What XLA does

XLA is a Vienna, Virginia-based federal government prime contractor founded over 30 years ago (with company-stated founding around 1995) and owned by private equity firm Halifax Group since 2011. The company delivers professional services to U.S. federal agencies across three pillars: Management Consulting (program/project management, business process improvement, emergency management, financial management, federal acquisitions); International Support (strategic planning, policy analysis, budget management, acquisition assistance); and IT & Cybersecurity (RMF, continuous monitoring/incident response, cloud security, security engineering, network engineering, ETL, knowledge management). Customers span national security/homeland security, international development, civilian agencies, and the Department of Defense, with named engagements including the National Archives and contract vehicles spanning GSA MAS, DOJ FMASS II, DEA PSS, and Virginia Department of Emergency Management.

XLA generates revenue as a prime contractor under Federal Supply Schedules (GSA MAS) and agency-specific IDIQ/BPA arrangements, with multi-year contract cadences. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is established through government contract vehicle mechanisms. The company employs 251-500 staff and maintains an operational footprint across 17 U.S. states and 70+ countries supporting federal international development, disaster relief, and homeland security missions. The OASIS+ Joint Venture (Mid-OASIS) expands XLA's access to federal IT and professional services procurement.

The business is led by CEO James Vant (appointed April 7, 2026), CGO Greg Early, COO Bret Mitchell, and Chairman/Founder Lloyd Mustin. Vant succeeded Gary Slack with a mandate to position the company for its next growth phase, bringing experience from eTelligent Group, Octo (IBM), Gartner, and PwC. The go-to-market motion is enterprise field sales targeting federal agencies directly, supported by dedicated business development outreach and an active contract vehicle portfolio.

Name

XLA

Legal name

XLA

Website

https://xla.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

XLA is a Vienna, VA-based federal government prime contractor delivering management consulting, international development support, and IT & cybersecurity services to U.S. national security, civilian, defense, and international development agencies under GSA MAS and agency-specific IDIQ/BPA contract vehicles, with 251-500 employees operating across 70+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Federal Government IT and Professional Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Computer Systems Design Services (541512)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Strategy & IT Advisory (BPAEAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

IT Governance, Risk & Compliance (IT GRC) Platforms (HDAEALAK)

Keywords

• Federal government services
• Cybersecurity consulting
• Management consulting
• International program support
• Data management analytics

Headquarters

HQ city

Vienna

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

Revenue model

1. Federal Government Professional Services: XLA generates revenue through professional services contracts with the U.S. federal government, operating as a prime contractor under various contract vehicles including GSA Multiple Award Schedules and agency-specific IDIQ/BPA arrangements. Services include management consulting, IT & cybersecurity, and international program support delivered to federal civilian, defense, and national security agencies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

XLA delivers professional services to the U.S. federal government across three service pillars: Management Consulting (program/project management, business process improvement, emergency management, records management and digitalization, financial management, and federal acquisitions), International Support (strategic planning, policy analysis, communications, budget management, and acquisition assistance for foreign assistance programs), and IT & Cybersecurity (IT policy and governance, digital transformation, continuous monitoring/incident response, cloud and software security, RMF, network engineering, and knowledge management). XLA operates as a prime contractor on Federal Supply Schedules and agency-specific IDIQ and BPA vehicles.

Product overview

XLA is a technology and professional services company that provides a unified portfolio of cybersecurity, data management and analytics, technical solutions, and international program-support services to the Federal government. The company's service offerings are organized into three primary categories: Management Consulting (including program/project management, business process improvement, emergency management preparedness, data analytics, records management, financial management, and quality control); International Support (covering strategic planning, policy analysis, communications, budget management, acquisition support, and executive advisory services); and IT & Cybersecurity (encompassing IT policy and governance, digital transformation, continuous monitoring/incident response, cloud and software security, cybersecurity training, security engineering, risk management framework, network engineering, and knowledge management). XLA operates as a prime contractor under Federal Supply Schedules and agency-specific IDIQ and BPA contract vehicles including GSA MAS, DOJ FMASS II BPA, DEA PSS BPA, and Virginia Department of Emergency Management contracts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• OASIS+: Mid-OASIS Joint Venture - a contract vehicle for federal IT and professional services.

Products and services

• Management Consulting Federal government management consulting services covering program and project management, business process improvement, emergency management preparedness, data analytics and reporting, records management and digitalization, asset forfeiture, federal acquisitions and administration, institutional support, financial management and audit services, and quality control and assurance oversight governance. Delivered to U.S. federal civilian, defense, and national security agencies.
• International Support International program-support services for U.S. federal foreign assistance and international development agencies, covering strategic planning, project design and management, policy analysis and development, data analysis and reporting, communications and outreach, budget and resource management, acquisition and assistance, executive office support and advisory services, administrative services, and travel management. Operates across 70+ countries including those in South Asia, East Asia, Middle East, Africa, Central America, the Caribbean, and the Balkans.
• IT & Cybersecurity Federal IT and cybersecurity services covering IT policy, guidance and governance, digital transformation, continuous monitoring and incident response, cloud and software security, cybersecurity training, security engineering, information assurance and cybersecurity, Risk Management Framework (RMF), data analytics, network engineering and design, knowledge management, Extract Translate Load (ETL), and quality assurance / IV&V. Delivered to U.S. federal civilian, defense, and homeland security agencies.

Quantifiable outcome

• Consistent growth and repeat customers demonstrate successful delivery and client satisfaction

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ManTech International: ManTech is a mid-to-large federal IT and cybersecurity services prime competing directly with XLA on RMF, continuous monitoring, and mission-support task orders for defense, homeland security, and intelligence customers. Operating under Carlyle Group ownership, it is closely comparable in capability mix and federal customer footprint.
• Octo (an IBM Company): Octo is a federal IT modernization and digital services prime specializing in health, defense, and civilian agency work—overlapping with XLA's civilian and defense service lines and recent past employer of XLA's incoming CEO. Direct competitor on GSA MAS, OASIS, and similar vehicles.
• eTelligent Group: eTelligent is a federal IT and management consulting services firm serving civilian and defense agencies, with comparable capabilities in digital transformation, cybersecurity, and program management. Recent past employer of XLA's CEO James Vant; closely comparable size and contract vehicle footprint.
• CGI Federal: CGI Federal is the U.S. federal subsidiary of CGI Inc., delivering IT modernization, cybersecurity, and business process services to civilian, defense, and intelligence agencies. Directly comparable to XLA on contract vehicles, customer segments, and capability mix.
• ICF International: ICF provides management consulting, IT, and cybersecurity services to federal civilian, homeland security, and international development clients—directly comparable customer segments and capability profile to XLA. Strong overlap in international development and energy/federal civilian work.
• Maximus: Maximus delivers federal IT modernization, citizen services, and digital transformation for civilian and health agencies—overlapping with XLA's civilian agency segment and federal IT consulting capabilities, particularly under GSA MAS and OASIS vehicles.

Broad incumbents

• Booz Allen Hamilton: Booz Allen Hamilton is a top-tier federal management and technology consultancy competing with XLA on civilian, defense, and homeland security engagements. Much larger scale, but overlaps on IT consulting, cybersecurity, and international program support task orders.
• Leidos: Leidos is a large federal systems integrator and IT services prime serving defense, intelligence, homeland security, and civilian agencies—directly comparable capability profile but at significantly larger scale. Competes with XLA on IT modernization and cybersecurity task orders.
• SAIC: SAIC is a large federal IT and engineering services prime delivering digital transformation, cybersecurity, and mission support across civilian and defense customers. Overlaps with XLA on GSA MAS, OASIS+, and agency-specific BPA/IDIQ task orders.
• CACI International: CACI provides federal IT, cybersecurity, and mission support services to defense, intelligence, and homeland security customers. Larger scale but directly comparable in cybersecurity and intelligence community work pursued by XLA.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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