Black & Veatch, a leading global provider of critical human infrastructure solutions, today announced involvement with SteelToad Consulting LLC, a Small Business Association (SBA)-certified HUBZone business providing authoritative cybersecurity and IT services. The agreement, part of the SBA’s Mentor-Protégé Program, includes Black & Veatch acting as a mentor to provide skills and guidance on successful business practices that will help advance SteelToad to the next level of technology service delivery and capability.  

Providing CMMC Assessments and Training services as an LTP and C3PAO, and CMMI Assessments and Training, SteelToad aims to expand its management and strategic capabilities and multiply its client base within the federal government marketplace. With experience working alongside all levels of government, Black & Veatch will provide:

  • Management and technical assistance, including guidance with internal business processes and management systems
  • Contracting assistance, such as navigating the contracting process, understanding the obligations as a government contractor and developing the capabilities necessary to compete for government contracts
  • Business development, such as strategic planning, identifying potential new business markets and finding new contracting and partnership opportunities

“Our work with SteelToad illustrates our commitment to engage with and support small businesses, which are an integral part of the global economy,” said Rick Kaiser, Mission Critical Facilities & Cybersecurity Solutions Lead, Black & Veatch. “SteelToad’s founding team has extensive leadership experience and technology skills, and has built an impressive portfolio of cybersecurity capabilities, appraisal and training services. We look forward to working together to drive growth and success in this very important market.”

Publish date: Tuesday, July 26, 2022   | Location OVERLAND PARK, Kansas / Originally published on Black&Veatch.com.