Federal Set-Aside & Sole-Source Authority
Under FAR Subpart 19.14 and the Veterans Benefits, Health Care, and Information Technology Act, contracting officers are authorized to award sole-source and competitive set-aside contracts exclusively to SBA-certified SDVOSBs. The federal government is mandated to award a minimum of 5% of all prime contract dollars to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses annually (increased from 3% under NDAA FY2024).
Vashon Industries Inc. is led by Karin I. Cardona, MBA — a U.S. Coast Guard veteran with a service-connected disability and a graduate degree from the University of Miami. Mr. Cardona brings demonstrated leadership in operations, administrative management, and logistics to every engagement.
- SDVOSB Certified — SBA Cert. Feb 14, 2024 | Expires Aug 14, 2028
- VOSB Certified — SBA Cert. Feb 14, 2024 | Expires Aug 14, 2028
- SAM.gov Active — Registration current, no exclusions
- Hispanic American Owned — Designated on SAM.gov
- Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) — Self-certified
- 13 Registered NAICS Codes — Consulting, IT, facilities, logistics, and automotive
- Limitations on Subcontracting (LOS) Certified — Sept 2024
- Experian Intelliscore 86/100 — Low risk; zero tax liens, judgments, or bankruptcies
- FL MFMP Registered — Eligible for Florida state and Osceola County solicitations
- Florida VBE — Veteran Business Enterprise, state-level preference eligible
Sole-Source Threshold: Contracting Officers may award sole-source contracts to a certified SDVOSB up to $5M for services and $8.5M for manufacturing under FAR 19.1406 when only one SDVOSB can satisfy the requirement.
Company Overview
Vashon Industries Inc. is a Florida Profit Corporation incorporated January 8, 2021 and headquartered in Kissimmee, Florida. The firm is SBA-certified as both an SDVOSB and VOSB, and holds active SAM.gov registration with 13 registered NAICS codes spanning management consulting, information technology, facilities management, logistics, and automotive maintenance services.
The company is wholly owned and controlled by Karin I. Cardona, MBA, a service-disabled veteran of the United States Coast Guard and graduate of the University of Miami. Mr. Cardona brings military leadership, graduate-level business education, and hands-on operations management experience to every federal engagement. His service-connected disability qualifies the firm for SBA SDVOSB certification under 13 C.F.R. Part 128.
Mr. Cardona’s background spans regulatory compliance, personnel management, administrative operations, and logistics — competencies directly transferable to federal contract performance across Vashon’s registered NAICS codes.
Registration & Identifiers
Point of Contact
What We Deliver to Federal Agencies
Administrative & Management Consulting (541611)
- Organizational assessment, process mapping, and performance improvement for federal program offices
- Administrative policy development aligned with OMB Circular A-123 and agency-specific directives
- Strategic planning support: mission analysis, resource allocation, and gap identification
- Executive-level advisory services delivered by an MBA-credentialed principal with military leadership experience
- Personnel management consulting: workforce planning, onboarding process design, and retention strategy
Information Technology Support Services (541511 / 541512 / 518210 / 541519)
- Custom software application development and programming in support of agency mission systems
- IT systems design, integration planning, and technical documentation
- Computing infrastructure support: cloud hosting, web services, and data processing
- IT value-added reselling (VAR): hardware/software procurement, configuration, and deployment
- Other computer-related support services including help desk and end-user support
Janitorial & Facility Management Services (561720 / 561210 / 561790)
- Recurring janitorial and custodial services for federal buildings, offices, and common areas
- Facilities support services: coordination of multi-trade maintenance activities
- Other building and dwelling services: pressure washing, exterior surface cleaning, sanitization
- Compliance with OSHA, EPA, and agency-specific environmental health and safety (EHS) standards
- Bonded and insured operations; performance-based service delivery with measurable outputs
Logistics, Distribution & Supply Chain Consulting (541614 / 488991 / 493110)
- Physical distribution network analysis and optimization for agency supply chains
- Transportation planning and carrier coordination in support of mission logistics
- General warehousing and storage: inventory management, controlled environment storage
- Professional packing and crating services: government property, sensitive equipment, and HHG
- DoD-aware logistics processes aligned with DLM 4000.25 and Defense Property Accountability standards
Fleet & Vehicle Maintenance Services (811198)
- Exterior fleet vehicle cleaning and detailing for government vehicle pools and GSA fleets
- Automotive repair and maintenance for non-tactical government vehicles
- Mobile service deployment: no agency infrastructure required; services performed on-site at motor pools
- Preventive maintenance scheduling and service documentation in accordance with fleet management SOPs
13 Registered NAICS Codes
| NAICS Code | Title | Federal Relevance | PSC | Size Std. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 541611 PRIMARY | Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services | Organizational consulting, program management support, administrative advisory | R408 | Small |
| 541511 | Custom Computer Programming Services | Software development, application customization, IT modernization | D301 | Small |
| 541512 | Computer Systems Design Services | Systems architecture, integration planning, network design | D302 | Small |
| 541519 | Other Computer Related Services | IT support services, technology consulting, help desk | D399 | Small |
| 541519 Exception | Information Technology Value Added Resellers | Hardware/software procurement and resale for federal IT acquisitions | D316 | Small |
| 518210 | Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting | Cloud and hosting services, data center support, web infrastructure | D307 | Small |
| 541614 | Process, Physical Distribution and Logistics Consulting Services | Supply chain optimization, distribution network consulting, logistics analysis | R706 | Small |
| 561210 | Facilities Support Services | Integrated facilities management for government buildings and installations | S201 | Small |
| 561720 | Janitorial Services | Custodial and cleaning services for federal office space and facilities | S201 | Small |
| 561790 | Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings | Pressure washing, exterior cleaning, sanitization services | S299 | Small |
| 488991 | Packing and Crating | Government property packing, household goods (HHG) crating, sensitive item packaging | V119 | Small |
| 493110 | General Warehousing and Storage | Government property storage, supply depot support, inventory warehousing | V199 | Small |
| 811198 | All Other Automotive Repair and Maintenance | Fleet vehicle maintenance, GSA fleet detailing, motor pool support | J015 | Small |
Security & Regulatory Posture
Vashon Industries maintains documented security controls and compliance practices aligned with federal contractor requirements.
NIST SP 800-171 Alignment
Contractor-level controls aligned with NIST SP 800-171 guidance for protecting Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) on non-federal systems. Documented System Security Plan (SSP) available upon request.
CMMC Level 1 Practices
FAR 52.204-21 basic safeguarding of Federal Contract Information (FCI) practices documented and implemented. 15 basic cyber hygiene practices in place. Positioned for CMMC Level 1 compliance.
Operational Security (OPSEC)
U.S. Coast Guard OPSEC training background. Written procedures for handling sensitive government data, access controls, and information handling that meet agency operational security requirements.
Physical & Information Security
Facility access controls and visitor procedures in place at the Kissimmee, FL principal office. Information handling protocols aligned with agency security requirements and applicable federal standards.
FAR Clause Compliance
Full compliance with applicable FAR clauses including FAR 52.204-21 (Basic Safeguarding), FAR 52.212-4 (Contract Terms), and FAR 52.219-27 (SDVOSB). Contract compliance documentation available.
Subcontractor Controls
Prime contractor accountability maintained. Required security and compliance clauses are flowed down to all subcontractors as mandated. Small business subcontracting plan documentation available when required.
Primary Federal Agency Targets
These agencies have active procurement needs matching Vashon Industries’ registered NAICS codes and geographic footprint in Central Florida.
Contracting with Vashon Industries
Sole-source and competitive set-aside awards under FAR Subpart 19.14 are straightforward once SDVOSB eligibility is verified. Vashon Industries is ready to receive solicitations through SAM.gov, email, or direct phone contact.
- Verify SDVOSB status on SAM.gov using UEI ZKCNDDGKJMT8 or CAGE Code 96DJ2
- Identify the applicable NAICS code from our 13 registered codes (see table above)
- Issue a sole-source J&A (up to $5M for services) under FAR 19.1406, or a competitive set-aside under FAR 19.1405
- Transmit solicitation to kcardona@vashonindustries.com with SAM UEI ZKCNDDGKJMT8
- Contact Karin I. Cardona, MBA directly at (407) 530-7731 for expedited response