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  1. ENTERPRISE TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS, INC.

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

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIFBRMCGPMN963CAGE62PR1NAICS334220
    • Subcontracted for LEIDOS, INC., ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITIES FOR RESEARCH IN ASTRONOMY, INC. +3 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:ITES-SW2 (Information Technology Enterprise Solutions – Software 2) · PrimeMDA SHIELD (Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense) · PrimeNASA SEWP V (Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement) · Prime+1 more
    Socio-economic status (SAM.gov):Small businessWOSB
    $293.6M obligated, last 36 months · Department of the Army, Department of the Air Force
  2. MITCHELL VANTAGE SYSTEMS LLC

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

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIKXABSMPRN3C8CAGE8HHD8NAICS541330
    • 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 businessSDB
    $273.1M obligated, last 36 months · National Aeronautics and Space Administration
  3. ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS COMPANY, INC. (OF VIRGINIA)

    dba ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS COMC LEAN, 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
    UEIJ16ZWJLVHEY5CAGE1LBD2NAICS541330
    • 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) · PrimeRS3 (Responsive Strategic Sourcing for Services) · Prime
    Socio-economic status (SAM.gov):Small business
    $270.5M obligated, last 36 months · Department of the Air Force, U.S. Customs and Border Protection
  4. COMPASS POINT LLC

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

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIGXL9RAYKASF5CAGE7W2L8NAICS541511
    • Subcontracted for PERATON 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) · Prime
    Socio-economic status (SAM.gov):Small businessSDB8(a)ANCTribally owned
    $263.2M obligated, last 36 months · U.S. Special Operations Command, Department of the Air Force
  5. CTG FEDERAL, LLC

    RESTON, VAMission sector: Cyber & C5ISR +6 more: Aerospace & UAS, Space & SatCom, Defense Mfg & Maritime, SETA & Engineering, Logistics & Base Ops, Medical & Readiness

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIG2D4Q7UKR5P5CAGE7ZHE9NAICS541519
    • Subcontracted for CONSOLIDATED NUCLEAR SECURITY LLC, PANTEXAS DETERRENCE, LLC +23 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 business
    $248.2M obligated, last 36 months · U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of the Navy
  6. POWERTRAIN, INC.

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

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIFFFBN9JMAKK3CAGE1ZLY7NAICS541519
    • Subcontracted for GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC.. 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
    • 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; SBIR.gov (as of Nov 12, 2026); 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 VI (Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement) · PrimeOASIS+ (One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services Plus) · Prime+1 more
    Socio-economic status (SAM.gov):Small businessWOSB
    $240.2M obligated, last 36 months · Office of Personnel Management, Federal Acquisition Service
  7. SENTAR, INC.

    HUNTSVILLE, ALMission sector: SETA & Engineering +3 more: Cyber & C5ISR, AI & Deep Tech R&D, MILCON & Facilities

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIJ7NJG4KDP7U3CAGE0A168NAICS541330
    • Subcontracted for BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC., ACCENTURE FEDERAL SERVICES LLC +10 more. Source: USAspending.gov sub-awards (FSRS) (prime-reported)
    • SBIR/STTR · 60 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:GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) · PrimeITES-3S (Information Technology Enterprise Solutions – 3 Services) · PrimeMDA SHIELD (Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense) · Prime+2 more
    Socio-economic status (SAM.gov):Small business
    $239.5M obligated, last 36 months · Department of the Navy, Department of the Army
  8. FEDSTORE CORPORATION

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

    Unclaimed profile
    UEICA6PTFD9GKK3CAGE1VXF6NAICS541519
    • 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:NASA SEWP V (Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement) · PrimeNASA SEWP VI (Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement) · Prime
    Socio-economic status (SAM.gov):Small businessVOSBSDVOSB
    $230.7M obligated, last 36 months · Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Justice Programs
  9. ALUTIIQ ESSENTIAL SERVICES LLC

    ANCHORAGE, AKMission sector: Cyber & C5ISR +6 more: Aerospace & UAS, Defense Mfg & Maritime, SETA & Engineering, Logistics & Base Ops, MILCON & Facilities, Medical & Readiness

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIGNBCWPZ4DFG7CAGE72EG1NAICS541519
    • 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 businessANCTribally owned
    $219.1M obligated, last 36 months · Department of State, National Aeronautics and Space Administration
  10. EPOCH CONCEPTS LLC

    LITTLETON, COMission sector: Cyber & C5ISR +1 more: AI & Deep Tech R&D

    Unclaimed profile
    UEILQ48B9A9QJC8CAGE5P6E0NAICS541519
    • Subcontracted for L-3 COMMUNICATIONS INTEGRATED SYSTEMS L.P., HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL 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 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) · PrimeITES-SW2 (Information Technology Enterprise Solutions – Software 2) · Prime+3 more
    Socio-economic status (SAM.gov):Small businessVOSBSDVOSB
    $217.9M obligated, last 36 months · Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Education
  11. VETERAN TECHNOLOGY PARTNERS LLC

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

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIKDLED2J72983CAGE7Q6Q6NAICS541519
    • 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:MDA SHIELD (Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense) · PrimeNASA SEWP V (Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement) · PrimeNASA SEWP VI (Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement) · Prime
    Socio-economic status (SAM.gov):Small businessVOSBSDVOSB
    $211.3M obligated, last 36 months · Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of the Air Force
  12. TUNDRA FEDERAL LLC

    HERNDON, VAMission sector: Cyber & C5ISR +1 more: SETA & Engineering

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIDUDQALWDJ4J5CAGE7CJ74NAICS541519
    • 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) · PrimeAir Force Base Infrastructure Modernization Services IDIQ (solicitation FA872624RB015) · PrimeGSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) · Prime
    Socio-economic status (SAM.gov):Small businessSDBANCTribally owned
    $207.3M obligated, last 36 months · Defense Contract Management Agency, Department of the Air Force
  13. VAE, INC.

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

    Unclaimed profile
    UEILB8JT7MNMYB5CAGE1U3C5NAICS541512
    • Subcontracted for NOBLIS MSD, LLC, LEIDOS, INC. +6 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-3S (Information Technology Enterprise Solutions – 3 Services) · PrimeITES-4H (Information Technology Enterprise Solutions – 4 Hardware) · Prime+3 more
    Socio-economic status (SAM.gov):Small businessWOSB
    $204M obligated, last 36 months · Defense Information Systems Agency, Department of the Navy
  14. MANAGEMENT & ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL INC

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

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIHMYJQTNC54D5CAGE1LX23NAICS541715
    • Subcontracted for GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC., KOAM ENGINEERING SYSTEMS, 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) · PrimeOASIS+ (One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services Plus) · PrimeSeaPort-NxG (SeaPort Next Generation) · Prime
    Socio-economic status (SAM.gov):Small business
    $196.7M obligated, last 36 months · Forest Service, Defense Contract Management Agency
  15. TMSAB LLC

    ANCHORAGE, AKMission 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
    UEIEDCMCF1GU4H8CAGE9GSH0NAICS562119
    • 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 businessSDB8(a)ANC
    $169.1M obligated, last 36 months · Department of the Army
  16. GOVERNMENT MARKETING AND PROCUREMENT, LLC

    WIMBERLEY, TXMission sector: Cyber & C5ISR +6 more: Aerospace & UAS, AI & Deep Tech R&D, Defense Mfg & Maritime, Logistics & Base Ops, MILCON & Facilities, Medical & Readiness

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIE3W3M92ASRQ5CAGE3GCT2NAICS334220
    • 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 businessSDBVOSBSDVOSB
    $164.8M obligated, last 36 months · Department of Veterans Affairs, Federal Aviation Administration
  17. INDUSTRIES FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED, INC.

    WEST ALLIS, WIMission sector: Defense Mfg & Maritime +3 more: Cyber & C5ISR, Logistics & Base Ops, Medical & Readiness

    Unclaimed profile
    UEILHSBQKG97P89CAGE9U362NAICS339940
    • 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) · Prime
    Socio-economic status (SAM.gov):Small business
    $155.6M obligated, last 36 months · Department of the Air Force, U.S. Census Bureau
  18. NORSEMAN INC

    ELKRIDGE, MDMission sector: Cyber & C5ISR +5 more: AI & Deep Tech R&D, Defense Mfg & Maritime, SETA & Engineering, Logistics & Base Ops, MILCON & Facilities

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIG8LCAVK5AVW7CAGE0WNZ6NAICS541519
    • Subcontracted for NOBLIS MSD, LLC, LEIDOS, INC. +9 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+1 more
    Socio-economic status (SAM.gov):Small business
    $150.3M obligated, last 36 months · Defense Information Systems Agency, Department of the Navy
  19. ACCESSAGILITY LLC

    dba ACCESSAGILITYMCLEAN, VAMission sector: Cyber & C5ISR +5 more: Aerospace & UAS, SETA & Engineering, Logistics & Base Ops, MILCON & Facilities, Medical & Readiness

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIHMXCQJ8ADNL7CAGE50TZ9NAICS541519
    • Subcontracted for BEYOND NEW HORIZONS, LLC, PANTEXAS DETERRENCE, 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 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 business
    $145.8M obligated, last 36 months · Department of the Navy, Department of the Air Force
  20. COHO TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS, LLC

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

    Unclaimed profile
    UEICXH4JDVF3QD7CAGE8SMF8NAICS518210
    • Subcontracted for BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE, LEIDOS, 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) · Prime
    Socio-economic status (SAM.gov):Small businessSDB8(a)Tribally owned
    $144.6M obligated, last 36 months · Department of the Army, Department of the Navy

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