What Tactical Engineering and Analysis, Inc. does

Tactical Engineering and Analysis, Inc. (TEA) is a privately held, employee-owned (ESOP since July 1, 2015) defense services company incorporated in California in 1998. It is headquartered in San Diego, CA with a branch office in Fredericksburg, VA and a workforce of 101-250 employees, over 70% of whom are veterans. The firm is 100% focused on U.S. Government services, primarily the U.S. Navy and broader Department of Defense.

TEA delivers an integrated portfolio of eight service capabilities across C4ISR programs: Tactical Data Link (TDL) interoperability, system engineering, Agile/DevSecOps software development, program management, cybersecurity (including CSWF, RMF, and ATO compliance), modeling and simulation/experimentation, test and evaluation, and training. Its technology stack emphasizes MILSTD-based TDL test and certification, Scrum-based software delivery with CI/CD, virtualization for Navy acquisition programs, and applied machine learning for fires optimization within programs such as the Joint Fires Network (JFN). TEA is a recognized Navy Subject Matter Expert in TDL interoperability.

The business model is professional services revenue earned as a prime vendor on DoD IDIQ contract vehicles, specifically SeaPort-NxG (N00178-19-D-8638), TSSS (N66001-20-D-3603), and the sole-source MTDL contract (N66001-23-C-0036). Go-to-market is enterprise field sales targeting Navy acquisition commands (NAVWAR, NIWC Pacific/Atlantic, NSWCDD, PEO C4I) with task orders competed through these vehicles. Distribution is entirely domestic U.S. and entirely direct to government customers; secondary exposure flows through subcontractor relationships with large primes such as General Dynamics Information Technology. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is established through contract vehicles. The company has not raised external funding and has no parent company.

Name

Tactical Engineering and Analysis, Inc.

Legal name

Tactical Engineering and Analysis, Inc.

Website

https://tac-eng.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Tactical Engineering and Analysis (TEA) is a 100% government services, employee-owned defense contractor providing C4ISR engineering, TDL interoperability, software development, cybersecurity, test and evaluation, and program management services to U.S. Navy and DoD clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Defense Engineering Services

NAICS

Engineering Services (54133), Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711), Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812)

akta.pro primary industry

Systems Engineering & Technical Program Management (BPAHAIAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

C4ISR Systems & Tactical Data Links (IMABAGAE), Defense R&D, Test, Evaluation & Innovation (BPAIAHAC)

Keywords

• Defense engineering services
• Tactical data link interoperability
• Navy C4I systems engineering
• Military software development
• Government IT services

Headquarters

HQ city

Fredericksburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Services Contracts: TEA operates as a prime vendor on multiple DoD IDIQ contracts (SeaPort-NxG contract N00178-19-D-8638, TSSS contract N66001-20-D-3603, and MTDL sole-source contract N66001-23-C-0036) providing engineering, software development, cybersecurity, training, and program management services to U.S. Navy and DoD customers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Tactical Engineering and Analysis, Inc. (TEA) is a privately held, employee-owned defense contractor that provides professional engineering and IT services to the U.S. Navy and Department of Defense. Its portfolio covers eight service capabilities: TDL Interoperability, System Engineering, Software Development, Program Management, Cybersecurity, Model & Simulation/Experimentation, Test & Evaluation, and Training, delivered through prime IDIQ contracts (SeaPort-NxG, TSSS, MTDL) to commands such as NAVWAR, NIWC Pacific, NIWC Atlantic, NSWCDD, and PEO C4I.

Product overview

Tactical Engineering & Analysis (TEA) is a government services company providing engineering and IT services primarily to the US Navy and Department of Defense. The company offers a portfolio of eight interconnected service capabilities focused on C4ISR systems: TDL Interoperability, System Engineering, Software Development, Program Management, Cybersecurity, Model & Simulation/Experimentation, Test & Evaluation, and Training. TEA leverages industry-standard processes including Agile, DevSecOPS, and CI/CD, and holds prime contracts including SeaPort NXG and TSSS IDIQ vehicles.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tactical Data Link (TDL) Interoperability Engineering services focused on design, evaluation, and improvement of interoperability between disparate tactical communication mediums and underlying weapon/combat systems. TEA is recognized as a Navy Subject Matter Expert in Tactical Data Link engineering, supporting certification/accreditation processes. Customers are U.S. Navy and DoD program offices responsible for Link-16, TTNT, CEC, and JTEN-class platforms.
• System Engineering Network, hardware, system, requirements, and operations engineering services including SETA, analysis, virtualization, and system architecture definition for DoD acquisition product development. Customers are U.S. Navy acquisition commands and program offices.
• Software Development Software development services using Agile, DevSecOps, and CI/CD methodologies covering the complete software development life cycle, including Scrum Master, code development, requirements definition, modeling, system architecture, integration, testing, and configuration management. Customers are U.S. Navy and DoD programs.
• Program Management / Program Office Support Program management and program office support services for DoD projects including contract and task management, planning, leading CONUS and OCONUS technical projects, and support for DoDI 5000.01 and 5000.02 acquisition strategies. Customers are U.S. Navy and DoD program offices.
• Cybersecurity Cybersecurity services and support for IT systems including workstations, tactical systems, servers, bridges, and routers. Provides planning, administration, and system maintenance for CSWF, Navy Cyber Security requirements, and Authority to Operate (ATO) compliance. Customers are U.S. Navy and DoD programs.
• Model & Simulation, Experimentation Modeling, simulation, and experimentation techniques including the application of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence technologies for capability assessment of U.S. Navy proposed initiatives through war gaming and exercises. Customers are U.S. Navy and DoD programs.
• Test and Evaluation Developmental, Operational, System of System (SoS), and IV&V testing life cycles comprising planning, analysis, reporting, system design reviews, and test execution in single-site and distributed multi-site environments. Customers are U.S. Navy and DoD program offices.
• Training Instructor, curriculum, and aide/device development for U.S. Navy and Foreign Military Sales (FMS). Supports schoolhouse and Mobile Training Teams at Fleet Concentration Areas, including on-the-job training for TDL maintenance and operations. Customers are U.S. Navy and FMS partner nations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4 consecutive years of HIREVets Gold Medallion Awards demonstrating veteran hiring and retention excellence
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• General Dynamics Information TechnologyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTEA was recognized by General Dynamics Information Technology as a high-performing small subcontractor for their technical effort and performance. The GDIT Quality Service Provider (QSP) Program uses an established quality rating system to identify highest-quality small business providers.
• NIWC PacificcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTEA holds NIWC Pacific Prime contract (TRMC sponsored) providing engineering services to ensure DoD components have necessary Test and Evaluation infrastructure. TEA performs engineering and software development services in support of the Joint Fires Network (JFN) program leveraging state-of-the-art sensors, analytics, and machine learning algorithms.
• NSWCDDcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTEA performs engineering, software development, formal training and program management services for Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division through a variety of contract awards with industry partners.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Epsilon Systems Solutions: Defense engineering services company providing Navy C4I, T&E, and lifecycle support, with similar size, customer concentration, and San Diego footprint as TEA.
• ECS Federal (ASGN Federal): ASGN's federal segment provides DoD IT and engineering services with significant Navy C4I and systems engineering work, similar customer base and contract vehicle profile to TEA.
• Scientific Research Corporation: Mid-sized defense engineering services firm with a Navy-focused C4I, T&E, and systems engineering practice, closely matching TEA's size, customer mix, and contract posture.
• QuantiTech: Defense systems engineering and test & evaluation firm with deep Missile Defense Agency and Navy work, comparable in scale and core technical offerings to TEA.
• CALIBRE Systems: Defense management consulting and IT services firm serving DoD with engineering, program management, and training offerings that overlap TEA's portfolio.
• Odyssey Systems Consulting Group: DoD systems engineering and program management services firm focused on Navy and Joint commands, with comparable headcount and IDIQ vehicle strategy to TEA.

Broad incumbents

• SAIC: Major DoD IT and engineering services prime with Navy C4I and SeaPort-NxG presence; competes with TEA for task orders across the same Navy customer base.
• Leidos: Large defense prime with significant Navy C4ISR, C5ISR, and TDL-related work via SeaPort and other vehicles; competes with TEA on task orders but operates at vastly greater scale.
• CACI International: Large federal IT and engineering services prime with deep Navy C4I and electronic warfare portfolios; competes with TEA on SeaPort-NxG and similar vehicles.
• Booz Allen Hamilton: Large defense and federal consulting firm with significant Navy engineering and JADC2 work, frequently competing against smaller primes like TEA on TDL-adjacent task orders.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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