Certified Women-Owned Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities in North Carolina

Finesse Business Solutions & Management LLC (FBSM Group) is a woman-owned small business providing federal program operations, CDBG-DR disaster recovery compliance, grant administration, construction management, and facilities support services. We support prime contractors with post-award compliance, eligibility determination, audit readiness, and technical assistance under HUD guidelines and 2 CFR 200. Our network includes licensed construction contractors, janitorial and facilities support firms, and human services specialists — enabling us to deliver full program support across disaster recovery, community development, and federally assisted programs. Registered in the Disaster Response Registry. Available nationwide.

Collective Insights LLC is a HUBZone-certified, women-owned research and consulting firm. The principal researcher brings 20+ years designing and executing primary research for life sciences, pharmaceutical, and association clients. Representative engagements include global physician perception studies for Fortune 500 pharma clients on MSL engagement, and workforce trends research for a national cardiovascular ultrasound association. Core capabilities: survey design, qualitative and quantitative research, mixed-methods analysis, and stakeholder perception studies. The principal researcher holds a PhD with a peer-reviewed publication record in disability research, autism, workforce inclusion of individuals with I/DD, and health technology. Certified WOSB, EDWOSB, and HUBZone.

Made in Mars LLC our mission is to take innovation and creativity to galactic levels by providing exceptional data, digital and IT solutions. As a professional services company that provides strategy, digital & data transformation solutions, systems integration, data analytics, IT automation Cyber and immersive experiences. Our comprehensive approach to IT solutions ensures that your business is equipped with the latest technology and strategies to drive growth, streamline operations, and stay ahead of the competition. From automating repetitive tasks to harnessing the power of data for strategic decision-making, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your digital transformation goals.

Gallinoto Food Services Corporation is a high-volume food service contractor specializing in mobile kitchen operations, government catering, and institutional meal production. We provide scalable feeding solutions for military, emergency response, corporate, and large-scale events, with the ability to produce 500–1,200+ meals daily. Our team is equipped to operate in both fixed and field environments while maintaining strict food safety, quality, and on-time performance standards.

Dvinci Data LLC is a specialized data engineering boutique focused on modern cloud data architectures across AWS and Azure environments. Core expertise includes building, migrating, and optimizing high-throughput data platforms utilizing Databricks and Snowflake. Specializations include cloud-native data pipeline development, engine performance tuning, and aggressive FinOps compute cost optimization. Structured and equipped for immediate C2C subcontracts.

Empact Global is a small business led by a black woman with over 20 years of experience improving and innovating processes and systems across industries ranging from defense and aerospace to health and education. We partner with organizations to transform humanity for the better by engaging multi-disciplinary teams including communities, facilitating design sprints, and advising and coaching leaders to solve today’s problems and prevent tomorrows. Empact Global is dedicated to designing systems that foster equity, access, and improve outcomes, making us an ideal partner for government and community-based organizations striving for sustainable development and social improvement. We are leaders in the transformation of organization, people, and society.

Trinity National Consulting helps regulated and mission-driven organizations strengthen compliance, leadership effectiveness, workforce readiness, quality culture, and responsible AI governance. We combine international biotechnology quality expertise, organizational psychology, academia, and leadership development to deliver practical, measurable solutions. Our company utilizes proprietary frameworks, including Trinity Pillars™ and PillarMetric™, to transform compliance and culture into strategic business advantages. We provide consulting, training, assessments, and governance tools that improve accountability, resilience, and organizational performance. Our approach focuses on creating ethical, accountable, and sustainable organizations prepared for evolving regulatory and operational challenges.

Proximity International is a women-owned and women-led applied research firm using data to generate evidence for better policy and decision-making. Proximity was established in 2014 in response to the rising need for independent monitoring, evaluation, and research of humanitarian and development programs in remote-access and fragile settings. Proximity's diverse team of expert researchers and M&E professionals employ innovative technology to train and manage teams of field researchers. Our project managers come to us from the world's top academic, public, and private institutions, think tanks, development and aid organizations. Together, our global and local teams work to turn insight and knowledge into evidence for supporting sustainable and peaceful societies.

Calm Work Solutions (CJW Enterprises Inc.) provides unscented, non-pharmaceutical wellness sprays and kits that help employees stay calm, focused, and productive in high-stress or public-facing work environments. Each kit includes simple rollout instructions, allowing agencies to implement wellness support without workshops or downtime. We manage small-run kitting and nationwide fulfillment for government and corporate clients, offering dependable supply, consistent quality, and easy purchasing through WOSB certification and active SAM registration. Our products align with agency wellness and scent-sensitive policies while helping teams maintain steady performance and workplace stability.

Premier Management Solutions is a privately owned Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and woman-owned company specializing in staffing, recruiting, and training services for both federal and private sectors. Our dedicated team brings a wealth of experience and expertise to deliver top-notch administrative and management solutions, consistently exceeding our clients' expectations. Committed to excellence, we strive to provide innovative solutions that optimize processes, streamline operations, and enhance overall efficiency, ensuring improved performance for our valued government agency clients. With a strong focus on customer service, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional results while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and integrity.

WOSB consulting firm: strategic planning, org development, leadership training, facilitation and evaluation for government and human services. D.E.&C Consulting, LLC (Charlotte, NC; est. 2022), led by Dr. Desiree Del-Zio, helps government, nonprofit, and human-services agencies through strategic planning, organizational assessment, change management, leadership and professional-development training, facilitation, program design, and program evaluation. Deep expertise in Health and Human Services and Head Start Performance Standards, Uniform Guidance, and data-informed continuous improvement, plus emerging AI-strategy advisory. SBA-certified Women-Owned Small Business.

We provide professional services that improve employee, team, and leadership experiences through evidence-based, people-first solutions grounded in Industrial-Organizational Psychology. Our core capabilities include workforce development, employee engagement, and organizational effectiveness consulting. We specialize in designing and delivering retention strategies that enhance job satisfaction, morale, psychological safety, and self-efficacy, while reducing burnout, absenteeism, and turnover. Our services integrate applied behavioral research, organizational assessments, strategic planning, and human capital consulting to support long-term performance improvement and change management. With a strong foundation in social science research and human resources consulting, we support clients in aligning people strategy with organizational goals across both public and private sectors.

Professional Stewards Services, LLC is committed to providing governmental and commercial customers with sapient solutions using cutting-edge methodologies that advance the customer’s mission. With the combined knowledge of over 25 years in the government sector, Professional Stewards Services, LLC has gained a deep understanding of the challenges and needs of clients in the federal market. We continue to offer a variety of IT services to meet customer needs. Our core competencies span Agile Methodologies, Cyber Security, Records Management, Database Management, Multi-tier Help Desk Support, Cloud Mitigation Solutions, and Program/Project Management. At Professional Stewards Services, LLC, we value customer missions by ensuring their business and technology capabilities are tailored to the client’s vision, requirements, and objectives.

Iron Sharpens Iron Premier Services, LLC is a woman- and veteran-owned small business specializing in full-service staffing and business support solutions for government and private-sector organizations. Our services span virtual and onsite hiring events, talent sourcing and placement, intake coordination, healthcare and telehealth scheduling, customer service staffing, administrative support, project and workflow management, and document/data processing. We serve a diverse range of industries, including healthcare, manufacturing, retail, education, hospitality, senior care, and IT. Supported by secure, cloud-based platforms, we deliver scalable, accountable staffing and operations services nationwide. Call us - 1 (877) 887-8343

Fortis Industries, LLC is a HUBZone-certified, woman-owned EDWOSB supplying ANSI/ISEA Z308.1-compliant first aid kits, cabinets, AEDs, bloodborne pathogen (BBP) spill kits, and emergency preparedness supplies to schools, municipalities, and government agencies. Core capabilities: ANSI/OSHA-compliant first aid kit and cabinet programs; AED sales, cabinets, and program support; BBP exposure control and spill response kits; disaster and emergency preparedness supplies; and compliance-driven sourcing of additional safety products for agency-specific needs. Services: First aid and CPR/AED training, first aid cabinet restocking and refill programs, custom emergency preparedness kit building, and AED program management.

EmPowered2Shift, founded in 2017 is an organization that provides Mental Health Services to individuals, couples, and families. We have 16 years of experience providing consulting, education, and training in mental health, faith, and human trafficking to the community and other Licensed Professionals. We contribute financially with our partner Doing It for the Kingdom Inc., a non profit that is provides education and resources as it pertains to human trafficking.

Willene Agency (est. 2019) specializes in research, measurement, statistics and program management which helps organizations make informed decisions on programs and outcomes. We have provided research services and support to WestEd and Me Too International. Our CEO, Teneka Steed, PhD, has provided statistical analysis work as a subcontractor with NASA and has contributed to a published educational research study funded by Department of Education including working on several health disparity studies funded by the NIH. Our primary areas of expertise includes Survey Design, Data Collection, Statistical Analysis, Database Management, and Program Evaluation. To learn more about how our services can help your organization meet its goal, please visit www.willeneagency.com. Email tenekas@willeneagency.com to request a copy of our Capability Statement.

AS STRATEGY is a consulting and advisory firm based in Charlotte, NC that provides evidence-based policy analysis, social science research, educational frameworks, and program-management consulting to governments, nonprofits, businesses, and community organizations.

Tatra Solutions, Inc. (Tatra) is an SBA-certified 8(a), Small Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB/EDWOSB) supporting our nation with cost effective and high-quality mission support solutions. Headquartered in the Research Triangle Park of North Carolina, our management team brings 30 plus years of experience in recruitment and management of knowledgeable, capable personnel that provide programmatic solutions and supplement existing programs, ensuring our customers meet their goals. Our capabilities include administrative, IT, logistics, and scientific and technical support services.

The Hills Tandem is a full-service management consulting firm based in Raleigh, NC. As a woman-owned and HubZone certified small business, we provide a full suite of grants management, technical assistance and related training support services to meet our corporate, non-profit, and government entities' most mission critical needs.

ImaginED Partners Inc, an American Indian, woman-owned small business offering management and professional support services in leadership development, organization transformation, data analytics and business intelligence, and program evaluation. We alongside state education agencies, tribal education agencies, school districts, charter schools, government agencies at all levels, colleges and universities to build the education systems every learner deserves — all grounded in excellence, driven by innovation, and designed for the future. We support leaders working at the intersection of complexity and opportunity to deliver results—on the things that matter most. Whether you’re navigating new responsibilities, leading policy shifts, or strengthening capacity, let us help you move from intention to impact.

Outside The Box, LLC is a Certified HUBZone and Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) located in Richmond, Virginia. We provide consulting, construction, and management services to government and private sector clients in the US and abroad. Outside The Box was founded on the principle of unrelenting commitment to client satisfaction through pursuit of excellence in performance and service. We are driven by our belief that within every challenge lies a solution. This belief is adopted into the company vision and is reflected in the name, Outside The Box.

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ANALYTICA specializes in using scientifically-valid research to address policy-relevant education problems. ANALYTICA substantive and methodological specializations include social and emotional learning (SEL); randomized controlled trials (RCTs); systematic reviews and meta-analyses; research design; mixed methods; survey research; early childhood education; convening technical expert panels; scale development; What Works Clearinghouse (WWC) reviews; technical assistance and report writing; and research capacity building webinars.