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  1. IRON MOUNTAIN INFORMATION MANAGEMENT LLC

    dba CROZIER FINE ARTSPORTSMOUTH, NHMission sector: Logistics & Base Ops +1 more: Cyber & C5ISR

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIKJB1WJG4NXS7CAGE1F2Y7NAICS493110
    • Subcontracted for GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC., MISSION SUPPORT AND TEST SERVICES LLC +5 more. Source: USAspending.gov sub-awards (FSRS) (prime-reported)
    • GSA MAS contract. Source: USAspending.gov contract records and GSA CALC+, as of Nov 15, 2026
    • No confirmed screening-list match. No confirmed match on the Consolidated Screening List (screened Nov 15, 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 15, 2026); ITA Consolidated Screening List (as of Nov 15, 2026)

    Contract vehicles:GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) · Prime
    $385.2M obligated, last 36 months · U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Internal Revenue Service

  2. DATA COMPUTER CORPORATION OF AMERICA

    ELLICOTT CITY, MDMission sector: Cyber & C5ISR +2 more: AI & Deep Tech R&D, SETA & Engineering

    Unclaimed profile
    UEINVD5YJZ4HCL4CAGE3Y586NAICS541519
    • GSA MAS contract. Source: USAspending.gov contract records and GSA CALC+, as of Nov 15, 2026
    • No confirmed screening-list match. No confirmed match on the Consolidated Screening List (screened Nov 15, 2026). Source: ITA Consolidated Screening List

    Government data from USAspending.gov contract records and GSA CALC+ (as of Nov 15, 2026); ITA Consolidated Screening List (as of Nov 15, 2026)

    Contract vehicles:CMS SPARC · PrimeDISA Encore III IT Solutions · PrimeGSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) · Prime+3 more
    Socio-economic status (SAM.gov):Small businessVOSB
    $383.7M obligated, last 36 months · Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of the Air Force

  3. STRATEGIC TECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE INC

    ROCKVILLE, MDMission 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
    UEIHDFLNVD97EJ3CAGE0GB12NAICS541330
    • SBIR/STTR · 1 award. SBIR/STTR awardee: Phase III-eligible for work derived from its SBIR/STTR projects. Source: SBIR.gov, as of Nov 15, 2026
    • GSA MAS contract. Source: USAspending.gov contract records and GSA CALC+, as of Nov 15, 2026
    • No confirmed screening-list match. No confirmed match on the Consolidated Screening List (screened Nov 15, 2026). Source: ITA Consolidated Screening List

    Government data from SBIR.gov (as of Nov 15, 2026); USAspending.gov contract records and GSA CALC+ (as of Nov 15, 2026); ITA Consolidated Screening List (as of Nov 15, 2026)

    Contract vehicles:GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) · PrimeOASIS+ (One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services Plus) · PrimeSeaPort-NxG (SeaPort Next Generation) · Prime
    $380.5M obligated, last 36 months · Department of the Air Force, Department of the Navy

  4. CORE4CE LLC

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

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIFQKKJ9E68ED4CAGE8AWU5NAICS541512
    • Subcontracted for EAGLE INTEGRATED SERVICES, LLC, KBR WYLE SERVICES, LLC. Source: USAspending.gov sub-awards (FSRS) (prime-reported)
    • GSA MAS contract. Source: USAspending.gov contract records and GSA CALC+, as of Nov 15, 2026
    • No confirmed screening-list match. No confirmed match on the Consolidated Screening List (screened Nov 15, 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 15, 2026); ITA Consolidated Screening List (as of Nov 15, 2026)

    Contract vehicles:Alliant 3 · PrimeGSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) · PrimeMDA SHIELD (Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense) · Prime+3 more
    Socio-economic status (SAM.gov):Small business
    $377.3M obligated, last 36 months · Department of the Navy, Defense Contract Management Agency

  5. PACARCTIC, LLC

    dba PACARCTIC LLCANCHORAGE, AKMission sector: Logistics & Base Ops +4 more: Cyber & C5ISR, SETA & Engineering, MILCON & Facilities, Medical & Readiness

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIPNQDU5WPRGM1CAGE6TZ21NAICS561210
    • GSA MAS contract. Source: USAspending.gov contract records and GSA CALC+, as of Nov 15, 2026
    • No confirmed screening-list match. No confirmed match on the Consolidated Screening List (screened Nov 15, 2026). Source: ITA Consolidated Screening List

    Government data from USAspending.gov contract records and GSA CALC+ (as of Nov 15, 2026); ITA Consolidated Screening List (as of Nov 15, 2026)

    Contract vehicles:8(a) STARS III (Streamlined Technology Acquisition Resources for Services) · PrimeGSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) · PrimeOASIS+ (One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services Plus) · Prime
    Socio-economic status (SAM.gov):Small businessSDBANC
    $376.4M obligated, last 36 months · Department of State, Federal Bureau of Investigation

  6. NCS TECHNOLOGIES INC

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

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIMDTGPS4LMMR5CAGE1BEK6NAICS334111
    • Subcontracted for DRS LAUREL TECHNOLOGIES, LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION +4 more. Source: USAspending.gov sub-awards (FSRS) (prime-reported)
    • GSA MAS contract. Source: USAspending.gov contract records and GSA CALC+, as of Nov 15, 2026
    • No confirmed screening-list match. No confirmed match on the Consolidated Screening List (screened Nov 15, 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 15, 2026); ITA Consolidated Screening List (as of Nov 15, 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 business
    $375.9M obligated, last 36 months · Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Army

  7. NATIONAL INDUSTRIES FOR THE BLIND

    ALEXANDRIA, VAMission sector: Cyber & C5ISR +5 more: Aerospace & UAS, Defense Mfg & Maritime, SETA & Engineering, Logistics & Base Ops, Medical & Readiness

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIE8QNBC287DY4CAGE9ZSM9NAICS315210
    • GSA MAS contract. Source: USAspending.gov contract records and GSA CALC+, as of Nov 15, 2026
    • No confirmed screening-list match. No confirmed match on the Consolidated Screening List (screened Nov 15, 2026). Source: ITA Consolidated Screening List

    Government data from USAspending.gov contract records and GSA CALC+ (as of Nov 15, 2026); ITA Consolidated Screening List (as of Nov 15, 2026)

    Contract vehicles:GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) · Prime
    $375.9M obligated, last 36 months · Defense Logistics Agency, Federal Acquisition Service

  8. CULMEN INTERNATIONAL, LLC

    ALEXANDRIA, 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
    UEIP8T9JZVLSXA3CAGE33PP4NAICS541990
    • Subcontracted for CONSOLIDATED NUCLEAR SECURITY LLC, BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON 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 15, 2026
    • No confirmed screening-list match. No confirmed match on the Consolidated Screening List (screened Nov 15, 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 15, 2026); ITA Consolidated Screening List (as of Nov 15, 2026)

    Contract vehicles:GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) · PrimeMDA SHIELD (Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense) · PrimeOASIS+ (One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services Plus) · Prime+1 more
    Socio-economic status (SAM.gov):Small business
    $372.3M obligated, last 36 months · Defense Threat Reduction Agency, Department of State

  9. BAE SYSTEMS INFORMATION AND ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS INTEGRATION INC.

    SAN DIEGO, CAMission sector: Cyber & C5ISR +4 more: Aerospace & UAS, AI & Deep Tech R&D, SETA & Engineering, Medical & Readiness

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIFNZGNWHTXVL4CAGE12436NAICS541511
    • Subcontracted for SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION, DEFENSE SYSTEMS AND SOLUTIONS +9 more. Source: USAspending.gov sub-awards (FSRS) (prime-reported)
    • GSA MAS contract. Source: USAspending.gov contract records and GSA CALC+, as of Nov 15, 2026
    • No confirmed screening-list match. No confirmed match on the Consolidated Screening List (screened Nov 15, 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 15, 2026); ITA Consolidated Screening List (as of Nov 15, 2026)

    Contract vehicles:GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) · Prime
    $371.9M obligated, last 36 months · Department of the Air Force, Defense Logistics Agency

  10. THE BUILDING PEOPLE LLC

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

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIH294NPGNMEB5CAGE6ZLN0NAICS561210
    • GSA MAS contract. Source: USAspending.gov contract records and GSA CALC+, as of Nov 15, 2026
    • No confirmed screening-list match. No confirmed match on the Consolidated Screening List (screened Nov 15, 2026). Source: ITA Consolidated Screening List

    Government data from USAspending.gov contract records and GSA CALC+ (as of Nov 15, 2026); ITA Consolidated Screening List (as of Nov 15, 2026)

    Contract vehicles:8(a) STARS III (Streamlined Technology Acquisition Resources for Services) · PrimeGSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) · PrimeOASIS+ (One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services Plus) · Prime+1 more
    Socio-economic status (SAM.gov):Small business
    $367.8M obligated, last 36 months · Department of Energy, Public Buildings Service

  11. CHENEGA ENTERPRISE SYSTEMS & SOLUTIONS, LLC

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

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIJYBLAXNKT647CAGE7TKL9NAICS541715
    • GSA MAS contract. Source: USAspending.gov contract records and GSA CALC+, as of Nov 15, 2026
    • No confirmed screening-list match. No confirmed match on the Consolidated Screening List (screened Nov 15, 2026). Source: ITA Consolidated Screening List

    Government data from USAspending.gov contract records and GSA CALC+ (as of Nov 15, 2026); ITA Consolidated Screening List (as of Nov 15, 2026)

    Contract vehicles:GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) · PrimeOASIS+ (One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services Plus) · Prime
    Socio-economic status (SAM.gov):Small businessANC
    $367M obligated, last 36 months · Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Federal Acquisition Service

  12. INTEGRAL FEDERAL, INC.

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

    Unclaimed profile
    UEILSAXQ3NVXC77CAGE3DSD9NAICS541511
    • Subcontracted for BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC., DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP +1 more. Source: USAspending.gov sub-awards (FSRS) (prime-reported)
    • GSA MAS contract. Source: USAspending.gov contract records and GSA CALC+, as of Nov 15, 2026
    • No confirmed screening-list match. No confirmed match on the Consolidated Screening List (screened Nov 15, 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 15, 2026); ITA Consolidated Screening List (as of Nov 15, 2026)

    Contract vehicles:DISA Encore III IT Solutions · PrimeGSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) · PrimeITES-3S (Information Technology Enterprise Solutions – 3 Services) · Prime+4 more
    $357.3M obligated, last 36 months · Department of State, Department of the Air Force

  13. PAE LABAT-ANDERSON LLC

    FALLS CHURCH, VAMission sector: SETA & Engineering +2 more: Cyber & C5ISR, Logistics & Base Ops

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIFESKMKCANSH3CAGE9S829NAICS541611
    • No confirmed screening-list match. No confirmed match on the Consolidated Screening List (screened Nov 15, 2026). Source: ITA Consolidated Screening List

    Government data from ITA Consolidated Screening List (as of Nov 15, 2026)

    $355.4M obligated, last 36 months · Offices, Boards and Divisions

  14. AKIMA GLOBAL SERVICES, LLC

    HERNDON, VAMission sector: Cyber & C5ISR +4 more: Aerospace & UAS, SETA & Engineering, Logistics & Base Ops, Medical & Readiness

    Unclaimed profile
    UEILUDNH5K4XQU9CAGE5UVQ9NAICS518210
    • GSA MAS contract. Source: USAspending.gov contract records and GSA CALC+, as of Nov 15, 2026
    • No confirmed screening-list match. No confirmed match on the Consolidated Screening List (screened Nov 15, 2026). Source: ITA Consolidated Screening List

    Government data from USAspending.gov contract records and GSA CALC+ (as of Nov 15, 2026); ITA Consolidated Screening List (as of Nov 15, 2026)

    Contract vehicles:GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) · Prime
    Socio-economic status (SAM.gov):ANCTribally owned
    $352.1M obligated, last 36 months · U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

  15. GOVPLACE, LLC

    dba DIGITAL COMPASSBETHESDA, MDMission sector: Cyber & C5ISR +5 more: Aerospace & UAS, AI & Deep Tech R&D, SETA & Engineering, Logistics & Base Ops, Medical & Readiness

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIJMVMGGNJGA29CAGE1G9R3NAICS541519
    • Subcontracted for COLSA CORPORATION, CACI, INC. - FEDERAL +4 more. Source: USAspending.gov sub-awards (FSRS) (prime-reported)
    • GSA MAS contract. Source: USAspending.gov contract records and GSA CALC+, as of Nov 15, 2026
    • No confirmed screening-list match. No confirmed match on the Consolidated Screening List (screened Nov 15, 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 15, 2026); ITA Consolidated Screening List (as of Nov 15, 2026)

    Contract vehicles:GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) · PrimeITES-SW2 (Information Technology Enterprise Solutions – Software 2) · PrimeNASA SEWP V (Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement) · Prime+1 more
    Socio-economic status (SAM.gov):Small business
    $351.3M obligated, last 36 months · U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, U.S. Secret Service

  16. MAVERIS LLC

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

    Unclaimed profile
    UEINEKWPBM5VT33CAGE7DEU7NAICS541512
    • Subcontracted for DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP, INSIGNIA TECHNOLOGY SERVICES, LLC +1 more. Source: USAspending.gov sub-awards (FSRS) (prime-reported)
    • GSA MAS contract. Source: USAspending.gov contract records and GSA CALC+, as of Nov 15, 2026
    • No confirmed screening-list match. No confirmed match on the Consolidated Screening List (screened Nov 15, 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 15, 2026); ITA Consolidated Screening List (as of Nov 15, 2026)

    Contract vehicles:GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) · PrimeOASIS+ (One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services Plus) · PrimeSeaPort-NxG (SeaPort Next Generation) · Prime
    $350.3M obligated, last 36 months · Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of the Navy

  17. PARAGON MICRO INC

    BUFFALO GROVE, ILMission sector: Cyber & C5ISR +6 more: Aerospace & UAS, Space & SatCom, AI & Deep Tech R&D, Defense Mfg & Maritime, SETA & Engineering, Medical & Readiness

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIE41LV9AJGHQ1CAGE4ZHT8NAICS541519
    • Subcontracted for CACI, INC. - FEDERAL, KRATOS TECHNOLOGY & TRAINING SOLUTIONS, INC. +23 more. Source: USAspending.gov sub-awards (FSRS) (prime-reported)
    • GSA MAS contract. Source: USAspending.gov contract records and GSA CALC+, as of Nov 15, 2026
    • No confirmed screening-list match. No confirmed match on the Consolidated Screening List (screened Nov 15, 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 15, 2026); ITA Consolidated Screening List (as of Nov 15, 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
    $349.5M obligated, last 36 months · Department of the Air Force, Department of the Navy

  18. CREW TRAINING INTERNATIONAL, INC

    dba CREW TRAINING INTERNATIONAL INCMEMPHIS, TNMission sector: SETA & Engineering +5 more: Cyber & C5ISR, Aerospace & UAS, AI & Deep Tech R&D, Logistics & Base Ops, Medical & Readiness

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIKYAVL4M9LEW5CAGE046D1NAICS541330
    • SBIR/STTR · 2 awards. SBIR/STTR awardee: Phase III-eligible for work derived from its SBIR/STTR projects. Source: SBIR.gov, as of Nov 15, 2026
    • GSA MAS contract. Source: USAspending.gov contract records and GSA CALC+, as of Nov 15, 2026
    • No confirmed screening-list match. No confirmed match on the Consolidated Screening List (screened Nov 15, 2026). Source: ITA Consolidated Screening List

    Government data from SBIR.gov (as of Nov 15, 2026); USAspending.gov contract records and GSA CALC+ (as of Nov 15, 2026); ITA Consolidated Screening List (as of Nov 15, 2026)

    Contract vehicles:GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) · PrimeOASIS+ (One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services Plus) · PrimeSeaPort-NxG (SeaPort Next Generation) · Prime
    $349.2M obligated, last 36 months · Department of the Air Force, Department of the Navy

  19. NETWORK DESIGNS, INC.

    MC LEAN, VAMission sector: SETA & Engineering +5 more: Cyber & C5ISR, Aerospace & UAS, AI & Deep Tech R&D, Defense Mfg & Maritime, Medical & Readiness

    Unclaimed profile
    UEILCT9TCMAMQ11CAGE1B6L7NAICS541330
    • Subcontracted for CACI, INC. - FEDERAL, NOBLIS, INC.. Source: USAspending.gov sub-awards (FSRS) (prime-reported)
    • GSA MAS contract. Source: USAspending.gov contract records and GSA CALC+, as of Nov 15, 2026
    • No confirmed screening-list match. No confirmed match on the Consolidated Screening List (screened Nov 15, 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 15, 2026); ITA Consolidated Screening List (as of Nov 15, 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 businessVOSBSDVOSB
    $346.5M obligated, last 36 months · Offices, Boards and Divisions, Federal Aviation Administration

  20. ASRC FEDERAL TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS, LLC

    dba ASRC FEDERAL TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS LLCRESTON, VAMission sector: Cyber & C5ISR +4 more: AI & Deep Tech R&D, SETA & Engineering, Logistics & Base Ops, Medical & Readiness

    Unclaimed profile
    UEICA11RWJPADV6CAGE1SG36NAICS541513
    • GSA MAS contract. Source: USAspending.gov contract records and GSA CALC+, as of Nov 15, 2026
    • No confirmed screening-list match. No confirmed match on the Consolidated Screening List (screened Nov 15, 2026). Source: ITA Consolidated Screening List

    Government data from USAspending.gov contract records and GSA CALC+ (as of Nov 15, 2026); ITA Consolidated Screening List (as of Nov 15, 2026)

    Contract vehicles:GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) · PrimeSeaPort-NxG (SeaPort Next Generation) · Prime
    Socio-economic status (SAM.gov):Small businessSDB8(a)ANC
    $345.7M obligated, last 36 months · Department of the Army, U.S. Census Bureau

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