Navstar

What Navstar does

Navstar Inc. is a privately held federal IT services and solutions company founded in 1999 by Joanna Alexis and headquartered in Reston, Virginia. The company delivers four core service lines—Big Data Solutions, Infrastructure & Cloud Solutions, Cyber Security Solutions, and Learning Solutions—to the U.S. Intelligence Community, the Department of State, and the Department of Treasury. Navstar operates as both a prime contractor and a sub-contractor under a GSA Multiple Award Schedule vehicle, with documented teaming relationships across essentially the full roster of major U.S. defense and intelligence primes (Booz Allen Hamilton, Leidos, Northrop Grumman, Raytheon, CACI, ManTech, General Dynamics, Maxar) plus a QinetiQ Mentor-Protégé relationship.

The company's technical approach centers on the CASE™ (Cloud Analytics Software Environment) framework, a technology-agnostic, modular platform incorporating data management, analytical tools, agile development, and information security; proprietary big data algorithms that transform data into predictive trend-lines; and full-lifecycle implementation of NIST RMF and IC-specific ICD-503 risk management frameworks. Navstar engineers have built FedRAMP-, FISMA-, and C2S-compliant solutions, with one deployed infrastructure achieving 100% database availability and a 75% storage footprint reduction for a National Security client. The Learning Solutions practice develops custom interactive multimedia and distance-learning content for intelligence community internal universities.

Navstar's business model is professional services revenue earned through federal contract awards and task orders, with the largest single contract to date being a $40 million IT operations and maintenance and information assurance support award that began in June 2016 with an 8-month base period and four one-year options. The company is self-funded through operations with no disclosed external investment rounds, holds no patents, and has 101–250 employees serving customers exclusively within the National Capital Region federal market.

Name

Navstar

Legal name

Navstar Inc.

Website

https://navstar-inc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Navstar is a privately held federal IT services company that delivers big data, infrastructure and cloud, cyber security, and learning solutions to the U.S. Intelligence Community, Department of State, and Department of Treasury as both prime contractor and sub-contractor.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Federal Government IT Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Other Computer Related Services (541519), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (5182)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Computer Processing & Data Preparation (7374)

akta.pro primary industry

Data Center Operations & Managed Services (Remote Hands, NOC/SOC) (HDABANAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Network Access Control (NAC) (HDADABAJ), IT Incident, Problem & Change Management Platforms (HDAEALAI)

Keywords

• Federal IT services
• Big data analytics
• Cloud infrastructure
• Cyber security
• Learning solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Reston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Federal Government IT Services: Navstar provides IT services and solutions to federal government including the Intelligence Community, Department of State, and Department of Treasury. Revenue is generated through government contracts as both prime and sub-contractor.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Navstar provides IT services and solutions to U.S. federal government agencies including the Intelligence Community, the Department of State, and the Department of Treasury. Service offerings span four core areas—Big Data Solutions, Infrastructure & Cloud Solutions, Cyber Security Solutions, and Learning Solutions—delivered through federal contracts as both prime contractor and sub-contractor. The company also developed the proprietary CASE™ (Cloud Analytics Software Environment) framework for cloud-based data analytics and mission-focused programs.

Product overview

Navstar is an IT services and solutions company serving the U.S. Intelligence Community, Department of State, and Department of Treasury. The company offers four core service areas: Big Data Solutions (using proven algorithms for data analysis and prediction), Infrastructure & Cloud Solutions (enterprise infrastructure design, implementation, and cloud migration), Cyber Security Solutions (risk management and vulnerability assessment), and Learning Solutions (custom training and instructional design). These services are delivered as professional services engagements rather than packaged software products, with the company operating as both prime and sub-contractor for federal government customers. The company also developed CASE™ (Cloud Analytics Software Environment), a modular technology framework for cloud-based data analytics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Big Data Solutions Data analytics and processing services using mathematical models, data cleansing, and proven algorithms to analyze and transform large data volumes into trend-lines that predict outcomes, uncover hidden associations, and automate future discovery. Designed for intelligence and national security clients managing data variety, velocity, and veracity.
• Infrastructure & Cloud Solutions Enterprise infrastructure design, implementation, and operations and maintenance services including data center solutions, cloud migration, AWS and Azure platform design, and hybrid cloud solutions. Engineers have built FedRAMP, FISMA, and C2S compliant solutions achieving 100% database availability and 75% storage footprint reduction for a National Security client.
• Cyber Security Solutions Full-lifecycle risk management, vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, and security services implementing the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) and IC-specific ICD-503 standards for intelligence and national security systems. Includes categorization and selection, risk documentation, and mitigation guidance that significantly reduced re-accreditation time for a national security cyber customer.
• Learning Solutions Custom multimedia and interactive training services including web-based, video, and teleconference distance learning, curriculum development, and instructor-led training for intelligence community internal universities. Produced a 'highly praised' learning product in hours compared to five-seven days previously required.
• CASE™ (Cloud Analytics Software Environment) Technology-agnostic, modular framework for migrating legacy data and applications to cloud environments within a highly secure environment. Incorporates data management, analytical tools, agile development, and information security to give government partners flexibility across the project lifecycle.

Quantifiable outcome

• Achieved 100% database availability for National Security client while reducing storage footprint by 75%
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• QinetiQ North AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011Navstar was selected for QinetiQ's Mentor-Protege Program as one of five small businesses and one of two WBEs. QinetiQ provides developmental assistance including joint marketing, capture management, proposal development, pipeline development, and technical assistance. Navstar is introduced to QinetiQ's entire Federal Division for teaming opportunities.
• Booz Allen HamiltonmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor defense and intelligence contractor with whom Navstar partners for government IT programs. Listed as a key industry partner in Navstar's partnership page.
• MaxarmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpace technology and imaging company listed as a key industry partner on Navstar's partnership page.
• General DynamicsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor defense contractor listed as a key industry partner for potential teaming on government programs.
• LeidosmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDefense and information technology services company listed as a key industry partner.
• CACImajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional services and information technology company listed as a key industry partner.
• Northrop GrummanmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal aerospace and defense technology company listed as a key industry partner.
• RaytheonmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDefense contractor and industrial corporation listed as a key industry partner.
• ManTechmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInformation technology solutions provider to federal government listed as a key industry partner.
• PraxiscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngineering and information technology services firm listed as a key industry partner.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• SAIC: Direct federal IT services peer focused on IC, DoD, and civilian agency modernization including cloud, cyber, and data analytics — similar customer mix and professional services delivery model to Navstar.
• ECS Federal: Mid-market federal IT services company providing cloud, cyber, and data engineering to IC and DoD customers — closely comparable size, customer set, and GSA-style contracting posture to Navstar.
• ManTech International: Direct federal IT services peer with deep Intelligence Community and DoD customer overlap; provides similar systems engineering, cyber, data analytics, and mission-IT services — and is explicitly listed as a Navstar teaming partner.
• CACI International: Mid-to-large federal IT services and systems integration peer serving IC, DoD, and civilian agencies with cyber, cloud, and data analytics offerings — directly comparable customer set and listed as a Navstar teaming partner.
• NCI Information Systems: Federal IT services firm delivering enterprise IT, cloud, cyber, and analytics to defense, intelligence, and federal civilian customers — directly comparable mid-sized federal IT services peer to Navstar.

Broad incumbents

• Booz Allen Hamilton: Large incumbent federal consulting and IT services firm that overlaps with Navstar's IC analytics, cyber, and cloud work; serves as both a Navstar competitor on prime bids and a teaming partner on sub-contracted task orders.
• Leidos: Major federal IT and systems integration prime serving intelligence, defense, and civilian agencies; overlapping capabilities in cloud, cyber, and data analytics, and listed as a Navstar strategic partner.
• Northrop Grumman: Large defense and intelligence prime with overlapping mission-IT, cyber, and analytics work; listed as a Navstar teaming partner and a potential acquirer of mid-sized federal services firms.

Others

• Maxar Technologies: Space and geospatial intelligence firm serving the same IC customer base as Navstar (USGIF member, GEOINT Symposium participant); listed as a Navstar teaming partner and an ecosystem participant in the geospatial intel value chain.

Regional players

• QinetiQ North America: Federal IT and defense services firm that operates Navstar's Mentor-Protégé program and is a key channel partner into federal opportunities; serves a comparable defense/intel customer set in North America.

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

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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