Technical Command & Control, and Multi-INT Exercises and Operations Support/Joint Forces Support.
• IT Modernization Professional Services Professional services preparing IT infrastructures, systems, technology, and products to succeed in a data-driven world for federal clients, including Cybersecurity/Zero Trust Networks and Information Management Technology Services.
• Next-Gen Analytics Professional Services Data Analytics/Data Science, Knowledge Management Analytics, and Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence services for federal clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• Supported clients' programs in 21 states (60 cities), the District of Columbia, the U.S. Affiliated Pacific Islands and Africa
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Cayuse Holdings, LLCcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2018NHV was acquired at the end of 2018 by Cayuse Holdings, LLC, an American Indian tribal entity wholly owned by the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR). The acquisition assured retention of NHV staff, qualifications and Past Performance (PP) that is strengthened by Cayuse's IT services and support expertise, resources and PP. NHV joins the Cayuse family of tribal companies as the new Cayuse/Native Hawaiian Team strategically positioned for long-term growth.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Aptive Resources: SDVOSB management and technology consulting firm serving federal civilian and defense agencies. Comparable in veteran-owned set-aside status, federal contract vehicle strategy, and IT modernization/management consulting focus.
• Koniag Government Services: ANC-owned subsidiary of Koniag, Inc., providing federal IT, cybersecurity, and professional services to DoD and intelligence community. Comparable in tribal ownership status, SDV/OSB-style positioning, and IT modernization/C6ISR-adjacent service offerings.
• Doyon Government Group: ANC-owned (Doyon, Limited) federal services arm offering IT, logistics, and technical services to DoD customers. Closely comparable to NHV as a tribally-owned prime with overlapping federal IT, cybersecurity, and mission support offerings.
• Bristol Bay Native Corporation: ANC operating federal services subsidiaries that deliver IT, engineering, and logistics to DoD customers. Comparable to NHV as a tribally-owned prime with federal IT and professional services capabilities.
• Chenega Corporation: Alaska Native Corporation (ANC)-owned federal services and IT contractor serving DoD, intelligence, and civilian agencies. Highly comparable to NHV as a tribally-owned, set-aside-eligible prime contractor delivering federal IT, C5ISR, and professional services through vehicle access similar to OASIS+ and SeaPort.
• Caliburn: SDVOSB federal services contractor focused on defense, humanitarian, and stabilization operations. Comparable to NHV in SDVOSB set-aside positioning, government contract vehicle access, and federal mission support delivery.
• Tatitlek Corporation: ANC-owned federal services contractor providing IT, engineering, and operations support to DoD and federal agencies. Comparable in ANC-owned, set-aside-eligible prime contractor profile and federal IT services focus.
• Akima: ANC-owned federal contractor delivering IT, facilities, and logistics services across DoD and federal civilian agencies. Comparable to NHV in tribal ownership structure, federal vehicle access, and broad-spectrum IT/professional services delivery.

Broad incumbents

• Leidos: Large federal IT and defense services prime operating across DoD, intelligence, and federal civilian markets. Not directly competitive as a set-aside contractor, but provides the scale benchmarks NHV's C6ISR and IT modernization services compete against on unrestricted bids.
• Booz Allen Hamilton: Major federal IT, cyber, and consulting prime serving DoD, intelligence, and civilian agencies. Relevant broad incumbent against which NHV's cybersecurity/zero-trust, analytics, and C5ISR-adjacent offerings compete on unrestricted portions of federal bids.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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