Government Contract Vehicles
Advocate IT provides easy and efficient access to our services through multiple government contract vehicles, simplifying procurement for federal, state, and local agencies, as well as commercial organizations. As a HUBZone-certified small business and Disability-Owned Business Enterprise (DOBE), Advocate IT helps agencies meet small business utilization and supplier diversity objectives while delivering enterprise-grade IT, data, and cybersecurity solutions. Our contract vehicles support mission-critical programs across defense, public sector, and Life Sciences-related environments, where secure modernization, compliance, and performance are essential.
GSA Schedule - PENDING
Advocate IT has a pending application with the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) to join the Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) under both the HUBZone and Small Business (SB) pools. Our application includes the following Special Item Numbers (SINs): 54151S – Information Technology Professional Services, and 54151HACS – Highly Adaptive Cybersecurity Services.
HUBZone Set-Asides on Federal Contracts
We are proudly headquartered in a certified Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) in downtown Frederick, Maryland—a designation by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) that supports economic development and job creation in underserved communities.
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Key Facts for Procurement Officers:
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Sole source awards up to $4.5 million for services
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10% price evaluation preferences on full and open federal solicitations
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HUBZone set-aside contracts
State of Maryland - Sole Source Contracting
As a Disability-Owned Business Enterprise (DOBE) based in Maryland, Advocate IT is eligible for sole source contracts through the Maryland Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS) and other state agencies.
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Key Facts for Procurement Officers:
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No competition required for contracts under $50,000
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Justification is simple: Agencies only need to complete a Sole Source Justification Form, verify fair pricing, and obtain internal approvals.
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Advocate IT is registered, compliant, and ready to deliver high-impact services including IT modernization, cybersecurity, RPA, AI, and grants management.
Disability-Owned Business Enterprise Set-Asides
DOBE set-asides are procurement opportunities reserved in whole or in part for businesses owned by individuals with disabilities. These programs are designed to promote equity, increase access, and diversify supply chains.
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Key Facts for Procurement Officers:
State and Local communities Supporting DOBE Set-Asides:
- Maryland
- Pennsylvania
- City of Philadelphia
- Massachusetts
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California
Small Business Reserve (SBR)
We are a Certified Small Business (CSB) in the State of Maryland under the Small Business Reserve (SBR) Program, which allows us to compete exclusively for small-business-only prime contracting opportunities on state-funded procurements.
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Key Benefits for Procurement Officers:
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Streamlined Vendor Pool:
SBR solicitations are open only to Certified Small Businesses (CSBs), making it easier to evaluate qualified, responsive vendors. -
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Drives Equity and Local Impact:
Promotes economic growth, equity, and supply chain diversity by awarding prime contracts to Maryland-based small businesses.
Contact Us
Address
420 W. Patrick St.
Suite B
Frederick, MD 21701
Contact
Main Office: (301) 673-1185
Opening Hours
Mon - Fri
8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday
By Appointment Only
​Sunday
By Appointment Only