Capability Statement

Vanguard Forge LLC — SDVOSBGovernment Contracting & Program Support

UEI
CCVVSJ4MEBS6
CAGE
20CX1
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Registered
Location
Panama City, FL
Core Competencies

What we deliver.

  • Program & Management Support
  • Operational Readiness
  • Management & Operations Consulting
  • Training Development, Delivery & Curriculum Design
  • Process Improvement & Organizational Optimization
  • Acquisition, Contract & Procurement Support
  • Capture & Proposal Support
  • Strategic Planning & Program Evaluation
Differentiators

Why Vanguard Forge.

Special Forces Operational Pedigree

Principal is a retired U.S. Army Special Forces Operations Sergeant — 24 years leading and executing under pressure.

Active TS/SCI (Principal)

Cleared for immediate participation in classified program and management support engagements.

Multinational Program Management

Program management of multinational defense programs valued at $28M+, coordinated across partner-nation stakeholders.

Vanguard Operating System

Proprietary methodology for installing operating cadence, accountability, and reporting discipline across programs and staffs.

Small-Firm Agility, Enterprise Discipline

Direct principal involvement on every engagement; documentation and reporting posture that withstands agency and prime scrutiny.

SDVOSB Set-Aside Eligibility

Helps agencies and primes meet SDVOSB socioeconomic and subcontracting goals under FAR 19.14 and applicable set-aside authorities.

For Prime Contractors

Why Primes Should Team With Vanguard Forge

Vanguard Forge offers prime contractors a disciplined, systems-focused SDVOSB partner with deep operational experience.

  • SDVOSB status that provides primes with set-aside access and socio-economic credit on eligible contracts.

  • 24+ years of Special Forces small team leadership experience building units that execute with discipline and alignment under pressure.

  • A fresh, systems-driven approach to operations, risk management, and resilience without legacy bureaucracy.

  • Capability in critical infrastructure protection, threat and risk assessment, and operational execution support.

  • Straightforward, mission-aligned partner focused on making the prime's execution smoother and more reliable.

  • Cleared intelligence-adjacent and emergency-preparedness support, backed by active TS/SCI and Special Forces operational experience.

Subcontractor Value

What We Bring to Your Team

Operating Cadence & Reporting Discipline

We install a repeatable battle rhythm — status reporting, risk logs, and decision briefs — so the prime's PMO gets clean, on-time inputs without chasing them.

Execution Under Pressure

Special Forces-trained leadership on the ground, closing tasks, absorbing scope shifts, and keeping deliverables on schedule when conditions change.

Risk, Readiness & Resilience

Threat and risk assessment, contingency planning, and operational continuity support that hardens program delivery and protects the prime's performance record.

Low-Friction Subcontractor Posture

Documentation, invoicing, and compliance posture built to prime and agency standards — a teammate that reduces the prime's oversight burden instead of adding to it.

Engagement Process

How to Engage With Us

Teaming with Vanguard Forge is straightforward. Three steps from first contact to a working relationship.

  1. 01

    Reach Out

    Send basic information about your company and the opportunity — solicitation number, agency, scope, and timeline.

  2. 02

    Discovery Conversation

    A short call to understand the scope, requirements, and where subcontractor support would add the most value.

  3. 03

    Fit & Teaming Approach

    Discussion of fit, teaming structure, and how Vanguard Forge can support execution on your contract.

Contact us to start a teaming conversation.

Start the Conversation
Classification Codes

NAICS · PSC · NIGP · UNSPSC

NAICS
Federal — North American Industry Classification System
541611Administrative Management & General Management Consulting Services (Primary)
541618Other Management Consulting Services
541612Human Resources Consulting Services
541614Process, Physical Distribution & Logistics Consulting
541690Other Scientific & Technical Consulting Services
541990All Other Professional, Scientific & Technical Services
611430Professional & Management Development Training
611710Educational Support Services
624230Emergency and Other Relief Services
PSC
Federal — Product & Service Codes
R408Program Management/Support Services
R410Program Evaluation Services
R499Other Professional Services
R707Management Services/Contract & Procurement Support
R799Other Management Support Services
U008Training/Curriculum Development
U099Other Education & Training Services
R423Support-Professional: Intelligence
R429Support-Professional: Emergency Response/Disaster Planning/Preparedness Support
U014Education/Training — Security
U009Education/Training — General
R431Support-Professional: Human Resources
R412Support-Professional: Simulation
R405Support-Professional: Operations Research/Quantitative Analysis
NIGP
State & Local — Commodity/Services Codes
918Consulting Services
924Educational & Training Services
961Miscellaneous Professional Services
UNSPSC
MyFloridaMarketPlace
80101500Business & Corporate Management Consultation Services
80101600Project Management
80101700Industry-Specific Management Consulting
86101700Vocational Training Services
Set-Aside & Vehicles

Contracting posture.

SDVOSB set-aside eligible (FAR 19.14).

SDVOSB sole-source eligible under applicable authorities.

Open to prime and subcontract arrangements.

Open to teaming agreements and joint ventures with qualified partners.

Past Performance

Principal record.

Aaron J. Crawford — Retired U.S. Army Special Forces Operations Sergeant
  • • 24 years of DoD program and management support.
  • • Operational readiness across small-team and staff-level formations.
  • • Training development, delivery, and curriculum design for U.S. and partner-nation forces.
  • • Program management of multinational defense programs valued at $28M+.

Corporate past performance is in development. Detailed references available upon request.

Teaming & Subcontracting

Ready to explore teaming with Vanguard Forge?

Ready to explore teaming with Vanguard Forge as a subcontractor? Provide your company details and we'll follow up directly to discuss fit and next steps.

Aaron J. Crawford
719-359-6020 aaron@vanguardforgellc.com
Panama City, FL