AM Pierce & Associates

What AM Pierce & Associates does

AM Pierce & Associates is a privately held, certified 8(m) Woman-Owned Small Business founded in 2007 that delivers professional engineering, technical, cyber, and program management services to the U.S. Department of Defense. Headquartered in California, Maryland (St. Mary's County), the firm operates from regional offices in Huntsville, Alabama and Patuxent River, Maryland with additional operations in the Washington, D.C. area. Its primary customer base is the U.S. Navy, anchored by NAVAIR program offices including PMA 280 (Tomahawk Weapons Systems) and PMA 299 (Multi-Mission Helicopters), the NAVAIR Data Fusion Branch, the NAVAIR Cyber Warfare Detachment, and other Navy systems commands (NAVSEA, NAVWAR, NAVFAC, NAVSUP, ONR) and the U.S. Marine Corps, with adjacent work for the Department of Homeland Security. The CEO and founder is Adelle M. Pierce, and the firm maintains a wholly owned subsidiary, Applied Technologies Group, Inc.

The company's portfolio is organized into five core service lines: Engineering & Research (sensor and data fusion, autonomy, unmanned systems, data analytics, open systems architecture, electronic warfare, modeling and simulation); Cyber (information warfare, security systems engineering, anti-tamper, information assurance, cyber risk assessments); C5ISR (command and control synchronization, mission command, planning and analysis, logistics planning, TTPs, CONOPS/CONEMPS); Program & Acquisition Management (DoD 5000 acquisition, foreign military sales, budget and financial management, program integration, in-service sustainment); and Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness (FIAR) support to NAVAIR. Technical delivery is staffed by PMP, Lean Six Sigma, and DAWIA-certified professionals, many with Defense Acquisition University training and active security clearances.

Revenue is generated almost entirely through federal contracting, accessed via GSA Multiple Award Schedule, OASIS+ Small Business, OASIS+ Woman Owned Small Business, SeaPort-NxG MA-IDIQ, direct prime contracts, and 8(m) sole-source awards. Pricing follows standard government contract types (fixed price, cost reimbursement, award fee, incentive fee, labor hour). The company is founder-led with no disclosed outside institutional investors and qualifies as a small business under SBA standards, with 8(m) status providing direct, no-bid access to a defined set-aside procurement pool.

Name

AM Pierce & Associates

Legal name

AM Pierce and Associates, Inc.

Website

https://ampierce.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

AM Pierce & Associates is a certified 8(m) woman-owned small business founded in 2007 that provides engineering, cyber, C5ISR, program acquisition, and FIAR support services primarily to the U.S. Navy and Department of Defense across multiple government contract vehicles.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Defense Engineering Services

NAICS

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54), Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700), Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812)

akta.pro primary industry

Military Operations & Force Readiness (BPAIAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Naval C4ISR, Communications & Electronic Warfare (IMABAKAE), Military ISR, EW & SIGINT Payloads (Airborne) (IMABAMAF)

Keywords

• Defense engineering services
• Cyber warfare solutions
• C5ISR support
• Program acquisition management
• Government professional services

Headquarters

HQ city

California

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. DoD and Federal Government Contracts: AM Pierce & Associates generates revenue primarily through direct contracts and task orders with the Department of Defense and other federal agencies. The company holds multiple contracting vehicles including GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS), OASIS+ Small Business, OASIS+ Woman Owned Small Business, and SeaPort Next Generation (SeaPort-NxG) MA-IDIQ contract. Revenue is earned through professional services in engineering, program management, cyber, and C5ISR support across various DoD program offices.
2. 8(m) Sole Source Awards: As a certified 8(m) Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business, the company is eligible for 8(m) sole source awards, providing access to set-aside contract opportunities without competitive bidding.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

AM Pierce & Associates provides professional engineering, cybersecurity, C5ISR, and program acquisition management services to the U.S. Department of Defense and federal agencies. The company delivers technical expertise across sensor and data fusion, autonomy, unmanned systems, electronic warfare, information warfare, anti-tamper, command and control synchronization, and DoD 5000 lifecycle acquisition support. Its workforce of certified PMPs, Lean Six Sigma, and DAWIA-trained professionals supports Navy program offices such as PMA 280 Tomahawk Weapons Systems and PMA 299 Multi-Mission Helicopters.

Product overview

AM Pierce & Associates is a certified 8(m) Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) providing professional services to the Department of Defense. The company offers a portfolio of integrated service offerings organized around five core capability areas: Engineering & Research (covering technical R&D, sensor/data fusion, autonomy, and electronic warfare), Cyber (information warfare and security), C5ISR (command and control, intelligence, and reconnaissance), Program & Acquisition Management (defense acquisition lifecycle support), and Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness Support. These service lines are delivered by a staff of certified professionals including PMPs, Lean Six Sigma practitioners, and DAWIA-certified personnel, leveraging extensive industry experience to address complex defense requirements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Engineering & Research
• Cyber
• C5ISR
• Program & Acquisition Management
• Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness Support

Quantifiable outcome

• Employees recognized at 17th Annual NAWCAD Commander's Award and Innovation Award Ceremony (December 2017)

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature12 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The Patuxent PartnershipcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive member and supporter of The Patuxent Partnership, an organization supporting Naval Air Station Patuxent River and the Southern Maryland defense community. AM Pierce was awarded The Patuxent Partnership Firm of the Year: Leading Edge Award in 2013.
• St. Mary's County Chamber of CommerceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive member of the local chamber of commerce supporting the Southern Maryland business community.
• Professional Services CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive member of the Professional Services Council, a trade association representing the professional and technical services industry. CEO Adelle Pierce previously served on the Board of Directors.
• Navy AllianceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of Navy Alliance supporting naval and defense initiatives in the region.
• Naval Aviation Small Business RoundtablecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive member of NAVAIR Small Business Roundtable. CEO Adelle Pierce has served as Co-Chair and is on the Executive Steering Council.
• ESGR (Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve)minorOthersPledged employer promise to honor and comply with USERRA, support Guard and Reserve employees, and recognize the value of service members in the workforce.
• Hospice of St. Mary'sminorOthersContributor and volunteer organization supporting hospice care in the local community.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Booz Allen Hamilton: Larger defense and government consulting firm with deep Navy/NAVAIR and C5ISR practice. Comparable to AM Pierce in serving DoD engineering, cyber, and program management needs but at much greater scale and broader portfolio.
• Leidos: Large federal services and IT contractor with significant Navy, C5ISR, and electronic warfare exposure. Competes for many of the same NAVAIR and Navy systems command task orders AM Pierce supports, but at prime-scale.
• SAIC: Major federal IT and engineering services prime with substantial Navy aviation and C5ISR portfolio. Provides comparable acquisition management, engineering, and cyber services to DoD customers.
• CACI International: Established defense and intelligence services prime delivering engineering, cyber, electronic warfare, and C5ISR support. Competes directly for SeaPort-NxG and OASIS+ task orders against smaller set-aside contractors like AM Pierce.
• ManTech International: Defense IT and engineering services provider (now part of ManTech/GMF combination) with strong Navy, cyber, and intelligence footprint. Overlaps significantly with AM Pierce's C5ISR, cyber, and acquisition management offerings.
• Huntington Ingalls Industries (Technical Solutions): Large defense prime whose Technical Solutions division delivers Navy mission support, C5ISR, electronic warfare, and cyber services. Competes for the same Navy systems command work AM Pierce supports.

Direct peers

• Valkyrie Enterprises: Small woman-owned defense contractor providing engineering, logistics, and C5ISR support to Navy and other DoD customers. Most direct comparable in size, certifications, and customer base to AM Pierce.
• CALIBRE Systems: Mid-sized defense and homeland security professional services firm providing program management, engineering, and financial management to DoD and federal civilian agencies. Directly comparable to AM Pierce in scale, capabilities, and customer mix.
• COLSA Corporation: Woman-owned small defense contractor delivering engineering, cyber, and C5ISR services to Army, Air Force, and Missile Defense Agency customers. Comparable in size, certifications, and capability mix to AM Pierce.
• Rigil Corporation: Small woman-owned 8(a) federal contractor providing engineering, IT, and program management services to DoD customers. Similar set-aside regulatory moat and customer profile to AM Pierce.

Market position

Strengths2 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/AMPierceCareers

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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