Federal BD & Capture Advisory
Federal IT expertise. Real credentials. Proven results.
Senior BD and capture advisory for federal contractors competing in DoW and defense health markets.
Dale Gerdts, Founder
$550M+
Federal contracts captured
$110M
P&L led at AECOM
20+ years
Federal IT & BD experience
4.5x
Growth of a single Air Force account, $4M to $18M annually
What we do
Senior BD expertise, without the overhead
BD & Capture Advisory
From opportunity identification through final proposal submission, Syntra brings Shipley-certified discipline to your capture process. We develop win themes, shape requirements, manage color teams and position your team to score.
Federal IT Program Support
We help contractors deliver. From FISMA and CMMC compliance to program management and technical advisory, Syntra supports program execution across DoW, DHA, VA and civilian agency environments.
BD as a Service (BDaaS)
Don't have a full-time BD team? We act as yours: pipeline development, partner introductions, government relationship cultivation and pursuit strategy, on a retainer tailored to your capacity.
View retainer options →Experience
Across the federal landscape
Why Syntra
Most BD advisors talk strategy. Syntra has lived it.
- 21-year USAF veteran with hands-on federal IT delivery experience
- Led capture on IDIQ vehicles including NETCENTS-2, Alliant 1 & 2, EAGLE II and T4NG2
- Grew a single Air Force account from $4M to $18M annually through performance-driven BD
- Personally captured $78M AFSOC C2MS, $45M CMS/CCSQ and $68M+ DHS NATIONS
- Active CISSP, PMP and Shipley certifications: verified credentials, not buzzwords
- Deep relationships in Defense Health, VA and Air Force program offices
Track record
Selected wins
$95M
USAF UAS/OCS
DoW / Air Force · Capture
$78M
AFSOC C2MS
DoW / Air Force · BD & Capture Lead
$68M+
DHS NATIONS (USCIS)
DHS · Capture Lead
$62M
ESS – FTC
Federal Civilian · Capture
$58M
NE&S
DoW / DHA · Capture
$58M
Engineering Support (NIWC)
DoW / Navy · Capture
$45M
CMS/CCSQ Service Center
CMS · Capture & Proposal
$39M
MWAA ISOSS
Civilian · Capture
$19M
Navy Declassification II
DoW / Navy · Capture Lead
Selected wins shown. Full deal sheet available on request.
About Syntra
Big-prime BD expertise for small and mid-size contractors
Syntra Technologies was founded by Dale Gerdts, a 21-year U.S. Air Force veteran and senior federal IT executive whose career spans program management, P&L ownership and competitive capture across DoW, defense health and civilian agency markets. If you're trying to compete at a higher level, we can help you get there.
More about Dale →Ready to compete at a higher level?
Tell us what you're pursuing and where you want to grow. We'll recommend the right level of support.
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