100% TRIBALLY OWNED
LEADING FEDERAL CONTRACTOR IN CONSTRUCTION
EST. 2016
We connect real government demand to construction and remediation services and move it into fielded capability, pairing the infrastructure, customer network, and contract access of a large tribal enterprise with the agility of a family of small innovators.
Potawatomi Defense Operations, LLC (PDO), founded in 2016, specializes in providing construction, facilities support, and logistics to federal clients. PDO is a Small Business Administration (SBA)-certified 8(a) and American Indian Tribal-owned subsidiary of Potawatomi Ventures Federal Group is the economic development corporation of the Forest County Potawatomi Community (FCPC), a Federally recognized, American Indian Tribe.
As an AIT-owned subsidiary of PVFG, PDO is uniquely organized to deliver unparalleled contract performance at a low cost. PDO’s certifications and business size allow for the sharing of common administrative and back-office support services across all PVFG subsidiaries, including human resources, recruiting, security, and finance.
WHO WE ARE
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We connect real government demand to construction services and move it into fielded capability, pairing the infrastructure, customer network, and contract access of a large tribal enterprise with the agility of a family of small innovators.
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Our vision is to be a trusted partner to government agencies by delivering innovative, dependable solutions that strengthen missions, empower people, and create lasting value for the communities we serve.
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Our values are rooted in integrity, innovation, accountability, and service. We embrace emerging technologies responsibly, pursue excellence in every engagement, and build trusted partnerships through transparency and dependable performance. Guided by our Tribal heritage, we are committed to strengthening our community, creating lasting opportunities, and delivering secure, mission-focused solutions that advance our federal customers’ objectives.
We concentrate where credible government demand meets a clear transition path, anchored to our broad past performance in construction services. We anticipate and adapt to customer needs. Current focus areas include general construction, facilities support, maintenance and repair, and environmental services.
$535 MILLION
TOTAL CONSTRUCTION PAST PERFORMANCE
Potawatomi Ventures Federal Group was established in 2002 as the economic development and income diversification business of the Forest County Potawatomi Community (FCPC).
80+ ACTIVE CUSTOMERS
220+ CURRENT CONTRACTS
800+ EMPLOYEES
$2 BILLION+ PAST PERFORMANCE
EXPERIENCED FEDERAL CONTRACTING PARTNER