Why C2 Strategies
The experience of a large contracts shop without the overhead.
Federal contracts come with obligations most companies don't see until after award: clauses to flow down, deliverables to track, modifications to negotiate, and files that have to survive an audit. Large contractors handle this with dedicated contracts departments. Most small and growing companies can't justify one, and companies new to defense work often don't know what they're missing until something goes wrong.
C2 Strategies closes that gap. We give companies that are new to defense contracting, or that don't have a large contracts shop, direct access to senior acquisition and contracts professionals, and we bring the same discipline to government programs that need acquisition and program support.
When companies call us
Most engagements start at one of these moments.
Right after a first award
You've signed a DoD or federal contract and need to understand your obligations, set up compliant processes, and start performance on solid footing.
When the work outgrows the back office
More contracts, more task orders, more subcontractors. We provide the contracts capacity you need without a full-time hire.
When a program needs discipline
Acquisition strategy, requirements, schedules, and risk that need an experienced hand to keep them on track.
How we work
Senior people, directly
You work with experienced practitioners who have run acquisitions and contracts in demanding environments, not a junior team learning on your contract.
Compliance built in
FAR and DFARS requirements, documentation standards, and audit readiness are part of how we work from day one, not a cleanup exercise later.
Sized to your needs
We operate with the flexibility of a small firm and the rigor expected in defense environments, and we scale support up or down as your requirements change.
Measured by outcomes
Clear deliverables, transparent reporting, and results you can show to your customer, your leadership, and your auditors.
What we stand for
Integrity
Honesty, transparency, and professionalism in every engagement.
Excellence
Precision, rigor, and high-quality execution in everything we deliver.
Collaboration
We work alongside your team to build processes that last beyond our engagement.
Innovation
Smarter, more efficient approaches that reduce risk and keep pace with changing requirements.
Built on real experience
C2 Strategies is led by founder Cynthia M. Carrington, a U.S. Army veteran with more than 24 years across Army Special Operations, the Intelligence Community, and federal acquisition.
UEI: GR2MMGJBF4L6
CAGE: 16TX9
NAICS: 541611, 541618, 541330, 541512, 561110, 541990
Headquarters: Alexandria, VA
Let's talk about your contract.
Whether you're preparing for your first award or managing a growing portfolio, a short conversation is the fastest way to see where we can help.