Certified Federal & Public Sector Construction Contractor
You veteran-owned, SBA-certified 8(a) and Service-Disable-Veteran-Owned-Small Business General Contractor
Essayon Construction Group is a veteran-owned, SBA-certified 8(a) and SDVOSB general contractor delivering multifamily and commercial construction projects for federal agencies, state institutions, and municipal entities — on schedule, within budget, and in full regulatory compliance.
Our Certifications
Contractor Identification & SAM.gov Registration
Essayon Construction Group maintains an active SAM.gov
registration and holds all federal contractor identifiers required to be
solicited for, bid on, and perform public and federal construction contracts.
All information below reflects our current registration status.
Legal Business Name
Essayon Progress Management, LLC
Doing Business As (DBA)
Essayon Construction Group
DUNS Number
078523866
Unique Entity ID (UEI)
D765WKTHR1V4
CAGE Code
6WDQ2
Sam.gov Status
Active — 2/24/2028
Business Size
Small Business
Entity Type
Limited Liability Company (LLC)
Year Established
2012
Headquarters
130 Dodd Street SE, Marietta, GA 30060
Service Area
Southeastern United States (GA, FL, TN, SC, NC, AL)
Primary Phone
+1 770-423-2211
Federal Inquiries Email
Federal POC
Director of Preconstruction
SAM.gov Profile
View Our SAM.gov Profile
NAICS Codes
Our Registered Construction Capabilities
Essayon Construction Group is registered under the following
North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes. These designations
reflect our core capabilities as both a prime contractor and qualified
subcontractor on federal, state, and municipal construction projects.
Under SBA small business size standards, Essayon Construction
Group qualifies as a small business across our registered NAICS codes, with
annual receipts below applicable thresholds. Our 8(a) certification further
qualifies Essayon for sole-source awards and competitive set-aside contracts in
eligible construction categories.
Whether you're issuing a solicitation, building a
subcontractor team to meet small business participation goals, or searching for
a certified specialty framing contractor — Essayon's NAICS registrations
confirm our qualifications across the following scopes of work:
236116 - New Multifamily Housing Construction
236220 - Commercial & Institutional Building Construction
236115 - New Single-Family Housing Construction
238130 - Framing Contractors
NIGP Codes
Essayon Construction Group is registered under the following
NIGP codes. If your agency uses NIGP codes to identify and notify vendors of
solicitation opportunities, registering Essayon under these codes in your
vendor portal will ensure we receive timely notification of relevant bid
opportunities.
90922 - Building Construction, Non-Residential
New building construction services for non-residential structures including office buildings, government facilities, and other non-residential properties. Encompasses general contracting, construction management, and associated building trade services.
90923 - Building Construction, Residential - Apartments
New residential building construction for multi-unit structures including apartment complexes, workforce housing, affordable housing, student housing, and similar multi-family residential developments.
90924 - Building Construction, Commercial and Institutional
New construction services for commercial and institutional structures including mixed-use buildings, retail, healthcare, educational facilities, and other commercial/institutional building types.
91484 - Trade Services, Construction (Not Otherwise Classified)
Specialty trade construction services that do not fall under a single specific trade classification. Covers multi-trade specialty contractors, foundation and structure contractors, building exterior contractors, and other specialty construction trade services across multiple disciplines.
95826 - Construction Management Services
Specialty trade construction services that do not fall under a single specific trade classification. Covers multi-trade specialty contractors, foundation and structure contractors, building exterior contractors, and other specialty construction trade services across multiple disciplines.
95826 - Construction Management Services
Professional construction management services including project scheduling, cost estimating, value engineering, quality control, subcontractor coordination, owner's representation, project closeout, and comprehensive construction program management.
SIC Codes
Standard Industrial Classification
For procurement systems, bonding agencies, and state
contracting platforms that reference Standard Industrial Classification codes,
Essayon Construction Group operates under the following SIC designations:
1522 - General Building Contractors - Residential Buildings (Other Than Single-Family)
Multifamily apartment, student housing, and mixed-use residential construction for public and institutional clients
1521 - General Building Contractors - Residential Buildings
Single-family and residential construction including public housing and military housing projects
1542 - General Building Contractors - Industrial & Commercial
Commercial, institutional, and government building construction beyond residential scope
1751 - Carpentry Contractors
Wood framing, rough carpentry, and structural carpentry for commercial and residential structures
Certifications & Set-Aside Eligibility
Partnering with Essayon Construction Group gives federal
agencies, prime contractors, and public institutions access to verified
set-aside certifications that satisfy small business and socioeconomic
contracting requirements — while delivering the construction performance your
project demands.
Our certifications are not check-the-box credentials. They
reflect the genuine story of a veteran-founded, minority-led company that has
earned recognition through demonstrated excellence — including an Inc. 5000
ranking, Cobb County Chamber of Commerce Top 25 Small Business of the Year, and
Cobb County Veteran-Owned Business of the Year 2025.
SBA 8(a) Business Development Program
Certifying Body: U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
Expiration Date: 1/1/2031
Sole-Source Threshold: Up to $4.5M (services)/ $7M (manufacturing & construction)
As an SBA 8(a)-certified contractor, Essayon Construction
Group qualifies for sole-source contract awards and competitive set-aside
procurements designated for economically and socially disadvantaged small
businesses. For contracting officers, 8(a) sole-source awards eliminate the
competitive bidding requirement for eligible contracts, streamlining the
procurement process while meeting small business participation mandates.
Agencies that engage Essayon under the 8(a) program benefit from faster contracting timelines, simplified procurement procedures, and a proven construction partner with the operational capacity to deliver on federal-scale projects.
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business
(SDVOSB)
Certifying Body: U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) - VA CVE Verified
Expiration Date: 1/1/2031
Federal Goal: Government-wide SDVOSB spending goal: 3% of eligible contract dollars
Essayon Construction Group is founded and led by Israel Brown,
a United States Army veteran. Our SDVOSB certification through the SBA
qualifies Essayon for federal set-aside and sole-source contracts specifically
designated for service-disabled veteran-owned businesses — helping agencies
meet annual SDVOSB spending targets mandated by Congress.
For Department of Defense, VA, and other federal agencies with
SDVOSB goals, Essayon provides a credentialed, construction-proven partner that
genuinely honors its veteran-owned status — not just in name, but in the
military values, discipline, and operational precision we bring to every
project site.
Veteran Owned Business (VOB) Certification
Certifying Body: National Veteran Business Development Council (NVBDC)
Certification Type: Veteran-Owned Business (VOB)
Expiration Date: 2/1/2027
Essayon Construction Group holds Veteran-Owned Business
certification through the National Veteran Business Development Council (NVBDC), the nation's leading independent third-party certifying authority for
Service-Disabled and Veteran-Owned Businesses. Established in 2013 and
recognized by the Billion Dollar Roundtable (BDR), the NVBDC is the only
non-governmental organization (NGO) that certifies VOBs and SD/VOBs for both
corporate and government procurement purposes.
NVBDC certification is designed to meet corporate supplier
diversity standards that the SBA's federal program does not cover, specifically, medium and large veteran-owned businesses pursuing private-sector
procurement. The NVBDC's rigorous vetting process verifies veteran status,
business ownership documentation, and operational control, ensuring that
Essayon's certification meets the due diligence requirements of any procurement
team.
Essayon's NVBDC certification provides verified, auditable proof of our veteran-owned status at the highest credentialing standard available for corporate partners, real estate developers, and prime
contractors seeking to meet supplier diversity and veteran inclusion goals whether for internal ESG commitments, joint venture requirements, or voluntary
diversity spend targets.
Bonding & Insurance Capacity
Financially Qualified for Public-Scale Projects
Federal and public construction contracts require contractors
to demonstrate bonding capacity and insurance coverage that protect all parties from the agency, the taxpayer, and the project. Essayon Construction Group
maintains the surety relationships, financial strength, and insurance portfolio
necessary to perform on public and federally funded construction contracts.
Our strong EMR safety rating of 0.86, well below the industry
average of 1.0, reflects our commitment to maintaining a safe, compliant, and
insurable workforce, which directly supports competitive insurance premiums and
favorable bonding terms.
Bonding
Single Project Bond Limit: $10,000,000.
Aggregate Project Bond Limit: $50,000,000
Surety Company: Liberty Mutual Holdings Company
Insurance
General Liability: $1,000,000
Workers' Compensation: $1,000,000
Umbrella/ Excess Liability: $5,000,000
Our Awards
