RICHARD S CARSON & ASSOCIATES INC

Richard S. Carson & Associates Inc. specializes in delivering mission-critical IT security and administrative management consulting services to federal agencies. Their core capabilities include implementing robust IT security frameworks, conducting staff assessments, and providing strategic management support tailored to high-sensitivity environments. The firm has demonstrated expertise in securing health research data under NHGRI programs and supporting strategic command operations through structured assessment and evaluation methodologies. Technical proficiency spans NIST risk management, security control implementation, compliance validation, and process optimization for complex federal systems. Their ability to integrate technical rigor with administrative efficiency distinguishes them in delivering end-to-end solutions that align operational needs with regulatory requirements. The contractor has delivered services to the Department of Defense, Department of Health and Human Services, and the General Services Administration. For DoD, they have supported strategic command staff assessments, ensuring alignment with command and control readiness standards. With HHS, they have provided specialized IT security support for genomic research infrastructure, emphasizing data integrity and access control. Their work with GSA has included sustaining Federal Supply Schedule operations, indicating experience in federal procurement compliance and service delivery frameworks. Their primary focus lies in NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), where they deliver IT security and systems support, and NAICS 541611 (Administrative Management Consulting), where they offer strategic assessment and operational advisory services. This dual focus positions them as a niche provider bridging technical cybersecurity and executive-level management consulting within federal IT ecosystems. Based in Rockville, Maryland, Richard S. Carson & Associates Inc. operates as a small business under the 2L structure. While currently holding no formal government certifications, their geographic proximity to federal decision centers and consistent engagement with key agencies underscore their strategic positioning in the federal contracting market. Their work reflects a disciplined, compliance-driven approach tailored to mission-critical federal environments.