What VISTA Technology Services does

VISTA Technology Services, Inc. is a privately held, Virginia-incorporated small business that provides professional and technical services to U.S. federal agencies, founded approximately in 1991 and headquartered at 2800 Crystal Drive, Suite 200, Arlington, VA. The company operates as a prime contractor on multiple multiple-award IDIQ vehicles — including Navy SeaPort NxG, GSA MAS, Department of State DIPSS, DISA Program Support BPA, NSWCPD LBES, and NIEHS — and organizes its delivery into three service pillars: Data Science and Analytics (Enterprise IT, Data Management & Visualization, AI & Power Platform Applications, Real Property Planning & Analysis, Knowledge Management); Defense Acquisition Systems (DoD 5000 Acquisition Support, Financial Management, Integrated Program Logistics, Program Management, Professional & Administrative Services); and Global Logistics (Deployment & Human Capital Management, Diplomatic and Contingency Missions, Mission Sustainment & Lifecycle Logistics). Its primary customers are the Department of Defense (Navy, Army, DISA), the Department of State, and selected federal civilian agencies such as NIEHS, with delivery concentrated in U.S. locations and contingency environments across the Middle East and South-Central Asia.

The firm's technology stack is anchored on the Microsoft Power Platform (Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate, Power Virtual Agents, Copilot), Azure and other hyperscalers (AWS, Google Cloud, Oracle), and DoD-specific cloud environments (IL5/IL6, GCC High, FedRAMP High), with Model-Based Systems Engineering, DoDAF, and DevSecOps pipelines supporting systems engineering delivery. AI/ML capabilities are applied to knowledge management (semantic search, copilots), predictive facility condition analytics, and natural-language decision support, but are layered on commercial platforms rather than built on proprietary models. Cybersecurity compliance spans NIST 800-53/171/207 (Zero Trust), RMF, CMMC, and FedRAMP.

VISTA generates revenue through task orders under its IDIQ contract vehicles, with pricing determined by government task-order competition and negotiation rather than published rates. The workforce of approximately 150+ employees is over 50% veteran and 15% PMP-certified, supported by an online learning program of 5,000+ training courses. Leadership includes President & CEO Rod Buck (appointed 2013), COO Kevin Darnell, and a board chaired by former CEO David Baxa with members including retired Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy Elliott Branch. Reported annual revenue is $21M.

Name

VISTA Technology Services

Legal name

VISTA Technology Services, Inc.

Website

https://vistatsi.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

VISTA Technology Services is a privately held, Arlington, VA-based small business that delivers professional and technical services — including defense acquisition support, IT and data analytics, logistics, and program management — to U.S. federal agencies, primarily the Department of Defense, Department of State, and select federal civilian agencies, via multiple prime IDIQ contract vehicles.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Federal Government Professional Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Engineering Services (54133)

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Systems Engineering & Technical Program Management (BPAHAIAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Enterprise Architecture & IT Operating Model (BPAHAEAB), IT Asset Discovery, Inventory & CMDB Services (BPAEAOAE)

Keywords

• Federal government consulting
• Defense acquisition support
• Program management services
• Enterprise IT solutions
• Global logistics services

Headquarters

HQ city

Mclean

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: VISTA generates revenue through multiple-award IDIQ contract vehicles serving U.S. federal agencies. Revenue comes from task orders for professional and technical services including IT solutions, data management and analytics, logistics, program management, acquisition support, and administrative services. The company operates as a prime contractor on contracts including Department of State DIPSS, GSA MAS, DISA Program Support BPA, SeaPort NxG (Navy), NIEHS, and NSWC PD LBES.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

VISTA Technology Services is a privately held federal contractor that delivers professional and technical services to U.S. federal agencies, primarily the Department of Defense (Navy, Army, DISA), Department of State, and federal civilian agencies. Core offerings span enterprise IT solutions, data management and visualization, AI/Power Platform applications, defense acquisition support (DoD 5000), financial management, integrated logistics, program management, real property planning and analysis, knowledge management, and diplomatic/contingency mission support, delivered as a prime contractor on multiple IDIQ contract vehicles.

Product overview

VISTA Technology Services is a government consulting firm offering a portfolio of professional and technical services organized into three main pillars: Data Science and Analytics (including Enterprise IT Solutions, Data Management & Visualization, AI & Power Platform Applications, Real Property Planning & Analysis, and Knowledge Management), Defense Acquisition Systems (covering Acquisition Support, Financial Management, Integrated Program Logistics, Professional & Administrative Services, and Program Management), and Global Logistics (encompassing Deployment & Human Capital Management, Diplomatic and Contingency Missions, and Mission Sustainment & Lifecycle Logistics). The company delivers these services to DoD and federal agencies, emphasizing DoD 5000 acquisition support, AI-powered analytics, and mission-critical logistics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Enterprise IT Solutions Cloud-first IT services including application development, systems engineering, cybersecurity, and enterprise content management for DoD and federal agencies, aligned with NIST 800-53/171/207, RMF, CMMC, and FedRAMP, with cloud-ready architectures for Azure Government, DoD IL5/IL6, GCC High, and FedRAMP High.
• Data Management & Visualization Trusted enterprise data backbone with governance, metadata management, scalable data lakes, and BI transformation with KPI development, multi-source dashboards, and embedded BI across Azure, AWS, Google Cloud, Oracle, Foundry, Vantage, Advana, and DoD Cloud environments.
• AI & Power Platform Applications AI/ML pipelines and models for predictive insight, anomaly detection, and natural language-based decision support using Microsoft Power Platform tools, including Power BI dashboards with role-based access, Power Apps for low-code mission applications, Power Automate for workflow automation, and Power Virtual Agents/Copilot integrations for conversational AI.
• Real Property Planning & Analysis (RPPA) DoD facility data analytics covering facility inventory validation, condition assessments, population projections, space benchmarking, MILCON and FSRM forecasting, predictive Facility Condition Reporting (PFCR), Facility Condition Index (FCI) analytics, geospatial mapping, digital twin modeling, and integration with Installation Status Report (ISR) systems, built on 30+ years of DoD real property asset management expertise.
• Knowledge Management Cloud-enabled knowledge management solutions ensuring information is structured, discoverable, and actionable through AI-powered delivery including semantic search, Copilot integration, SharePoint and Microsoft 365 knowledge portals, document and content management systems, library services, and curated repositories.
• Acquisition Support Expert DoD 5000 acquisition support services for Major Defense Acquisition Programs, including Acquisition Strategy, Cost Analysis Requirements Description (CARD), Life Cycle Sustainment Plan (LCSP), and Statement of Work / Performance Work Statement (SOW/PWS) development.
• Financial Management DoD financial management solutions for Business Financial Managers and Comptrollers, covering Program Objective Memorandum (POM), Future Years Defense Program (FYDP), Budget Estimate Submission (BES), cost analysis, and Earned Value Management.
• Integrated Program Logistics Full-spectrum logistics functions throughout program lifecycle including planning, design, acquisition, repair, demand forecasting, budgeting, and disposal.
• Professional & Administrative Services Administrative support including office operations, staffing plans, security documentation processing, federal procurement workflows, and facilities management for federal customers.
• Program Management Program Management services for government clients including strategic planning, risk management, lifecycle management, Earned Value Management, and Integrated Master Schedules.
• Deployment & Human Capital Management Comprehensive deployment framework emphasizing cultural, physical, and procedural readiness for overseas assignments, with a four-phase deployment process.
• Diplomatic and Contingency Missions End-to-end acquisition and logistics support for diplomatic missions including life support services, civil engineering, integrated logistics, and facilities operations delivered through the DIPSS contract supporting approximately 250 posts worldwide with focus on Middle East and South-Central Asia.
• Mission Sustainment & Lifecycle Logistics Services Life support and logistics services for high-threat environments including fuel delivery, food services, total asset management, and Reliability Centered Maintenance.

Quantifiable outcome

• 35 years in business with proven past performance and commitment to exceeding expectations on time
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability13 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• U.S. Department of State (DIPSS Program)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVISTA is a prime contractor on the Diplomatic Platform Support Services (DIPSS) contract, a five-year multiple-award IDIQ providing logistics, operations, maintenance, and lifecycle support services for diplomatic missions worldwide. The partnership supports approximately 250 posts globally with focus on Middle East and South-Central Asia.
• U.S. Navy (SeaPort NxG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVISTA holds prime position on SeaPort NxG (Contract #N0017819D8813), the Navy's Multiple Award IDIQ for Professional Support Services across all major system commands including NAVSEA, NAVAIR, NAVSUP, NAVWAR, NAVFAC, ONR, Marine Corps, and Military Sealift Command.
• Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVISTA holds the DISA Program Support Services (DPSS) Blanket Purchase Agreement to provide comprehensive professional support services including program management, portfolio management, acquisition management, financial management, asset management, and IT services supporting DoD Information Network operations.
• U.S. General Services Administration (GSA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVISTA is authorized under GSA Multiple Award Schedule Contract #47QRAA18D0014 to offer integrated consulting services, training and education solutions, IT professional services, logistics and supply chain management, and public relations services to federal government buyers.
• Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVISTA holds NSWC PD LBES contract (Contract #N64449822R4014), an IDIQ CPFF contract supporting design, engineering, outfitting, installation, and testing of Land Based Engineering Sites for Navy ship systems at Philadelphia test facilities.
• National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVISTA provides Library Management Support Services to NIEHS, delivering comprehensive library and information services including scientific literature access, reference and research support, scholarly communications, outreach and training for the NIH research community.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• RealmOne: RealmOne is a small-business federal IT and intelligence services contractor of comparable size, delivering systems engineering, data analytics, and cybersecurity across the DoD and intelligence community. It competes head-to-head with VISTA on IDIQ task orders in similar mission areas.
• CALIBRE Systems: CALIBRE is a mid-sized federal professional services firm providing management consulting, analytics, and digital transformation to DoD and federal civilian agencies. Its defense installation management and decision-support offerings overlap directly with VISTA's RPPA and DoD 5000 acquisition work.
• DCS Corporation: DCS is a privately held defense engineering and technical services firm of similar mid-size scale serving Army, Navy, and DoD customers with systems engineering, analysis, and acquisition support. It is one of VISTA's closest comparables on Navy and DoD program support contracts.
• COLSA Corporation: COLSA is a mid-sized defense contractor providing IT, engineering, intelligence, and cyber services to DoD and federal agencies. Its systems engineering and DoD IT portfolio directly overlaps VISTA's SeaPort NxG and DISA-adjacent work.
• Frontier Technology Inc. FTI is a mid-sized defense IT and analytics firm specializing in data analytics, modeling and simulation, and digital engineering for Air Force, Navy, and DoD agencies. Its data management and analytics capabilities parallel VISTA's Data Management & Visualization and AI offerings.
• Quantech Services: Quantech is a small-business federal contractor providing acquisition, financial management, and program management support to DoD and intelligence agencies. It directly competes with VISTA's Defense Acquisition Systems pillar and DoD 5000 acquisition services.
• LinQuest Corporation: LinQuest is a mid-sized defense contractor providing space, intelligence, and cyber technical services to DoD and intelligence community customers. While larger than VISTA, it is a comparable mid-tier competitor on DoD technical program management and systems engineering task orders.
• Bowhead (UIC): Bowhead / UIC Government Services is a mid-sized federal contractor providing professional, IT, and logistics services across DoD, State Department, and federal civilian customers. Its DoD and State portfolios overlap with VISTA's DIPSS, SeaPort, and DISA work.

Broad incumbents

• ManTech International: ManTech is a large, established defense IT and federal services prime that competes with VISTA on DISA, Navy, and DoD task orders. As a broad incumbent, it offers overlapping capabilities but at substantially larger scale across a much broader portfolio.
• SAIC: SAIC is a large-scale defense and federal IT integrator that competes with VISTA across Navy, DISA, and State Department opportunities. It serves as a benchmark large incumbent whose task-order competition directly constrains VISTA's addressable share within shared IDIQ vehicles.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/VistaTechn
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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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