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Driving advancement while navigating efficiency.

A Washington, DC small business with a rare dual perspective, having served as both government contractors and technology sales consultants.

DAWNE IT Solutions was founded on a simple yet powerful principle: driving advancement while navigating efficiency. We bring a unique dual perspective to government and commercial IT consulting, which gives us an unparalleled understanding of the challenges organizations face from every angle.

Whether you are a federal agency managing complex compliance requirements or a growing business seeking enterprise-level solutions without enterprise complexity, we architect solutions that create value, unlock growth, and position your organization for breakthrough performance.

How technology drives measurable results

Technology transformation begins with strategic vision aligned to mission objectives. Federal agencies need solutions that accelerate critical operations while maintaining rigorous security and compliance. Commercial organizations require investments that deliver measurable ROI and sustainable advantage. Success is not about adopting the latest tools; it is about aligning technology investments with specific goals and measurable outcomes.

Our history

DAWNE IT Solutions emerged from direct experience navigating the intersection of government technology requirements and commercial innovation. Our leadership has operated on both sides of the government contracting relationship, providing unique insight into procurement, implementation, and ongoing management.

Our track record includes the development of GRACE AI for ARPA-H, a secure generative AI assistant that demonstrated how cutting-edge technology can be deployed within government security frameworks to accelerate research. As we have grown, we have expanded our capabilities through strategic acquisitions, including Phase 5 Consulting, strengthening our capacity to serve both government and commercial clients.

Our approach

Strategic first, technical second

We begin every engagement with strategic analysis, not technical specifications. Understanding your mission, challenges, budget, and culture lets us recommend solutions that deliver measurable business value.

Security and compliance by design

Government-grade security is foundational to every solution we architect. We incorporate security controls, compliance frameworks, and risk management from the initial design phase.

Results-focused implementation

We establish clear success metrics at project inception and maintain focus on business results throughout, ensuring technology investments deliver the value you require.

Knowledge transfer and sustainability

Our goal is not long-term consulting dependency; it is building your internal capabilities. Every engagement includes training, documentation, and knowledge transfer.

Why DAWNE

The difference is the dual perspective.

Both sides of the table

Government and commercial
  • Federal acquisition fluency
  • Commercial speed and agility
  • Insight into how agencies actually buy

Compliance by design

Security from day one
  • NIST, FedRAMP, and FISMA expertise
  • ATO support and continuous monitoring
  • Experience in classified environments

Human-centered AI

Technology that enhances people
  • AI that augments, not replaces
  • Adoption and training built in
  • Measurable operational outcomes
Kimberly Kight, Founder & CEO
Leadership

Kimberly Kight, Founder & CEO

Kimberly brings a unique perspective to DAWNE, having worked extensively as both a government contractor and a contractor sales consultant. Her expertise spans cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, AI strategy, and enterprise technology across federal, state, and local agencies.

Her leadership on projects like GRACE AI for ARPA-H demonstrates her ability to deliver cutting-edge innovation within stringent government security and compliance frameworks. Under her leadership, DAWNE has built a reputation for measurable results that accelerate mission success.

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