What Ascolta Training Company does

Ascolta, LLC is a privately held, security-focused data analytics and IT services firm headquartered at 1100 Exploration Way, Suite 316J, Hampton, Virginia, with additional offices in Richmond and Reston, Virginia. The company was founded in 2014, transitioned to employee ownership in 2021, and was acquired by boutique consultancy Management Science and Innovation (MSI) in January 2024, under which it now operates as a wholly owned subsidiary. Its customer base is concentrated in the U.S. Department of Defense and federal civilian agencies — including the U.S. Air Force Distributed Common Ground System (AF DCGS, supported since 2016), the Defense Logistics Agency, the DoD Chief Information Officer, the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps, and the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO) — with one state-government engagement (State of Michigan).

The company delivers three core service lines: Program Management (PMP and SAFe-certified leads), Secure Software Delivery (DevSecOps-aligned full-stack development under NIST and DoD Risk Management Framework standards), and Data and Advanced Analytics (including AI/ML enablement). Its proprietary AI/ML toolset comprises Real-Time Analytics (RTA), Content-Driven Analytics (CDA), and Cyber Analytics (CyAn) — built around natural language processing, computer vision, Transformer models, anomaly detection, and OCR — and is complemented by a Customer Integration Lab hosted in AWS GovCloud that implements NIST SP 800-171 controls. Integrations span i2 Analyst's Notebook, i2 TextChart NLP, HashiCorp Vault and Boundary, and Cloudflare Access.

Ascolta generates revenue primarily through professional services delivered via federal contract vehicles, most notably the Navy SeaPort Next Generation (SeaPort NxG) contract vehicle (selected January 2025) and the CDAO AI Talent 2.0 Basic Ordering Agreement (awarded March 2025). Pricing is not publicly disclosed; engagements are quote-based and procured through standard federal contracting processes. The firm holds CMMC Registered Provider Organization status (January 2021), CMMI-DEV Level 3 appraisal (March 2025), DCAA compliance, and maintains cleared staff to support classified and controlled DoD work.

Name

Ascolta Training Company

Legal name

Ascolta, LLC

Website

https://ascolta.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ascolta, LLC is a Virginia-based, security-focused data analytics and IT services firm serving the U.S. Department of Defense and federal agencies. Now an MSI subsidiary, it delivers AI/ML-enabled secure software, advanced analytics, and program management across defense contract vehicles.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Defense IT Services and Data Analytics

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Database/Application Data Layer Modernization (DB migration, ORM, caching) (BPAEAFAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Data Center Operations & Managed Services (Remote Hands, NOC/SOC) (HDABANAA)

Keywords

• Defense data analytics
• Government IT services
• Secure software development
• AI/ML enablement
• Program management consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Irvine

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Services: Ascolta provides program management for complex problems, secure software delivery, and data and advanced analytics services primarily to federal government clients through contract vehicles.
2. Federal Government Contracts: Revenue generated through government contract vehicles including SeaPort NxG for Navy/Marine Corps support and CDAO AI Talent 2.0 Basic Ordering Agreement.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Ascolta is a security-focused data analytics firm providing three core service lines: Program Management for complex problems using PMP-certified managers; Secure Software Delivery using a DevSecOps approach meeting NIST and DoD RMF standards; and Data and Advanced Analytics services including AI/ML enablement, big data solutions, and proprietary tools (Real-Time Analytics, Content-Driven Analytics, Cyber Analytics). Services are delivered primarily to U.S. Department of Defense and federal agencies through government contract vehicles.

Product overview

Ascolta is a security-focused data analytics firm offering a portfolio of three core service areas: Data and Advanced Analytics, Secure Software Delivery, and Program Management. The Data and Advanced Analytics suite includes AI/ML Enablement, Exploratory and Feasibility Analysis, Data Management, and Advanced Analytics sub-products, alongside specialized tools like Real-Time Analytics (RTA), Content-Driven Analytics (CDA), and Cyber Analytics (CyAn). Secure Software Delivery encompasses Software Engineering, Software Development, Software Integration/Delivery, and Secure Software products. Program Management provides Agile Services alongside traditional project management. Together, these products enable DoD and federal agencies to transform data into actionable insights through secure, compliant software solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Data and Advanced Analytics
• AI/ML Enablement
• Program Management
• Agile Services
• Secure Software Delivery
• Software Engineering
• Software Development
• Software Integration/Delivery
• Data Management
• Advanced Analytics
• Exploratory and Feasibility Analysis
• Real-Time Analytics (RTA)
• Content-Driven Analytics (CDA)
• Cyber Analytics (CyAn)

Quantifiable outcome

• Enhanced Data Warehouse 2TB large comprised of 7.7 billion auditable transactions
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

AI capability9 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Management Science & Innovation (MSI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 January 2024MSI acquired Ascolta in January 2024 to enhance its AI and DevOps solutions for federal agencies. MSI is a boutique consultancy with two decades of experience serving government, commercial, and non-profit sectors. Ascolta operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of MSI, strengthening MSI's portfolio in advanced AI and technical solutions.
• HashiCorpcoreTechnology or Integration · 9 October 2018Ascolta signed as a Systems Integrator and Re-seller partner with HashiCorp in October 2018. The partnership focuses on delivering best-in-class DevOps solutions and services to both commercial and public sector markets. Ascolta's DevOps lineage using HashiCorp tools, as well as security, compliance and best practice mentality, were cited as key drivers for the partnership.
• i2 GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAscolta is an i2 Group channel partner and authorized reseller, with six years of close partnership with both IBM and Harris Computer Corporation's i2 Group. Ascolta provides reach back to i2 engineers and management to solve complex problems. Services include purchasing, installing, configuring ANB-P, and integrating i2 TextChart NLP capabilities.
• Amazon Web Services (AWS)coreTechnology or IntegrationAscolta hosts its Customer Integration Lab (CIL) in AWS GovCloud, implementing NIST SP 800-171 security controls. AWS GovCloud is used for hosting defense agency infrastructure including the Enhanced Data Warehouse for Defense Logistics Agency.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ECS Group: ECS is a mid-sized federal IT services and solutions provider with deep DoD and intelligence-community work, including AI/ML, DevSecOps, cloud, and data analytics. Highly comparable to Ascolta in scale, customer base (DoD, federal civilian), and technical offering mix.
• Metron Inc. Metron is a privately held defense analytics and scientific consulting firm providing data analytics, AI/ML, and software solutions to DoD and intelligence agencies. Closely mirrors Ascolta's combination of federal-focused advanced analytics, cleared staff, and mid-sized delivery model.
• COLSA Corporation: COLSA is a mid-sized defense and federal IT services firm specializing in systems engineering, software development, cyber, and intelligence analysis for USAF, DoD, and intelligence customers. Closely matches Ascolta in size, federal-customer concentration, and engineering-led delivery.
• IntelliBridge: IntelliBridge is a federal IT services and mission solutions provider supporting DoD, intelligence, and federal civilian agencies with cleared staff, data analytics, DevSecOps, and AI/ML. Highly comparable to Ascolta in customer base, capabilities, and contract-vehicle-driven GTM.
• Applied Research Associates (ARA): ARA is an employee-owned (similar to Ascolta's prior ownership structure) scientific and engineering R&D firm with strong defense analytics, AI/ML, and cyber capabilities for DoD. Comparable in ownership ethos, technical depth, and federal-customer concentration, though somewhat broader into physical sciences.

Broad incumbents

• ManTech International: ManTech (now part of Goldman Sachs portfolio / public) is a long-standing mid-to-large federal IT services and defense-intelligence contractor with strong DevSecOps, cyber analytics, and AI/ML for DoD. Comparable to Ascolta across all core service lines but at materially larger scale.
• Booz Allen Hamilton: Booz Allen is a top-tier federal consultancy with leading defense AI/ML, analytics, and DevSecOps practices serving Air Force, Navy, DLA, and CDAO. Overlaps Ascolta across nearly every product area but operates at vastly larger scale with deeper prime-contractor relationships.
• Leidos: Leidos is a large prime federal contractor with extensive defense IT, data analytics, AI/ML, and secure software delivery for DoD and intelligence agencies. Comparable technology portfolio but operates as a tier-one prime with substantially greater scale and breadth.
• SAIC: SAIC is a major federal IT and engineering services prime supporting DoD, intelligence, and federal civilian customers across AI/ML, data analytics, DevSecOps, and cloud. Comparable capability set, but Ascolta operates at sub-tier scale with a narrower customer footprint.
• CACI International: CACI is a large federal IT services and national-security contractor with deep presence in DoD intelligence, cyber analytics, and software delivery. Overlaps Ascolta across most capabilities but competes primarily as a prime at materially larger program scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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