Cherokee Nation Defense Solutions LLC
Tulsa, OK Part of Cherokee Nation Businesses LLC
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Company facts
- FY2025 rankings
- SBA certifications
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8(a) Program Participant– · Current
- Self-certified in SAM.gov
- Entity structure
- Corporate Entity (Not Tax Exempt)
- Other NAICS codes in SAM.gov
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- 238990 All Other Specialty Trade Contractors
- 423610 Electrical Apparatus and Equipment, Wiring Supplies, and Related Equipment Merchant Wholesalers
- 518210 Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services
- 541330 Engineering Services
- 541360 Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services
- 541370 Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services
- 541380 Testing Laboratories and Services
- 541511 Custom Computer Programming Services
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- 541512 Computer Systems Design Services
- 541513 Computer Facilities Management Services
- 541519 Other Computer Related Services
- 541611 Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
- 541612 Human Resources Consulting Services
- 541613 Marketing Consulting Services
- 541614 Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services
- 541618 Other Management Consulting Services
- 541620 Environmental Consulting Services
- 541713 Research and Development in Nanotechnology
- 541714 Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- 541890 Other Services Related to Advertising
- 541910 Marketing Research and Public Opinion Polling
- 541990 All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- 561110 Office Administrative Services
- 561210 Facilities Support Services
- 561499 All Other Business Support Services
- 561612 Security Guards and Patrol Services
- 561621 Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths)
- 561990 All Other Support Services
- 562112 Hazardous Waste Collection
- 562211 Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal
- 562910 Remediation Services
- 611430 Professional and Management Development Training
- 611519 Other Technical and Trade Schools
- 611710 Educational Support Services
- 624190 Other Individual and Family Services
- Corporate family
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Parent
Cherokee Nation Businesses LLC · Catoosa, OK
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Parent
Cherokee Nation Businesses LLC · Catoosa, OK
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- SAM.gov registration date
- Physical address
- 2 W 2nd St 1500 21, Tulsa, OK 74103, USA
- Website
- cherokee-federal.com
- Employees
- 1K-5K
- Estimated annual revenue
- $1B-$10B
- Industry
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- Industrials
- Commercial & Professional Services
- Professional Services
- Consulting
- SIC code
- 89 Services, Not Elsewhere Classified
Registration and certifications come from SAM.gov and the SBA; company details from public web sources. Updated .
Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2027 To date | $0 |
| FY2026 | $35,615,857 |
| FY2025 | $30,288,894 |
| FY2024 | $25,398,481 |
| FY2023 | $22,916,783 |
Top agencies by obligations
| Rank | Agency | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Air Force | $18,996,636 | |
| 2 | Defense Health Agency | $7,558,884 | |
| 3 | Defense Human Resources Activity | $4,422,221 | |
| 4 | Department of Energy | $3,703,098 | |
| 5 | Department of the Army | $1,560,949 | |
| 6 | Missile Defense Agency | $500 |
Contract vehicles
Contract awards
Latest 5 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Contract subawards
| Prime contractor | Prime award | Amount | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee Nation Strategic Programs, L.L.C. | FA800323F0007 | $7,996,808 | |
| Hayat Brown LLC | FA800325F0030 | $464,311 | |
| Cherokee Nation Strategic Programs, L.L.C. | FA800323F0011 | $6,092,825 | |
| Cherokee Nation Strategic Programs, L.L.C. | 89503025FWA400977 | $2,016,314 | |
| Cherokee Nation Strategic Programs, L.L.C. | 89503020FWA400289 | $83,918 |
Latest 5 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Similar vendors
| Vendor | Location | Primary NAICS |
|---|---|---|
| Cherokee Strategic Solutions, L.L.C. | Tulsa, OK | 541519 Other Computer Related Services |
| Cherokee United Services, L.L.C. | Tulsa, OK | 541512 Computer Systems Design Services |
| Cherokee Insights LLC | Tulsa, OK | 541511 Custom Computer Programming Services |
| Advanced Technology Applications | Great Falls, VA | 541690 Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services |
| Management Science And Innovation, LLC | Reston, VA | 561499 All Other Business Support Services |
About the company
Cherokee Nation Defense Solutions LLC, a tribally owned SBA 8(a) certified small disadvantaged business headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, delivers program management, administrative support, technical consulting, and facility engineering services to federal defense and civilian agencies as a prime contractor on 82% of recent awards. The company is a subsidiary of Cherokee Nation Businesses LLC and competes across both 8(a) sole-source and full-and-open vehicles, with the majority of its recent volume (21 of 36 prime awards) designated as 8(a) sole-source set-asides, reflecting its established posture within the 8(a) program through December 2029.
Cherokee Nation Defense Solutions' customer concentration centers on the Air Force and defense health. The top five funding agencies account for 76% of combined potential value, led by Pacific Air Forces ($125.3 million across four awards) and the Bureau of Indian Affairs ($95 million on a single IDIQ). Defense Human Resources Activity, the Defense Health Agency, and Air Combat Command round out the top tier. Award volume by count runs differently: Air Force (five awards), Air Force Civil Engineer Center (four awards), Pacific Air Forces (four awards), and Defense Human Resources Activity (four awards) dominate, but the dollar concentration is much tighter — Pacific Air Forces' large program management and facility repair work for Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, anchors the portfolio.
The vendor holds three significant vehicle positions. Cherokee Nation Defense Solutions sits on the OASIS+ 8(a) (OAS+8A) multiple-award IDIQ awarded January 2026 under GSA with one task order issued to date; the OASIS+ Total Small Business (OAS+SB) multiple-award IDIQ awarded December 2024, also under GSA, with five task orders across administrative management consulting, engineering, and research and development work; and a single-award indefinite-delivery contract from the Missile Defense Agency (SHIELD program) valued at $151 billion awarded December 2025, with a nominal $500 initial task order. The vendor also operates under a $95 million Bureau of Indian Affairs Program Management and Industrial Engineering Consulting Services IDIQ (Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise set-aside, expiring June 2028), a $90 million Pacific Air Forces single-award IDIQ for Andersen AFB facility repair and rebuild (three delivery orders issued worth $35.3 million combined), and a $27.4 million Defense Human Resources Activity single-award IDIQ for administrative support (three delivery orders issued totaling $12.4 million). A GSA Multiple Award Schedule position carries fourteen labor categories ranging from $61.71 to $171.82 per hour, spanning entry-level administrative roles through senior business analyst and technical writer positions with security clearance requirements.
Recent award activity shows year-over-year growth through 2025 (nine awards in 2022 to twelve in 2025) before flattening in 2026 (six awards through June). Twelve awards with combined potential value of $97.5 million face ultimate completion inside the next twenty-four months, creating recompete exposure across Andersen AFB program management, Defense Human Resources Activity administrative services, and Defense Health Agency patient safety support. SCI-reported invoicing across federal service contracts (a subset excluding goods, products, and non-federal revenue) totaled $2.6 million in FY2023 across eight FTEs and $14 million in FY2024 across 38.9 FTEs, with government-paid rates on those contracts running a median of $151.90 per hour (10th percentile $80.03, 90th percentile $180.27). The vendor self-performs 96% of SCI-reportable hours; one named subcontractor appears across the SCI dataset.
Cherokee Nation Defense Solutions operates as a prime on the majority of its awards but engages subcontractors including Cherokee Federal Solutions LLC (a security and defense subsidiary), Cherokee Nation Strategic Programs LLC (clinical safety, program management, and technical support), Lemasters Group Consulting & Services LLC (data analysis and technical management), Deloitte Consulting LLP (policy and clinical domain support), and Randstad Federal LLC (administrative staffing). A single named sub-award records Cherokee Nation Defense Solutions subcontracting to Cherokee Nation Strategic Programs LLC (prime) and Hayat Brown LLC (prime) on Air Force civil engineer and construction program support work. The vendor's capability portfolio spans program management office support (Andersen AFB facility repair and rebuild), administrative and secretariat services (Space Force headquarters and Defense Human Resources Activity), patient safety program delivery (Defense Health Agency), IT help desk and cybersecurity services, technical security support (Department of Energy Savannah River Site), military operational medicine research program administration, and foreign language role player services. NAICS concentration runs heaviest in administrative management consulting (10 awards), engineering services (9 awards), and research and development (5 awards), with PSC coding dominated by administrative support (10 awards) and professional program management and engineering services (17 awards combined).
SBA capabilities narrative
Cherokee Nation Defense Solutions is a science and technology research and development services firm. Market focus is to assist our Federal Government clients create and incorporate innovative technologies and applications in their daily business practices.
Our vision is to provide superior quality contractor services, by providing urgent, informed, credible and versatile responsiveness to clients; providing clients with efficient operational solutions that meet or exceed client expectations. CNDS will draw on the strengths of the other Cherokee Nation Technology Division companies' demonstrated record of success in government contracting, with a focus on the application of new technology solutions for our clients.
Quick answers
Is Cherokee Nation Defense Solutions LLC registered in SAM.gov?
Yes. Cherokee Nation Defense Solutions LLC's SAM.gov registration is active through April 17, 2027.
Which SBA certifications does Cherokee Nation Defense Solutions LLC hold?
Cherokee Nation Defense Solutions LLC holds 8(a) Program Participant certification from the SBA.
Which contract vehicles does Cherokee Nation Defense Solutions LLC hold?
Cherokee Nation Defense Solutions LLC holds a place on 5 federal contract vehicles, including MAS, OASIS+SB and OASIS+8A.
How much has Cherokee Nation Defense Solutions LLC received in federal contracts?
Federal contracts obligated $30,288,894 to Cherokee Nation Defense Solutions LLC in fiscal year 2025 and $114,220,015 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
How does Cherokee Nation Defense Solutions LLC rank among federal contractors?
Cherokee Nation Defense Solutions LLC ranked #33 in NAICS 561499, #38 in NAICS 56149 and #45 in NAICS 5611 in FY2025.
What is Cherokee Nation Defense Solutions LLC's most recent federal award?
Cherokee Nation Defense Solutions LLC's most recent federal contract award is The defense personnel analytics center requires contractor support to provide administrative and customer support… (H9821026FE115), from Defense Human Resources Activity, on July 27, 2026.
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