Trusted Data Governance, Built for Government.

GSA Schedule holder. Arizona Cooperative Contract holder. NMSDC MBE certified. We help federal, state, and local agencies design, evaluate, implement, and operationalize data governance, data quality, and master data management programs across Informatica, Collibra, Alation, Databricks, and more.

[CONTRACT VEHICLES & CERTIFICATIONS]

Procurement-Ready. Certified. Compliant.

Our active contract vehicles and certifications are listed below to simplify engagement for government buyers, prime contractors, and subcontracting teams.

GSA MAS Schedule

Contract #: 47QTCA25D008H | SIN: 54151S | UEI: ZRQCNGVLKSF5 Federal agencies can procure directly through GSA Advantage or contact us for a capabilities statement. No full-and-open competition required for qualifying orders.

Arizona Cooperative Contract

Contract #: CTR078100 | Solicitation: BPM006672 Awarded by the State of Arizona Department of Administration, State Procurement Office. Effective September 1, 2025. Covers four categories: Data Management and Governance | Data Solution Consulting, Architecture, Support and Development | Data Science, BI and Analytics | AI and GenAI Consulting, Architecture, Support and Development. Eligible cooperative purchasing entities may access Incept's full data management services through this vehicle.

GSA Contract Holder

SIN: 54151S | UEI: ZRQCNGVLKSF5

Small Business Administration Certified

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

[SERVICES]

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 is 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, vendor-neutral evaluation of DG and DQ platforms against your mission requirements, FedRAMP posture, infrastructure, and budget. Informatica, Collibra, Alation, data.world, Microsoft Purview, Databricks: we assess them all.

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, and golden record management. Eliminate duplicate records across agency systems and improve service delivery outcomes.

STRATEGY & ADVISORY

Data Strategy & Architecture

Enterprise data strategy, data architecture design, cloud data platform design, and data management roadmaps aligned to your agency's mission objectives and modernization priorities.

IMPLEMENTATION & OPERATIONS

Cloud Migration & Modernization

Migration from legacy on-premise tools to modern cloud-native platforms with FedRAMP-aligned planning and execution. No disruption. No data loss. Faster time-to-value.

STRATEGY & ADVISORY

AI & Data Engineering

AI governance frameworks, data engineering for AI-ready pipelines, and advisory on responsible AI implementation aligned to government program requirements and emerging federal AI policy.

[Why Incept]

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

We partner with federal, state, and local agencies to deliver mission-ready data management solutions, backed by active contract vehicles, small business certifications, and demonstrated public sector performance.

GSA Schedule Holder

Streamlined procurement through our GSA MAS Schedule (SIN 54151S). Federal agencies can engage us directly without full-and-open competition for qualifying orders.

Arizona Cooperative Contract

Holders of a comprehensive statewide cooperative contract covering four categories of data management services. State, local, and eligible entities can procure through this vehicle.

Platform-Agnostic Expertise

We implement and support Informatica, Collibra, Alation, data.world, Microsoft Purview, Databricks, and more. We recommend the tool that is right for your mission, not the one we are paid to sell.

Small Business & MBE Advantage

NMSDC MBE certified. SWAM certified. SBA registered. Qualify for small business and minority set-aside programs at federal and state levels.

Real Government Past Performance

Delivered for federal agencies, state governments, municipal governments, and public institutions. Real implementations with measurable outcomes at agencies like yours.

Independent Tool Evaluation

No platform allegiances on evaluation engagements. Our tool selection guidance is driven entirely by your agency's requirements, FedRAMP posture, and budget.

[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.

[PAST PERFORMANCE]

Government & Public
Sector Past Performance

Real implementations, real outcomes, across federal, state, and public sector environments.

SAIC

Data governance strategy and program implementation for a major federal systems integrator supporting large-scale government programs.

DG Strategy

Governance Implementation

Analysis of Alternatives

USCIS

Data governance services for a federal immigration program, including tool implementation, analytics advisory, and governance strategy.

DG Strategy

DG Tool Implementation

BI and
Analytics

College of Charleston

Data governance and data catalog implementation for a public institution of higher education, enabling governed access to institutional data assets.

Data Catalog

Data Governance

Henry County
Schools

Data governance advisory and framework development for a large K-12 public school district, supporting data-informed decision-making across academic and administrative operations.

Data Governance

Data Strategy

Oncology Nursing Society

Data governance implementation for a national healthcare professional association, establishing governed data practices across member data, clinical resources, and organizational reporting.

Data Governance

Data Quality

State of Arizona

Awarded a comprehensive statewide cooperative contract (CTR078100) by the Arizona Department of Administration, covering data management and governance, consulting, data science, and AI services.

Contract Vehicle

Data Management & Governance

AI & GenAI

[performance]

Delivering Measurable Results

2014

Year Founded

Over a decade of data governance expertise. First in North America to deploy Informatica CDGC and CDMP in 2022.

100+

Data Management Engagements

Across data governance, data quality, MDM, cloud migration, and data strategy, serving government agencies, Fortune 500 enterprises, and as the technical backbone behind major programs.

195

Informatica Certifications

CDGC, CDQ, CDI, MDM, CDMP, and more. Growing expertise across Collibra, Alation, and modern data platforms

[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, and a State of Arizona Cooperative Contract (CTR078100) covering four categories of data management services effective September 2025. Federal agencies can procure through GSA Advantage. State, local, and eligible cooperative purchasing entities may access services through the Arizona vehicle.

What DG and DQ platforms do you support?

We implement and support Informatica (CDGC, CDQ, MDM, CDI, CDMP), 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 government through our Arizona Cooperative Contract, municipal government clients in Virginia, and public sector institutions including a public university and a K-12 school district.

How do we procure your services?

The fastest path is through our GSA MAS Schedule (SIN 54151S). State, local, and cooperative purchasing entities may access services through our Arizona Cooperative Contract (CTR078100). You can also request our capabilities statement and we will respond to your RFP or RFQ directly.

What is a Data Governance Maturity Assessment?

Our assessment evaluates your agency's current governance capabilities across six dimensions: strategy, organization, policies, data quality, metadata management, and technology. We deliver a maturity scorecard and a prioritized implementation roadmap. Available as a standalone engagement through our GSA Schedule or Arizona Cooperative Contract.

Do you provide data staff augmentation for government programs?

Yes. We provide Informatica-certified, Collibra-certified, and platform-agnostic data governance, data quality, and data engineering professionals for government programs. Cleared and clearable personnel available. For broader IT staffing needs, visit our Government IT Staffing page.

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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 prioritized implementation roadmap. Available through our GSA Schedule, Arizona Cooperative Contract, or direct engagement.

Request a Capabilities Statement

Contract #: 47QTCA25D008H
SIN: 54151S
UEI: ZRQCNGVLKSF5