$4.4 Million Sole-Source Award Highlights Small Business Excellence and Federal Investment in Cybersecurity
WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–On National Small Business Saturday, The Wright Way Enterprises (TWW) celebrates its continued success with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Cybersecurity organization, marking its second contract award: a $4.4 million sole-source 8(a) award to establish and lead the Cybersecurity Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and Zero Trust (ZT) Project Management Office (PMO). This milestone demonstrates TWWās pivotal role in federal cybersecurity modernization and highlights the vital contributions of small businesses to national security and economic growth.
Small businesses account for nearly 44% of U.S. economic activity and employ more than 61 million Americans, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Programs like the SBA’s 8(a) Business Development Program empower small businesses, especially those from historically disadvantaged communities, to drive innovation and provide critical services across federal agencies.
āThe SBAās 8(a) program has been instrumental in enabling TWW to secure opportunities that not only contribute to our growth but also to the modernization and resilience of U.S. cybersecurity,ā said Kenice Middleton, Managing Partner of TWW. āOn this National Small Business Saturday, we reflect on the importance of investing in small businesses, which are the backbone of the U.S. economy. As a Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), TWW takes pride in supporting the federal governmentās mission to allocate 15% of contract spending to SDBs by FY 2025. Our deep expertise in cybersecurity, Zero Trust architecture, and IT modernization positions us to help agencies like the IRS meet critical objectives while safeguarding the nationās assets.ā
The Inflation Reduction Act, signed into law in August 2022, provides unprecedented funding to the IRS to transform tax administration and enhance services. Cybersecurity is the foundation of this transformation, requiring robust implementation of Zero Trust architecture to meet federal mandates. TWWās support of the Cybersecurity PMO integrates IRA and ZT initiatives under a unified framework, ensuring compliance, risk mitigation, and operational excellence.
As a trusted partner to the IRS, TWW provides comprehensive support, including:
- Standardizing workflows and documentation to streamline project execution.
- Conducting Zero Trust maturity assessments and developing actionable roadmaps.
- Creating scalable security architecture models to enable future-state cybersecurity goals.
Kenice Middleton, a former Senior Executive Service (SES) Director in the IRS Cybersecurity organization, brings invaluable insight into the complexities of safeguarding federal systems that support trillions of dollars in revenue. āOur leadership in developing the Cybersecurity PMO reflects TWWās commitment to excellence, innovation, and delivering measurable results,ā Middleton added.
National Small Business Saturday shines a spotlight on the power of small businesses in spurring innovation, creating jobs, and driving economic resilience. TWW is proud to exemplify how small businesses play a transformative role in shaping the federal cybersecurity landscape.
About TWW
The Wright Way Enterprises (TWW) is certified as an SBA 8(a) and HUBZone minority-owned, small business, stewarding organizations in addressing the dynamic needs of an ever-changing global economy. Founded in 2020, TWWās comprehensive capabilities fortify federal and private infrastructure. The impact-driven consultancy specializes in program management, auditing, cyber risk management, environmental consulting, and compliance. TWWās vision is to be globally trusted advisors in delivering robust solutions that protect data, preserve vital resources, ensure compliance, and optimize operations for excellence. For more information, visit twwenterprises.com.
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Email: maxwell.young@twwenterprises.com
