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SDVOSB IT Companies: What Sets Veteran-Owned Firms Apart
SDVOSB IT companies give federal buyers set-aside authority and a delivery record they can check. Inspired Solutions on what actually sets veteran-owned IT firms apart.

Rick Pina
Aug 155 min read


IT Staffing Federal Contracts: How Agencies Fill Critical Roles Fast
Federal agencies can wait 90 days to fill a critical IT role. They do not have to. Inspired Solutions holds GSA MAS contract 47QTCA22D00DQ under SIN 54151S, carries 8(a), SDVOSB, and WOSB set-aside eligibility, and runs an active workforce pipeline, so contracting officers can move from requirement to staffed position without a full competitive procurement cycle.

Rick Pina
Aug 144 min read


Ready for the Responsibility: Inspired Solutions Holds Final CMMC Level 2 (Self) Status
Federal agencies and prime contractors now have a clear status to evaluate. Inspired Solutions completed and affirmed its CMMC Level 2 self-assessment on July 31, 2026. The result is Final CMMC Level 2 (Self) status for a defined CUI assessment scope.

Rick Pina
Aug 33 min read


Why Our Business Leaders Spent a Week Serving Away From the Business
Four Inspired Solutions leaders spent a week serving 235 children at a school in the Dominican Republic. This is what #InspiredLife looks like.

Rick Pina
Jul 285 min read


Inspired Solutions Is a SEWP VI Contract Holder
Inspired Solutions is now a SEWP VI contract holder on Category A and Category C. Contact us to plan your agency's SEWP VI order.

Rick Pina
Jul 143 min read


The First American in My Family: What America at 250 Means to a Son of Immigrants
America turns 250. Rick Pina tells the story behind the flag: his mother's journey from a village in the Dominican Republic, his wife Isabella's parallel path from Dominica, two soldiers, two entrepreneurs, and why this is still the land of opportunity.

Rick Pina
Jul 49 min read


Inspired Solutions Named 2026 NaVOBA Award Winner: Women's Veteran's Business Enterprise of the Year
NaVOBA Award recognition honors Inspired Solutions as the 2026 Women's Veteran's Business Enterprise of the Year, recognizing Isabella Pina and federal IT delivery.

Rick Pina
Jun 303 min read


Veteran-Owned Business of the Year: The Story Behind the Award
Inspired Solutions won the 2026 Bronze Stevie Award for Veteran-Owned Business of the Year. COO Rick Pina on what the recognition means and the 11-year record behind it.

Rick Pina
Jun 153 min read


Small Business IT Partners: How the Right Sub Helps Larger Primes Deliver Faster
Federal primes win more when they pick the right small business IT partner. Inspired Solutions on agility, focus, and how the right sub helps you deliver.

Rick Pina
Apr 285 min read


How to Buy IT Through GSA Schedule (Step by Step)
Federal IT bought through GSA Schedule ships in 30 days. Direct RFPs take 90+. Inspired Solutions walks through the four-step FAR 8.4 ordering process.

Rick Pina
Apr 284 min read


Small Business IT Value-Added Resellers: A Federal Buyer's Guide to Set-Asides
Federal buyers hit set-aside goals faster with 8(a), SDVOSB, and woman-owned IT VARs. Inspired Solutions explains the rules, the math, and the win.
rpina89
Apr 284 min read


Inspired Solutions GitLab Ultimate Demo Day Recap
Inspired Solutions and GitLab hosted 35 Department of War software leaders for a full day on GitLab Ultimate DevSecOps. Here is what came out of it.

Rick Pina
Apr 214 min read


How to Award a Contract to an 8(a) Certified Small Business
Step-by-step guide for federal contracting officers on how to award an 8(a) sole source contract, from initial contact through signed award. Written by an SBA-certified 8(a) firm with 25+ years of federal experience.
rpina89
Apr 53 min read


What Is an 8(a) Sole Source Contract and How Does It Work?
If you're a federal contracting officer or program manager trying to move fast on a requirement, you've probably heard about the 8(a) sole source contract. It's one of the most efficient procurement tools in the federal acquisition toolkit and one of the most underused. This post breaks down exactly what an 8(a) sole source contract is, why agencies use it, and how the process works from start to finish. What Is the SBA 8(a) Program? The SBA 8(a) Business Development Program
rpina89
Apr 54 min read


The Veteran Advantage: Why Military Experience Builds Better Businesses | Inspired Solutions
Let me tell you something about my wife. Isabella Piña grew up in Dominica, raised by her grandmother. She came to this country, enlisted in the U.S. Army, and spent 21 years serving. She went from Automated Logistical Specialist to Army nurse to officer to Robotic Surgery Coordinator. She earned her nursing degree and her master's degree while wearing the uniform. Then she came home and built a company. That is not a resume. That is a foundation. When Isabella founded Inspir
rpina89
Mar 114 min read


Three Years Running: Great Place to Work Certified 3 Consecutive Years | Inspired Solutions
Inspired Solutions earns Great Place to Work certification for the third consecutive year. With 94% of employees feeling welcomed from day one, this veteran-owned federal contractor proves culture drives mission success.
Isabella Piña
Mar 33 min read


The Flexibility Factor: Why Adaptability Is the Ultimate Small Business Superpower | Inspired Solutions
If you can't bend, you're going to break! Why businesses must be flexible, especially small businesses.
Isabella Piña
Sep 2, 20257 min read


Celebrating Second Consecutive Great Place to Work Certification | Inspired Solutions
We are thrilled to announce that Inspired Solutions has been recognized as a Great Place to Work® for the second year in a row! This prestigious certification is more than just a badge of honor—it's a testament to our ongoing commitment to fostering an inclusive, supportive, and empowering environment for our team members. As we reflect on this milestone, we'd like to share what it means for our business, our culture, and our people. "This certification reflects the intenti
rpina89
Mar 11, 20254 min read


A Night of Impact: Inspired Solutions at Treasures in Paradise STL25 | Inspired Solutions
World Pediatrics Board Members (Isabella Piña, Inspired CEO, is a member) At Inspired Solutions , we believe that true success is measured not just in business but in impact . Our commitment to giving back is woven into the fabric of our company, and last Friday, we had the privilege of putting that commitment into action at the Treasures in Paradise STL25 event. Led by our CEO, Isabella Piña , and joined by six passionate members of the Inspired Family , we stood alongside
rpina89
Jan 30, 20252 min read


Making a Global Impact: Inspired Solutions Corporate Values in Action in Dominican Republic
At Inspired Solutions, our commitment to excellence extends far beyond our technology solutions. This Three Kings Day (Día de Los Reyes), our mission of global impact came to life in the Dominican Republic through one of our key leaders, Desi Almanzar, who serves both as an integral part of Inspired Solutions and as a board member of RIPMINISTRIES. Desi Almanzar A Celebration of Culture and Service While many Americans associate gift-giving with December 25th, the Dominican R
rpina89
Jan 7, 20252 min read
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