Aquia Nava II LLC Announces Support of $21 Million VA “Digital Experience - Identity Services” Contract

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., March 13, 2025 -- Aquia Inc., a cloud and cybersecurity digital services firm, today announced its support of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) “Digital Experience - Identity Services” contract. Aquia Nava II LLC — a joint venture between Aquia Inc. and Nava Public Benefit Corporation — will serve as a subcontractor to Oddball and Wilcore Technologies (OddCore) to support the 3-year, $21 million contract. 

Together, the teams will work with VA's Office of the Chief Technology Officer (OCTO) to:

• Modernize how Veterans prove their identity when accessing VA.gov — enhancing the sign-in experience

• Ensure secure authentication of users

• Simplify credentialing processes 

• Maintain security compliance

The effort requires multidisciplinary expertise to manage identity services, improve user access, mitigate fraud, and drive innovation.

“Our team at Aquia Nava II is driven by a deep passion for serving those who've served our nation, ensuring Veterans can access benefits securely and efficiently,” said David Maskeroni, co-founder and chief revenue officer at Aquia. “We bring deep expertise in both multi-factor and FIDO2 authentication, having implemented programs and pilots across VA and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. We're particularly proud to continue our partnership with the Oddcore team — building on the foundation of success we've established together through our collaborative work on VA's CEDAR.”

In addition to the aforementioned past performance, Aquia Nava II brings in-depth knowledge of emerging technologies like passkeys and AI-driven verification, making the JV well-positioned to support VA's critical mission of connecting Veterans with their earned benefits through secure, seamless digital experiences.

This marks the first award for Aquia Nava II LLC under the VA’s Secure, Performant, Reliable, and User-Centered Experiences (SPRUCE) IT modernization vehicle.

Watch this video to learn more about Aquia Nava II LLC.

About Aquia Inc.

Securing The Digital Transformation ®

Aquia is a digital services firm specializing in cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, and compliance automation for the U.S. government. Since 2021, we’ve generated millions in cost savings through cloud services and licensing optimization, enabled civil servants to double health care fraud investigations through streamlined cloud-based systems, and reduced authorization timelines by 74% through modernized security processes. 

As strategic advisors and engineers, we help our customers develop and deploy innovative cloud and cybersecurity technologies, adopt and implement digital transformation initiatives, and navigate complex regulatory landscapes. 

Named the “2024 Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) of the Year” by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), we are passionate about making our country digitally capable and secure.

Aquia has been recognized as the #1 Best Remote Startup to Work for in 2025 by Built In and a 2024 Great Place to Work by Inc. Learn more at aquia.us. 

About Nava PBC

Nava is a public benefit corporation working to make government services simple, effective, and accessible to all. We're trusted by some of the largest federal and state agencies to solve complex and highly scrutinized technology modernization challenges.

We guide agencies constrained by legacy systems to a future with sharp user experiences built on secure, reliable, fault-tolerant cloud infrastructure. Learn more at navapbc.com.

Press contact for Aquia:

Ashling Knight

comms@aquia.io

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