Quiet Professionals
Delivering Mission Success
Fortis, LLC is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that helps government contractors and federal agencies win and deliver critical missions. Through comprehensive business development services, advanced technical capabilities, and innovative data solutions, we provide our partners with a decisive competitive advantage in the federal marketplace.
SDVOSB Certified
Veteran-Owned Small Business with proven federal contracting expertise
Fortis-Intrepid JV
Strategic partnership enabling mission execution at enterprise scale
Data Aggregation Services
Proprietary market intelligence and data analytics solutions
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Excellence
Delivering mission-critical solutions in Defense, Intelligence, and Technical Services with the precision, discipline, and professionalism expected in Federal environments.
Embracing Expertise | Enabling Freedom
We believe that true expertise comes from understanding both the technical complexities and the human elements that drive successful outcomes. Founded in 2019, Fortis emerged from a desire to apply advanced expertise and deliver unparalleled solutions, all while enjoying life on our terms. We thrive on autonomy, trust, and accountability, shunning needless bureaucracy and unproductive meetings, allowing us more time to relish the outdoors and pursue our passions, ensuring client success without compromising our lifestyle.
Integrity
At Fortis, integrity is the cornerstone of our business operations. We believe in maintaining transparent, honest, and open communication with our clients and partners. Our actions are guided by a strong moral compass, ensuring we deliver results achieved through ethical practices and principled decisions.
Innovation
In business development, innovation is key to staying ahead. We foster continuous learning, encouraging our team to think outside the box and explore uncharted territories. Our investment in cutting-edge technology and training ensures we bring fresh, innovative ideas that drive your business toward a future filled with possibilities.
Balance
We blend client-centric professionalism with family values, ensuring every task is completed regardless of complexity. We deploy the right SMEs, giving them freedom and flexibility to live on their terms, cutting through red tape typical in larger businesses. Our approach delivers unparalleled service while respecting individual needs and lifestyles.
Client-Centric Approach
We take the time to understand your vision, your challenges, and your market, enabling us to provide personalized service that adds real value.
Holistic Business Development Solutions
Our comprehensive range of services encompass every aspect of business development, ensuring your venture is well-positioned for success in today's competitive marketplace. From market analysis to contract execution, we provide end-to-end support.
Expert Estimation Services
Leverage our seasoned expertise to obtain precise, reliable estimations that empower you to make informed decisions, manage risks and optimize profitability in the federal contracting environment.
Classified Contracts Support
Navigate the intricacies of classified contracts with our robust support, ensuring compliance, security, and optimum performance in fulfilling contract obligations across the defense and intelligence community.
At Fortis, we empower government contractors to compete and succeed in the federal marketplace while supporting agencies with mission-critical services. We bridge the gap between capture strategy, proposal execution, and technical delivery, ensuring our clients achieve sustainable competitive advantages in an increasingly complex federal contracting environment.
"You can't make decisions on the path forward if you are not certain of your location and the available options."
We combine deep expertise in federal business development with direct delivery of advanced technical solutions through the Fortis-Intrepid Joint Venture. This unique dual-capability structure allows us to guide clients from initial opportunity identification through contract execution and performance, ensuring consistent results and long-term partnership success.
Leadership Team
Stephen Kiernan, CEO
As the CEO of Fortis, Stephen Kiernan stands at the forefront of operational excellence and strategic leadership. With a distinguished background consiting of 20+ years in Business Development and Capture leadership, he has expertise in the O&M, Logistics, Construction, and Intelligence support sectors. His prowess spans Intelligence Analysis, Capture Management, Government Sales, and Operational Planning.
Derek VanAllen, COO
Serving as the Chief Operating Officer at Fortis, Derek VanAllen leads all program and operational efforts, leveraging over 20 years experience in Military and Corporate leadership roles, he ensures consistent and successful project execution. Also Derek's operational purview includes oversight of Business Development activities and services, which ensures "boots-on-the-ground" knowledge and operational alignment is built into all solutions and services.
Stephen Kiernan Sr., Director of Cost and Finance
Stephen Kiernan Sr. boasts an impressive career spanning over 30 years, with deep knowledge in Federal cost estimation, corporate strategy, and compliance. As the Director of Cost and Finance at Fortis LLC, he diligently aids Federal Contractors and US Government bodies. Beyond his practical experience, Stephen has a degree in Architecture & Engineering.
Josh Karanouh-Schuler, Director of Technology and Software Development
Josh Karanouh-Schuler, the Director of Technology and Software Development at Fortis, has a mission that revolves around bolstering the company's technological foundation. Beyond this, he actively works on innovating and crafting tools designed to enhance internal operations and improve client capabilities.
Company Snapshot
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Strategic SDVOSB Partnership
Fortis-Intrepid JV gives agencies small business access with large-business infrastructure.
End-to-End BD Lifecycle
Unlike niche firms, we cover everything from market analysis to final proposal submission.
Direct Mission Experience
Trusted by the U.S. Army C5ISR Center, DIA, FBI, and PEO IEW&S.
Our Capabilities
Three distinct capability areas delivering comprehensive solutions spanning business development, technical services, and data intelligence for the federal marketplace.
Mission-Critical Technical Excellence
Delivering advanced technical solutions to the defense and intelligence community with proven expertise in electronic warfare, cybersecurity, and data analytics.
Navigate • Capture • Compete • Win
Full lifecycle capture support to help government contractors win more business in the federal marketplace through strategic market intelligence and proven capture methodologies.
Market Analysis & Intelligence
Comprehensive market entry strategy, competitive landscape analysis, and opportunity identification across defense and civilian agencies
Customer Profiling & Opportunity Capture Management
In-depth opportunity and predeccessor research, GAP analysis, stakeholder mapping, and strategic messaging for key decision makers and end-users.
Pipeline Development & Management
Systematic opportunity tracking, bid/no-bid analysis, and strategic pipeline optimization for maximum win probability
Proposal Management & Technical Writing
End-to-end proposal development, technical writing, pricing strategy, and compliance management
Mission-Critical Federal Support
Advanced mission support services to defense and intelligence community agencies with cleared personnel and proven technical expertise delivered through the Fortis-Intrepid Joint Venture.
Fortis-Intrepid Joint Venture
Strategic partnership combining Fortis LLC's business development and technical expertise with Intrepid Solutions and Services, LLC's technical delivery capabilities, providing agencies with small business access and large-business infrastructure for complex technical requirements.
Electronic Warfare & SIGINT
Advanced direction-finding systems, RF spectrum mapping, signals intelligence analysis
Unmanned Systems & Counter-UAS
UAS threat analysis, pilot training programs, counter-drone technology development
Enterprise IT & Systems Engineering
IT modernization, cybersecurity implementation, cloud/hybrid infrastructure
Cybersecurity & Information Assurance
Security assessments, vulnerability analysis, incident response
Intelligence Analysis & TECHINT
Intelligence analysis, multi-source intelligence fusion, technical collections support
Mission Support Services
24/7 operations support, analytical tradecraft, mission planning
Proprietary Multi-Jurisdictional Market Intelligence
Advanced Data-as-a-Service (DaaS) solutions for State, Local, and Education (SLED) markets with proprietary datasets and AI/ML capabilities enabling powerful market intelligence platforms.
Proprietary Datasets - SLED, International, Financial Reporting, Agency Forecasts
Comprehensive aggregated, normalized, and structured public procurement data enabling powerful market intelligence platforms and competitive analysis tools across all 50 states.
Statewide procurement visibility and trend analysis - Industry's most comprehensive aggregation of SLED sources across
Market intelligence platform enablement with seamless API integration and AI/ML tool development support and predictive analytics
Global visibility into International Procurements through a seamless integration of FVEY and NATO country's RFPs / Tenders / Opportunities
Custom data visualization and business intelligence dashboards for effective utilization of over 18,000 SLED specific unique data sources, inclusive of educational providers and all cities/counties, with populations that exceed 100,000
Technical Specializations
Advanced Technology Integration
Our technical teams leverage cutting-edge technologies including artificial intelligence, machine learning, advanced analytics, and cloud-native architectures to deliver superior mission outcomes for our federal clients.
Joint Venture: Fortis-Intrepid JV
Our partnership with CIS Secure and Intrepid Solutions & Services combines the agility of a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business with the scale and infrastructure of an established industry leader.
The Fortis-Intrepid Joint Venture represents a unique collaboration that delivers the best of both worlds to our federal clients.
Enterprise Scale
Deliver enterprise IT, cyber, and engineering services at scale with robust infrastructure.
SDVOSB Benefits
Provide agencies both SDVOSB credit and robust technical execution capabilities.
Cleared Personnel
Qualified and fully-cleared personnel with direct mission experience.
Fortis and the Fortis-Intrepid JV proudly support critical U.S. defense and intelligence missions.
Army C5ISR Center
Engineering and EW support
Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA)
Mission support and cleared personnel
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
Technical mission solutions
PEO IEW&S
SETA and systems engineering expertise
National Air and Space Intelligence Center (NASIC)
Communications & Enterprises Information Technology (COMET) Support – Enterprise IT and System Engineering
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Whether you need business development support, technical services, or data solutions, the Fortis-Intrepid JV has the expertise and infrastructure to deliver mission success.
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