ICF

Name

ICF

Legal name

ICF International Inc.

Website

https://icf.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Management Consulting

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415), Software Publishers (51321)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Strategy & IT Advisory (BPAEAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cybersecurity & Identity Consulting (BPAHAEAG), AI Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Platforms (HDAAAMAA), Disaster Response Coordination & Incident Command (EOC/ICS) (HLAJAGAB)

Keywords

• Management consulting services
• Government IT modernization
• Energy efficiency programs
• Disaster recovery consulting
• AI implementation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Reston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Consulting and Professional Services: ICF's primary revenue stream is from time-and-materials (T&M) and cost-plus contracts with U.S. federal government agencies, state and local governments, UK government, and European institutions. Contracts are won through competitive procurement on government-wide acquisition contracts (GWACs), agency-specific vehicles, and open-market competitions. Revenue is recurring through contract base periods with option years, and the company maintains a strong pipeline of recompete opportunities. Notable large contracts include DCSA NBIS modernization BPA (ceiling $800M across 12 awardees), CMS digital modernization work ($88M+ agreement), EU public communication campaigns (nearly $300M combined), and Pennsylvania data modernization ($64M).

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

ICF provides digital transformation, technology modernization, and mission-driven consulting services to government and commercial clients, combining deep policy, scientific, and engineering expertise with proprietary technology platforms such as ICF Fathom (AI), Sightline (utility programs), grantTRAX (grants management), WayPoint (data visualization), CoSight (energy planning), NetWorks (aviation), PowerGuide (electrification), GroupAssure (compliance), and CommentWorks (regulatory policy). Its engagements—primarily time-and-materials and cost-plus contracts with U.S. federal agencies, state and local governments, European institutions, and utilities—span AI implementation, cloud migration, cybersecurity, disaster preparedness and recovery, energy efficiency program design and delivery, climate risk analytics, and large-scale multi-country public communication campaigns.

Product overview

ICF is a global solutions and technology provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of proprietary platforms and professional services. The core offerings include ICF Fathom (AI solutions suite), ICF Next (strategic digital agency), and specialized platforms including Sightline (utility customer programs), WayPoint (data visualization), EnergyInsite (energy analytics), CoSight (energy planning), NetWorks (aviation planning), GroupAssure (compliance automation), grantTRAX (grants management), and CommentWorks (regulatory policy). The portfolio serves government clients across federal, state, local, and international levels, with additional focus on energy, utilities, transportation, and disaster management sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ICF Next: Strategic agency for engagement and transformation, ICF's digital marketing and engagement division
• ICF Fathom
• grantTRAX
• Sightline
• WayPoint
• CoSight
• NetWorks
• EnergyInsite
• GroupAssure
• ICF Olson

Products and services

• ICF Fathom AI solutions and services suite for federal agencies that combines deep domain expertise with leading-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and human-centered design to help agencies operationalize AI from strategy to execution.
• Sightline Utility customer program management platform that helps utilities manage energy efficiency programs, demand response, and customer engagement with sharper forecasts and clearer reporting.
• WayPoint Customizable data visualization and reporting platform that enables organizations to analyze and present complex data through interactive dashboards and reports.
• EnergyInsite Energy data analytics platform that provides insights into energy markets, consumption patterns, and planning optimization for utilities and energy companies.
• CoSight Energy planning platform that helps utilities and organizations plan for decarbonization and energy transition with integrated planning capabilities.
• NetWorks Airline network planning solution that provides analytical tools for route optimization, network analysis, and strategic planning for aviation clients.
• GroupAssure Compliance automation software that helps organizations manage and automate cybersecurity compliance requirements and controls across multiple frameworks.
• grantTRAX Grant management software designed with CDBG-DR compliance in mind that allows teams to collaborate, track performance projections and outcomes, and maintain audit readiness.
• CommentWorks Regulatory policy and comment management tool that supports federal agency rulemaking processes and public comment analysis using AI.
• ICF Next Strategic digital agency for engagement and transformation, providing marketing, communications, and digital services to help organizations connect with their audiences.
• ICF Spark Labs Strategic design and prototyping services that help organizations innovate and test new solutions using human-centered design methodologies.
• PowerGuide Utility electrification technology platform that supports electrification programs and helps utilities manage the transition to electric vehicles and electrified systems.
• ICF Salesforce/DocuSign Accelerator Acceleration product built on Salesforce Agentforce Public Sector and DocuSign CLM that automates complex licensing, permitting, and inspections tasks for government agencies using agentic AI, with audit-ready compliance and improved applicant experience; part of the ICF Fathom AI suite.

Quantifiable outcome

• Federal agencies take an average of 6.7 months to move from concept to prototype and 10–17 months to reach production for AI deployments — ICF's AI accelerators help reduce this timeline.
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability8 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• SalesforcecoreTechnology or Integration · 20 May 2026ICF and Salesforce co-developed an accelerator for licensing, permitting, and inspections processes built on Salesforce Agentforce Public Sector. ICF leverages Salesforce's trusted and compliant capabilities to streamline internal government operations and deliver faster, better citizen-facing services. The partnership enables ICF to operationalize AI solutions on Salesforce's platform for federal and state government clients.
• DocuSigncoreTechnology or Integration · 20 May 2026ICF embedded DocuSign CLM (Contract Lifecycle Management) into its licensing, permitting, and inspections accelerator, enabling automated workflows, audit-ready compliance, and improved applicant experiences. The partnership supports government agencies managing agreements and approvals with secure, efficient digital processes.
• ServiceNowcoreTechnology or IntegrationICF is a ServiceNow Elite Partner recognized as ServiceNow Americas US Federal Partner of the Year (2022) and holder of multiple ServiceNow validated practice designations. ICF implements ServiceNow platforms across federal agencies for digital workflow automation, IT service management, and enterprise transformation.
• SnowflakecoreTechnology or IntegrationICF provides Snowflake implementation services for federal clients, leveraging Snowflake's data cloud platform for legacy health data system migration, ETL optimization, and federal data modernization programs. ICF is recognized as a Snowflake implementation services partner.
• AWS (Amazon Web Services)coreTechnology or IntegrationICF provides AWS advisory and implementation services for federal agencies, helping government clients migrate to and optimize AWS cloud environments. ICF is recognized as an AWS implementation services partner.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationICF has established Microsoft capabilities as part of its technology partner ecosystem, providing Azure-based cloud solutions, Microsoft 365 modernization, and AI services to government clients. ICF Microsoft capabilities are documented on the company website.
• AppiancoreTechnology or IntegrationICF is an Appian Partner Solutions + Services provider, recognized as Appian Trusted Delivery Partner of the Year in the Public Sector (2021). ICF implements Appian low-code process automation platforms for federal and state government clients.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Booz Allen Hamilton: Largest pure-play U.S. federal management and technology consulting firm, directly competing with ICF across defense, federal health, civilian agency digital modernization, AI, and cybersecurity programs. Both firms compete for the same task orders on GWACs and BPAs.
• Leidos: Major federal IT and engineering services prime with deep DOD, intelligence, and federal health exposure. Direct competitor to ICF on large multi-billion-dollar defense and civilian BPAs, including applications and data services modernization vehicles.
• SAIC: Federal technology and engineering services provider competing head-to-head with ICF across defense, federal civilian, and intelligence community digital modernization and AI contracts.
• CGI Federal: U.S. federal IT services arm of CGI, competing with ICF on federal civilian and defense digital transformation, systems integration, and citizen-services modernization work.
• Accenture Federal Services: Federal consulting arm of Accenture serving defense, federal health (HHS, CMS), and civilian agencies on large-scale digital modernization and AI — directly competing for the same GSA and agency-specific vehicles as ICF.
• Maximus: Federal services firm concentrated in health and human services programs (CMS, HHS), citizen engagement, and digital modernization — closely matching ICF's federal health and program implementation focus.
• General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT): Federal IT and professional services subsidiary of General Dynamics with significant DOD, intelligence, and federal civilian footprint, competing against ICF on cloud, cyber, and digital modernization contracts.
• Unisys Federal: Federal IT and digital modernization provider within Unisys, competing with ICF for DOD, DHS, and federal civilian cloud, cyber, and digital services task orders.

Broad incumbents

• Deloitte Government & Public Services: Federal practice of one of the Big 4, offering broad advisory, technology, and AI implementation services to federal, state, and international clients — overlaps with ICF across federal health, defense, and AI modernization pursuits.
• Guidehouse: Global consulting firm with deep utility, energy, and public-sector practices that directly competes with ICF's energy, utility, and disaster management consulting lines, including data center siting and grid modernization work.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat7 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ICF
• Facebookfacebook.com/ThisIsICF
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/icf-international
• Instagraminstagram.com/thisisicf

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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