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  1. SKY SOLUTIONS LLC

    dba SKY SOLUTIONSVIENNA, VAMission sector: Cyber & C5ISR +4 more: Space & SatCom, AI & Deep Tech R&D, SETA & Engineering, Medical & Readiness

    Unclaimed profile
    UEILLR9CKT1FUL1CAGE7YC29NAICS541519
    • Subcontracted for GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC., ACCENTURE FEDERAL SERVICES LLC. Source: USAspending.gov sub-awards (FSRS) (prime-reported)
    • GSA MAS contract. Source: USAspending.gov contract records and GSA CALC+, as of Nov 13, 2026
    • No confirmed screening-list match. No confirmed match on the Consolidated Screening List (screened Nov 14, 2026). Source: ITA Consolidated Screening List

    Government data from USAspending.gov sub-awards (FSRS), prime-reported; USAspending.gov contract records and GSA CALC+ (as of Nov 13, 2026); ITA Consolidated Screening List (as of Nov 14, 2026)

    Contract vehicles:8(a) STARS III (Streamlined Technology Acquisition Resources for Services) · PrimeGSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) · PrimeNASA SEWP VI (Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement) · Prime+2 more
    Socio-economic status (SAM.gov):Small businessSDB8(a)
    $137.2M obligated, last 36 months · Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Internal Revenue Service

  2. COMPTECH COMPUTER TECHNOLOGIES, INC

    CENTERVILLE, OHMission sector: Cyber & C5ISR +4 more: Aerospace & UAS, AI & Deep Tech R&D, SETA & Engineering, Logistics & Base Ops

    Unclaimed profile
    UEID5CCM1PF7WW5CAGE3HF12NAICS541519
    • Subcontracted for GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC.. Source: USAspending.gov sub-awards (FSRS) (prime-reported)
    • GSA MAS contract. Source: USAspending.gov contract records and GSA CALC+, as of Nov 13, 2026
    • No confirmed screening-list match. No confirmed match on the Consolidated Screening List (screened Nov 14, 2026). Source: ITA Consolidated Screening List

    Government data from USAspending.gov sub-awards (FSRS), prime-reported; USAspending.gov contract records and GSA CALC+ (as of Nov 13, 2026); ITA Consolidated Screening List (as of Nov 14, 2026)

    Contract vehicles:GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) · PrimeMDA SHIELD (Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense) · PrimeSeaPort-NxG (SeaPort Next Generation) · Prime
    Socio-economic status (SAM.gov):Small business
    $136.4M obligated, last 36 months · Defense Logistics Agency, Environmental Protection Agency

  3. ENVIRONET INC.

    KAPOLEI, HIMission sector: MILCON & Facilities +5 more: Cyber & C5ISR, Space & SatCom, AI & Deep Tech R&D, SETA & Engineering, Logistics & Base Ops

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIEEWLLJUH4SC9CAGE1NQM6NAICS236220
    • No confirmed screening-list match. No confirmed match on the Consolidated Screening List (screened Nov 14, 2026). Source: ITA Consolidated Screening List

    Government data from ITA Consolidated Screening List (as of Nov 14, 2026)

    Socio-economic status (SAM.gov):Small businessSDBHUBZoneVOSB
    $134.3M obligated, last 36 months · Department of the Navy, Department of the Army

  4. OCT CONSULTING LLC

    MC LEAN, VAMission sector: Cyber & C5ISR +4 more: AI & Deep Tech R&D, SETA & Engineering, Logistics & Base Ops, Medical & Readiness

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIGWMAY9613LM3CAGE6UVP1NAICS541513
    • GSA MAS contract. Source: USAspending.gov contract records and GSA CALC+, as of Nov 13, 2026
    • No confirmed screening-list match. No confirmed match on the Consolidated Screening List (screened Nov 14, 2026). Source: ITA Consolidated Screening List

    Government data from USAspending.gov contract records and GSA CALC+ (as of Nov 13, 2026); ITA Consolidated Screening List (as of Nov 14, 2026)

    Contract vehicles:GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) · PrimeMDA SHIELD (Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense) · PrimeNASA SEWP VI (Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement) · Prime+2 more
    Socio-economic status (SAM.gov):Small business
    $134.1M obligated, last 36 months · U.S. Coast Guard, Under Secretary for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services

  5. CYKOR LLC

    ANNAPOLIS, MDMission sector: Cyber & C5ISR +3 more: AI & Deep Tech R&D, Defense Mfg & Maritime, SETA & Engineering

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIJ4BPM3UKM674CAGE7QKG2NAICS541519
    • Subcontracted for SALIENT CRGT, INC., LEIDOS, INC. +11 more. Source: USAspending.gov sub-awards (FSRS) (prime-reported)
    • GSA MAS contract. Source: USAspending.gov contract records and GSA CALC+, as of Nov 13, 2026
    • No confirmed screening-list match. No confirmed match on the Consolidated Screening List (screened Nov 14, 2026). Source: ITA Consolidated Screening List

    Government data from USAspending.gov sub-awards (FSRS), prime-reported; USAspending.gov contract records and GSA CALC+ (as of Nov 13, 2026); ITA Consolidated Screening List (as of Nov 14, 2026)

    Contract vehicles:GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) · PrimeNASA SEWP V (Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement) · PrimeNASA SEWP VI (Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement) · Prime
    Socio-economic status (SAM.gov):Small businessVOSBSDVOSB
    $133.7M obligated, last 36 months · Department of the Navy, Department of Veterans Affairs

  6. INALAB CONSULTING, INC.

    dba INALAB GROUPVIENNA, VAMission sector: Cyber & C5ISR +6 more: Space & SatCom, AI & Deep Tech R&D, SETA & Engineering, Logistics & Base Ops, MILCON & Facilities, Medical & Readiness

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIKW7MEJXRX4H8CAGE4B5M3NAICS541512
    • Subcontracted for CONSOLIDATED NUCLEAR SECURITY LLC. Source: USAspending.gov sub-awards (FSRS) (prime-reported)
    • GSA MAS contract. Source: USAspending.gov contract records and GSA CALC+, as of Nov 13, 2026
    • No confirmed screening-list match. No confirmed match on the Consolidated Screening List (screened Nov 14, 2026). Source: ITA Consolidated Screening List

    Government data from USAspending.gov sub-awards (FSRS), prime-reported; USAspending.gov contract records and GSA CALC+ (as of Nov 13, 2026); ITA Consolidated Screening List (as of Nov 14, 2026)

    Contract vehicles:8(a) STARS III (Streamlined Technology Acquisition Resources for Services) · PrimeGSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) · PrimeMDA SHIELD (Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense) · Prime+3 more
    Socio-economic status (SAM.gov):Small businessSDB
    $131.7M obligated, last 36 months · Department of the Air Force, U.S. Geological Survey

  7. RED ONE MEDICAL DEVICES LLC

    Savannah, GAMission sector: Medical & Readiness +6 more: Cyber & C5ISR, Space & SatCom, AI & Deep Tech R&D, Defense Mfg & Maritime, SETA & Engineering, Logistics & Base Ops

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIC2WBTZ9TQDG9CAGE71UG3NAICS339113
    • GSA MAS contract. Source: USAspending.gov contract records and GSA CALC+, as of Nov 13, 2026
    • No confirmed screening-list match. No confirmed match on the Consolidated Screening List (screened Nov 14, 2026). Source: ITA Consolidated Screening List

    Government data from USAspending.gov contract records and GSA CALC+ (as of Nov 13, 2026); ITA Consolidated Screening List (as of Nov 14, 2026)

    Contract vehicles:GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) · PrimeNASA SEWP VI (Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement) · Prime
    Socio-economic status (SAM.gov):Small business
    $131.1M obligated, last 36 months · Department of Veterans Affairs, Defense Logistics Agency

  8. AKIRA TECHNOLOGIES INC.

    dba AKIRA TECHNOLOGIES INCWASHINGTON, DCMission sector: Cyber & C5ISR +5 more: Space & SatCom, AI & Deep Tech R&D, SETA & Engineering, Logistics & Base Ops, Medical & Readiness

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIE7RRWZMHYG13CAGE0QZW0NAICS541519
    • Subcontracted for DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP, DELOITTE CONSULTING LLP. Source: USAspending.gov sub-awards (FSRS) (prime-reported)
    • GSA MAS contract. Source: USAspending.gov contract records and GSA CALC+, as of Nov 13, 2026
    • No confirmed screening-list match. No confirmed match on the Consolidated Screening List (screened Nov 14, 2026). Source: ITA Consolidated Screening List

    Government data from USAspending.gov sub-awards (FSRS), prime-reported; USAspending.gov contract records and GSA CALC+ (as of Nov 13, 2026); ITA Consolidated Screening List (as of Nov 14, 2026)

    Contract vehicles:CMS SPARC · PrimeGSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) · PrimeITES-3S (Information Technology Enterprise Solutions – 3 Services) · Prime+4 more
    $128.9M obligated, last 36 months · U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, U.S. Customs and Border Protection

  9. FIRE CREEK COMPANY

    WINNEBAGO, NEMission sector: Cyber & C5ISR +6 more: Aerospace & UAS, Space & SatCom, AI & Deep Tech R&D, SETA & Engineering, Logistics & Base Ops, MILCON & Facilities

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIJ2LAUU8LNZA3CAGE8BLF6NAICS561320
    • No confirmed screening-list match. No confirmed match on the Consolidated Screening List (screened Nov 14, 2026). Source: ITA Consolidated Screening List

    Government data from ITA Consolidated Screening List (as of Nov 14, 2026)

    Contract vehicles:8(a) STARS III (Streamlined Technology Acquisition Resources for Services) · PrimeNASA SEWP VI (Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement) · PrimeOASIS+ (One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services Plus) · Prime
    Socio-economic status (SAM.gov):Small businessSDB8(a)Tribally owned
    $128M obligated, last 36 months · Department of State, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

  10. TRANSOURCE SERVICES CORP.

    dba TRANSOURCE SERVICES CORPPHOENIX, AZMission sector: Cyber & C5ISR

    Unclaimed profile
    UEILG7SDLNKUQ27CAGE0MM09NAICS334111
    • Subcontracted for LEIDOS, INC., INNOVATIVE MANAGEMENT CONCEPTS, INC. +4 more. Source: USAspending.gov sub-awards (FSRS) (prime-reported)
    • GSA MAS contract. Source: USAspending.gov contract records and GSA CALC+, as of Nov 13, 2026
    • No confirmed screening-list match. No confirmed match on the Consolidated Screening List (screened Nov 14, 2026). Source: ITA Consolidated Screening List

    Government data from USAspending.gov sub-awards (FSRS), prime-reported; USAspending.gov contract records and GSA CALC+ (as of Nov 13, 2026); ITA Consolidated Screening List (as of Nov 14, 2026)

    Contract vehicles:GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) · PrimeITES-4H (Information Technology Enterprise Solutions – 4 Hardware) · PrimeNASA SEWP V (Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement) · Prime+1 more
    Socio-economic status (SAM.gov):Small businessWOSB
    $122.8M obligated, last 36 months · Department of the Air Force, Department of the Army

  11. TECHNICA CORPORATION

    STERLING, VAMission sector: Cyber & C5ISR +6 more: Aerospace & UAS, AI & Deep Tech R&D, Defense Mfg & Maritime, SETA & Engineering, Logistics & Base Ops, MILCON & Facilities

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIFPVJBR6CXML9CAGE072P6NAICS517111
    • Subcontracted for BAE SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS & SERVICES INC., ACCENTURE FEDERAL SERVICES LLC. Source: USAspending.gov sub-awards (FSRS) (prime-reported)
    • GSA MAS contract. Source: USAspending.gov contract records and GSA CALC+, as of Nov 13, 2026
    • No confirmed screening-list match. No confirmed match on the Consolidated Screening List (screened Nov 14, 2026). Source: ITA Consolidated Screening List

    Government data from USAspending.gov sub-awards (FSRS), prime-reported; USAspending.gov contract records and GSA CALC+ (as of Nov 13, 2026); ITA Consolidated Screening List (as of Nov 14, 2026)

    Contract vehicles:Air Force Base Infrastructure Modernization Services IDIQ (solicitation FA872624RB015) · PrimeGSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) · PrimeMDA SHIELD (Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense) · Prime+4 more
    Socio-economic status (SAM.gov):Small businessVOSB
    $122.6M obligated, last 36 months · Department of the Air Force, Federal Bureau of Investigation

  12. TRUESTONE, LLC

    HERNDON, VAMission sector: Cyber & C5ISR +7 more: Aerospace & UAS, AI & Deep Tech R&D, Defense Mfg & Maritime, SETA & Engineering, Logistics & Base Ops, MILCON & Facilities, Medical & Readiness

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIF8Q6Q81LJW84CAGE3NBM3NAICS517121
    • Subcontracted for SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH CORPORATION. Source: USAspending.gov sub-awards (FSRS) (prime-reported)
    • SBIR/STTR · 1 award. SBIR/STTR awardee: Phase III-eligible for work derived from its SBIR/STTR projects. Source: SBIR.gov, as of Nov 12, 2026
    • No confirmed screening-list match. No confirmed match on the Consolidated Screening List (screened Nov 14, 2026). Source: ITA Consolidated Screening List

    Government data from USAspending.gov sub-awards (FSRS), prime-reported; SBIR.gov (as of Nov 12, 2026); ITA Consolidated Screening List (as of Nov 14, 2026)

    Contract vehicles:RS3 (Responsive Strategic Sourcing for Services) · Prime
    Socio-economic status (SAM.gov):Small businessSDBANCTribally owned
    $120.9M obligated, last 36 months · Department of the Army, Defense Information Systems Agency

  13. JC TECHNOLOGY INC

    dba ACE COMPUTERSDES PLAINES, ILMission sector: Cyber & C5ISR +5 more: Aerospace & UAS, Space & SatCom, Defense Mfg & Maritime, SETA & Engineering, Medical & Readiness

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIKPFHGJDW5115CAGE1PWX7NAICS334111
    • Subcontracted for INNOVATIVE MANAGEMENT CONCEPTS, INC., SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION +1 more. Source: USAspending.gov sub-awards (FSRS) (prime-reported)
    • GSA MAS contract. Source: USAspending.gov contract records and GSA CALC+, as of Nov 13, 2026
    • No confirmed screening-list match. No confirmed match on the Consolidated Screening List (screened Nov 14, 2026). Source: ITA Consolidated Screening List

    Government data from USAspending.gov sub-awards (FSRS), prime-reported; USAspending.gov contract records and GSA CALC+ (as of Nov 13, 2026); ITA Consolidated Screening List (as of Nov 14, 2026)

    Contract vehicles:GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) · PrimeITES-4H (Information Technology Enterprise Solutions – 4 Hardware) · PrimeMDA SHIELD (Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense) · Prime+2 more
    Socio-economic status (SAM.gov):Small business
    $120M obligated, last 36 months · Department of the Air Force, Department of the Army

  14. US21 INC

    FAIRFAX, VAMission sector: Logistics & Base Ops +7 more: Cyber & C5ISR, Aerospace & UAS, Space & SatCom, Defense Mfg & Maritime, SETA & Engineering, MILCON & Facilities, Medical & Readiness

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIDA9MR1TS7AZ9CAGE1EMR3NAICS541614
    • Subcontracted for ALUTIIQ OPERATIONS SERVICES, LLC. Source: USAspending.gov sub-awards (FSRS) (prime-reported)
    • GSA MAS contract. Source: USAspending.gov contract records and GSA CALC+, as of Nov 13, 2026
    • No confirmed screening-list match. No confirmed match on the Consolidated Screening List (screened Nov 14, 2026). Source: ITA Consolidated Screening List

    Government data from USAspending.gov sub-awards (FSRS), prime-reported; USAspending.gov contract records and GSA CALC+ (as of Nov 13, 2026); ITA Consolidated Screening List (as of Nov 14, 2026)

    Contract vehicles:GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) · PrimeNASA SEWP VI (Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement) · Prime
    Socio-economic status (SAM.gov):Small business
    $117.6M obligated, last 36 months · Department of State, Department of the Army

  15. ARROW ARC LLC

    ALEXANDRIA, VAMission sector: SETA & Engineering +5 more: Cyber & C5ISR, Space & SatCom, AI & Deep Tech R&D, Logistics & Base Ops, Medical & Readiness

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIK6BVRM8LQ4Q8CAGE9DC55NAICS541611
    • GSA MAS contract. Source: USAspending.gov contract records and GSA CALC+, as of Nov 13, 2026
    • No confirmed screening-list match. No confirmed match on the Consolidated Screening List (screened Nov 14, 2026). Source: ITA Consolidated Screening List

    Government data from USAspending.gov contract records and GSA CALC+ (as of Nov 13, 2026); ITA Consolidated Screening List (as of Nov 14, 2026)

    Contract vehicles:GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) · PrimeNASA SEWP VI (Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement) · PrimeOASIS+ (One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services Plus) · Prime
    Socio-economic status (SAM.gov):Small businessVOSBSDVOSB
    $115.9M obligated, last 36 months · Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S. Customs and Border Protection

  16. MERLIN INTERNATIONAL, INC.

    dba MERLIN TECHNICAL SOLUTIONSMCLEAN, VAMission sector: Cyber & C5ISR +2 more: AI & Deep Tech R&D, SETA & Engineering

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIGDQLRDFJNRD3CAGE1XAZ0NAICS513210
    • Subcontracted for BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC., CACI, INC. - FEDERAL +10 more. Source: USAspending.gov sub-awards (FSRS) (prime-reported)
    • FedRAMP Authorized. Source: FedRAMP Marketplace, as of Nov 13, 2026
    • GSA MAS contract. Source: USAspending.gov contract records and GSA CALC+, as of Nov 13, 2026
    • No confirmed screening-list match. No confirmed match on the Consolidated Screening List (screened Nov 14, 2026). Source: ITA Consolidated Screening List

    Government data from USAspending.gov sub-awards (FSRS), prime-reported; FedRAMP Marketplace (as of Nov 13, 2026); USAspending.gov contract records and GSA CALC+ (as of Nov 13, 2026); ITA Consolidated Screening List (as of Nov 14, 2026)

    Contract vehicles:GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) · PrimeNASA SEWP V (Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement) · Prime
    Socio-economic status (SAM.gov):Small business
    $115M obligated, last 36 months · Department of Veterans Affairs, Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons

  17. STRATEGIC OPERATIONAL SOLUTIONS INC

    ASHBURN, VAMission sector: SETA & Engineering +2 more: Cyber & C5ISR, AI & Deep Tech R&D

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIFCJYHNPMDK55CAGE4LQK3NAICS541330
    • Subcontracted for GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC.. Source: USAspending.gov sub-awards (FSRS) (prime-reported)
    • GSA MAS contract. Source: USAspending.gov contract records and GSA CALC+, as of Nov 13, 2026
    • No confirmed screening-list match. No confirmed match on the Consolidated Screening List (screened Nov 14, 2026). Source: ITA Consolidated Screening List

    Government data from USAspending.gov sub-awards (FSRS), prime-reported; USAspending.gov contract records and GSA CALC+ (as of Nov 13, 2026); ITA Consolidated Screening List (as of Nov 14, 2026)

    Contract vehicles:GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) · PrimeITES-3S (Information Technology Enterprise Solutions – 3 Services) · PrimeNASA SEWP VI (Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement) · Prime+5 more
    Socio-economic status (SAM.gov):Small businessSDBVOSBSDVOSB
    $109.7M obligated, last 36 months · Office of Procurement Operations, Federal Acquisition Service

  18. CHEROKEE NATION GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS, L.L.C.

    TULSA, OKMission sector: Logistics & Base Ops +8 more: Cyber & C5ISR, Aerospace & UAS, Space & SatCom, AI & Deep Tech R&D, Defense Mfg & Maritime, SETA & Engineering, MILCON & Facilities, Medical & Readiness

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIGTS9NLFKGEG8CAGE69V24NAICS541614
    • GSA MAS contract. Source: USAspending.gov contract records and GSA CALC+, as of Nov 13, 2026
    • No confirmed screening-list match. No confirmed match on the Consolidated Screening List (screened Nov 14, 2026). Source: ITA Consolidated Screening List

    Government data from USAspending.gov contract records and GSA CALC+ (as of Nov 13, 2026); ITA Consolidated Screening List (as of Nov 14, 2026)

    Contract vehicles:GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) · PrimeMDA SHIELD (Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense) · PrimeNASA SEWP VI (Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement) · Prime+2 more
    Socio-economic status (SAM.gov):Small businessSDBTribally owned
    $107.5M obligated, last 36 months · Department of the Navy, Department of the Army

  19. PERATON SERVICES & SOLUTIONS INC.

    HERNDON, VAMission sector: SETA & Engineering +8 more: Cyber & C5ISR, Aerospace & UAS, Space & SatCom, AI & Deep Tech R&D, Defense Mfg & Maritime, Logistics & Base Ops, MILCON & Facilities, Medical & Readiness

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIHNGJTSMDA7R4CAGE4CGE4NAICS541330
    • No confirmed screening-list match. No confirmed match on the Consolidated Screening List (screened Nov 14, 2026). Source: ITA Consolidated Screening List

    Government data from ITA Consolidated Screening List (as of Nov 14, 2026)

    $107.3M obligated, last 36 months · Defense Contract Management Agency

  20. TUVA LLC

    HERNDON, VAMission sector: SETA & Engineering +5 more: Cyber & C5ISR, AI & Deep Tech R&D, Logistics & Base Ops, MILCON & Facilities, Medical & Readiness

    Unclaimed profile
    UEILHXMU1JZKJU5CAGE70XD3NAICS541690
    • No confirmed screening-list match. No confirmed match on the Consolidated Screening List (screened Nov 14, 2026). Source: ITA Consolidated Screening List

    Government data from ITA Consolidated Screening List (as of Nov 14, 2026)

    Socio-economic status (SAM.gov):ANCTribally owned
    $104M obligated, last 36 months · Department of State, Department of Energy

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