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AI Modernization & Independent Verification and Validation for Federal Agencies and Primes.

A strategic teaming and IV&V partner for federal prime contractors and agency program offices executing active AI modernization initiatives. DGH brings management consulting depth, SME bench recruitment, and independent assurance aligned to OMB, NIST, and Executive Order direction.

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Strategic Teaming

Built for primes and agencies already in motion.

Complex technology deployments require rigorous oversight to mitigate systemic risk and ensure operational integrity. DGH provides comprehensive Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) services that transcend standard technical reviews to deliver actionable risk intelligence and objective quality assurance.

Our methodology proactively identifies latent vulnerabilities that threaten schedule variance, budget adherence, and outcome quality. We enforce strict vendor accountability, validate technical specifications, and optimize internal workflows to ensure stakeholder alignment and seamless technology adoption.

Backed by near two decades of expertise in workforce transformation, organizational assessments, and project management, DGH aligns your strategic requirements with precise execution. We safeguard your investment by ensuring optimal resource allocation, process compliance, and verifiable project success.

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Independent Verification & Validation

Independent technical and programmatic assurance for AI/ML systems delivered under federal contract - from acquisition support through model risk management to post-deployment monitoring.

Capabilities

  • Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) of AI/ML systems
  • Model risk management and algorithmic impact assessment
  • Responsible AI governance aligned to NIST AI RMF 1.0
  • Bias, fairness, and disparate impact testing
  • Data quality, lineage, and provenance review
  • Security, privacy, and FISMA/FedRAMP alignment review
  • Acquisition and Statement of Work (SOW) technical review
  • Performance work statement and metrics validation
  • Independent cost and schedule risk analysis
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AI Modernization Advisory

Operational support for agency program offices and prime contractors translating AI strategy into executable, compliant, and measurable delivery.

Services

  • AI use case discovery and prioritization
  • Agency AI inventory support (OMB M-24-10 reporting)
  • Pilot-to-production transition planning
  • Human-in-the-loop workflow design
  • Change management and workforce upskilling
  • Vendor and SME bench recruitment
  • Technical meeting facilitation and report-outs
  • Cabinet-level briefing development
  • Subcontract oversight and compliance monitoring
Federal AI Landscape

Aligned to active federal AI modernization mandates.

DGH's government practice is scoped to the authoritative federal AI policy stack. Below is the public-record framework we map every engagement to so partners can demonstrate traceability to their contracting officers and oversight bodies.

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Executive Order 14179 - Removing Barriers to American Leadership in AI

The January 2025 Executive Order directs federal agencies to revise policy to sustain U.S. AI dominance and submit an AI Action Plan. DGH supports primes responding to agency implementation tasking with SME bench depth and IV&V rigor.

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OMB Memorandum M-24-10 - Advancing Governance, Innovation, and Risk Management

Requires every CFO Act agency to designate a Chief AI Officer, maintain a public AI use case inventory, and apply minimum risk practices to rights- and safety-impacting AI. DGH supports inventory development, impact assessment, and minimum-practice compliance.

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AI in Government Act of 2020 & Advancing American AI Act

Codified an AI Center of Excellence at GSA and required OMB guidance on agency adoption. DGH aligns task orders and SME placement to the resulting governance frameworks and CoE playbooks.

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NIST AI Risk Management Framework (AI RMF 1.0) & Generative AI Profile

The voluntary federal reference for trustworthy AI. DGH builds IV&V test plans, governance artifacts, and audit packages directly traceable to GOVERN, MAP, MEASURE, and MANAGE functions.

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Department of Defense Responsible AI Strategy & CDAO

DoD's Chief Digital and AI Office leads AI adoption across the warfighting enterprise. DGH supports civilian-side primes and partners on responsible AI assurance, T&E, and program management oversight.

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HHS / NIH AI Research & Healthcare Modernization

Including the MAHA-NIH Joint Research Agenda and broader HHS AI strategy. DGH brings deep healthcare equity, clinical research, and fiscal oversight SMEs for AI-driven public health transformation.

References: whitehouse.gov, ai.gov, nist.gov, cio.gov, cdao.mil. Citations available on request.

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NAICS we support.

DGH is MBE/DBE/SBE/ACDBE certified through MDOT (#20-224) and a Maryland Small Business Reserve participant. Federal identifiers and full capability statement available on request.

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