What Noblis does

Noblis is a nonprofit science and technology organization founded in 1996 and headquartered in Reston, Virginia, that delivers science, technology, and engineering solutions to U.S. federal government agencies across four mission areas: Defense, Federal Civilian, Intelligence and Law Enforcement, and Homeland Security. Core capabilities span AI and applied analytics, autonomous systems, cybersecurity, digital engineering, digital transformation, applied sciences, modeling and simulation, and energy and environment. The company operates through a parent-plus-subsidiary structure, with Noblis MSD (formerly McKean Defense, acquired May 2021) focused on U.S. Navy surface ship modernization and IT systems integration, and Noblis ESI (formerly Elantech Systems, acquired 2012) providing C5ISR systems engineering and intelligence support. In October 2025 Noblis MSD also formed the Defense Technical Solutions (DTS) joint venture with TDI Technologies, which secured a $20M Seaport NxG task order for Navy aircraft carrier systems.

Noblis has built a substantial proprietary technology portfolio comprising 77 current and pending patents and 19 physical labs and synthetic environments. Flagship assets include AI2 (AI Assurance Implementation), Noblis OptiSource for naval fleet maintenance modeling, the Noblis Data Lakehouse, Theia geospatial analytics, the LLM Lab, TASER technology threat assessment, Beagle genetic programming, ADEPT condition-based maintenance, and the Prognostics Framework. The Noblis Sponsored Research program engaged 262 technologists and explored 203 breakthrough S&T ideas in 2025. Noblis Ventures, launched in 2023, deploys strategic investments into dual-use deep-tech startups, including SCOUT Space (2023), Sedaro (2024), and Prediction Guard (2025).

The revenue model is almost entirely federal contract-based, executed through IDIQ vehicles and agency-specific task orders. Named positions include the $151 billion MDA Shield IDIQ, an $8 billion FBI IT BPA, a $500 million ARPA-H STATS contract, a $4 billion DTRA WMD contract, $151 million in 2026 U.S. Navy contracts, an $82 million DHS task order, and FAA ATEPS II and NASA NAMS-2 vehicles. The company reports a $22 billion pipeline across its four mission areas. As a nonprofit, Noblis reinvests in internal R&D and mission-driven programs rather than distributing earnings, and it holds ISO 9001:2015, ISO 27001, ISO 20000-1, FedRAMP authorization, and GDPR compliance certifications. Major customers include the U.S. Navy, FBI, DHS, NASA, FAA, CMS, DOT, MDA, DTRA, and ARPA-H.

Name

Noblis

Legal name

Noblis, Inc.

Website

https://noblis.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Noblis is a nonprofit science and technology organization serving U.S. federal government agencies across defense, homeland security, civil, and intelligence and law enforcement sectors, with capabilities spanning AI, autonomous systems, cybersecurity, digital engineering, and modeling and simulation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Federal Government Technology Services

NAICS

Scientific Research and Development Services (5417), National Security (928110), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Software Publishers (5132)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731), Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812)

akta.pro primary industry

Defense Software, Mission Applications & Open Architecture (MOSA) Systems (IMABAOAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Network Monitoring, Assurance & Managed NOC Services (SLA Ops) (HDAIAGAJ), Network Operations Outsourcing (NOC Services) (BPAEAMAD), Data Center Operations & Managed Services (Remote Hands, NOC/SOC) (HDABANAA), Low-Code/No-Code Application Platforms (HDAEAKAA)

Keywords

• Federal government contracting
• Science and technology services
• Defense engineering services
• AI and autonomous systems
• Nonprofit research organization

Headquarters

HQ city

Reston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Federal Government Contracts: Primary revenue stream from federal contracts across defense, federal civil, homeland security, intelligence and law enforcement sectors. Major contracts include Navy contracts ($151M+ in 2026, $45M), FBI IT contract ($8B), MDA IDIQ ($151B ceiling), DHS contract ($82M), ARPA-H STATS contract ($500M), FAA ATEPS II, NASA NAMS-2, and DTRAC WMD contract ($4B).
2. Noblis Ventures Investments: Strategic investments in early-stage deep-tech startups including Prediction Guard, Sedaro, and SCOUT Space, focused on dual-use technologies for federal government in areas of autonomy, robotics, quantum computing, immersive technologies, AI/ML and biodefense.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Noblis is a nonprofit science and technology organization that delivers research, systems engineering, and advanced technology solutions to U.S. federal government agencies across defense, homeland security, civilian, and intelligence/law enforcement missions. It combines proprietary tools (AI2, Noblis OptiSource, Noblis Data Lakehouse, Theia, ADEPT, Prognostics Framework, LLM Lab, TASER) with professional services to address complex national challenges. Its wholly-owned subsidiaries Noblis ESI and Noblis MSD extend its C5ISR and naval surface ship capabilities.

Product overview

Noblis is a nonprofit science and technology organization serving federal government missions across defense, homeland security, civil government, and intelligence and law enforcement sectors. The company operates through a platform-plus-subsidiaries model with Noblis ESI (Engineering Systems for Intelligence) providing systems engineering and C5ISR support, and Noblis MSD (Mission Solutions for Defense) delivering naval network design, systems integration and modernization. The core technology portfolio includes AI2 for AI assurance and safety evaluation, Noblis OptiSource for naval fleet maintenance modeling, the Noblis Data Lakehouse for scalable data infrastructure, Theia for geospatial analytics, ADEPT for condition-based maintenance, Prognostics Framework for system health analysis, the LLM Lab for large language model development, and TASER for technology threat assessment. Noblis Ventures enables strategic investments in dual-use technologies. The company also maintains an internal Noblis Sponsored Research (NSR) program driving innovation across AI/ML, autonomous systems, applied sciences, cybersecurity, digital engineering, and energy and environment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Noblis ESI (Engineering Systems for Intelligence) Wholly-owned subsidiary providing systems engineering, advanced technology, program management and acquisition services supporting C5ISR mission success for federal government intelligence systems.
• Noblis MSD (Mission Solutions for Defense)
• AI2 (AI Assurance Implementation)
• Noblis OptiSource
• Noblis Data Lakehouse Scalable data infrastructure providing replication, consistency and reliability with an efficient data processing engine supporting faster analytic queries and the ML development lifecycle.
• Theia Architecture Tool suite for analyzing and visualizing data with geospatial or geotemporal elements offering interactive mapping, pattern analysis and anomaly detection using a catalog of components and UI templates.
• ADEPT Distance Support Sensor Suite (ADSSS) Advanced Condition Based Maintenance (CBM) solution with heritage in the U.S. Navy for adaptive diagnostic electronic portable testset applications and predictive maintenance.
• Prognostics Framework System Health Analysis and Condition-Based Maintenance (CBM) solution for predictive maintenance and monitoring of naval systems.
• Integrated Logistics Scenario Simulator (ILSS) Highly scalable platform that processes massive multi-layer simulations to transform complex global logistics data into a real-time, natural language interface for proactive threat mitigation.
• Large Language Model (LLM) Lab Cross-functional research lab conducting advanced LLM research, rapidly developing prototypes and creating enterprise-ready AI applications that transform information management for federal customers.
• TASER (Technology Assessment via Structured Assessment of Risk) Platform harnessing open-source information to efficiently monitor, summarize and score technological threats, enabling strategic preparedness through technology maturity and disruption assessment.
• Noblis Ventures
• Federal Government Science, Technology and Engineering Services Professional services spanning AI/ML, autonomous systems, cybersecurity, digital engineering, modeling and simulation, applied sciences, and digital transformation delivered to DoD, DHS, FBI, NASA, FAA, CMS, DOT, ARPA-H, DTRA and other federal agencies under IDIQs, BPAs and task orders.

Quantifiable outcome

• Noblis MSD wins $151 million in U.S. Navy contracts for warship modernization
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability13 records

Feature12 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TDI TechnologiescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 October 2025Defense Technical Solutions (DTS) is an SBA-approved Mentor-Protégé joint venture between Noblis MSD and TDI Technologies. DTS secured its first contract—a $20 million Seaport NxG task order for NSWCPD for program management, engineering, technical, and logistics services for U.S. Navy aircraft carrier systems.
• McKean Defense, Mikros Systems, Cabrillo TechnologiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcquired May 3, 2021. McKean Defense and affiliates Mikros Systems and Cabrillo Technologies became wholly owned subsidiaries of Noblis, now operating as Noblis MSD. Enhanced Noblis capabilities in defense sector, particularly U.S. Navy surface ships, engineering and enterprise transformation.
• Elantech Systems, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcquired in 2012, now operating as Noblis ESI (Engineering Systems for Intelligence). Provides high-quality systems engineering, advanced technology, program management and acquisition services to federal government for C5ISR mission success.
• National Security PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcquired in 2014 as part of Noblis expansion in defense and intelligence sectors.
• University of Michigan McityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Mcity research hub to solve autonomous vehicle gridlock in depot and marshalling yard environments using Orchestrated Autonomy technology. Applies collective path planning innovations for safer, smoother autonomous vehicle operations.
• Scout SpaceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration to build novel ways to collect data and develop algorithms for space object tracking. Applied algorithmic processing to event camera technology enables tracking of fast-moving objects for satellite situational awareness.
• TEDCOminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNoblis participated as expert judge in TEDCO's Concept Capital Pitch Competition at Entrepreneur Expo 2026, evaluating startups competing for $25,000 in funding alongside other organizations including DataTribe and NEXT.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• MITRE Corporation: Federally funded, nonprofit R&D center operating multiple FFRDCs that advise U.S. government on defense, homeland security, aviation, and health—directly comparable nonprofit model and mission set to Noblis.
• Booz Allen Hamilton: Major federal IT and engineering services prime competing for the same DoD, intelligence, and civilian task orders; overlaps on AI, cyber, digital engineering, and analytics missions where Noblis operates.
• Leidos: Large federal services prime with deep defense and civilian portfolios; competes directly on Navy, DHS, FAA, and health programs where Noblis holds major contracts.
• SAIC: Federal IT and engineering services integrator competing on the same multi-award vehicles (including Seaport NxG) for defense, intelligence, and federal civilian work.
• CACI International: Federal services prime focused on national security, intelligence, and IT modernization; competes on the same defense and intelligence task orders Noblis pursues.
• Battelle Memorial Institute: Large nonprofit science and technology organization managing national laboratories and federal R&D; comparable nonprofit model and applied sciences/engineering capabilities.
• Peraton: Federal IT and mission services provider focused on defense, intelligence, homeland security, and civilian markets; direct competitor on multiple-award contracts in Noblis' mission areas.
• ANSER (Analytic Services Inc.): Independent, employee-owned nonprofit providing systems engineering, analytics, and research support to federal agencies—closely comparable organizational structure and mission scope.

Broad incumbents

• RAND Corporation: Nonprofit policy research institution delivering analysis to defense, homeland security, and civilian agencies; overlaps with Noblis' analytical and research-driven mission work.
• General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT): Large federal IT services division competing across defense, intelligence, and civilian contracts; overlaps with Noblis' digital transformation and cybersecurity portfolios.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A3 records

Investments

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