April 17, 2025
SAIC and Dobbs Defense Solutions Partner to Strengthen Mission Success Through New Mentor-Protégé Joint Venture
Reston, Va., April 15, 2025 – Science Applications International Corp. (NASDAQ: SAIC and Dobbs Defense Solutions (D2S) are proud to announce their new Mentor-Protégé Joint Venture – SACIRES – under the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Mentor-Protégé Program. This Joint Venture will foster the continued growth and development of D2S – a rising small business in the federal sector – by leveraging SAIC’s experience in providing advanced, mission-critical technology solutions for customers across defense, civilian, intelligence and space markets.
Through SACIRES, D2S will gain access to invaluable resources, expertise, and opportunities to enhance its capabilities, expand its reach, and deliver cutting-edge solutions that are critical to supporting the nation.
“After serving our great country in the world’s greatest Navy, I never imagined joining another phenomenal team like SAIC, said Erica Dobbs, President & CEO of Dobbs Defense Solutions. “By joining forces in this Mentor-Protégé Joint Venture as SACIRES, we will deliver impactful solutions by leveraging both teams’ proven expertise, innovation, and agility to meet mission needs and advance national priorities.”
SACIRES will enhance the government’s access to high-quality, cost-effective solutions, while simultaneously advancing a strong and expanded supplier base.
“This Mentor-Protégé Joint Venture represents a meaningful step in SAIC’s commitment to empowering small businesses and fostering innovation and agility in the federal sector,” said Tina Burnette, Program Management Director at SAIC. “With SACIRES, we’re not only supporting a valued partner but also strengthening our collective ability to serve the mission-critical needs of our clients and our national imperatives.”
The SBA Mentor-Protégé Program promotes the development of small businesses by connecting them with established industry leaders. The SACIRES Joint Venture reflects a shared commitment to driving ingenuity, readiness, and growth to ensure the federal sector remains robust and competitive.
About Dobbs Defense Solutions
Dobbs Defense Solutions is a trusted prime and subcontractor offering tailored, high-impact solutions across the defense, civilian, and intelligence communities. Our team delivers specialized services in cybersecurity, enterprise IT, business intelligence, and professional services. We leverage emerging technologies to deliver rapid, secure, and innovative solutions that enhance mission-critical operations and drive the modernization of essential national priorities. Recognized for our expertise and commitment to excellence, we are the small business to partner with for transformative results.
For more information, visit thinkd2s.com
About SAIC
SAIC is a premier Fortune 500 mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.
We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.
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