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Letter From KDM CEO and Operator of MBDA FPC

Mr Keith Moore

KDM’s Twenty-Three Years in the Vineyard – The Opportunity Economy is Now Ready to Harvest What Works for Small, Emerging Innovators, Entrepreneurs, and Minority Businesses

August 21, 2023

I was gifted with a $15,000 check from my late mother, Delphine Moore, a former business partner. I vividly remember the day we had lunch at an IHOP in Freehold, New Jersey. Three months later, I started what is now known as KDM & Associates, LLC.

After 23 years of leading this Business Development, Government Affairs, and Public Relations firm, KDM has truly found its footing in the field of government contracting. Over these years, we have built authentic relationships, developed a "go-to" Rolodex, and gained deep insights into public policy. KDM has essentially earned a “Master’s degree” in public policy and a “PhD” in understanding that where there is policy, there is profit.

Leading the nation's only Department of Commerce - MBDA Federal Procurement Center under bipartisan legislation has provided us with the opportunity to help advance Executive Orders that are propelling the nation’s Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) to greater heights in growth and revenue expansion.

Reflecting on the past 23 years, one consistent belief stands out: none of us needs to fail for all of us to succeed. If we embrace this mindset, then government contracting becomes not just an American initiative but a showcase to the world of who we are as small, emerging, and Minority-owned businesses. These organizations are the backbone of our economy and the true heirs of democracy.

On behalf of procurement equity, equitable opportunities, and a unified strategy to advance technology and deliver solutions that work, I look forward to continuing this journey with KDM & Associates.


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KDM & Associates: 23 Year Journey of Success - 2003 - 2004: The Beginning of KDM

August 21, 2003, KDM was formed and established its first office in the Prince George County Economic Development Center. With a $15,000 gift from his mother, Delphine Moore, Keith Moore founded KDM & Associates. All Hail to Madame Moore. We acknowledge her investment into Keith’s dream of helping Minority businesses succeed.

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"KDM's Success Began with a $15k Gift from Delphine Moore, Mother of Founder Keith Moore."

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KDM and RSIS distributed Press Release announcing Decision to Work Together Towards RSIS Achieving $1 Billion in Annual Revenues

On January 8, 2004, KDM & Associates LLC, a New Jersey-based firm specializing in business development, government affairs consulting, and public relations, signed a two-year agreement to provide services to RSIS. Keith Moore, the Founding President, described this contract as a defining moment for KDM, comparable to their success with the DOE in 2003. "We are fortunate to help RSIS grow into a billion-dollar enterprise," said Moore. KDM's focus will be on expanding RSIS's presence in new markets, including the Department of Defense (Army), and strengthening their position with the DOE, DOC, GSA, other government agencies, and private sector customers nationwide.

 


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KDM & Associates: 23 Year Journey of Success - 2005 - 2008: Nationwide Recognition

KDM & Associates, LLC gained recognition by helping a minority-owned technology company, RSIS, assemble a top-tier team and secure a $1 billion contract with the Department of Energy, boosting DOE's small business participation.


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2009 - 2011: Launch of Open Government TV

KDM & Associates: 23 Year Journey of Success

KDM launched “Open Government TV,” the first internet TV program focused on providing media content related to President Obama’s Open Government initiative

Founded in 2009, OGTV was created with an empowering mission that began the day before President Obama's historic inauguration. Keith Moore and KDM hoped this period would become a defining season for OGTV, for the audiences they aimed to serve, and for their partners. OGTV's mission was to expand opportunities for the underserved and underrepresented, enhancing their ability to contribute positively to a better world, and to showcase these opportunities on our internet media platform. Over the past six years, we have witnessed the empowerment of countless individuals as a result of our work. Our efforts will continue to be driven by a deep appreciation for global leaders and icons like Nelson Mandela, alongside a strong understanding of U.S. government policies and the procurement opportunities they create.

Keith Moore, Founder and CEO of Open Government TV interviews CEO of COMTO at CBC JOBS Forum

Dated: Apr 6, 2010

There are some success stories embedded in the challenges of a bad economy and consistent recovery efforts to create jobs. Listen to this Department of Transportation example  told by the Executive Director of COMTO.


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2012 - 2014: KDM & Associates: 23 Year Journey of Success

Fueling What Works

Media Moves STEM in America and Beyond

Date: December 30, 2014


KDM launched "Media Moves STEM in America and Beyond," collaborating with agencies like NASA and HBCUs such as North Carolina A&T.


KDM also conducted an interview with Congressman Hank Johnson about his bill to stop the militarization of local law enforcement agencies.

KDM shares A 2014 Year in Review

As 2014 ends, OGTV and its team express gratitude to their audience and outline their vision for 2015. Celebrating their 45,000 Twitter fans, 10,000 Facebook followers, and 50,000 Google Plus subscribers, OGTV reflects on a year of success, strategic partnerships, and growth in STEM initiatives. Key moments included interviews with Sheila Johnson and Reverend Jesse Jackson. Looking ahead, OGTV aims to continue promoting economic restoration, justice, STEM education, and diversity while thanking their dedicated video team for their contributions.


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2015 - 2020: Addressing the STEM Diversity Gap

KDM & Associates: 23 Year Journey of Success

KDM teams with Joyce Hunter, Calvin Minor and others at Alfred Street Baptist Church discussing STEM at an HBCU College Festival

KDM recognized the STEM diversity gap and responded to President Obama’s 2015 State of the Union address, which called for greater STEM participation in communities of color.

Reflections on Open Government TV

As the Founder of Open Government TV (OGTV), an internet TV program, Keith Moore traveled to the Virgin Islands, Historically Black Colleges and Universities across the country, NASA Ames, the Federal Reserve, and Birmingham, Alabama, with Secretaries Duncan and Castro from Education and HUD on a "My Brother’s Keeper" outreach tour. These journeys were driven by a commitment to public policy, a vision, and a dream to engage, educate, and empower.

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Alicia Keys Calls Mom Carol a hero on CNN for her work!

On CNN hero's show, Alicia Keys announced that the founder of Ikageng, an Armabrand Partner, is her hero. The launch of the Dawn of New Leadership In The African Diaspora, established as an official Obama Administration Inaugural Committee event, and brought to us over 125 students and parents from Prince George’s to learn about Africa, and to expose selected Armabrand’s Students of the Year. The seed event was designed to start building linkages between South Africa and United States government agencies, federal representatives, and private business organizations. The historic Inaugural experience was documented by a South African Broadcast Corp news correspondent official staffer.

Tribute to Dr. George Cooper

A White House HBCU Giant Has Passed Away / and KDM’s OGTV Interview with Dr. George Cooper at 2014 HBCU Conference Date: July 24, 2015

Company profile presentation from the 2015 FCC Supplier Diversity Conference for Small, Minority and Women-Owned Businesses held at the FCC on August 20, 2015. 

President Obama Announces STEM Initiatives

President Obama shares his goal to increase the number of minority students who engage in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math and to help them to become successful entrepreneurs, artists, and leaders in corporate and community. His commitment was to use media, digital and social media to empower a national movement and to engage industry, and public sector to restore our nation’s economy Dated: August 2013

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2015 - 2020 KDM & Associates: 23 Year Journey of Success

KDM’s CEO, Keith Moore, speaking at the 2020 MILCON Conference

KDM Supporting the MMCA and Celebrating the Ricard “Dick” Parsons receiving the 2020 Media Luminary Award.

KDM’s CEO, Keith Moore, working from Home during COVID Pandemic and Hosting the October 2020 1st IAEOZ Summit 2020.

April 2020 KDM Meeting at HUD that launched IAEOZ with then Deputy Assistant Secretary David Byrd


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2021 - 2023: Expanding to Washington, D.C.

KDM & Associates: 23 Year Journey of Success

With Congressional support, OGTV, KDM, and its corporate brand (“A Team Approach To Your Success”) moved their offices to 300 New Jersey Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C., where they opened the nation's only MBDA Federal Procurement Center.


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2021 - 2023: Expanding to Washington, D.C.

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"MBDA FPC participates in the December 9-10, 2021 MILCON Contracting Summit in Washington DC - This is the Military Defense Construction Summit. MBDA Federal Procurement Center with support of MBDA headquarters has endeavored to "

Left to right (the three in the middle): MBDA Event in July 2022, Charles Sills, Keith Moore and PJ Haynie - founder of Arkansas River Rice

In 2022, KDM partnered with Hispanics in Energy (HIE) to establish a groundbreaking Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the MBDA Federal Procurement Center (FPC). This agreement allows HIE to refer member companies to the FPC for support in securing federal prime and subcontracting opportunities. The FPC will assist HIE member companies, including SDVOSBs and VOSBs, with government contracting, provide technical assistance, and facilitate strategic teaming to respond to solicitations for HIE members who become FPC clients.


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2024 Year: Leading the MBDA Federal Procurement Center

Under KDM’s leadership, the MBDA Federal Procurement Center now manages approximately 400 MBE clients and continues to expand. These clients span various NAICS codes and include numerous MOU partnerships and over 14 Shared Outcome Agreements (SOAs), successfully achieving key objectives over the past three years.

March 2024, The MBDA Federal Procurement Centers Works Overtime to Advance Awarded Transactions for our MBEs

NMSDC and KDM & Associates Partner to Create Government Contracting Best Practices Incubator with an MBDA Grant for Capital Readiness: 

KDM, in partnership with nDemand Consulting and NMSDC, is preparing for the graduation of its first cohort of over 375 members in September.

Press Release Link: https://nmsdc.org/news/nmsdc-and-kdm-associates-partner-to-create-government-contracting-best-practices-incubator/

KDM and the MBDA FPC are launching the IAEOZ Summit 2024 in Cape Town, South Africa  


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Spotlights

Built on a track record of

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CADA ENERGY LLC

We are excited to report that Carbon Asset Developer Associates (CADA) Energy LLC has been awarded a $157 Million dollar contract with the Defense Logistics Agency starting on May 1, 2024.  The OSDBU connected CADA Energy with the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) Federal Procurement Center at our 2023 DOE Small Business Forum & Expo in New Orleans.  Additionally, the OSDBU facilitated several Capability Meetings with CADA Energy to share DOE small business resources and help advance their award pursuit.  CADA Energy offers climate finance opportunities under the Paris Agreement’s Article 6 offset markets.  As both a project developer and contractor, it provides a value proposition which earns its customers project equity and operating revenues.  CADA is globally diversified and operates through its investments in over thirty-five countries.  Thanks to the MBDA Federal Procurement Center for sharing this small business success story.

Source:  Darren B. Lurie, Program Communications Specialist, Office of Small & Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU), U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Mobile: (240) 449-7498

OSDBU Website: www.smallbusiness.energy.gov

HIGHLIGHT ON U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE)

The sections below provide tools and resources to help small businesses do business with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE or the Department). 

Acquisition Forecasts

 Acquisition Forecasts

Doing Business With DOE

Doing Business with DOE 

Resources and Training

Resources and Training

Visit OSDBU Website: www.smallbusiness.energy.gov

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MBE BUSINESS Spotlights

Globus Energy Group

Globus Energy Group is a leader in the energy transition, committed to positively impacting the environment by delivering efficient, modern, and reliable energy solutions. Our highly qualified team, combined with strategic partnerships with major global corporations in the energy and infrastructure sectors, equips us with the expertise and experience needed to achieve exceptional results.

Who We Are: Globus Energy Group

Globus Energy Group is committed to providing energy security with modern, affordable, and reliable solutions. We partner with global leaders to offer top-tier energy services in the Caribbean, the Americas, Europe, and Africa. By working with public and private sectors, we utilize next-generation technologies to deliver advanced energy solutions. Our expertise creates value for stakeholders, promotes minority opportunities, and attracts investment capital.

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Dynamic Green Radiance LLC (DGRadiance)

Dynamic Green Radiance LLC (DGRadiance) is a network services management company specializing in helping local, state, and federal governments achieve their infrastructure goals. We offer a comprehensive range of enterprise management solutions, including cybersecurity, network engineering, network analysis, IT infrastructure, architecture, and consulting. In addition, DGRadiance provides solar energy light poles equipped with 5G/6G internet capabilities and sonar ballistic security surveillance systems.

We conduct all business with the highest standards, emphasizing community, diversity, integrity, and innovation.

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Events Spotlight

IAEOZ SUMMIT 2024 AFRICA - October 17-21, 2024 Cape Town, South Africa

The IAEOZ Summits focus on addressing systemic barriers in rural communities by promoting Smart Farming and advanced technologies in food production and security. Engaging with HBCUs, Land Grant Colleges, Minority Serving Institutions, and key partners, the summits empower Black and Brown farmers. Past events covered agricultural literacy, precision farming, and rural revitalization. The 2024 Summit will explore the evolving role of farming in America and Africa, with discussions on agribusiness innovation and opportunities for Minority agriculture. Actionable insights on accessing funds from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and Government contracting opportunities will be provided.

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Mid-Atlantic and Appalachian Hydrogen Hub Forum - Philadelphia

Mid-Atlantic Clean Hydrogen Hub (MACH2) & Appalachian Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub (ARCH2)

The U.S. is committed to developing a clean hydrogen market, with seven projects receiving up to $7 billion in funding from the Department of Energy. MACH2 is expected to receive $750 million and create 20,800 jobs, while ARCH2 is anticipated to receive $925 million. This forum will focus on community benefits, particularly in relation to Justice40 metrics, for Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Ohio, West Virginia, and Kentucky. Stakeholders from Maryland and Virginia are also invited. Join us to explore opportunities in jobs and business.

Event Date and Time:
August 27, 2024, 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM ET

Event Location:
Union League of Philadelphia
140 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102
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Contact Information:
Rocio Ayala
Hispanics In Energy
[email protected]

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