What DLS Engineering does

DLS Engineering Associates, Inc is a privately held, Woman-Owned Small Business headquartered in Virginia Beach, Virginia that delivers cleared professional and managed services exclusively to U.S. federal government customers, principally the Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and the Intelligence Community (IC). The firm operates five core service lines: Acquisition and Program Management (full FAR/DFARS lifecycle support), Intelligence and Security Operations (sensitive activities planning, OSINT-based threat analysis, international security cooperation across 20+ countries), Cyber, IT and Network Operations (24/7/365 cybersecurity, DISA STIG hardening, 99.99% uptime across global DoD networks), Lifecycle Logistics and Asset Readiness (government property management including 10,000 Coast Guard communications line items and 6,000 SATCOM parts), and C5ISR Systems Engineering and Sustainment (systems integration, configuration management, test and evaluation).

Revenue is generated through time-and-materials and cost-plus task orders under multiple government-wide acquisition contract vehicles: SEWP VI (NASA), OASIS+ SB and OASIS+ WOSB (GSA, $60B+ combined ceiling), GSA MAS, SeaPort NxG (U.S. Navy), and MDA SHIELD (Missile Defense Agency). Distribution is conducted through these pre-competed GWAC vehicles and the FAST OASIS Joint Venture, enabling direct agency ordering without traditional open competition for each task order. Named customers include the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Department of War, U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, and Missile Defense Agency.

The firm is led by founder Donna Scassera and differentiates on a 90% veteran, 100% subject-matter-expert workforce, CMMI and NQA process certifications, and a documented track record of Exceptional and Very Good CPAR outcomes. No proprietary software platforms, AI/ML models, patents, or external funding have been disclosed; the company's competitive position is built on cleared talent, regulatory compliance maturity, and pre-positioned contract vehicles rather than technology IP.

Name

DLS Engineering

Legal name

DLS Engineering Associates, Inc

Website

https://dlsengineering.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

DLS Engineering Associates, Inc is a Virginia Beach-based, Woman-Owned Small Business federal contractor delivering cleared acquisition, cybersecurity, logistics, C5ISR, and intelligence support services to DoD, DHS, and Intelligence Community agencies through multiple GWAC vehicles.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Federal Government Defense Contracting Services

NAICS

Engineering Services (541330)

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700), Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

C4ISR Systems & Tactical Data Links (IMABAGAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Military Aerospace Ground Support Equipment (GSE) & Test Systems (IMABAMAL), Data Security & Privacy for Cloud (DLP, DSPM, Tokenization) (HDABAHAK)

Keywords

• Federal government contracting
• Defense acquisition services
• Cybersecurity network operations
• C5ISR systems engineering
• Lifecycle logistics management

Headquarters

HQ city

Virginia Beach

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, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Professional Services - Acquisition & Program Management: Full lifecycle acquisition support including requirements development, market research, cost estimation, procurement strategy, source selection support, and financial management across FAR, DFARS, and agency-specific regulations. Revenue is generated through time-and-materials or cost-plus contract structures on government engagements.
2. Intelligence & Security Operations: Sensitive activities planning, OSINT-based threat analysis, online vulnerability assessments, and international security cooperation mission support. Includes planning, resourcing, and coordinating missions across 20+ countries with trained personnel.
3. Cyber, IT & Network Operations: Around-the-clock cybersecurity and network operations including vulnerability scanning, incident response, endpoint security enforcement, and IT support services for Department of Defense environments.
4. Lifecycle Logistics & Asset Readiness: Full lifecycle government property management including climate controlled warehouses, serialized inventory systems, vendor repairs coordination, and global shipping operations.
5. C5ISR Systems Engineering & Sustainment: Engineering, sustainment, and modernization of command, control, communications, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance systems including systems integration, configuration management, software migration, technical documentation, and test and evaluation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

DLS Engineering is a Woman-Owned Small Business federal contractor that delivers cleared professional services to the U.S. Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, and Intelligence Community. Its core offerings span five service lines: Acquisition & Program Management, Intelligence & Security Operations, Cyber/IT & Network Operations, Lifecycle Logistics & Asset Readiness, and C5ISR Systems Engineering & Sustainment. These services are delivered through multiple government-wide acquisition contract (GWAC) vehicles including SEWP VI, OASIS+, GSA MAS, SeaPort NxG, and MDA SHIELD.

Product overview

DLS Engineering is a Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) providing cleared government contracting services primarily to DoD, DHS, and Intelligence Community customers. The company offers a portfolio of five core service lines: Acquisition & Program Management, Intelligence & Security Operations, Cyber/IT & Network Operations, Lifecycle Logistics & Asset Readiness, and C5ISR Systems Engineering & Sustainment. These services are delivered through multiple government-wide acquisition contract (GWAC) vehicles including SEWP VI, MDA SHEILD, OASIS+ (both SB and WOSB pools), GSA MAS, and SeaPort NxG, as well as through the FAST OASIS Joint Venture. The company combines small business agility with the infrastructure and certifications required to scale alongside large business partners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Acquisition & Program Management
• Intelligence & Security Operations
• Cyber, IT & Network Operations
• Lifecycle Logistics & Asset Readiness
• C5ISR Systems Engineering & Sustainment

Quantifiable outcome

• 30 years of cleared expertise with proven Exceptional and Very Good CPAR outcomes
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• FAST OASIS Joint VenturecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture partnership for OASIS+ contract vehicle. DLS Engineering partners with other small business contractors to compete for task orders under the GSA OASIS+ family of professional services contracts. Referenced as a key service offering in company navigation and operations.
• NASA SEWP VIcoreTechnology or IntegrationContract holder under NASA Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement VI GWAC. Enables federal agencies to procure IT, communications, AV, cloud, cybersecurity, and professional services through this government-wide acquisition contract vehicle.
• GSA OASIS+coreTechnology or IntegrationContract holder under GSA One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services Plus ($60B+ ceiling). Provides access to 13 professional services domains including Management & Advisory, Technical & Engineering, and Logistics CLINs.
• Missile Defense Agency SHIELDcoreTechnology or IntegrationContract holder for MDA Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense (SHIELD). Primary mechanism for Golden Dome strategic vision including sensor development, interceptor technology, battle management, space-based tracking, and hypersonic defense.
• SeaPort NxGcoreTechnology or IntegrationContract holder under U.S. Navy SeaPort Next Generation vehicle (Contract Number N00178-19-D-7529). Continues 30-year legacy of providing solutions for the U.S. Navy.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Vectrus: Mid-sized defense services contractor delivering logistics, IT, network operations, and engineering support to DoD and allied partners internationally. Direct overlap with DLS's lifecycle logistics, IT/cyber, and C5ISR sustainment offerings.
• ICF International: Professional services firm providing technology, policy, and acquisition support to federal civilian and DoD clients. Closely comparable to DLS on acquisition lifecycle and engineering services through GSA MAS and OASIS+ vehicles.
• RCM Technologies: Mid-sized engineering services firm with a federal government segment. Comparable in scale and capability profile to DLS, focusing on engineering and technical services for defense and federal clients.
• ASRC Federal: Federal services subsidiary of Arctic Slope Regional Corporation serving DoD, DHS, and IC customers. Comparably sized small-business federal contractor overlapping on logistics, IT, and engineering service lines pursued via similar GWACs.
• VSE Corporation: Federal services and aftermarket distribution provider serving DoD and federal civilian customers. Comparable scale and customer overlap with DLS on logistics, sustainment, and engineering service lines.

Broad incumbents

• SAIC: Major federal integrator with significant DoD, Navy, and Missile Defense Agency work, overlapping with DLS's MDA SHIELD, SeaPort NxG, and C5ISR engineering offerings. Positioned as a potential teammate or competitor for the same task orders.
• Leidos: Top-tier federal integrator with broad DoD and intelligence community presence including C5ISR, logistics, and cyber. Overlaps with DLS on multiple service lines and pursues work through similar GWAC vehicles.
• ManTech International (now ManTech/SAIC): Federal technology and engineering services firm concentrated in DoD and IC missions, including C5ISR sustainment and cybersecurity operations. Direct overlap with DLS service lines, though at much larger scale and broader program portfolio.
• CACI International: Large federal IT and engineering services provider to DoD, DHS, and IC. Overlaps directly with DLS on C5ISR engineering, cyber, and acquisition support work, but operates at substantially greater scale across many more programs.
• Booz Allen Hamilton: Large management and technology consulting firm with deep DoD and IC presence. Comparable on acquisition/program management and cyber consulting offerings through GSA MAS and OASIS-style vehicles where DLS also competes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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