Next Step Group Inc.
Clinton, MS Doing business as Next Step Innovation
- UEI
- EZFYBLKY9BR9
- CAGE
- 4WSP1
- Primary NAICS
- 541512 Computer Systems Design Services
- SAM.gov registration
- Active through
Company facts
- SBA certifications
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Women-Owned Small Business· Current
- Self-certified in SAM.gov
- Entity structure
- Corporate Entity (Not Tax Exempt)
- Other NAICS codes in SAM.gov
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- 238210 Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors
- 423430 Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesalers
- 512191 Teleproduction and Other Postproduction Services
- 513210 Software Publishers
- 516210 Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers
- 517111 Wired Telecommunications Carriers
- 517121 Telecommunications Resellers
- 517810 All Other Telecommunications
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- 518210 Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services
- 519290 Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services
- 532420 Office Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing
- 541330 Engineering Services
- 541511 Custom Computer Programming Services
- 541513 Computer Facilities Management Services
- 541519 Other Computer Related Services
- 541611 Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- 561621 Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths)
- 611420 Computer Training
- 611710 Educational Support Services
- 811210 Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
- SAM.gov registration date
- Physical address
- 703 Hwy 80 W, Clinton, MS 39056, USA
- Website
- nextstepinnovation.com
- Founded
- 2007
- Employees
- 11-50
- Estimated annual revenue
- $1M-$10M
- Industry
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- Information Technology
- Software & Services
- Internet Software & Services
- SIC code
- 73 Business Services
Registration and certifications come from SAM.gov and the SBA; company details from public web sources. Updated .
Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2027 To date | $0 |
| FY2026 | $500 |
Top agencies by obligations
| Rank | Agency | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Missile Defense Agency | $500 |
Contract vehicles
Contract awards
| Award | Agency | Obligated | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scalable homeland innovative enterprise layered defense (SHIELD) initial order. | Missile Defense Agency | $500 | |
| 2TB external hard drives | Air Force Special Operations Command (USAF) | $3,045 |
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About the company
Next Step Group Inc., doing business as Next Step Innovation, is a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) certified prime contractor based in Clinton, Mississippi, that holds a seat on the Missile Defense Agency's Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense (SHIELD) IDIQ and operates a GSA Federal Supply Schedule contract; the vendor competes exclusively in full-and-open competition with no set-aside designations across its recent federal footprint.
The vendor's award portfolio reflects early-stage defense and civilian IT positioning. Next Step holds two active IDVs: the SHIELD IDIQ (awarded December 29, 2025, with a 10-year performance period through December 28, 2035) and a GSA Federal Supply Schedule contract (awarded March 10, 2026, through March 9, 2031). The SHIELD vehicle carries a multi-billion-dollar ceiling and encompasses research and development, prototyping, systems engineering, weapon design, production, test and evaluation, cybersecurity modernization, and disruptive technology initiatives across all phases of flight for ballistic, hypersonic, and cruise missiles as well as air and advanced aerial attacks in air, missile, space, and cyber domains; work is performed in Huntsville, Alabama, and the vehicle supports both classified and unclassified programs. The initial delivery order under SHIELD, issued December 29, 2025, carries a $500 ceiling. The GSA Schedule contract carries a $475,000 ceiling and is a multi-agency vehicle that permits federal agencies to place orders directly against the contractor's approved price list. On the GSA Schedule, Next Step offers 24 active labor categories spanning penetration testing, cyber analysis, and systems engineering roles, with hourly rates ranging from $96.73 to $169.27 and all positions requiring bachelor's-level education with no security-clearance requirements.
Customer concentration aligns with the vendor's defense and IT posture. The GSA Federal Acquisition Service accounts for 2 awards totaling $950,000 in combined potential value; the DOD Missile Defense Agency accounts for 2 awards (the SHIELD IDIQ and initial task order) totaling $500; and the Department of the Air Force Special Operations Command accounts for 1 award totaling $3,000. Combined potential value across all five awards stands at $954,000, though only $4,000 has been obligated to date. The vendor's award history spans 2010 to 2026, with sporadic activity (one award in 2010, one in 2018, two in 2025, and one in 2026), suggesting recent acceleration driven by SHIELD and GSA Schedule positioning. No subcontract activity is reflected in the source data; all five awards are primes.
SBA capabilities narrative
Next Step Innovation partners with our clients to help them forecast needs, streamline operations, and implement solutions. With areas of focus in technology acquisition, information security, virtualization, networks, and VOIP, we have the expertise, experience and drive necessary to support our clients and their business initiatives.
Quick answers
Is Next Step Group Inc. registered in SAM.gov?
Yes. Next Step Group Inc.'s SAM.gov registration is active through May 5, 2027.
What is Next Step Group Inc.'s CAGE code?
Next Step Group Inc.'s CAGE code is 4WSP1, and its Unique Entity ID (UEI) is EZFYBLKY9BR9.
Which SBA certifications does Next Step Group Inc. hold?
Next Step Group Inc. holds Women-Owned Small Business certification from the SBA.
Which contract vehicles does Next Step Group Inc. hold?
Next Step Group Inc. holds a place on 4 federal contract vehicles, including IT-70, MAS and SHIELD.
How much has Next Step Group Inc. received in federal contracts?
Federal contracts obligated $500 to Next Step Group Inc. in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
What is Next Step Group Inc.'s most recent federal award?
Next Step Group Inc.'s most recent federal contract award is Scalable homeland innovative enterprise layered defense (SHIELD) initial order (HQ085926FF326), from Missile Defense Agency, on December 29, 2025.
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