What Offset Strategic Services does

Offset Strategic Services (OSS) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business founded in 2017 and headquartered at 490 Discovery Drive NW in Huntsville, Alabama — within the largest DoD-centric Research Park in the nation. The company delivers advanced engineering and technical solutions across six capability pillars: Missiles, Machines, AI & Drones (MAD) for autonomous systems and UAS; Cybersecurity & Networking (CaN) for compliance and network defense; Support of Ops, Fielding & Training (SOF-T) for military equipment sustainment; Technology Advancement Programs (TAP) for advanced concept R&D and OTA support; Enterprise Management Services (EMS) for digital transformation; and Offset Corporate Capabilities (OCC) for internal infrastructure. Its customer base spans the US Army, Army Futures Command, USSOCOM, Missile Defense Agency, US Navy, PEO Aviation, the Defense Language Institute, the US Forestry Service, and prime contractors including Lockheed Martin, with active OCONUS operations across CENTCOM, EUCOM, and INDO PACOM. Approximately half of staff are veterans, led by founder and retired Special Forces officer TJ Wright, COO Jeff Williams, CTO Lloyd Sanders, and Chief Engineer Slade White.

OSS builds and integrates technology in a NIST 800-171 compliant GCC High environment approved for DoD Impact Level 5 workloads. Proprietary components include a ThingWorx-based DoD Acquisition Management System processing 700+ contract actions per year and the FUTUREFEED compliance tool for NIST 800-171 / CMMC readiness. The company is a PTC Value Added Reseller for Windchill, ThingWorx, Creo, Arena, Codebeamer, and Vuforia, and offers the PEGA enterprise automation platform. In June 2024 OSS formed the Strategic AI Services (SAS) joint venture with Analytical AI to provide high-trust AI/ML, multi-modal algorithms, HPC, and deep-learning solutions to DoD and federal partners.

Revenue is generated through three primary streams: prime and subcontract defense contracting for engineering, cybersecurity, and acquisition support; PTC software resale and implementation services; and CMMC compliance consulting and third-party certification advisory for Defense Industrial Base contractors. Pricing is quote-based, structured around multi-year government contracts determined by labor categories, security clearances, and statement-of-work scope. As one of the first 50 firms (and only SDVOSB) to achieve Final CMMC Level 2 certification through NSF in 2023, OSS holds AS9100D, ISO 9001:2015, and NIST 800-171 compliance — accreditations that gate eligibility for major DoD programs as CMMC enforcement begins November 2025.

Name

Offset Strategic Services

Legal name

Offset Strategic Services, LLC

Website

https://theossteam.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Defense Engineering and Technical Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621), Security Systems Services (56162)

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

CRM Managed Services & Support (BPAEAGAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Security Systems Monitoring & Dispatch (SOC/Remote Guarding) (IMAIAEAF), Contract Administration Support (PO/Contract Compliance) (BPAAAJAE)

Keywords

• Defense engineering services
• Cybersecurity compliance consulting
• Autonomous systems integration
• Model-based systems engineering
• Government software reselling

Headquarters

HQ city

Huntsville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Defense Government Contracting: OSS generates revenue primarily through prime and subcontract awards from DoD agencies, Army commands, and federal government customers. Revenue is earned through professional services, engineering support, cybersecurity compliance consulting, and technical solutions delivery. Contracts include Major Defense Acquisition Programs, OTA support, and various DoD service requirements.
2. PTC Software Resale and Services: As a PTC Value Added Reseller, OSS earns revenue from reselling PTC software licenses (Windchill, ThingWorx, Creo, Arena, Codebeamer) and providing implementation, deployment, and support services to defense and government customers.
3. CMMC Compliance Services: OSS provides cybersecurity compliance consulting, CMMC certification support, NIST 800-171 assessments, and third-party certification guidance to Defense Industrial Base contractors, positioning them for contract eligibility.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Offset Strategic Services provides advanced defense engineering, research and analysis, prototype development, cybersecurity compliance, and training support to U.S. Department of Defense agencies, federal customers, and Defense Industrial Base contractors. The company delivers six capability areas—autonomous systems (MAD), cybersecurity & networking (CaN), operations/fielding/training support (SOF-T), technology advancement (TAP), enterprise management services (EMS), and corporate capabilities (OCC)—supplemented by CMMC compliance consulting and PTC software reselling/implementation.

Product overview

Offset Strategic Services (OSS) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing advanced engineering and technical solutions across the Defense Industrial Base and federal sectors. The company operates as a platform of interconnected capabilities: MISSILES, MACHINES, AI & DRONES (MAD) provides autonomous systems and UAS support; ENTERPRISE MANAGEMENT SERVICES (EMS) delivers digital transformation through PTC software reselling (ThingWorx, Windchill, Creo, Codebeamer, Arena), PEGA workflow automation, and business process solutions; CYBERSECURITY & NETWORKING (CaN) offers comprehensive compliance and network security; TECHNOLOGY ADVANCEMENT PROGRAMS (TAP) drives R&D and innovation; SUPPORT OF OPS, FIELDING & TRAINING (SOF-T) provides military equipment support and training; and OFFSET CORPORATE CAPABILITIES (OCC) maintains secure GCC High infrastructure. Through the Strategic AI Services (SAS) joint venture, OSS offers High Trust AI/ML, data analytics, and deep learning for DoD applications. OSS also resells FUTUREFEED for NIST 800-171/CMMC compliance. The portfolio integrates PTC PLM/ALM/CAD tools, PEGA enterprise automation, Microsoft GCC High/SharePoint/Power Platform, Unanet ERP, and UKG HRIS into unified digital ecosystems for defense acquisition and sustainment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Missiles, Machines, AI, & Drones (MAD) OSS's autonomous capability providing advancements in autonomous systems for defense. Supports PM UAS (Small UAS, Tactical UAS, Endurance UAS), ground vehicle software development for GVSC, and advanced modeling and simulation solutions for the DoD.
• Cybersecurity & Networking (CaN) Comprehensive cybersecurity services including development of cybersecurity plans and policies, protective measures management, cybersecurity training, system vulnerability assessments, DISA mail.mil to Army 365 migrations, and help desk support for defense customers.
• Support of Operations, Fielding & Training (SOF-T) Comprehensive operations support including weapon systems obsolescence management, New Equipment Training (NET), Military Free Fall capabilities, rigger services for Soldier Survivability, MDA Office Administration, and Defense Language Institute training package development.
• Technology Advancement Programs (TAP) Advanced concept research, development, and innovation services including OTA support of Electronic Warfare, weapon system design, R&D, SBIR collaboration, OTAs, technology transfer, and strategic partnerships for defense agencies.
• Enterprise Management Services (EMS) Strategic planning, automation, and software development for acquisition process management, SharePoint environments, integrated dashboards, and document routing workflows, including PTC Value Added Reseller services for defense and federal customers.
• Offset Corporate Capabilities (OCC) Corporate infrastructure services providing a GCC High environment for ITAR/EAR compliance at DoD CUI Impact Level 5, SharePoint Online, Unanet GovCon ERP, UKG HRIS, and established policies for financial management and compliance.
• PTC Software Solutions OSS is a PTC Value Added Reseller offering ThingWorx (IoT/IIoT platform), Windchill (PLM), Creo (3D CAD), Vuforia (AR), Codebeamer (ALM), and Arena (SaaS PLM/QMS), with expert deployment and support for mission-critical DoD environments.
• FUTUREFEED Step-by-step compliance tool to complete NIST 800-171 and CMMC cybersecurity requirements, helping defense contractors achieve and maintain certification readiness.
• Strategic AI Services (SAS) Joint venture with Analytical AI providing high-trust AI solutions for defense and federal partners. End-to-end AI services including High Trust AI/ML algorithms, High-Performance Computing, ACAT 1 Program Management, Data Analytics, DoD Engineering and Integration, and Cybersecurity Compliance.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40% reduction in SOW review and approval timeline
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

AI capability10 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Strategic AI Services (SAS) - Analytical AI Joint VenturecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2024SAS is a joint venture powered by Analytical AI and Offset Strategic Services, combining multi-modal algorithm designs with technical and engineering expertise across Space, Air, Ground, Sea, and Enterprise systems. SAS provides high-trust AI solutions for defense and federal partners with agile development, data engineering, and AI explainability capabilities.
• NSF International / NSF-ISRcoreTechnology or Integration · 11 December 2023NSF International, as an authorized CMMC Third-Party Assessment Organization (C3PAO), completed the first Joint Surveillance Voluntary Assessment (JSVA) for OSS in December 2023, verifying cybersecurity systems and positioning OSS for Final CMMC Level 2 certification. NSF provides comprehensive management systems certification including CMMC, ISO 9001, AS9100D, and NIST compliance.
• PTC (PTC Partner Network)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2019OSS has been a member of the PTC Partner Network since 2019, serving as Value Added Reseller for ThingWorx, Windchill, Creo, Vuforia, Codebeamer, and Arena. The partnership enables OSS to provide cutting-edge digital engineering, PLM, ALM, and IoT solutions to defense and government customers with implementation and support services.
• DoD Cyber Crime Center (DC3) / DCISEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOSS participates in the DoD-Defense Industrial Base (DIB) Collaborative Information Sharing Environment (DCISE), receiving no-cost support to strengthen cybersecurity and protect data. DCISE provides threat intelligence and compliance support as part of OSS's cybersecurity partnership ecosystem.
• NSA Cybersecurity Collaboration CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOSS has subscribed to the NSA CCC and participates in critical pilot programs including the MDA Cyber Assistance Team and DCISE. This partnership provides unique insight into secure, defense-ready environments and threat intelligence.
• Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Cyber Assistance TeammajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOSS participates in the MDA Cyber Assistance Team pilot program, providing cybersecurity support and collaboration with MDA DIBCAC. This gives OSS unique insight into defense cybersecurity requirements and compliance standards.
• Army Futures Command / Aviation and Missile Center (AvMC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOSS supports AFC DEVCOM AvMC with enterprise management services, SharePoint solutions, and technical integration. The company assists with strategic planning for acquisition process management, automation, and software development supporting the Army's modernization efforts.
• DoD Cyber Crime Center Commercial SensormajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOSS helped launch the DoD Cyber Crime Center Commercial Sensor program, demonstrating early involvement in cybersecurity monitoring and threat detection capabilities for the DIB.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• COLSA Corporation: Huntsville-headquartered mid-tier defense contractor providing systems engineering, software, cyber, and intelligence support to Army Aviation, Missile Defense, and NASA Marshall. Comparable in size, geography (Huntsville Research Park proximity), customer set, and core service mix to OSS.
• DCS Corporation: Mid-tier defense contractor headquartered in Alexandria, VA, with strong Army aviation, missile, and ground vehicle support practices. Comparable in size, core engineering services portfolio, Army program office relationships, and presence in flight/missile systems engineering.
• Applied Research Associates (ARA): Mid-size, employee-owned defense engineering and applied research firm with strong presence in Huntsville and across DoD program offices. Directly comparable as a technical services provider spanning systems engineering, autonomous systems, and defense acquisition support with multi-agency DoD customer mix.
• Trideum Corporation: Veteran-owned defense contractor focused on systems engineering, test and evaluation, training, and analytics for Army and DoD customers. Similar size, SDVOSB/veteran-friendly culture, Huntsville adjacency, and emphasis on test/training support make Trideum a tight comparable.
• CALIBRE Systems: Veteran-founded management consulting and IT services firm serving DoD and federal civilian clients with transformation, analytics, and digital engineering work. Comparable in mission-driven culture, federal services focus, and digital engineering/analytics practice.

Broad incumbents

• Parsons Corporation: Major defense and critical infrastructure prime with significant presence in missile defense, Army, and SOCOM work, plus cyber and digital engineering. Competes for adjacent task orders to OSS especially across MDA, Army Futures Command, and SOCOM programs.
• Booz Allen Hamilton: Large federal services incumbent with significant defense engineering, cyber, AI, and digital transformation practices across DoD. Overlaps with OSS on CMMC advisory, MBSE, digital engineering, and defense AI, but at vastly greater scale and breadth.

Others

• Kratos Defense & Security Solutions: Larger defense prime in unmanned systems, missile defense, and space, and a prior employer of OSS's Director of Enterprise Management Services. Relevant as both a potential customer/program partner for OSS autonomous and UAS work, and as an ecosystem incumbent in MAD's target areas.

Emerging players

• Criterion Systems: Mid-tier federal IT and cybersecurity services firm with a strong focus on CMMC, NIST 800-171, and defense industrial base cyber compliance. Directly comparable as a CMMC advisory competitor pursuing DIB certification work.
• Stellar Technology Solutions: Veteran-owned IT services and cybersecurity firm with CMMC advisory, managed security, and Microsoft GCC High practices serving the DIB. A direct emerging competitor in the same compliance and IT services niche as OSS.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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