Spinnaker Solutions, LLC

About:

Spinnaker Solutions brings structure to complexity, clarifies priorities, and ensures communication drives action rather than confusion.

Led by Kirk R. Benson, a retired Naval Officer, senior Navy Civilian, and former Commanding Officer, Spinnaker Solutions draws on decades of experience advising senior leaders, directing large portfolios, and helping organizations move from discussion to disciplined execution.

Spinnaker Solutions also supports federal leadership development through an instructor partnership with Management Concepts, delivering professional development and leadership training to federal employees and military personnel nationwide.

Services:

Executive Communications & Decision Support

Translate strategy into clear priorities, leadership alignment, and executable direction across the organization.

Executive Briefing & Messaging

Develop briefs, talking points, papers, strategy documents, speeches, and senior-level communication that inform, persuade, and drive decisions.

Organizational Performance & Execution

Improve operating rhythm, governance, accountability, and coordination to accelerate results.

Notary Public Services

Florida Notary Public. Authenticate signatures, administer oaths and affirmations, and perform marriage ceremonies with licensed notarial authority.

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Differentiators:

Experience:

Directed portfolios from $650M to $1.3B, aligning strategy, resources, and execution in mission-critical organizations.

Leadership:

Former U.S. Navy Commanding Officer responsible for operational performance, workforce development, and accountability. Graduate of Cornell University's Executive Leadership Program.

Communication:

Delivered high-level briefings and executive communications for senior military, members of Congress, governors, international heads of state, and stakeholder audiences.

Certifications:

SBA Certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). Program Management, Financial Coach, Life Coach.

What Colleagues Say:

Kirk communicates with clarity and confidence, providing sound advice, insightful analysis, and well-reasoned recommendations on complex issues including program resources, budgets, contracts, and personnel at every level of the organization. I give my strongest recommendation for Kirk Benson and any opportunity with which he is entrusted.

Christopher Denz Senior Colleague, 20+ Years

Kirk is a superb analyst, communicator, and leader. He became an expert upon whom I relied to provide the analysis to support programming and budgeting decisions for $1.3B budgets across critical Information Warfare programs for the Navy. Kirk has my strongest endorsement for analysis, program management, leadership, ethics, communications, and calm, rational decision-making.

Joseph Gildersleeve Former Direct Supervisor

Kirk is an outstanding leader and communicator who stays fully engaged with his team, fosters collaboration, and always keeps the mission front and center. His professionalism, vision, and dedication make him an exceptional leader and a true asset to any organization.

Shaundal Troy Thompson, PMP Former Direct Report

Kirk is a gracious professional who is ethically solid. He always met his deadlines with a quality effort and is both a loyal follower and an effective leader. He makes any team he is on more efficient and friendly. I personally picked him as my replacement when I retired.

Thomas Crew Former Direct Supervisor

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NAICS Codes & Product Service Codes:

NAICS Codes

Code	Description
541611	Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
541618	Other Management Consulting Services
541990	All Other Professional, Scientific and Technical Services
561110	Office Administrative Services
611430	Professional and Management Development Training
611519	Other Technical and Trade Schools
611699	All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction
611710	Educational Support Services

Product Service Codes

Code	Description
R499	Support — Professional: Other
R408	Support — Professional: Program Management/Support
U099	Education/Training — Other
R410	Support — Professional: Program Evaluation/Review/Development

Contract Vehicles:

Spinnaker Solutions is registered in SAM.gov and available for direct award as an SBA Certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). Sole-source awards to SDVOSBs are authorized under FAR 19.1406 for acquisitions at or below applicable thresholds.

Additional contract vehicle registrations are in progress. Contracting officers are welcome to contact us directly to discuss acquisition pathways.

UEI:U463A6NYMUC8

CAGE:218U6

SDVOSB Certification:Active through July 2029

Service Area:

Based in central Florida. Serving clients nationwide.

Advisory and consulting services are delivered in person, remotely, or on-site at client locations. Travel is available for engagements requiring a physical presence.