Wilcat Associates

Wilcat Associates is a woman-owned federal consultancy built for a new era of government transformation. At the nexus of AI innovation, homeland security, and healthcare modernization, Wilcat exists to fill the critical innovation gaps left by large, slow-moving contractors. We bring the agility of a small business with the insight of executive leadership from efforts within public and private sector for over 20 years Founded by Melissa McKenna our mission is to deliver purpose-built solutions that drive impact—whether that’s AI-enhanced threat detection, emergency response modernization, or digital transformation at the federal edge. What We Deliver: AI/ML for mission-critical operations in homeland security and public health SBIR, OTA, and emerging tech commercialization strategies Cloud, DevSecOps, and digital modernization for federal healthcare and law enforcement Agile project delivery with deep federal acquisition experience FY25 Priorities: WOSB certification to unlock set-aside and sole-source access Launching formal federal bids in Q4 FY25 Regional roadshows, a new podcast, and thought leadership content to grow brand trust Expanding across DHS, HHS, CMS, and state-level innovation hubs Let’s work together to modernize public sector missions—with velocity, visibility, and purpose.