Solute
Solute, doing business as Solute Consulting, is a subsidiary of Sigma Defense Systems LLC that provides a wide range of professional services, engineering support, software development, and IT solutions to the Department of Defense and other federal agencies. As a for-profit Subchapter S corporation, Solute has extensive experience as both a prime contractor and subcontractor, having received over 50 federal contract awards. The company specializes in areas such as DevSecOps engineering, cloud migration, battle management software, unmanned aircraft systems, and technical training. Solute's expertise spans across various domains within defense and technology sectors, enabling it to support complex military and civilian government programs.
Solute's recent prime contract awards demonstrate its diverse capabilities. These include a $156,000 firm fixed-price delivery order for PARTY BARGE SUBSCRIPTION software licenses from the Naval Information Warfare Systems Command, a $59.3 million cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for the Autonomy Baseline Manager effort from the Department of the Navy, and a $9.7 million contract for fleet readiness support services to the U.S. Pacific Fleet Forces Command. The company has also received awards for cloud migration support, DevSecOps software licenses, and engineering services from various Navy commands. As a subcontractor, Solute has partnered with prime contractors such as Lockheed Martin, General Dynamics, Northrop Grumman, and Mantech to provide technical services, mission planning support, and engineering services for various defense programs. Some of Solute's contract awards have been designated as small business set-asides, including total small business and service-disabled veteran-owned small business set-asides.
Solute holds several significant indefinite delivery vehicles (IDVs) with federal agencies. These include a $59.6 million Enterprise Personnel Systems Engineering IDIQ with the Naval Information Warfare Systems Command, a $44 million SBIR Phase III IDIQ for advanced digital warfare system development with the Office of Naval Research, and a $169.1 million multiple-award IDIQ for Enterprise Personnel Systems Engineering. The company also holds IDVs for engineering services, including a $68 million contract for network and information systems technology programs, a $178.4 million contract for systems lifecycle, engineering, cybersecurity, and security engineering support services, and a $49.6 million STTR Phase III contract for professional engineering services. Additionally, Solute has a $500,000 Basic Ordering Agreement with the Air Force for software development and security services, and a $75 million multiple-award contract for the Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence Integrated International Solutions program with the Naval Information Warfare Systems Command. These IDVs allow various defense agencies to efficiently procure Solute's services across a wide range of technical domains.
J2FBDMUBXE61 541330
Not listed 1455 Frazee Rd #900, San Diego, CA 92108, USA
11/16/02 12/4/25 Advanced Technology Systems Company, Inc. (OF Virginia)
Advanced Technology Systems Company, Inc. (ATSC) is a Virginia-based defense contractor and small business manufacturer structured as a Subchapter S Corporation. The company specializes in providing advanced security, communications, and maintenance solutions to various government agencies, with a primary focus on defense and homeland security sectors. ATSC offers a comprehensive range of services including border and maritime security systems, force protection solutions, tactical communications equipment, aviation maintenance, and integrated security infrastructure for military and government customers.
Through its extensive federal contract history, ATSC has delivered diverse goods and services across multiple domains. The company has provided security surveillance systems, mobile border intelligence and reconnaissance systems, tactical security systems, and communications network solutions. Contract awards have consistently come from defense agencies like the U.S. Army's Program Executive Office for Intelligence, Electronic Warfare & Sensors, Naval Information Warfare Systems Command, Air Force Materiel Command, and Customs and Border Protection. Many of these contracts involve international military sales and partner capacity building, such as developing microwave transmission networks for foreign militaries like the Royal Moroccan Navy. While most contracts are not set aside, ATSC has been awarded several total small business and partial small business set-aside contracts, demonstrating its competitive capabilities across different procurement categories.
ATSC holds several significant Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) contracts that provide flexible frameworks for ongoing government work. These include a $1.8 billion Integrated Surveillance Towers contract with Customs and Border Protection, a $191.6 million Tactical Security System contract with the Army's PEO IEW&S, a $783 million Force Protection Site Security System Solutions contract with the Air Force, and a $75 million Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence Integrated International Solutions contract with the Navy. These IDVs enable ATSC to rapidly provide specialized security, communications, and logistics services supporting critical missions across defense and civilian agencies. The contracts cover a wide range of requirements, from depot-level engine maintenance to international communication system design and installation, reflecting ATSC's broad technical capabilities and adaptability in meeting complex government procurement needs.
J16ZWJLVHEY5 541330
Not listed 2010 Corporate Ridge #910, McLean, VA 22102, USA
10/10/01 10/16/25 Forward Slope Inc.
Forward Slope Inc., doing business as Forward Slope Inc., is a technology and services company that specializes in providing engineering, software development, logistics, training, installation, and technical services to support critical systems and infrastructure for the U.S. Department of Defense, particularly the Department of the Navy and United States Marine Corps. Established in 2002, Forward Slope has a nationwide presence and is recognized as a reliable partner driven by a commitment to superior technical leadership, collaborative work environments, customer-driven cultures, and daily client interactions. The company's expertise lies in command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (C4ISR) systems, as well as meteorological and oceanographic capabilities.
Through prime federal contract awards, Forward Slope has provided a diverse range of services to various defense agencies. These include Meteorological and Oceanographic (METOC) Capability-Based In-Service Engineering Agent (CB-ISEA) logistic services, technical assistance in the Philippines, ModTracker software development and database engineering, coastal surveillance system upgrades for the Malaysia Armed Forces, and support for the Naval Operations Business Logistics Enterprise (NOBLE) software system. The company has also been involved in projects related to the Guam military buildup, Taiwan Life Cycle Support, and various C4I engineering services. Most of these contracts have been awarded by the Department of the Navy Information Warfare Systems Command, with some work also performed for the Marine Corps and Naval Sea Systems Command. As a subcontractor, Forward Slope has supported prime contractors such as Booz Allen Hamilton, Sev1Tech LLC, and Science Applications International Corporation on various defense-related projects, including systems engineering services and professional engineering services.
Forward Slope holds several significant federal contract Indefinite Delivery Vehicles (IDVs) that enable it to provide a broad spectrum of services to various defense agencies. These include a $59.6 million Enterprise Personnel Systems Engineering (EPSE) contract for systems engineering services, a $75 million Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence Integrated International Solutions (C4I CIIS) contract for overseas C4I integration program support, and a $29.1 million Meteorological Oceanographic Expeditionary and Joint Systems In-Service Engineering Agent contract for various engineering support services. The company also participates in the Navy's SEAPORT-NXG program, which provides access to advanced technology professional support services. Additionally, Forward Slope has a $4.17 million single-award contract for Link 22 training services. These IDVs primarily focus on information warfare, C4I systems, and oceanographic and meteorological capabilities, with task orders issued by various Department of Defense agencies, particularly within the Navy.
PFSGCPKU6ZK3 541330
Not listed 2020 Camino Del Rio N #400, San Diego, CA 92108, USA
5/16/07 7/1/25 ITC Defense Corp
Products and Services
The government contractor provides a range of services and products to the government, primarily in the areas of defense and intelligence. These include coastal surveillance systems, missile defense systems, logistics support, and vehicle management systems. The contractor also provides support services for foreign military sales (FMS). Over time, the contractor has expanded its services to include international solutions in command, control, communications, computers, and intelligence (C4I).
Customers
The primary customer of this contractor is the Department of Defense (DOD), specifically the Navy. Other customers include the Army and the Missile Defense Agency (MDA). The contractor has also worked with the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) and the Army Materiel Command (AMC). Over time, the contractor has expanded its customer base within the DOD, moving from the Navy to include the Army and MDA. The top buyer from this contractor is erica.barbee@mda.mil. The contractor's awards are associated with set-asides for Total Small Business.
Vehicles
The contractor is awarded under several contract vehicles, including the Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence Integrated International Solutions (C4I IIS), Seaport Next Generation, and SeaPort-e. Over time, the contractor has moved from the SeaPort-e vehicle to the more recent Seaport Next Generation and C4I IIS vehicles.
Summary
The contractor has a strong history of providing defense and intelligence solutions to the DOD, with a focus on the Navy. Over time, the contractor has expanded its customer base within the DOD and moved to more recent contract vehicles. The contractor's awards are associated with set-asides for Total Small Business, indicating a focus on small business participation.
Data
The analysis is based on 9 contracts awarded between 11/19/13 and 02/15/23.
LJSJAJW9KMW6 541330
Not listed 7301 Rivers Ave Suite 155, North Charleston, SC 29406, USA
2/29/12 6/19/25 Veterans First Initiative LLC
Veterans First Initiative LLC, doing business as VFI, is a service-disabled veteran owned small business that provides IT solutions, engineering, program management, and mission support services to federal government partners. Past prime contract awards to VFI have included delivery of telecommunications equipment like servers, switches, and optical transport infrastructure, as well as ongoing maintenance services for these systems across Marine Corps installations. Additional prime contracts were for IT services and non-specific products or services in support of Marine Corps bases. VFI has also performed subcontract work such as site surveys and healthcare IT services on larger federal contracts. The company has held prime indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract vehicles with the Navy, including a SEAPORT-NXG IDIQ for engineering and IT services as well as a C4I CIIS IDIQ to design, procure, and install command, control, and communications systems overseas.
YKYMKKH31AH5 541519
Not listed 14600 Washington St, Haymarket, VA 20169, USA
10/31/13 1/7/26