Data Management Experts for Federal, State & Local Government

GSA Schedule holder. SWAM certified. We help government agencies design, evaluate, implement, and operationalize data governance, data quality, and master data management across every major platform; Informatica, Collibra, Alation, Databricks, and more.

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Contract Vehicles & Certifications

We make it easy for government buyers to engage with us. Our active contract vehicles, certifications, NAICS codes, and platform partnerships are clearly listed below to streamline procurement, ensure compliance, and demonstrate our qualifications to deliver trusted IT and data governance solutions.

GSA Contract Holder

SIN: 54151S | UEI: ZRQCNGVLKSF5

Small Business Administration Certified

Virginia Small, Women-owned, and Minority-owned Business

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Government Past Performance

SAIC

Federal Data Governance Operations; DG strategy and implementation for a major federal systems integrator.

DG Strategy

Governance Implementation

Analysis of Alternatives

USCIS

Federal Immigration Agency; Data governance services for a federal immigration program.

DG Strategy

DG Tool Implementation

BI and Analytics

Analysis of Alternatives

City of Virginia
Beach

Municipal Data Governance; Data governance and quality services for city government operations.

Data Management/IT Staffing

City of Suffolk

Municipal Data Management; Data management services for local government.

Data Management/IT Staffing

College of Charleston

Public University — Data governance implementation for a public institution of higher education.

Data Catalog

Data Governance

State of Arizona

Statewide Data Governance; Data governance implementation for a multi-agency state government environment.

Data Catalog

Data Governance

[TESTIMONIAL]

Stakeholder Feedback

"Our partners at Incept Data Solutions have been a critical component of the program because it is singularly focused on operationalizing Data Governance. What is unique about Incept is that they are both System Integrators and also Data Governance strategists. Because of this unique combination of capabilities, Incept was able to help us enhance our Data Governance strategy with their expertise as a core element. The new, next-generation data strategy has helped to accelerate adoption and increase ROI."

Dr. Justin S. Magruder PhD

- Chief Data Officer, SAIC

"In 2025, BeOne selected Informatica’s CDGC, CDMP, and CDQ as our enterprise data governance platform and partnered with Incept to lead the implementation. Their ability to connect governance strategy with hands-on platform configuration ensured strong alignment with our federated operating model. Beyond technical delivery, they supported steward enablement and data literacy, helping embed governance into day-to-day operations. This partnership significantly accelerated our maturity and positioned us for scalable, AI-ready governance."

Brian Dilbone

- Director, Enterprise Data & Analytics Governance

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60+ Federal Agencies. Staffed by Our Expertise. Delivered Through Our Partners.

Army Cybersecurity (ACyS) Directorate, Fort Belvoir

Army PL AIT (Product Lead Allied Information Technology), OCONUS in Iraq, Afghanistan, Latvia, Romania, Ukraine

Army VMOD (Voice Modernization)

Army GENMO (Global Enterprise Network Modernization – OCONUS)

Army ECMA (Enterprise Cloud Management Agency)

Army PdM / P2E (Product Manager / Power Projection Enablers)

Army Network Command, Control, Communications, and Computers (C4) Services Integration (NC4SI) (under the Army G6)

Army Installations and Housing - Installations, Housing & Partnerships |ASA(IE&E)

Army Corps of Engineers - Project Management Automated Information System (PROMIS orP2)

Army Corps Engineers – REMIS

Air Force - NETCENTS 2 (Network-Centric Solutions-2)

Air Force - AFLCMC CSS2 (Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Commander Cyber Support Services)

Air Force C4 - Command, Control, Communications and Computer (C4)

Air Force – AFRL (Air Force Research Laboratory)

Dept of Energy - DOE NNSA ITTS OST - National Nuclear Security Administration's Office of Secure Transportation (OST)

DIA CCC program previously ESOC ESITE (Enterprise Service Operations CenterEnhanced Solutions for the Information Technology Enterprise).

DISA - JSP ETM-NG (Joint Service Provider Enterprise Transport ManagementNext-Gen)

Dept of Commerce NS3 (National Security Solutions and Services)

Global Defense Reform Program (GDRP)

Global Advisory Support Services (GASS) IDIQ for the Security Force Professionalization (SFP)

AMSI (African Maritime Security Initiative)

PEO Soldier, Ft. Belvoir - Program Executive Office Soldier (Ft Belvoir).

Army Enterprise Service Desk (AESD), Ft.Belvoir DEFEND E, Reston, VA - (DHS) Dynamic and Evolving Federal Enterprise Network Defense

(DEFEND) CDM (Continuous Diagnostic & Mitigation) Group E.

[What We Do for Government]

Full-Lifecycle Data Management for Government Agencies

From strategy and tool evaluation to implementation and managed services; we cover every phase of the data management lifecycle. Platform-agnostic. We work with what your agency has or help you choose what’s right.

Strategy & Advisory

Data Governance Strategy

Governance framework design, operating model definition, stewardship role design, policy creation, and governance maturity assessments. We help agencies establish sustainable governance programs before selecting any tool.

Strategy & Advisory

Tool Evaluation & Selection

Independent evaluation of DG/DQ platforms for your agency’s requirements. We assess Informatica, Collibra, Alation, data.world, Microsoft Purview, and others against your use cases, security requirements, and FedRAMP needs.

Implementation & Operations

Governance Implementation

Full implementation of your chosen governance platform: catalog configuration, metadata ingestion, business glossary, stewardship workflows, lineage scanning, and policy automation.

Implementation & Operations

Data Quality & DQ Operations

DQ rule development, data profiling, cleansing, standardization, DQ scorecards, and ongoing DQ monitoring. We operationalize data quality into your agency’s daily workflows.

Implementation & Operations

Master Data Management

Citizen MDM, supplier MDM, entity resolution, match-merge, golden record management. Eliminate duplicate records across agencies and improve service delivery.

Strategy & Advisory

Data Strategy & Architecture

Enterprise data strategy, data architecture design, data mesh/fabric advisory, cloud data platform design, and data management roadmaps aligned to agency mission objectives.

Implementation & Operations

Cloud Migration & Modernization

Migrate from legacy on-prem tools to modern cloud-native platforms. FedRAMP-aligned migration planning and execution.

[Why Incept for Government]

Platform-Agnostic. Implementation-Proven. Government-Ready.

We partner with federal, state, and local agencies to deliver mission-ready data governance solutions; backed by GSA access, small business certifications, platform-agnostic expertise, and proven public sector performance.

GSA Schedule Holder

Streamlined procurement through our GSA MAS Schedule. Federal agencies can engage us directly without full-and-open competition for qualifying orders.

Platform-Agnostic Expertise

We implement and support Informatica, Collibra, Alation, data.world, Databricks, and more. We help you pick the right tool for your mission; not the tool we’re paid to sell.

Small Business Advantage

SWAM certified. SBA registered. Qualify for small business set-aside programs at federal and state levels. Get enterprise-grade data management from a team that’s agile enough to move at your speed.

Real Government Past Performance

Delivered for SAIC, federal agencies, municipal governments, and public universities. Not theory; real implementations with real outcomes at agencies like yours.

[Our Approach]

Assess. Select. Implement. Operationalize.

Assess: Governance Maturity & Readiness

We start with your current state. Our Data Governance Maturity Assessment evaluates your agency’s governance capabilities, identifies gaps, and produces a prioritized roadmap; before any tool is selected.

Select: Tool Evaluation & Platform Fit

Independent, vendor-neutral evaluation of DG/DQ platforms against your agency’s mission requirements, FedRAMP posture, existing infrastructure, and budget. Informatica, Collibra, Alation, data.world, Microsoft Purview, Databricks; we evaluate them all.

Implement & Operationalize:
End-to-End Delivery

Full implementation from catalog configuration and metadata ingestion to stewardship workflows and DQ operations. Then we stay to operationalize: managed services, staff augmentation, and training to make your team self-sufficient.

[performance]

Driving Top-Line Growth.

100+

Data Management Engagements

Across data governance, data quality, MDM, cloud migration, and data strategy. For government agencies, Fortune 500 enterprises, and as the technical backbone behind Big 4-led programs.

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Informatica Certifications

Our deepest platform expertise. CDGC, CDQ, CDI, MDM, CDMP. Plus growing capability across Collibra, Alation, and modern data platforms.

Government Clients

Federal, state, local, and higher education. SAIC, municipal governments, federal agencies, and public universities.

[our purpose]

For over a decade, Incept has helped organizations build, implement, and operationalize data governance programs on every major platform. We bring that same depth to government: strategy through implementation, one team, end-to-end. GSA Schedule holder. SWAM certified. Platform-agnostic. Ready to procure.

[Help & Support]

Frequently Asked Questions

If you don’t see your question here, we’re always available to help. Get in touch to discuss your needs, explore opportunities, or clarify how we work.

What contract vehicles do you hold?

Incept holds a GSA MAS Schedule (Contract #47QTCA25D008H, SIN 54151S) for IT Professional Services. We are also SWAM certified and SBA registered. Federal agencies can procure directly through GSA Advantage or contact us for a capabilities statement.

What DG/DQ platforms do you support?

We implement and support Informatica (CDGC, CDQ, MDM), Collibra, Alation, data.world, Microsoft Purview, Databricks Unity Catalog, and more. We are platform-agnostic and help agencies select the right tool for their specific requirements and FedRAMP posture.

Can you help us evaluate and select a DG platform?

Yes. Our independent Tool Evaluation service assesses multiple platforms against your agency’s use cases, security requirements, FedRAMP needs, existing infrastructure, and budget. We provide an objective recommendation; not a vendor pitch.

Do you have experience with federal agencies?

Yes. We have delivered data governance implementations for federal programs including work with SAIC and federal immigration systems. We also serve state and local government (City of Virginia Beach, City of Suffolk) and public higher education (College of Charleston). Cleared and clearable personnel available.

How do we procure your services?

The fastest path: procure through our GSA MAS Schedule (SIN 54151S). Alternatively, request our capabilities statement and we can respond to your RFP/RFQ directly. We also participate as subcontractors on larger program vehicles with prime contractors.

Do you provide staff augmentation for government programs?

Yes. We provide Informatica-certified, Collibra-certified, and platform-agnostic data governance, data quality, and data engineering professionals. Our staff augmentation is available through our GSA Schedule. Cleared and clearable personnel available for federal programs.

What is a Data Governance Maturity Assessment?

Our 2-4 week assessment evaluates your agency’s current governance capabilities across 6 dimensions: strategy, organization, policies, data quality, metadata management, and technology. We deliver a maturity scorecard and a prioritized implementation roadmap. This can be procured as a standalone engagement through our GSA Schedule.

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Ready to Modernize Your Agency’s Data Management?

Start with our Data Governance Maturity Assessment; a rapid evaluation of your current state, tool landscape, and implementation roadmap. Available through our GSA Schedule or direct engagement.

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