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  1. PRO-SPHERE TEK, INC.

    dba PLANNED SYSTEMS INTERNATIONALCOLUMBIA, MDMission sector: Cyber & C5ISR +6 more: Aerospace & UAS, AI & Deep Tech R&D, Defense Mfg & Maritime, SETA & Engineering, Logistics & Base Ops, Medical & Readiness

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIQNL4KMADTD36CAGE4KVX3NAICS541511
    • 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) · PrimeRS3 (Responsive Strategic Sourcing for Services) · Prime
    Socio-economic status (SAM.gov):Small business
    $45.7M obligated, last 36 months · Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S. Census Bureau
  2. COMPETITIVE INNOVATIONS LLC

    ARLINGTON, VAMission sector: Cyber & C5ISR +3 more: SETA & Engineering, Logistics & Base Ops, Medical & Readiness

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIGCQ7KCPCCEF1CAGE4B3P9NAICS541512
    • 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) · PrimeSeaPort-NxG (SeaPort Next Generation) · Prime
    Socio-economic status (SAM.gov):Small businessHUBZone
    $45.7M obligated, last 36 months · Department of State, Nuclear Regulatory Commission
  3. VETS ETC LLC

    SEASIDE, CAMission sector: SETA & Engineering +3 more: Cyber & C5ISR, Logistics & Base Ops, Medical & Readiness

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIMBZKYKLWHR13CAGE5BSV3NAICS541611
    • Subcontracted for 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:GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) · Prime
    Socio-economic status (SAM.gov):Small businessVOSBSDVOSB
    $45.6M obligated, last 36 months · Defense Logistics Agency
  4. ABSG CONSULTING INC

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

    Unclaimed profile
    UEID2LKCEGHS4V7CAGE1LVV1NAICS541330
    • Subcontracted for BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC., DELOITTE CONSULTING 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: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
    $45.6M obligated, last 36 months · U.S. Coast Guard, Federal Highway Administration
  5. K2 CONSTRUCTION CONSULTANTS, INC

    dba K2 CONSTRUCTION CONSULTANTS INCBETHESDA, MDMission sector: SETA & Engineering +5 more: Cyber & C5ISR, AI & Deep Tech R&D, Logistics & Base Ops, MILCON & Facilities, Medical & Readiness

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIKLY3AJK3QFJ3CAGE3VDF8NAICS541330
    • 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) · PrimeMDA SHIELD (Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense) · Prime
    Socio-economic status (SAM.gov):Small business
    $45.5M obligated, last 36 months · Office of Procurement Operations, Missile Defense Agency
  6. PLATINUM BUSINESS SERVICES, LLC

    dba PLATINUM BUSINESS SERVICES LLCCLARKSVILLE, MDMission sector: Cyber & C5ISR +4 more: AI & Deep Tech R&D, SETA & Engineering, Logistics & Base Ops, Medical & Readiness

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIPCNMDK3FLJB9CAGE59N47NAICS541512
    • 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) · PrimeNASA SEWP VI (Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement) · Prime+2 more
    Socio-economic status (SAM.gov):Small businessHUBZoneVOSBSDVOSB
    $45.4M obligated, last 36 months · Federal Acquisition Service, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
  7. INTELLIDYNE, L.L.C.

    dba INTELLIDYNE LLCVIENNA, VAMission sector: Cyber & C5ISR +3 more: AI & Deep Tech R&D, SETA & Engineering, Medical & Readiness

    Unclaimed profile
    UEILDN6EEXC6563CAGE1J0T7NAICS541513
    • Subcontracted for GALAPAGOS-INTELLIDYNE SOLUTIONS LLC, INSIGNIA TECHNOLOGY SERVICES, LLC +2 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
    $45.1M obligated, last 36 months · Defense Health Agency, Offices, Boards and Divisions
  8. QSA-LLC

    SMITHFIELD, NCMission sector: Logistics & Base Ops +6 more: Cyber & C5ISR, Aerospace & UAS, AI & Deep Tech R&D, SETA & Engineering, MILCON & Facilities, Medical & Readiness

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIGWCXF2QZS976CAGE9HQB4NAICS541614
    • Subcontracted for SEV1TECH, 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 businessSDBWOSBEDWOSBVOSBSDVOSB
    $45M obligated, last 36 months · U.S. Special Operations Command
  9. STRATEGIC ACI INC.

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

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIED68VX9VGWJ7CAGE66VE9NAICS541330
    • Subcontracted for MODERN TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS, 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) · PrimeOASIS+ (One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services Plus) · Prime
    Socio-economic status (SAM.gov):Small businessVOSBSDVOSB
    $44.6M obligated, last 36 months · Department of the Army
  10. 3LINKS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

    dba 3LINKS TECHNOLOGIES INCSILVER SPRING, MDMission sector: Cyber & C5ISR +5 more: Space & SatCom, SETA & Engineering, Logistics & Base Ops, MILCON & Facilities, Medical & Readiness

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIGKDSP7FWELX6CAGE50L10NAICS541519
    • 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) · 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 businessVOSBSDVOSB
    $44.5M obligated, last 36 months · Defense Information Systems Agency, Social Security Administration
  11. REVEAL GLOBAL CONSULTING LLC

    FULTON, MDMission sector: Cyber & C5ISR +3 more: Space & SatCom, AI & Deep Tech R&D, SETA & Engineering

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIEJ2ERLR7UWM4CAGE71KW3NAICS541511
    • Subcontracted for CGI FEDERAL 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
    $44.3M obligated, last 36 months · U.S. Census Bureau, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
  12. VISTRA COMMUNICATIONS, LLC

    dba VISTRA FEDERAL SOLUTIONSLUTZ, FLMission sector: SETA & Engineering +3 more: Cyber & C5ISR, Logistics & Base Ops, Medical & Readiness

    Unclaimed profile
    UEINV46ALUKKSL5CAGE549G4NAICS541611
    • Subcontracted for ALION SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION, BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC. +2 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
    $44.2M obligated, last 36 months · Federal Acquisition Service, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
  13. TIMOTHY J LONDAGIN, LLC

    dba TOTEMWASHINGTON, DCMission sector: SETA & Engineering +3 more: Cyber & C5ISR, Logistics & Base Ops, Medical & Readiness

    Unclaimed profile
    UEILT5RY4N4EJW3CAGE83GD3NAICS541611
    • Subcontracted for GUIDEHOUSE 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) · PrimeOASIS+ (One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services Plus) · Prime
    Socio-economic status (SAM.gov):Small businessSDB
    $44.2M obligated, last 36 months · Departmental Offices, Executive Office of the President
  14. ECCO SELECT CORPORATION

    NORTH KANSAS CITY, MOMission sector: Cyber & C5ISR +4 more: AI & Deep Tech R&D, SETA & Engineering, Logistics & Base Ops, Medical & Readiness

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIFYV3NRJG3MJ7CAGE1W3Q8NAICS519290
    • Subcontracted for EPSILON, INC., LEIDOS, INC. +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
    Socio-economic status (SAM.gov):Small businessWOSB
    $44.1M obligated, last 36 months · Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
  15. SGI GLOBAL LLC

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

    Unclaimed profile
    UEILSCMNYK269F5CAGE5DRD1NAICS541611
    • 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) · PrimeSeaPort-NxG (SeaPort Next Generation) · Prime
    Socio-economic status (SAM.gov):Small business
    $44.1M obligated, last 36 months · Offices, Boards and Divisions, Office of Procurement Operations
  16. HATALOM CORP

    ORLANDO, FLMission 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
    UEIJCLPCUFC7PB9CAGE7TDQ9NAICS541330
    • Subcontracted for GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, 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) · PrimeNASA SEWP VI (Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement) · PrimeOASIS+ (One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services Plus) · Prime+1 more
    Socio-economic status (SAM.gov):Small businessVOSBSDVOSB
    $44M obligated, last 36 months · Department of the Navy, Department of the Army
  17. APPLIED TRAINING SOLUTIONS, LLC

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

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIE8ANLA44XRD9CAGE50AU7NAICS541990
    • 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
    • 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); 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
    $43.6M obligated, last 36 months · Department of the Army, Department of the Air Force
  18. ABACO STRATEGY, LLC

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

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIHNK1ACJQTK73CAGE767H4NAICS541519
    • 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) · PrimeNASA SEWP VI (Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement) · Prime+1 more
    Socio-economic status (SAM.gov):Small businessSDB8(a)HUBZoneWOSB
    $43.5M obligated, last 36 months · Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
  19. BANNER QUALITY MANAGEMENT INC

    FRIENDSWOOD, TXMission sector: SETA & Engineering +3 more: Cyber & C5ISR, Logistics & Base Ops, Medical & Readiness

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIDL41QANLBET5CAGE6XT74NAICS541330
    • 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) · PrimeNASA SEWP VI (Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement) · PrimeOASIS+ (One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services Plus) · Prime+1 more
    Socio-economic status (SAM.gov):SDB8(a)
    $43.3M obligated, last 36 months · Department of the Navy
  20. THINKTEK LLC

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

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIKKGEKYCKLAA6CAGE7M3T9NAICS541611
    • Subcontracted for KPMG LLP. 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: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 businessSDB8(a)VOSBSDVOSB
    $43.1M obligated, last 36 months · Internal Revenue Service, Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency

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