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  1. AVMAC LLC

    CHESAPEAKE, VAMission sector: Aerospace & UAS +5 more: AI & Deep Tech R&D, Defense Mfg & Maritime, SETA & Engineering, Logistics & Base Ops, Medical & Readiness

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIHLLKJP6ZVFB3CAGE5KFM0NAICS336411
    • Subcontracted for ORION STRATEGIC SOLUTIONS, 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) · PrimeSeaPort-NxG (SeaPort Next Generation) · Prime
    Socio-economic status (SAM.gov):Small businessVOSBSDVOSB
    $479.6M obligated, last 36 months · Federal Acquisition Service, Department of the Navy
  2. KBR WYLE SERVICES, LLC

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

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIKNV8E5VRLHT9CAGE2B360NAICS541330
    • 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)

    $478.4M obligated, last 36 months · Defense Contract Management Agency, Department of the Navy
  3. THE CNA CORPORATION

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

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIMC5HF1LR16H1CAGE9B972NAICS541611
    • Subcontracted for ICF INCORPORATED, L.L.C., LS TECHNOLOGIES, 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 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) · PrimeOASIS+ (One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services Plus) · Prime
    $476M obligated, last 36 months · Department of the Navy, Federal Emergency Management Agency
  4. LYNKER CORPORATION

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

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIMCLPKDBCDKY7CAGE56F28NAICS541519
    • 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) · PrimeOASIS+ (One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services Plus) · Prime
    $471.9M obligated, last 36 months · National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National Science Foundation
  5. DGCI CORPORATION

    dba DGCI TECHNOLOGY CORPMC LEAN, VAMission sector: Logistics & Base Ops +4 more: Cyber & C5ISR, SETA & Engineering, MILCON & Facilities, Medical & Readiness

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIKYUDF7WJKQB8CAGE5T0G3NAICS541614
    • 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 business
    $471.6M obligated, last 36 months · Defense Logistics Agency, Defense Contract Management Agency
  6. MELE ASSOCIATES INC

    ROCKVILLE, MDMission 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
    UEIMJBFX1KJ7KY1CAGE00JE9NAICS541330
    • 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: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 businessVOSB
    $470.6M obligated, last 36 months · Department of Energy, Department of the Navy
  7. SABEL SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS, LLC

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

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIF65SGFW2TUC6CAGE5Z2A6NAICS541511
    • Subcontracted for SIGMA DEFENSE SYSTEMS LLC. 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 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:Air Force EWAAC (Eglin Wide Agile Acquisition Contract) · PrimeMDA SHIELD (Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense) · Prime
    $466.3M obligated, last 36 months · Federal Acquisition Service, Department of the Navy
  8. DIGIFLIGHT INCORPORATED

    dba DIGIFLIGHTCOLUMBIA, 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
    UEIN5QDXLYW5338CAGE1S6C9NAICS541330
    • Subcontracted for ALION SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION, HII MISSION TECHNOLOGIES CORP. 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
    • 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; SBIR.gov (as of Nov 12, 2026); USAspending.gov contract records and GSA CALC+ (as of Nov 13, 2026); ITA Consolidated Screening List (as of Nov 14, 2026)

    Contract vehicles:Army EXPRESS BPAs (Expedited Professional and Engineering Support Services) · PrimeGSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) · PrimeMDA SHIELD (Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense) · Prime+1 more
    Socio-economic status (SAM.gov):Small businessVOSB
    $462.1M obligated, last 36 months · Department of the Army, Missile Defense Agency
  9. AXIENT LLC

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

    Unclaimed profile
    UEID1MTH1DW5C65CAGE0S9B5NAICS541715
    • Subcontracted for CQ JV, LLC, HX5 LLC +5 more. Source: USAspending.gov sub-awards (FSRS) (prime-reported)
    • 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; ITA Consolidated Screening List (as of Nov 14, 2026)

    Contract vehicles:OASIS+ (One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services Plus) · PrimeSeaPort-NxG (SeaPort Next Generation) · Prime
    $461.2M obligated, last 36 months · Department of the Air Force, Department of the Army
  10. CSA GLOBAL LLC

    dba CLIENT SOLUTION ARCHITECTS (CSA)VIRGINIA BEACH, VAMission sector: SETA & Engineering +4 more: Cyber & C5ISR, AI & Deep Tech R&D, Logistics & Base Ops, Medical & Readiness

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIEEUCVG4YELT8CAGE0CYN3NAICS541330
    • Subcontracted for NATIONWIDE IT SERVICES, INC., TORCH TECHNOLOGIES INC +3 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) · PrimeOASIS+ (One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services Plus) · PrimeSeaPort-NxG (SeaPort Next Generation) · Prime
    Socio-economic status (SAM.gov):Small business
    $447.4M obligated, last 36 months · Department of the Navy, Department of the Army
  11. NAKUPUNA CONSULTING LLC

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

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIFAP4HJHRMJU3CAGE8QP08NAICS541519
    • Subcontracted for DELOITTE CONSULTING LLP. Source: USAspending.gov sub-awards (FSRS) (prime-reported)
    • 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; ITA Consolidated Screening List (as of Nov 14, 2026)

    Socio-economic status (SAM.gov):Small business
    $444.7M obligated, last 36 months · Department of the Navy, Washington Headquarters Services
  12. ASTRION GROUP, LLC

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

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIJFFMS6D9JNC6CAGE0VYZ2NAICS541715
    • Subcontracted for APPLIED RESEARCH SOLUTIONS, INC, INTUITIVE RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION +6 more. 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 12, 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; SBIR.gov (as of Nov 12, 2026); 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 EWAAC (Eglin Wide Agile Acquisition Contract) · PrimeAlliant 3 · PrimeGSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) · Prime+4 more
    $441M obligated, last 36 months · Department of the Army, National Aeronautics and Space Administration
  13. SIMVENTIONS INC

    FREDERICKSBURG, VAMission sector: SETA & Engineering +5 more: Cyber & C5ISR, Aerospace & UAS, AI & Deep Tech R&D, Logistics & Base Ops, Medical & Readiness

    Unclaimed profile
    UEILUPETBHCEU19CAGE1R5Z0NAICS541330
    • Subcontracted for MANTECH TSG-2 JOINT VENTURE, AMERICAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION +3 more. Source: USAspending.gov sub-awards (FSRS) (prime-reported)
    • SBIR/STTR · 43 awards. 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:MDA SHIELD (Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense) · PrimeOASIS+ (One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services Plus) · PrimeSeaPort-NxG (SeaPort Next Generation) · Prime
    $433.6M obligated, last 36 months · Department of the Navy, Department of the Army
  14. COLE ENGINEERING SERVICES, INC.

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

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIKPTFNV8G23L1CAGE3VFR8NAICS541512
    • Subcontracted for SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH CORPORATION. Source: USAspending.gov sub-awards (FSRS) (prime-reported)
    • SBIR/STTR · 10 awards. 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:MDA SHIELD (Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense) · PrimeSeaPort-NxG (SeaPort Next Generation) · Prime
    $430.2M obligated, last 36 months · Department of the Army, Defense Contract Management Agency
  15. ALUTIIQ INFORMATION MANAGEMENT, LLC

    ANCHORAGE, AKMission sector: SETA & Engineering +7 more: Cyber & C5ISR, Aerospace & UAS, Space & SatCom, AI & Deep Tech R&D, Logistics & Base Ops, MILCON & Facilities, Medical & Readiness

    Unclaimed profile
    UEINEQUZGMGAKJ7CAGE75QC0NAICS541618
    • 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:8(a) STARS III (Streamlined Technology Acquisition Resources for Services) · PrimeGSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) · PrimeSeaPort-NxG (SeaPort Next Generation) · Prime
    Socio-economic status (SAM.gov):Small businessANCTribally owned
    $429.7M obligated, last 36 months · Department of State, Department of the Navy
  16. EPSILON INC

    MANASSAS, VAMission 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
    UEIJY5SWCCPG5L7CAGE5CY73NAICS541519
    • Subcontracted for BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC., HALVIK CORP +2 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) · PrimeOASIS+ (One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services Plus) · PrimeSeaPort-NxG (SeaPort Next Generation) · Prime+1 more
    $426.3M obligated, last 36 months · Department of the Navy, Office of the Chief Financial Officer
  17. MAYVIN, INC.

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

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIE57CG415HEZ5CAGE4YB56NAICS541330
    • Subcontracted for CACI TECHNOLOGIES, INC., GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, 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 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) · PrimeOASIS+ (One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services Plus) · Prime+2 more
    Socio-economic status (SAM.gov):Small businessWOSB
    $425.8M obligated, last 36 months · Office of Procurement Operations, U.S. Marshals Service
  18. SEVATEC LLC

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

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIKLYLRLJG9921CAGE3NXX9NAICS541519
    • Subcontracted for HALVIK CORP, HALVIK LLC. Source: USAspending.gov sub-awards (FSRS) (prime-reported)
    • 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; ITA Consolidated Screening List (as of Nov 14, 2026)

    $424.1M obligated, last 36 months · Federal Acquisition Service, Transportation Security Administration
  19. BROADLEAF, INC.

    RESTON, VAMission sector: SETA & Engineering +6 more: Cyber & C5ISR, Aerospace & UAS, Space & SatCom, AI & Deep Tech R&D, Logistics & Base Ops, Medical & Readiness

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIDGA4AQ4DJYY9CAGE5RWC4NAICS541611
    • Subcontracted for OPEN SAN CONSULTING 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 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) · PrimeSeaPort-NxG (SeaPort Next Generation) · Prime
    Socio-economic status (SAM.gov):Small businessSDBANC
    $416.7M obligated, last 36 months · Department of the Army, Federal Acquisition Service
  20. HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE COMPANY

    RESTON, VAMission sector: Cyber & C5ISR +3 more: AI & Deep Tech R&D, Defense Mfg & Maritime, Medical & Readiness

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIEFAJMASTF3J7CAGE7ES51NAICS518210
    • Subcontracted for LEIDOS, INC., GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC. +12 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) · PrimeSeaPort-NxG (SeaPort Next Generation) · Prime
    $415.3M obligated, last 36 months · Defense Information Systems Agency, Department of the Army

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