10 Black-Owned Businesses Creating Waves in Government Contracting

Black-owned businesses have historically faced significant barriers to accessing government contracts, but many have persevered and achieved great success in the government contracting arena. These businesses are not only creating wealth and jobs for their communities but also serving as role models and proving that Black-owned businesses can succeed in the world of government contracting. Here are ten examples of successful Black-owned businesses in government contracting:

1. Global Resource Solutions: Founded by Army veteran and entrepreneur Jermaine L. Watkins, Global Resource Solutions (GRS) provides security and protection services to government agencies. In 2020, GRS was awarded a $26 million contract to provide security services to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

2. Infinity Technology, LLC: Infinity Technology provides IT consulting and engineering services to government agencies. Founded by entrepreneur and engineer Angela D. Benton, Infinity Technology has won multiple contracts with the Department of Defense and was named one of the fastest-growing companies in America by Inc. Magazine.

3. The Kenific Group: Founded by retired Navy Captain Kevin Kenific, The Kenific Group provides engineering and technical services to government agencies. The company has won multiple contracts with the Navy and was named one of the fastest-growing companies in America by Inc. Magazine.

4. The Gideons Group: The Gideons Group provides security and risk-management services to government agencies. Founded by Army veteran and entrepreneur Charles G. Gideon, the company has won multiple contracts with the Department of Homeland Security and was named one of the fastest-growing companies in America by Inc. Magazine.

5. TJFACT, LLC: TJFACT provides professional services to government agencies, including program management, logistics, and training. Founded by entrepreneur and former Air Force officer Terrence J. Reeves, TJFACT has won multiple contracts with government agencies and was named one of the fastest-growing companies in America by Inc. Magazine.

6. Bridgewater Interiors: Bridgewater Interiors is an automotive interiors company that has won contracts with multiple government agencies, including the Department of Defense. Founded by entrepreneur and automotive industry veteran Ronald E. Hall, Sr., Bridgewater Interiors was named one of the top 100 Black-owned businesses in America by Black Enterprise magazine.

7. Hightower Communications: Hightower Communications provides telecommunications services to government agencies. Founded by entrepreneur and telecommunications industry veteran Darryl Hightower, the company has won multiple contracts with government agencies and was named one of the top 100 Black-owned businesses in America by Black Enterprise magazine.

8. KDM Engineering: KDM Engineering provides engineering and technical services to government agencies. Founded by entrepreneur and electrical engineer Kimberly Moore, KDM Engineering has won multiple contracts with government agencies and was named one of the fastest-growing companies in America by Inc. Magazine.

9. Thompson Hospitality: Thompson Hospitality provides food-service and facilities-management services to government agencies. Founded by entrepreneur and food-service industry veteran Warren Thompson, Thompson Hospitality has won multiple contracts with government agencies and was named one of the top 100 Black-owned businesses in America by Black Enterprise magazine.

10. Banneker Industries: Banneker Industries provides engineering and supply chain management services to government agencies. Founded by entrepreneur and former Army officer Cheryl W. Snead, Banneker Industries has won multiple contracts with government agencies and was named one of the top 100 Black-owned businesses in America by Black Enterprise magazine.

These ten Black-owned businesses are just a few examples of the many successful companies that have broken through the barriers to access government contracting. They have not only achieved significant growth and success in the government contracting arena, but they have also created jobs and wealth for their communities. The success of these businesses is a testament to the importance of diversity and the unique perspectives that Black-owned businesses bring to the table.