BRAVENTAbout Bravent LLC
Federal AI. Built by people who've done it.
Bravent LLC is a Chantilly, Virginia–based technology company with a singular focus: helping U.S. government agencies adopt AI responsibly, efficiently, and in compliance with federal standards. Founded in 2013, we bring more than a decade of deep federal digital experience to every engagement.
Leadership
Founded and led by federal technologists
AK Sahu
CEO & Founder
AK Sahu brings 23 years of experience in large-scale web application development spanning financial services, publishing, entertainment, and the federal government. He has led architecture and development on prominent federal platforms including GSA.gov, USA.gov, SBA.gov, Commerce.gov, and Data.gov. His full-stack expertise across all stages of the software development lifecycle informs Bravent's product-first philosophy.
ak@braventsystems.comCertifications & Qualifications
Credentials that matter in federal procurement
Bravent's certifications unlock set-aside and sole-source procurement pathways that reduce award cycle time for agency customers.
SBA 8(a) Business Development
Bravent is a certified participant in the SBA 8(a) Business Development Program, enabling direct and sole-source awards from federal agencies without full and open competition.
SBIR Phase III Eligible
Verified SBIR Phase III status allows federal agencies to award non-competitive contracts to Bravent based on prior SBIR-funded R&D — accelerating procurement of proven innovation.
CMMI Services & Development — Maturity Level 3
Bravent holds CMMI Maturity Level 3 for both Services and Development, demonstrating well-defined, consistently applied processes across all project delivery.
ISO 9001:2015
Certified to ISO 9001:2015, the international standard for quality management systems, ensuring consistent, high-quality service delivery across all client engagements.
ISO 20000-1:2018
Certified to ISO 20000-1:2018 for IT Service Management, affirming Bravent's commitment to structured, effective IT service delivery aligned with industry best practices.
Virginia SWaM Certified
Recognized by the Commonwealth of Virginia as a certified small, women-owned, and minority-owned business (SWaM), qualifying Bravent for state procurement set-asides.
Contract Vehicles
How agencies can buy from Bravent
Bravent holds established federal and state contract vehicles, giving procurement officers a streamlined path to award.
GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS)
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Cloud migration, DevSecOps, web modernization, cybersecurity, and digital operations.
MDA SHIELD IDIQ
Missile Defense Agency — Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense
Secure digital platforms, open-source modernization, AI-enabled solutions, and cybersecurity. $151 billion ceiling IDIQ.
Virginia State Contracts
SWaM Certified Vendor
Enterprise IT services, cloud solutions, and application modernization for Commonwealth agencies.
Maryland State Contracts
State Qualified Vendor
Enterprise IT services and cloud solutions for Maryland state agencies.
New York State Contracts
State Qualified Vendor
Technology solutions and IT support for New York state agencies.
Florida IT Staff Augmentation BPA
Blanket Purchase Agreement
Qualified IT professional staffing for Florida state agencies.
Joint Venture Capabilities
Through registered joint ventures, Bravent is positioned to compete for additional set-aside contract vehicles, broadening our reach across the federal procurement landscape.
- Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) contracts
- Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) contracts
Federal Experience
Agencies we've served
From flagship .gov platforms to agency-specific modernization programs, Bravent has a proven track record across the federal landscape.
Ready to see how Bravent can support your mission?
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