DSFederal

DSFederal

Data science and digital delivery solutions

Overview

DSFederal leverages data science, data services, and digital solutions to help government and research programs succeed. It turns data into actionable insights to support health, safety, and human life, including HIV/AIDS, maternal and child health, and biodefense. The company combines data processing, analysis, and technology platforms to help researchers and agencies make informed decisions and track outcomes. As a Woman-Owned Small Business, its mission is to improve health and save lives by transforming data and technology into practical solutions for critical public health and research outcomes.

About DSFederal

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Why DSFederal is rated
C+
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated D+ on Differentiation

Industries

Data & Analytics

Consulting

Government & Public Sector

AI & Machine Learning

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Rockville, Maryland

Founded

2007

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What believers are saying

  • May 2026 AI Expo demos showed production-ready federated learning in live environments.
  • July 8, 2026 NASA SEWP VI awards expand enterprise and mission IT access.
  • April 13, 2026 CMMC Level 2 strengthened DSFederal's defense sales pitch.

What critics are saying

  • DSFederal sells mostly to federal agencies, so shutdowns and procurement delays hit revenue fast.
  • Taiwan AI Labs partnership concentrates differentiation in one ally, exposing DSFed to dependency risk.
  • A lost federal prime relationship kills DSFederal's growth engine.

What makes DSFederal unique

  • DSFed combines federated learning with privacy-preserving collaboration across health and fraud data.
  • OASIS+ and NASA SEWP VI open multiple federal buying channels in 2025-2026.
  • CMMC Level 2, ISO 9001, and CMMI Level 3 signal disciplined delivery.

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PR Newswire
May 7th, 2026
DSFederal debuts production-ready federated learning system at AI Expo 2026

DSFederal and Taiwan AI Labs are demonstrating a production-ready federated learning framework at AI Expo 2026 in Washington, D.C. The system is already deployed in health systems and fraud detection environments. At Booth #1428, the partners will showcase live use cases including federated fraud detection, health validation and anomaly detection—all enabling collaborative AI training without sharing raw data. The exhibit features DeepMets, a TFDA-approved brain tumour detection system built through federated learning across over 20 hospitals, capable of detecting tumours as small as 2mm in approximately one minute. DSFederal's federated learning platform, DSFed, enables privacy-preserving collaboration across distributed data environments. The company is ISO 9001 certified and CMMI Level 3 appraised, having supported over 50 federal clients across 300-plus contracts.

The News Courier
Apr 13th, 2026
DSFederal achieves CMMC Level 2 certification, strengthening support for defense and federal missions.

DSFederal achieves CMMC Level 2 certification, strengthening support for defense and federal missions. PR Newswire Today at 5:21am PDT ROCKVILLE, Md., April 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - DSFederal is proud to announce that the company has successfully achieved Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2, demonstrating its continued commitment to safeguarding sensitive government information and supporting national defense missions. CMMC Level 2 certification validates that DSFederal has implemented and institutionalized cybersecurity practices and comprehensive safeguards across access control, incident response, risk management, system integrity, and continuous monitoring, including advanced controls for protecting Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). These practices provide a secure foundation for delivering advanced analytics and AI-enabled solutions in sensitive and highly regulated environments. This milestone underscores DSFederal's dedication to maintaining secure systems, resilient infrastructure, and disciplined operational processes across all programs. It also reinforces the company's ability to support data-intensive and AI-enabled initiatives that require both innovation and rigorous security compliance. By attaining this certification, DSFederal strengthens its ability to support the United States Department of War and other federal agencies requiring enhanced protection of sensitive data. "Achieving CMMC Level 2 reflects our proactive approach to cybersecurity and our responsibility as a trusted federal partner," said Sophia Parker, Owner & CEO of DSFederal. "Protecting sensitive information is foundational to the missions we support, and this certification affirms our commitment to meeting and exceeding evolving federal security standards." This achievement builds on DSFederal's established record of quality and compliance, including CMMI Level 3 for Services and Development and ISO certifications, further reinforcing the company's position as a secure, reliable, and mission-driven partner. About DSFederal DSFederal is an AI and data analytics company delivering secure, mission-focused solutions to the United States Department of War and federal agencies. We specialize in advanced analytics, artificial intelligence, and data-driven systems that support national security, operational readiness, and decision advantage. Our federated learning platform, DSFed enables secure, privacy-preserving collaboration across distributed data environments, allowing agencies to leverage sensitive data without centralization. DSFederal is ISO 9001 certified, appraised at CMMI Level 3 for Services and Development, and CMMC Level 2 certified, ensuring disciplined, secure delivery in mission-critical environments. We have supported 50+ federal clients across 300+ contracts, united by a single mission: to improve human life through secure, data-driven digital solutions. SOURCE DSFederal This is a paid placement. For further inquiries, please contact PR Newswire directly.

PR Newswire
Jan 14th, 2025
Dsfederal Awarded Oasis+ Gwac Idiq Contract

The Women-Owned Small Business will offer its full range of services in the Management and Advisory, and Technology and Engineering domainsROCKVILLE, Md., Jan. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- DSFederal, a leading provider of data science and digital solutions, is pleased to announce its award of the One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services ("OASIS+") Governmentwide Acquisition Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity ("GWAC ID/IQ") contract. Under this contract, DSFederal will be eligible to provide its services within the Management & Advisory, and Technology & Engineering domains."This award reflects DSFederal's reputation for providing trusted, effective, and innovative solutions that help meet and solve the growing demands and challenges of Federal clients through vehicles like OASIS+" said Sophia Parker, Owner & CEO of DSFederal.Expanded Opportunities to Make a Positive ImpactRecipients of the OASIS+ GWAC contract are eligible to provide a wide range of services to Federal agencies within their respective domains. DSFederal's inclusion in the contract's Unrestricted, Small Business, and Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) pools will enable the company to offer critical services in multiple areas.Management and Advisory: DSFederal will provide consulting and advisory services to Federal agency operations, leveraging business intelligence, interactive dashboards, and data-driven decision making to enhance overall performance and efficiency.Technology and Engineering: DSFederal will deliver advanced technology solutions and support, including IT support services (ITSS) and Drupal web development, driving innovation and enabling the modernization of Federal systems and infrastructures.This award reflects DSFederal's commitment to providing effective, data-driven solutions that meet the unique needs of the Federal government. With its technical expertise combined with a successful history of delivering federal project solutions, DSFederal is well-positioned to support a wide range of federal initiatives across both established and emerging areas.For more information about DSFederal, please visit: https://www.dsfederal.com/.About DSFederalDSFederal provides transformative technical solutions and strategic support for the Federal Government and for HHS. Our highly specialized data science team, deep public health expertise combined with a broad technology skillset and partnerships with innovative organizations in the private sector help us to connect the dots between data and people, delivering impactful insights with real-life applications.Our firm is ISO 9001, 20001, 27001 certified and CMMI Level 3 for service and development, proving our commitment to consistently high-quality standards and ensuring customer satisfaction

PR Newswire
Apr 30th, 2024
Dsfederal And Taiwan Ai Labs To Showcase Ai-Driven Health And Security Innovations At Ai Expo

ROCKVILLE, Md., April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- DSFederal, Inc., and its strategic alliance partner, Taiwan AI Labs, are excited to announce their participation in the upcoming AI Expo for National Competitiveness scheduled to take place on May 7-8 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C.DSFederal is a Woman-owned small business that leverages data science and digital services to make the world a healthier and safer place. Taiwan AI Labs is the first OpenAI research institute in all of Asia that creates advanced AI solutions at scale to address national health and security challenges. This partnership is poised to bring innovative AI solutions to the U.S. public sector market.Clement Chen, CEO of DSFederal, and Ethan Tu, CEO of Taiwan AI Labs, together with a team of experts will be present to discuss how government customers can use AI to improve operational efficiency and mission delivery in a safe, trustworthy, right respecting, and privacy preserving way. Tu will also be speaking on a panel in Room 201 on May 7, 10:30am -12:00pm regarding the topic "Frontlines of The Information Wars: How Experts Are Using AI to Counter PRC and Russian Disinformation.""We are thrilled to have the opportunity to showcase real and practical applications of AI at the Expo," said Chen

PR Newswire
Nov 28th, 2023
Dsfederal Announces Strategic Alliance With Taiwan Ai Labs

Companies to Collaborate in Bringing Innovative AI-Enabled Solutions to the Public Sector . ROCKVILLE, Md., Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DSFederal, Inc., an established Woman-owned Small Business, has announced today that is has entered into a strategic collaboration agreement with Taiwan AI Labs,  to bring innovative Artificial Intelligence (AI)-enabled solutions to the U.S. public sector market.  The collaboration will combine DSFederal's leading data science and analytics capabilities with Taiwan AI Labs' cutting edge AI-enabled federated learning and validation platform and cognitive AI solutions to address emerging needs in both public health and national security. . The alliance will focus on two, separate but interrelated initiatives.  The first will leverage distributed syndication constructs in federated learning to improve local and system wide infectious disease modeling, forecasting, and analytics for public health purposes.  The second will build upon Taiwan AI Labs' innovative Infodemic platform to track and assess the propagation of misinformation impacting national security concerns.  Both initiatives will be integrative in cross pollinating differential insights associated with the transmission spread of disease and disinformation.

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