RWD Consulting, LLC has been honored with the 2025 8(a) Business of the Year Award
The 8(a) Business Development Program, administered by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), is designed to assist small, disadvantaged businesses in gaining access to the economic opportunities. Each year, the program recognizes outstanding participants who have demonstrated exceptional success and contributions to their communities.
In 2025, the prestigious 8(a) Business of the Year award in New Orleans was bestowed upon RWD Consulting, LLC, a company that has exemplified excellence in innovation, growth, and community involvement. This accolade was announced during the National 8(a) Association’s National Small Business Conference, held from February 11-13, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans. The 2025 National Small Business Week awards ceremony is scheduled for May 4-5, 2025, in Washington, D.C
The conference, recognized as the premier supplier diversity event for small businesses, attracted over 2,500 attendees, including representatives from federal agencies, large business primes, and corporate companies. The event featured educational sessions, network opportunities and events, all aimed at fostering growth and collaboration within the federal contracting arena.
RWD Consulting, LLC distinguished itself through remarkable achievements in federal contracting, showcasing significant revenue growth and a steadfast commitment to delivering quality services. Beyond business success, the company has been actively involved in community development initiatives, providing employment opportunities and supporting local programs in the Washington D.C. area
The recognition of RWD Consulting, LLC as the 8(a) Business of the Year serves as an inspiring example of how dedication, strategic vision, and commitment to excellence can lead to outstanding accomplishments within the 8(a) program.
RWD Consulting, LLC Technical and Analytical Support Appraised
at CMMI-SVC ML 3
WASHINGTON, D.C.- March 17, 2020– RWD Consulting, LLC, a premier provider of IT, Healthcare, Program Management, and Facilities & Logistics services, continues the path of process improvement. The Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) Service (SVC) Level 3 is a performance improvement model for organizations to achieve best practices on the defined level. RWD was appraised independently and successfully by ANTS Corp.
President and CEO Robert W. Dozier stated, “We are extremely proud of this achievement as a result of our operational efficiency and commitment to providing quality support and service.”
CMMI is a capability improvement framework that provides organizations with the essential elements of effective processes that ultimately improve their performance. An appraisal at Level 3 indicates the organization is performing at the “defined” level. At this level, processes are well characterized and understood, and are described in standards, procedures, tools and methods. The organization’s set of standard processes, which is the basis for Level 3, is established and improved over time. In addition to RWD’s CMMI Service Level 3 appraisal, the firm was recently ISO 9001:2015 Certified, which specifies requirements for a quality management system.
ABOUT RWD CONSULTING, LLC
RWD Consulting, LLC is an experienced 8(a) small business advisory firm that stands mission-ready to provide technical and professional services to Federal, state, local government agencies and the private sector.
Inc. Magazine Unveils Its First-Ever List of D.C. Metro’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies— The Inc. 5000 Series: D.C. Metro
RWD Consulting, LLC Ranks No. 55 on the inaugural 2020 Inc. 5000 Series: D.C. Metro with Two-Year Revenue Growth of 197 Percent
WASHINGTON, DC – February 26, 2020 – Inc. magazine revealed that RWD Consulting, LLC (RWD) is No. 55 on its inaugural Inc. 5000 Series: D.C. Metro list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in D.C., Maryland, Virginia, and Delaware. Born of the annual Inc. 5000 franchise, this regional list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the D.C. Metro economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent small businesses.
“We have worked tirelessly to excel in this arena. This ranking is an achievement that recognizes the strength of our dedication and determination.”
The companies on this list show stunning rates of growth across all industries in the D.C. metropolitan area. Between 2016 and 2018, these 250 private companies had an average growth rate of 196 percent and, in 2018 alone, they employed over 88,000 people and added $6.5 billion in revenue to the greater D.C. area’s economy. Companies based in the Washington, D.C., Baltimore, and Richmond, Virginia, metro areas brought in the highest revenue overall.
Complete results of the Inc. 5000 Series: D.C. Metro, including an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, metro area, and other criteria, can be found at inc.com/inc5000-series-dc-2020 starting February 26, 2020. “The companies on this list demonstrate just how much the small-business sector impacts the economies of D.C., Maryland, Virginia, and Delaware” says Inc. editor in chief Scott Omelianuk. “Across every single industry, these businesses have posted revenue and growth rates that are beyond impressive, further proving the tenacity of their founders and CEOs.”
The Inc. 5000 Series: D.C. Metro Summit & Awards event to honor the companies on the list will take place on Wednesday, June 3, 2020, at Hook Hall (3400 Georgia Ave. NW, Washington, D.C. 20010).
ABOUT RWD CONSULTING, LLC
RWD Consulting, LLC is an experienced 8(a) small business advisory firm that stands mission-ready to provide technical and professional services to Federal, state, local government agencies and the private sector.