Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned  |  Colorado LLC

Operational Strategy.
Delivered.

Innovate  ·  Adapt  ·  Overcome

IAO Strategies, LLC delivers practical consulting and federal contracting services grounded in military-grade operational discipline. We serve government agencies, veteran-serving organizations, and the underserved mid-market — where real outcomes matter more than software hype.

Our Services Request a Consult
100%
P&T SDVOSB
3
NAICS Codes
SBIR
Ready
CO
Lakewood, CO
Robert Downey Lawrence Jr.
Leadership
Robert Downey Lawrence Jr.
President & CEO  ·  IAO Strategies, LLC

Robert is a 100% Permanent & Total Service-Connected Disabled U.S. Army Combat Veteran with decades of operational and leadership experience. His background as an Expert Infantryman and Master Parachutist shaped a zero-defect approach to every engagement — from the airborne objective to the boardroom.

He founded IAO Strategies to bring the operational rigor of infantry leadership to government consulting and business strategy — delivering actionable outcomes, not buzzwords, to federal agencies, veteran-serving organizations, and mid-market businesses that have been left behind by the enterprise consulting world.

Expert Infantryman Master Parachutist Army Staff Sergeant Combat Veteran 100% P&T Disabled
Core Competencies

What We Deliver

We focus on operational outcomes — practical, secure, and scalable — for clients who need results, not proposals. Our services span consulting strategy, federal contracting execution, and organizational readiness.

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01
Business & Operational Consulting

Operational strategy, process mapping, and organizational readiness assessments designed to eliminate waste and align your team around executable outcomes. We diagnose, plan, and implement.

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02
Federal Contracting & Grant Writing

End-to-end federal contracting support — from opportunity identification and proposal development to SBIR/SDVOSB administrative execution. We handle the complexity so you can focus on delivery.

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03
Organizational Readiness Assessments

Structured evaluations that map your current operations against your strategic objectives, identifying high-leverage improvement targets and sequencing a realistic path forward.

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04
Veteran & VSO Support Services

Specialized consulting for Veteran Service Organizations and veteran-serving nonprofits — navigating compliance, maximizing program impact, and accessing the funding streams they've earned.

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05
Administrative Management Consulting

General management and administrative consulting for government agencies and mid-market businesses seeking to modernize workflows, improve accountability, and build durable operational infrastructure.

Federal Contracting

SDVOSB Contracting Strategy

IAO Strategies operates within a purpose-built holding structure designed for SBA-compliant federal set-aside execution. Federal buyers receive verified SDVOSB access backed by dedicated technical delivery.

Prime / Sub Structure for SDVOSB Set-Aside Compliance

Federal contracts are bid and awarded through our parent holding company, IAO Concepts, LLC, which holds the Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) certification and acts as Prime Contractor. Upon award, IAO Strategies, LLC serves as the dedicated subcontractor responsible for all consulting, management, and technical delivery — governed by a Master Intercompany Subcontracting Agreement.


This structure provides federal buyers with verified SBA compliance on set-aside awards while ensuring day-one technical execution by a seasoned operational team. No bait-and-switch. No handoffs to junior staff.

Prime Contractor (SDVOSB Cert Holder)
IAO Concepts, LLC
SAM.gov UEI
SQVFJYHGAL33
SDVOSB Status
100% P&T Service-Connected Disabled
Subcontractor (Technical Delivery)
IAO Strategies, LLC
EIN
42-2268958
State of Formation
Colorado LLC · Est. April 30, 2026

Primary NAICS Codes

541611
Administrative Management & General Management Consulting Services (Primary)
541512
Computer Systems Design Services
541715
Research & Development in Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (SBIR)
Engagement Tiers

Transparent Pricing

Fixed-fee and retainer engagements designed for organizations that need accountability. No ambiguity. No billing surprises. Every engagement begins with a clear scope and a defined outcome.

Tier 01
Discovery Engagement
$3,500–$7,500
Fixed Fee · 30-Day Engagement
  • Full operational and organizational assessment
  • Stakeholder interviews & process documentation
  • High-leverage opportunity mapping
  • Written findings & prioritized recommendations report
  • 60-minute executive debrief session
Start Discovery
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Tier 02
Retainer Consulting
$2,500–$8,000
Per Month · Ongoing Partnership
  • Dedicated consulting hours each month
  • Federal contracting & proposal support
  • Ongoing operational strategy & implementation
  • Grant writing & SBIR/SDVOSB advisory
  • Priority access & direct principal contact
  • Monthly strategy & accountability sessions
Begin Retainer
Tier 03
Scoped Project Consulting
$15,000–$75,000
Fixed Fee · Defined Deliverables
  • Full-scope project planning & execution
  • Organizational transformation initiatives
  • Federal proposal development & submission
  • Technology integration planning
  • Program management & milestone tracking
  • Final deliverables package & transition support
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Contact

Ready to Engage?

Every engagement starts with a conversation. Tell us where you are, and we'll tell you where we can take you.

Email
Robert@IAOStrategies.com
Phone
(720) 432-7894
Address
3633 S Sheridan Blvd, Unit 2
Lakewood, CO 80235
Primary NAICS
541611 — Administrative Management Consulting
EIN
42-2268958