May 2021 – Mentor-Protégé Agreement Approved
Digital Consultants, a Small Business Administration (SBA) certified 8(a) Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), today announced that it received SBA approval for a formal Mentor-Protégé relationship with Salient CRGT under the All Small Mentor Protégé Program. Salient CRGT is a leading technology company providing health, data analytics, cloud, agile software development, mobility, cyber security, and infrastructure solutions.
Digital Consultants’ core competencies include information technology engineering and operations support, audiovisual systems design, engineering, installation and operations, cybersecurity, data management, and mission systems training support. The company supports a diverse range of customers, such as the Department of Defense (DoD), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC), and the Social Security Administration (SSA) .
“Digital Consultants is committed to providing effective and efficient solutions to help our clients achieve mission success,” said D.J. Kim, Digital Consultants Founder and CEO. “The SBA’s Mentor-Protégé Program allows Digital Consultants to partner with a proven large business to provide us with the assistance needed to expand and execute our vision.”
“Salient CRGT is committed to supporting small businesses that strengthen the nation’s defense through innovative solutions that solve customer problems,” said Mike Ryan, Salient CRGT’s National Security Sector Senior Vice President for Growth and Technology. “By entering into SBA’s Mentor-Protégé Program, we are excited to support Digital Consultants in their goal of further growth while better positioning them to serve federal government customers.”
As a result of this approval, Digital Consultants and Salient CRGT have formed Digital Salient Solutions (DSS), LLC, an 8(a) Mentor Protégé Joint Venture. DSS will market their innovative solutions within the Defense Sector. This strategic alliance enables the agility of a small business while providing the resources, power, and expertise of a large business.