Certifications & Registrations

Fully registered. Compliance-ready.

BrightWorks maintains active registrations and socioeconomic designations that give contracting officers and procurement teams the assurance they need to move forward with confidence.

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)

SBA-certified and SAM.gov registered. Eligible for sole-source awards under FAR 19.14 and set-aside competitions across all federal agencies.

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Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB)

SBA-verified designation supporting VA mission procurement and broader federal socioeconomic set-aside opportunities.

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FCC E-Rate eligible provider

Registered to deliver Category 1 and Category 2 services to K-12 schools and libraries under the Schools & Libraries Program.

SPIN 143055195

SAM.gov active registration

Continuously active registration with current representations and certifications. Renewed annually.

To verify, log in to SAM.gov and search UEI FAJFW1AJTZJ8 or CAGE 9KWT3.

E-Rate Program

E-Rate services for schools & libraries

The FCC's E-Rate program (Schools and Libraries Program) provides up to 90% discount funding for eligible broadband, networking, and Wi-Fi infrastructure. BrightWorks Technologies is a registered service provider capable of supporting schools and libraries throughout South Carolina and beyond in designing, procuring, and implementing E-Rate eligible services.

We guide applicants through the complete procurement cycle — from Form 470 competitive bidding through Form 471 funding applications and post-commitment service delivery.

  • Category 1: Wide Area Network (WAN) and broadband connectivity
  • Category 2: Internal network infrastructure — switches, wireless access points, cabling, and managed Wi-Fi
  • Competitive bid response and RFP support per USAC procurement rules
  • Assistance with BEAR/SPI reimbursement filing and audit documentation
  • CIPA compliance consultation for filtering and internet safety policies
  • Multi-year network lifecycle planning aligned to E-Rate funding cycles

Provider registration

BrightWorks is registered in the USAC E-Rate Productivity Center (EPC) as an eligible service provider. Include our SPIN on your Form 471 when submitting funding requests.

SPIN 143055195

Procurement compliance

All E-Rate engagements follow USAC's Most Cost-Effective standard. We maintain bid documentation, cost comparisons, and service certifications per FCC Form 486 requirements.

E-Rate cycle awareness

Current Funding Year application windows and deadlines are tracked annually. Contact us early in the FY planning cycle to ensure competitive bid compliance before Form 470 posting.

Technical Capabilities

Core capabilities aligned to federal & E-Rate requirements

Our service portfolio maps directly to federal procurement categories and NAICS codes recognized by contracting officers across civilian agencies, DoD components, and educational institutions.

Managed IT services

24/7/365 RMM, help desk, server & endpoint management with contractually guaranteed 2-hour critical SLA response.

Network analysis & design

Architecture assessment, design, and full implementation aligned to mission and NIST security standards. E-Rate Category 2 eligible.

Cybersecurity services

Firewall, IDS/IPS, vulnerability management, incident response. NIST SP 800-171 and CMMC compliance support.

Cloud & infrastructure

Cloud migration, hybrid architecture, and scalable high-availability design for government and research computing environments.

Backup & disaster recovery

Encrypted automated backup, local and cloud replication, DR planning with defined RTO/RPO aligned to FIPS standards.

HPC & scientific IT

Large-scale scientific data processing, automated pipelines, and research computing — actively supporting NASA mission programs.

NAICS Codes

BrightWorks performs under the following NAICS codes. Contracting officers may request a capabilities statement tailored to a specific solicitation.

541512 — Computer Systems Design 541513 — Computer Facilities Mgmt 541519 — Other Computer Services 518210 — Data Processing & Hosting 541690 — Other Scientific Consulting 561499 — Business Support Services
Past Performance

Proven federal mission support since 2015

BrightWorks has maintained active federal subcontract performance since December 2015, with zero contract terminations and continuous delivery across concurrent NASA mission programs.

Contract / Program Client / Prime Period Status
NASA TIMED / SABER Mission IT Systems SupportNNG07EK68C · Task GATS_SC_160003-003 GATS, Inc. Dec 2015 – Present Active
NASA AIM / SOFIE Mission IT Systems SupportGATS_SC_160003 · Task 002 GATS, Inc. / Hampton University Dec 2015 – Sep 2025 Complete
GATS, Inc. Multi-Site IT Maintenance — Managed ServicesGATS_SC_160003 · Task 001 GATS, Inc. Dec 2015 – Present Active
MSP Commercial Client Portfolio — Managed IT & Cybersecurity Multiple SMB Clients, SC Jan 2024 – Present Active
Procurement Information

Key identifiers for contracting officers

All registrations are maintained current. SAM.gov registration is renewed annually. SDVOSB and VOSB status may be verified publicly via the SBA Certifications portal linked below.

BrightWorks Technologies
FAJFW1AJTZJ8

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9KWT3
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143055195
SDVOSB · VOSB · SB
2015 · Columbia, SC

Download our full capabilities statement. References from active federal contracts are available upon request. Point of contact: Tolvey Byrd · tolvey@brightworks.io · (803) 888-2400

Ready to partner on your next procurement?

Whether you're a prime contractor seeking a qualified SDVOSB teaming partner, a contracting officer, or an E-Rate applicant needing a registered service provider — let's talk.