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  1. TELAFORCE LLC

    DESTIN, FLMission sector: Cyber & C5ISR +6 more: Aerospace & UAS, AI & Deep Tech R&D, Defense Mfg & Maritime, SETA & Engineering, Logistics & Base Ops, Medical & Readiness

    Unclaimed profile
    UEILJX2YHDNMDA1CAGE7RLU8NAICS541512
    • Subcontracted for GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC., TRIAD NATIONAL SECURITY, 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) · PrimeMDA SHIELD (Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense) · PrimeOASIS+ (One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services Plus) · Prime
    Socio-economic status (SAM.gov):Small business
    $123.7M obligated, last 36 months · Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management, Missile Defense Agency
  2. SIERRA LOBO INC

    FREMONT, OHMission sector: AI & Deep Tech R&D +6 more: Aerospace & UAS, Space & SatCom, Defense Mfg & Maritime, SETA & Engineering, Logistics & Base Ops, Medical & Readiness

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIERWXLW98LM84CAGE01HY9NAICS541715
    • Subcontracted for SPACE NETWORK SOLUTIONS LLC. Source: USAspending.gov sub-awards (FSRS) (prime-reported)
    • SBIR/STTR · 26 awards. SBIR/STTR awardee: Phase III-eligible for work derived from its SBIR/STTR projects. Source: SBIR.gov, 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; SBIR.gov (as of Nov 15, 2026); ITA Consolidated Screening List (as of Nov 15, 2026)

    Contract vehicles:Air Force EWAAC (Eglin Wide Agile Acquisition Contract) · PrimeOASIS+ (One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services Plus) · PrimeSeaPort-NxG (SeaPort Next Generation) · Prime
    Socio-economic status (SAM.gov):Small business
    $123.5M obligated, last 36 months · National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Department of the Air Force
  3. RSC2, INC

    BALTIMORE, MDMission sector: SETA & Engineering +7 more: Cyber & C5ISR, Aerospace & UAS, Space & SatCom, AI & Deep Tech R&D, Defense Mfg & Maritime, Logistics & Base Ops, Medical & Readiness

    Unclaimed profile
    UEICE85XBTV6923CAGE5R0H7NAICS541330
    • Subcontracted for ARCTIC SLOPE MISSION SERVICES, LLC, ARCTIC SLOPE MISSION 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:GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) · PrimeMDA SHIELD (Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense) · PrimeOASIS+ (One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services Plus) · Prime+2 more
    Socio-economic status (SAM.gov):Small businessHUBZone
    $123M obligated, last 36 months · Department of the Army, Department of the Air Force
  4. SEHLKE CONSULTING LLC

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

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIE1BDKBCFD2A7CAGE6LRG6NAICS541219
    • Subcontracted for CACI, INC. - FEDERAL. Source: USAspending.gov sub-awards (FSRS) (prime-reported)
    • 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 USAspending.gov sub-awards (FSRS), prime-reported; 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) · PrimeSeaPort-NxG (SeaPort Next Generation) · Prime
    $122.9M obligated, last 36 months · Department of the Navy, Federal Acquisition Service
  5. XOR SECURITY LLC

    MCLEAN, VAMission sector: SETA & Engineering +4 more: Cyber & C5ISR, Space & SatCom, AI & Deep Tech R&D, Logistics & Base Ops

    Unclaimed profile
    UEINV1MK89XJ2J7CAGE4SUJ4NAICS541690
    • Subcontracted for LEIDOS, INC., PERSPECTA ENTERPRISE SOLUTIONS 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) · PrimeSeaPort-NxG (SeaPort Next Generation) · Prime
    $122.8M obligated, last 36 months · U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Commodity Futures Trading Commission
  6. FEDERAL STAFFING RESOURCES, LLC

    ANNAPOLIS, MDMission sector: Medical & Readiness +3 more: Cyber & C5ISR, AI & Deep Tech R&D, SETA & Engineering

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIGBAPKN8JAKC7CAGE3W0Q8NAICS622110
    • 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)

    $122.7M obligated, last 36 months · Department of the Army, Defense Health Agency
  7. 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 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: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
  8. HOOLAULIMA GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC

    SAN ANTONIO, TXMission sector: Medical & Readiness +6 more: Cyber & C5ISR, Space & SatCom, AI & Deep Tech R&D, SETA & Engineering, Logistics & Base Ops, MILCON & Facilities

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIN18QTR8HAZL5CAGE778J3NAICS561320
    • 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)

    Contract vehicles:8(a) STARS III (Streamlined Technology Acquisition Resources for Services) · PrimeSeaPort-NxG (SeaPort Next Generation) · Prime
    Socio-economic status (SAM.gov):Small businessSDB
    $122.6M obligated, last 36 months · Department of the Army, Department of the Navy
  9. ITSC SECURE SOLUTIONS, LLC

    dba ITSCOWENS CROSS ROADS, ALMission sector: SETA & Engineering +4 more: Cyber & C5ISR, AI & Deep Tech R&D, Logistics & Base Ops, Medical & Readiness

    Unclaimed profile
    UEINVD1LDF22BG1CAGE5P2V9NAICS541611
    • Subcontracted for DELOITTE CONSULTING LLP, PARSONS GOVERNMENT SERVICES 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) · PrimeOASIS+ (One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services Plus) · Prime+1 more
    $122.5M obligated, last 36 months · Department of the Air Force, Transportation Security Administration
  10. ATSG CORPORATION

    dba ATSGLORTON, VAMission sector: SETA & Engineering +2 more: Cyber & C5ISR, Logistics & Base Ops

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIFVGVB1TCXNB3CAGE3X5P5NAICS541611
    • 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):Small businessVOSBSDVOSB
    $122.4M obligated, last 36 months · Department of State, Federal Bureau of Investigation
  11. SAALEX CORP

    dba SAALEX SOLUTIONS INCWASHINGTON, DCMission sector: SETA & Engineering +4 more: Cyber & C5ISR, AI & Deep Tech R&D, Logistics & Base Ops, Medical & Readiness

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIKU81PJLZY1N3CAGE1T4Z9NAICS541330
    • Subcontracted for NEW DIRECTIONS TECHNOLOGIES, INC., J.F. TAYLOR, INC.. Source: USAspending.gov sub-awards (FSRS) (prime-reported)
    • 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; ITA Consolidated Screening List (as of Nov 15, 2026)

    Contract vehicles:MDA SHIELD (Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense) · PrimeOASIS+ (One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services Plus) · PrimeSeaPort-NxG (SeaPort Next Generation) · Prime
    Socio-economic status (SAM.gov):Small businessVOSBSDVOSB
    $122.3M obligated, last 36 months · Department of the Navy, Missile Defense Agency
  12. STAFFORD CONSULTING COMPANY, INC.

    dba STAFFORD CONSULTING CO INCMCLEAN, VAMission sector: SETA & Engineering +3 more: Cyber & C5ISR, Logistics & Base Ops, Medical & Readiness

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIGMQFM999K2E5CAGE6JNW1NAICS541611
    • 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 businessVOSBSDVOSB
    $121.9M obligated, last 36 months · Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Procurement Operations
  13. STRATEGIC DATA SYSTEMS, INC.

    KELLER, TXMission sector: SETA & Engineering +2 more: Cyber & C5ISR, Logistics & Base Ops

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIK6TLMY7UBHJ6CAGE1KKU1NAICS541330
    • Subcontracted for BOWHEAD PROGRAM MANAGEMENT & OPERATIONS, LLC, PERATON 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) · PrimeSeaPort-NxG (SeaPort Next Generation) · Prime
    Socio-economic status (SAM.gov):Small business
    $121.8M obligated, last 36 months · Department of the Navy, Defense Health Agency
  14. ASRC FEDERAL ADVANCED RESEARCH, LLC

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

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIHQ6BEJMMEYJ3CAGE8EWY6NAICS541715
    • Subcontracted for INTUITIVE RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION, RAYTHEON/LOCKHEED MARTIN JAVELIN JV. Source: USAspending.gov sub-awards (FSRS) (prime-reported)
    • 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; ITA Consolidated Screening List (as of Nov 15, 2026)

    Contract vehicles:OASIS+ (One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services Plus) · Prime
    Socio-economic status (SAM.gov):Small businessSDB8(a)ANC
    $121.7M obligated, last 36 months · Federal Aviation Administration, Department of the Army
  15. CHEROKEE NATION DEFENSE SOLUTIONS LLC

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

    Unclaimed profile
    UEICVEMGYV2YJW1CAGE57ZD8NAICS541690
    • Subcontracted for CHEROKEE NATION STRATEGIC PROGRAMS, L.L.C.. 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
    Socio-economic status (SAM.gov):Small businessSDB8(a)Tribally owned
    $121.7M obligated, last 36 months · Department of the Air Force, Defense Health Agency
  16. PANAGORA GROUP INC.

    SILVER SPRING, MDMission sector: SETA & Engineering

    Unclaimed profile
    UEICG3CX45JDFX3CAGE67W63NAICS541611
    • 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 businessSDBWOSB
    $121.7M obligated, last 36 months · Agency for International Development
  17. KAIVA TECH, LLC

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

    Unclaimed profile
    UEILJHDHAE4FB75CAGE8N8J5NAICS541512
    • 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):SDB8(a)HUBZoneTribally owned
    $121.6M obligated, last 36 months · Department of Education, Department of State
  18. UNMANNED SYSTEMS INCORPORATED

    dba ALBERS AEROSPACEMCKINNEY, TXMission sector: SETA & Engineering +5 more: Cyber & C5ISR, Aerospace & UAS, AI & Deep Tech R&D, Defense Mfg & Maritime, Medical & Readiness

    Unclaimed profile
    UEILQYFBY4UL5A7CAGE3FGY3NAICS541330
    • Subcontracted for GENERAL DYNAMICS MISSION SYSTEMS, INC.. Source: USAspending.gov sub-awards (FSRS) (prime-reported)
    • SBIR/STTR · 6 awards. SBIR/STTR awardee: Phase III-eligible for work derived from its SBIR/STTR projects. Source: SBIR.gov, 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; SBIR.gov (as of Nov 15, 2026); ITA Consolidated Screening List (as of Nov 15, 2026)

    Contract vehicles:Air Force EWAAC (Eglin Wide Agile Acquisition Contract) · PrimeMDA SHIELD (Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense) · PrimeSeaPort-NxG (SeaPort Next Generation) · Prime
    $121.6M obligated, last 36 months · Department of the Air Force, Department of the Navy
  19. RSI NUCLEAR, LLC

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

    Unclaimed profile
    UEINB31NPVJHRZ5CAGE4F4W2NAICS541330
    • Subcontracted for MISSION SUPPORT AND TEST SERVICES LLC, MISSION SUPPORT & TEST 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:GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) · PrimeOASIS+ (One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services Plus) · Prime
    Socio-economic status (SAM.gov):Small businessSDBANC
    $121.5M obligated, last 36 months · Department of Energy, Defense Threat Reduction Agency
  20. PLURIBUS DIGITAL, INC

    dba SOLUTION TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS INCFALLS CHURCH, VAMission sector: Cyber & C5ISR +1 more: SETA & Engineering

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIEBC8TT6W1LR7CAGE1TAD9NAICS541512
    • Subcontracted for BIXAL SOLUTIONS INCORPORATED. 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) · PrimeNASA SEWP VI (Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement) · Prime
    Socio-economic status (SAM.gov):Small businessWOSB
    $121.3M obligated, last 36 months · U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Bureau of the Fiscal Service

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