What Ensemble Consultancy does

Ensemble Consultancy (legal entity: Ensemble Government Services, LLC) is a privately held, SBA-certified 8(a) minority-owned digital consulting firm founded in 2017 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., with additional offices in Hyattsville, Maryland and San Juan, Puerto Rico. The firm delivers a portfolio of professional services — prize challenge management, custom web and mobile application development, cloud architecture (AWS and Microsoft Azure), AI/ML and data science, program management, communications support, staff augmentation, and payload mission management — to federal agencies, universities, and select commercial clients. Its underlying technology stack is conventional and cloud-native (Python/Django, React, Docker/Kubernetes on AWS), augmented by a proprietary "Cloud Enablement Engine" framework and the open-source Kamodo Python suite for space weather modeling developed in collaboration with NASA CCMC.

The company monetizes exclusively through U.S. federal procurement channels: time-and-materials professional services contracts accessed via GSA Multiple Award Schedule (Contract 47QRAA21D009M), 8(a) sole-source awards (up to $4.5M per award), and prime contractor positions on NASA IDIQ vehicles (NOIS2 at 80JSC020D0042 within the $475M NOIS3 program; NIICE IDIQ 80JSC018P0100) and NASA SBIR Phase II/III awards (80NSSC21C0585; 80NSSC23CA174). Its customer base is concentrated in federal science and regulatory agencies — NASA, FAA, NOAA, USDA, HHS/HRSA, CDC/NIOSH, NSF, NREL, U.S. Space Force/AFRL, CFPB, and Bureau of Reclamation — with NASA accounting for the deepest engagement footprint across the Spot the Station mobile application (2M+ downloads), citizen science platforms (Aurorasaurus, Spritacular), and open innovation program management.

Distinctive assets include the Ensemble Space Labs division (Kamodo, Satellite Drag Explorer), the 2026-formed Ensemble ABBA JV (an SBA-approved 8(a) Mentor-Protege joint venture with ABBA Technologies for federal infrastructure modernization), and certifications across ISO 9001:2015, ISO 20000-1:2018, ISO 27001:2022, AWS Select Tier and Public Sector Partner, Microsoft Silver Partner, and WordPress VIP Public Sector Partner with FedRAMP Low/Moderate authorization. Past performance includes a CPAR "EXCEPTIONAL" rating for NASA NOIS2 and documented client savings of $790,000 for the FAA via open innovation challenges.

Name

Ensemble Consultancy

Legal name

Ensemble Government Services, LLC

Website

https://ensembleconsultancy.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ensemble Consultancy is an SBA 8(a)-certified digital consulting firm founded in 2017 that delivers prize challenge management, cloud, AI/ML, and application development services to U.S. federal agencies — primarily NASA, FAA, NOAA, USDA, and HHS — through GSA Schedule, 8(a) sole-source, and NASA IDIQ contract vehicles.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Federal Digital Consulting and Open Innovation Services

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services (5416)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Digital Workplace & Collaboration Consulting (BPAHAEAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Augmented Analytics & AI-Assisted BI (NLQ/NLG, Insights) (HDAEAMAD), Virtual/Hybrid Conference Production & Platform Management (THAHACAM)

Keywords

• Federal digital consulting
• Open innovation services
• Government cloud modernization
• Prize challenge management
• Space weather analytics

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Consulting & Professional Services: Ensemble provides technology consulting services to federal agencies, universities, and enterprises under various contract vehicles. Revenue is generated through time-and-materials (T&M) or labor-hour-based professional services contracts, including IDIQ task orders, 8(a) sole-source awards, SBIR Phase I/II/III grants, and GSA Schedule agreements. Services include prize challenge management, application development, cloud services, AI/ML/data science, communications, program management, and staff augmentation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Ensemble Consultancy is an SBA 8(a)-certified digital consulting firm that delivers open-innovation prize-challenge management, custom web and mobile application development, cloud services on AWS and Microsoft, AI/ML and data-science solutions, program management, communications support, staff augmentation, and mission management services to U.S. federal agencies. It also develops niche space-weather analytics tools through its Ensemble Space Labs division, including the open-source Kamodo Python suite and the Satellite Drag Explorer.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ensemble ABBA JV: SBA approved 8(a) Mentor Protege Joint Venture with ABBA Technologies providing end-to-end technology solutions for federal and state agencies.
• Ensemble Space Labs

Products and services

• Prize Challenge Management Design and implementation of prize competitions and challenges for government agencies, including crowdsourcing, solver outreach, and challenge administration services.
• Application Development Custom software development services spanning the software development lifecycle using agile methodology and human-centered design principles, including data platforms and API development.
• Web & Mobile Design User interface and experience design services for web and mobile applications, creating human-centered digital experiences that delight and educate users.
• Cloud Services Cloud architecture design and maintenance on AWS and Microsoft platforms, including cloud modernization, migration, hybrid cloud, virtualization, and DevSecOps implementation.
• Communications Support Creative communication services to reach and educate target audiences, including marketing strategy, branding, graphic design, and outreach campaign execution.
• Program Management Project delivery and client services management, overseeing complex technology initiatives from planning through execution.
• AI, Machine Learning (ML), and Data Science Services Training and deployment of machine learning solutions including machine vision models, predictive analytics, and advanced data science capabilities for federal agencies.
• Staff Augmentation Talent network curation and delivery of on-demand technical expertise to meet evolving project requirements for government clients.
• Mission Management Services Payload mission management services for space programs, covering procurement through integration to help clients get their payloads to space.
• Kamodo Open-source Python analysis software suite for functionalizing and visualizing space weather data and models, including Enhil and Corhel NASA model integrations.
• Spritacular Citizen science web application for sprite chasers and space weather scientists to upload, view, and study Transient Luminous Events (TLEs) including sprites and blue jets.
• Aurorasaurus Citizen science platform for observing and reporting aurora sightings in real-time, combining public reports with auroral oval models for improved visibility nowcasting.
• Satellite Drag Explorer Tool for understanding how satellite orbits and altitudes are impacted by geomagnetic events, useful for mission planning and orbital decay calculations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Saved FAA $790,000 using open innovation practices through the LAANC UI/UX Challenge program
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability6 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ABBA TechnologiescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 April 2026Ensemble ABBA JV is an SBA-approved 8(a) Mentor-Protege Joint Venture combining Ensemble's cloud and digital transformation expertise with ABBA Technologies' 31-year legacy in secure enterprise IT infrastructure and hardware solutions. The JV delivers end-to-end technology modernization for federal and state agencies including cloud migration, DevSecOps, cybersecurity, and zero-trust implementation. The JV holds ISO 9001:2015, ISO 27001:2013, ISO 20000-1:2018, SOC 2, CMMI Level 3, and CMMC Level 2 self-certification.
• BrightideacoreTechnology or IntegrationBrightidea is shown in Ensemble's partner ecosystem logo section and is referenced in multiple case studies as the crowdsourced innovation platform used for hackathons including the CSM VelocityX Climate Innovation Hackathon and community innovation programs.
• UpworkminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorShown in Ensemble's partner ecosystem logo section. Ensemble uses Upwork's freelancer network for staffing augmentation and talent delivery to meet evolving client requirements.
• Freelancer Technology Pty LimitedminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEnsemble partnered with Freelancer to run NASA's 'Detect, Track, and Remediate: The Challenge of Small Space Debris' global prize challenge. Freelancer provides the crowdsourced talent platform.
• Blueprint Creative GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEnsemble partnered with Blueprint Creative in the NASA Space Technology Inclusive Innovation Challenge awarded by NASA's STMD and ESIP, to design, launch, and manage the challenge promoting inclusive innovation in space technology.
• Capital Consulting Corporation (CCC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnsemble partnered with Capital Consulting Corporation on multiple prize challenges including NIOSH's Respirator Fit Evaluation Challenge ($350,000 total prize pool) and HRSA's Building Bridges to Better Health Challenge ($1M prize pool).
• Catholic University of America (CUA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnsemble collaborated with Catholic University of America on the Spritacular citizen science project for documenting Transient Luminous Events (TLEs) such as sprites, in partnership with NASA Goddard Space Flight Center.
• Dell TechnologiesminorOthersPartner within the Ensemble ABBA JV ecosystem for enterprise IT infrastructure solutions, including hardware procurement for federal data center modernization.
• Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)minorOthersPartner within the Ensemble ABBA JV ecosystem for enterprise hardware solutions supporting federal IT modernization.
• LenovominorOthersPartner within the Ensemble ABBA JV ecosystem for enterprise hardware solutions.
• Arista NetworksminorOthersPartner within the Ensemble ABBA JV ecosystem for networking and cloud infrastructure solutions.
• NetAppminorOthersPartner within the Ensemble ABBA JV ecosystem for data storage and management solutions.
• Pure StorageminorOthersPartner within the Ensemble ABBA JV ecosystem for enterprise flash storage solutions.
• Cisco SystemsminorOthersPartner within the Ensemble ABBA JV ecosystem for networking, cybersecurity, and unified communications solutions.
• Aruba NetworksminorOthersPartner within the Ensemble ABBA JV ecosystem for wireless networking solutions.
• Juniper NetworksminorOthersPartner within the Ensemble ABBA JV ecosystem for network infrastructure solutions.
• Palo Alto NetworksminorOthersPartner within the Ensemble ABBA JV ecosystem for zero-trust, firewall, and cybersecurity solutions.
• FortinetminorOthersPartner within the Ensemble ABBA JV ecosystem for network security and cybersecurity solutions.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationMicrosoft is a key technology partner within the Ensemble ABBA JV ecosystem and Ensemble also holds Microsoft Silver Partner status (Collaboration). Azure and Microsoft 365 capabilities are leveraged for federal cloud modernization projects.
• VMwareminorOthersPartner within the Ensemble ABBA JV ecosystem for virtualization and hybrid cloud infrastructure solutions.
• Veeam SoftwareminorOthersPartner within the Ensemble ABBA JV ecosystem for data backup and disaster recovery solutions.
• Amazon Web Services (AWS)coreTechnology or IntegrationEnsemble is an AWS Select Tier Partner and AWS Public Sector Partner. The company leverages AWS extensively for federal cloud migration projects, citizen science platform hosting (Spritacular, Aurorasaurus), and NASA Science Cloud deployments. AWS is a key technology stack for the Ensemble ABBA JV.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• HeroX: Crowdsourced innovation and prize-challenge platform purpose-built for government and aerospace customers (NASA, U.S. Air Force). Directly overlaps Ensemble's prize-challenge management service line and competes for the same federal open-innovation budgets.
• REI Systems: Federal digital-services and grants-management firm serving HHS, USDA, and other civilian agencies. Comparable to Ensemble in being a mid-size civic-tech and cloud-modernization contractor with deep focus on federal program delivery.
• Ad Hoc LLC: A small, civics-focused federal digital services firm that builds and modernizes public-sector applications (e.g., HealthCare.gov) for agencies including HHS, USDA, and GSA. Same scale and go-to-market as Ensemble, with overlapping customer set, civic-tech orientation, and small-business contracting profile.

Broad incumbents

• ManTech International: Federal technology services firm with deep mission-IT, cyber, and intelligence-community work and growing civilian footprint. Same broad federal-IT competitive set as Ensemble, especially for cloud-modernization and analytics task orders.
• Booz Allen Hamilton: One of the largest federal management and technology consulting firms, with deep NASA, FAA, USDA, HHS, and DoD relationships. Competes with Ensemble for digital-modernization and citizen-science task orders from the same agencies, but at much larger scale and contract-ceiling ranges.
• ICF International: Management, technology, and communications consulting firm with long-standing federal civilian and science agency work (NASA, NOAA, USDA, HHS). Comparable in combining digital-modernization, AI/ML, and communications/outreach capabilities for federal clients.
• CGI Federal: Federal IT consulting and systems-integration arm of CGI, serving civilian and defense agencies with digital-modernization, cloud, and analytics work. Direct overlap with Ensemble's federal cloud and digital-services delivery model.
• SAIC: Major federal technology integrator with digital-transformation and AI/ML practice areas serving NASA, NOAA, and other civilian agencies. Overlaps Ensemble on cloud, AI/ML, and digital-modernization solicitations.
• Abt Associates: Research, consulting, and digital-services firm with federal civilian, health, and science agency work (HHS, USDA, NSF, NOAA). Comparable to Ensemble's blending of data science, evaluation, and digital-platform work for research-oriented federal clients.
• Leidos: Large federal IT and engineering services integrator with extensive NASA, FAA, NOAA, and USDA business. Competes with Ensemble across cloud, data, and mission-IT work, and is the kind of prime that sits above Ensemble in JV arrangements and acquisitions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/EnsembleDC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ensemble-consultancy

Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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