What Metric5 does

Metric5 (DBA of Malik Consulting, Inc., a Georgia corporation) is a privately held, SBA-certified small business federal IT services contractor headquartered at 1175 Peachtree St NE in Atlanta. Founded in 2002, the company exclusively serves U.S. federal government agencies with a portfolio of five integrated service lines: Mission Software Services (DevSecOps, application modernization, microservices/containers/cloud-native, low-code/no-code, COTS/ERP implementations on PeopleSoft, Salesforce, Microsoft PowerApps, and Oracle); Data Science and Advanced AI (data architecture, data science, AI, data quality, analytics/reporting); Digital Enterprise Transformation (program management, enterprise architecture, intelligent administration, Agile transformation, cloud architecture/migration); Human-Centered Design Services (UX, CX, ethnography, 508 compliance); and Enterprise Security (Zero Trust implementation, security assessments, pen testing, ICAM/SSO/MFA). The underlying technology stack spans cloud-native and multi-cloud deployments, Zero Trust tooling (Cisco, F5, Splunk, SolarWinds, BigFix), and enterprise data platforms, but Metric5 does not sell a proprietary product; it sells billable labor and integration expertise.

Revenue is generated through professional services engagements sold to federal agencies via pre-qualified contracting vehicles: GSA Multiple Award Schedule (GS-35F299GA), NITAAC CIO-SP3 Small Business (75N98119D00066), and GSA 8(a) STARS III (via Metric 8 LLC). Distribution is augmented by an SBA-approved mentor-protégé relationship with IBM and two SBA-approved small business joint ventures (Octo Metric LLC, Metric 8 LLC). The firm is CMMI DEV ML3 appraised and ISO 9001:2015 certified. The leadership team — Abu Malik (CEO, ex-PeopleSoft/Accenture), Dave Meagher (COO, ex-Accenture), Adam Schwaber (CTO, ex-Accenture/Northrop Grumman), Perry Kessler (CFO), Neal Smith (Sr. Director Growth, ex-SalientCRGT/Karsun), and JP Hess (Director of Contracts, ex-Booz Allen/GDIT) — is concentrated in domain experience from large federal integrators.

Name

Metric5

Legal name

Malik Consulting, Inc.

Website

https://metric5.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Metric5 is a privately held, SBA-certified small business federal IT services contractor (DBA of Malik Consulting, Inc.) delivering software development, cloud, data/AI, Zero Trust security, and human-centered design services exclusively to U.S. federal agencies via GSA MAS, NITAAC CIO-SP3 SB, and joint ventures.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Federal IT Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

ITSM Managed Services (Run/Operate/Optimize) (BPAEAJAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cloud & Infrastructure Support (Servers, Storage, Virtualization) (BPAAACAE), ITSM Tooling Integration, Automation & Orchestration (BPAEAJAD), Technical Documentation & Knowledge Management (Playbooks, Runbooks, Enablement Kits) (BPAEANAM)

Keywords

• Federal IT services
• Government technology consulting
• DevSecOps engineering
• Data analytics services
• Enterprise security solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Atlanta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Federal IT Services and Consulting: Metric5 generates revenue through professional services engagements with federal government agencies. Services are delivered under IDIQ/BPA contract vehicles (GSA MAS, NITAAC CIO-SP3, 8(a) STARS III) with labor-rate-based billing. Engagements cover software development, DevSecOps, cloud engineering, data science, digital transformation, and enterprise security.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Metric5 is a federal IT services contractor that delivers intelligent technology and transformation services to U.S. Federal Government agencies. Its core offerings span five integrated service lines: Mission Software Services (DevSecOps, application modernization, COTS implementation), Data Science and Advanced AI, Digital Enterprise Transformation (cloud migration, Agile transformation, enterprise architecture), Human-Centered Design Services (UX/CX, 508 compliance), and Enterprise Security (Zero Trust, cybersecurity).

Product overview

Metric5 is a federal IT services company offering a portfolio of five integrated service offerings: Mission Software Services, Data Science and Advanced AI, Digital Enterprise Transformation, Human-Centered Design Services, and Enterprise Security. These services are delivered through collaborative digital transformation and modernization approaches, addressing enterprise objectives from software development to ERP implementations. The company operates as a small business contractor with GWAC vehicle access (GSA MAS, NITAAC CIO-SP3) and joint ventures (Octo Metric LLC, Metric 8 LLC).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mission Software Services
• Data Science and Advanced AI
• Digital Enterprise Transformation
• Human-Centered Design Services
• Enterprise Security

Quantifiable outcome

• Metric5's human-centered design approach identified an overlooked user category during a customer system modernization, preventing an acceptance test failure that would have delayed deployment.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• IBMcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMetric5 has an SBA-approved mentor-protégé relationship with IBM (IBM is the approved SBA mentor). This relationship allows Metric5 to leverage IBM's capabilities, resources, and past performance credentials while maintaining small business status. The mentor-protégé arrangement is designed to help Metric5 grow its federal contracting business by accessing IBM's technical expertise, corporate infrastructure, and enterprise-scale delivery capabilities.
• Octo Metric LLCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOcto Metric LLC is an SBA-approved small business joint venture. It holds its own GSA MAS schedule and is on the NITAAC CIO-SP3 SB contract. The joint venture extends Metric5's contracting capacity and past performance credentials, allowing combined team capabilities for federal IT opportunities.
• Metric 8 LLCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMetric 8 LLC is an SBA-approved small business joint venture. It is on the GSA 8(a) STARS III IDIQ contract, providing a pathway for 8(a) sole-source and limited competition procurements. The joint venture extends Metric5's reach into 8(a) set-aside opportunities within the federal contracting market.
• NITAAC (National Institutes of Health)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMetric5 holds positions on the NITAAC CIO-SP3 Small Business IDIQ contract (Contract No. 75N98119D00066). NITAAC manages this 10-year GWAC on behalf of NIH and HHS, providing federal agencies a streamlined mechanism to procure IT services at equitable prices. Metric5 is authorized to perform across 10 task areas including IT services for biomedical research, CIO support, imaging, outsourcing, O&M, integration, security, digital government, ERP, and software development.
• GSA (General Services Administration)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMetric5 holds GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Contract No. GS-35F299GA for General Purpose Commercial Information Technology Services. The GSA MAS provides pre-negotiated terms allowing federal agencies to efficiently procure Metric5's IT services without full and open competition.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• MindPoint Group: Small-business federal cybersecurity and IT operations firm; comparable in scale and GSA/IDIQ contracting posture, with overlapping Zero Trust and federal cybersecurity offerings.
• IntelliBridge: Small-to-mid federal IT and management consulting firm providing software development, data analytics, and cyber services to civilian agencies; directly comparable in size, contract posture, and capability mix.
• ITC Federal: Small-business federal IT contractor delivering software development, cloud, and data services to civilian agencies; closely comparable in headcount, contract vehicles, and service portfolio.
• Applied Information Sciences (AIS): Federal and commercial IT services firm specializing in cloud, data/AI, and DevSecOps for civilian agencies; directly comparable in capability mix and customer base.
• Karsun Solutions: Small-business federal IT modernization and software services firm focused on digital transformation for civilian agencies; directly comparable in scale, customer base, and capabilities to Metric5, and notably a former employer of Metric5's Sr. Director for Growth and Solutions.
• SalientCRGT: Mid-tier federal IT services and digital transformation contractor serving civilian and defense agencies; comparable in service mix (DevSecOps, cloud, data) and federal customer profile, and a former employer of Metric5's growth leader.
• Octo (Metova Federal): Federal digital services firm specializing in Agile, DevSecOps, and user-centered design for civilian agencies; a close peer in capability set and an actual JV partner of Metric5 through Octo Metric LLC.
• CALIBRE Systems: Mid-sized federal management and IT services contractor with strong civilian agency footprint; comparable in IDIQ/BPA contracting model and digital transformation offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Accenture Federal Services: Large federal services arm of Accenture serving civilian and defense agencies across the same digital transformation, cloud, and Zero Trust domains as Metric5; comparable on capability, far larger in scale and contract ceiling.
• Booz Allen Hamilton: Major federal IT and consulting incumbent with deep civilian agency relationships; overlaps on virtually every Metric5 service line but operates at a vastly larger scale, and is a former employer of Metric5's Director of Contracts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/metric_5
• Facebookfacebook.com/Metric5
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/malik-consulting-inc-

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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