★ Woman-Owned · HUBZone Small Business

Modernization shouldn't put your compliance at risk.

DAWNE IT Solutions helps federal agencies move to cloud and AI without failing an audit. Secure, scalable systems, delivered with federal-grade compliance.

Trusted on work supporting a $2.5B federal research portfolio, with zero security incidents.

What we do

  • Cybersecurity & Compliance
  • Cloud & Infrastructure
  • AI & Data Analytics
  • IT Service Management
  • Strategic IT & Transformation
  • DevOps, CRM & Applications
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The cost of standing still

Most federal IT budgets are consumed just keeping legacy systems alive.

Aging infrastructure raises security risk, slows service delivery, and makes every audit harder. DAWNE turns that drag into momentum: secure modernization that moves the mission forward without compromising compliance.

How we protect the mission

One partner. Three layers of assurance.

Secure

Reduce risk and pass every audit
  • NIST 800-53 and FISMA alignment
  • ATO support and Section 508 compliance
  • Continuous monitoring and incident response

Modernize

Replace legacy without disruption
  • Cloud migration to GovCloud and Azure Gov
  • AI and data platforms that deploy safely
  • Service-desk and workflow automation

Optimize

Lower cost, raise performance
  • Enterprise architecture and roadmaps
  • DevSecOps and continuous delivery
  • Training and adoption that sticks
Flagship project · ARPA-H

GRACE AI: secure generative AI, inside a federal security boundary.

For ARPA-H, DAWNE built GRACE AI, a secure generative AI assistant that demonstrated how cutting-edge AI can be deployed within strict government security frameworks to accelerate research and boost productivity, without compromising compliance.

Generative AI
Deployed in a federal boundary
Zero
Security incidents
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GRACE AI for ARPA-H

Your agency's mission can't wait on legacy systems.

Discovery and planning can begin within 1 to 2 weeks of contract signing.

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How we engage

From kickoff to mission impact in three steps.

1

Discovery & Assessment

We map your systems, risks, and compliance posture, then define a clear, fundable plan.

Security assessmentCurrent-state reviewRoadmap
2

Secure Build & Migration

We deliver and migrate with compliance built in from day one, not bolted on at the end.

Cloud migrationATO supportAutomation
3

Sustain & Support

Help desk, monitoring, training, and strategic consulting keep value compounding.

Managed supportContinuous monitoringTraining
$38M+
Contract value delivered
15+
Major projects
99.9%
Average uptime
90%
Client retention
Free resource

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Kimberly Kight, Founder & CEO
Our Founder & CEO

Kimberly Kight

25+ years in cloud architecture, contact-center solutions, CRM, and AI strategy, delivering complex solutions for Veterans Affairs, the Department of Transportation, DOE, NIH, and ARPA-H. A former government contractor with rare experience on both sides of the table, and a human-centered approach to AI that enhances people rather than replacing them.

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Common questions

Answers for buyers and partners.

What types of organizations does DAWNE IT Solutions serve?

Federal, state, and local government agencies, small to mid-sized businesses, nonprofits, law firms, and educational organizations, with specialized knowledge in government compliance.

What makes DAWNE different from other IT consulting firms?

A rare combination of government contracting experience and private-sector expertise. We understand NIST 800-53, FISMA, and Section 508 while delivering practical solutions that drive measurable value.

What cybersecurity frameworks do you specialize in?

NIST 800-53, FISMA, SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI, and Section 508, particularly for government and regulated industries.

How quickly can you start a new project?

We can typically begin discovery and planning within 1 to 2 weeks of contract signing. Implementation timelines depend on project complexity.

Do you provide ongoing support after implementation?

Yes. We offer help-desk services, system maintenance, user training, and strategic consulting so your technology keeps delivering value.

Ready to modernize without the risk?

Secure, scalable, compliant. Let's map the path forward.