E3R

What E3R does

E3R Inc (Exceptional Employees for Exceptional Results, Inc) is a privately held Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) founded in 2011 by former Naval Officer Mark Tierney and headquartered in San Diego, California. The company provides Science, Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA), program management, acquisition support, integrated logistics, network and cybersecurity, experimentation and testing, and science and technology transition services to U.S. Department of Defense program offices, with a stated focus on Navy maritime C5ISR (Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Combat Systems, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance) programs. Named customers include NAVWAR (Naval Information Warfare Systems Command), NIWC Pacific, and PEO C4I (Program Executive Office Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence).

Revenue is generated through cost-reimbursable and fixed-price professional services task orders awarded via government contract vehicles, primarily the Seaport-E contract (N00178-12-D-6867) and the Seaport NXG contract (N00178-19-D-7627), with active task orders including 7N02, F3501, and F3005. E3R also operates as a Teaming Agreement partner to large system integrators such as Booz Allen Hamilton, Deloitte, and Systems Planning and Analysis (SPA), participating in capture for Navy acquisition program opportunities without serving as either a prime system developer or a subcontractor to one, a deliberate positioning intended to preserve its role as a conflict-free "trusted agent" for the government.

The firm is differentiated less by proprietary technology than by regulatory classification, security clearances, and the depth of Navy acquisition experience among its leadership and technical staff, including former program managers from Aegis, DDG 1000, PEO Theater Air Defense, and PEO C4I/PMW 120. The company has implemented legal restrictions on the sale of company stock to prevent acquisition by outside parties, reinforcing its stated emphasis on long-term continuity over short-term exit. Awards include SDVOSB certification (April 2023) and consecutive HIRE Vets Medallion Awards (2021, 2023, 2024, 2025 Platinum; 2022 Gold).

Name

E3R

Legal name

Exceptional Employees for Exceptional Results, Inc

Website

https://e3rinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

E3R Inc is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business founded in 2011 that provides Science, Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA), program management, acquisition, cybersecurity, and logistics services to U.S. Department of Defense Navy C5ISR program offices including NAVWAR, NIWC Pacific, and PEO C4I.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Government Defense Professional Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883), Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Naval C4ISR, Communications & Electronic Warfare (IMABAKAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Naval C4ISR & Secure Communications Systems (IMAJABAL), Maritime Cybersecurity & OT Security Compliance (IMO 2021, Port OT) (TLAHANAJ)

Keywords

• Defense program management
• Naval acquisition support
• Engineering technical assistance
• Government cybersecurity services
• Integrated logistics support

Headquarters

HQ city

San Diego

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. Government Prime Contracts: E3R holds prime contracts with the Department of Defense, providing SETA and program management services. Revenue is generated through cost-reimbursable and fixed-price task orders under Seaport-E and other DoD contract vehicles.
2. Task Order Contracts: Direct task order delivery under Seaport-E contract N00178-19-D-7627 (SEAPORT NXG) and legacy Seaport-E N00178-12-D-6867, providing technical and programmatic support services to Navy program offices.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

E3R is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that provides professional services to the Department of Defense, delivering an integrated portfolio of Program Management, Acquisition Support, Science Engineering & Technical Assistance (SETA), Experimentation & Testing, Integrated Logistics, Network & Cybersecurity, and Science & Technology transition support to Navy maritime C5ISR program offices. The company operates as a trusted government agent, holding prime positions on Seaport-E and Seaport NXG contract vehicles, and supports clients such as NAVWAR, NIWC Pacific, and PEO C4I/PMW without performing prime system development to avoid conflicts of interest.

Product overview

E3R is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business providing professional services to the Department of Defense. The company operates as a services firm rather than a software product company, offering an integrated portfolio of complementary services including Program Management, Acquisition Support, Science Engineering & Technical Assistance (SETA), Experimentation & Testing, Integrated Logistics, Network & Cybersecurity, and Science & Technology services. These services work together to support DoD C5ISR programs, with E3R employees holding trusted positions as a trusted government agent providing programmatic and engineering support to government maritime programs. The company does not perform prime system development to avoid conflicts of interest as a trusted government agent.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Program Management Services Provides cost, schedule, performance, and risk management support to Department of Defense programs, helping clients achieve project objectives within constraints. Targeted at DoD Navy program offices including NAVWAR, NIWC Pacific, and PEO C4I/PMW.
• Acquisition Support Services Delivers acquisition documents and ensures regulatory and statutory compliance throughout the procurement lifecycle for DoD government clients.
• Science, Engineering & Technical Assistance (SETA) Provides systems engineering, software engineering, electrical engineering, data science, modeling and simulation engineering, signals intelligence analysis, and autonomous system sensors and command and control support to Navy C5ISR programs.
• Experimentation & Testing Services Conducts live, virtual, and constructive experimentation including Navy, Joint, and Coalition operational experimentation to validate system capabilities for DoD clients.
• Integrated Logistics Support Delivers comprehensive logistics services including reliability and maintainability, supply, equipment support, manpower, training, technical data/publications, computer resources support, facilities, packaging, handling, storage and transportation, and design support for DoD systems.
• Network & Cybersecurity Services Provides network architecture, design and build; Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) and Multi-Level Security (MLS) implementations; Risk Management Framework implementation; cybersecurity assessments and continuous monitoring; and FISMA compliance support for DoD clients.
• Science & Technology Services Identifies promising technologies and coordinates with S&T organizations and program management offices to successfully transition technologies into operational capabilities for DoD clients.

Named customers3 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

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Booz Allen HamiltoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerE3R partners with Booz Allen Hamilton as a Teaming Agreement member on the Seaport-E contract vehicle supporting Navy acquisition programs. Booz Allen Hamilton serves as a prime contractor with E3R providing specialized SETA and program management support services.
• DeloittecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerE3R partners with Deloitte as a Teaming Agreement member on the Seaport-E contract vehicle. Deloitte serves as prime contractor with E3R providing technical and programmatic support to Navy programs.
• SPA (Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc.)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerE3R partners with SPA as a Teaming Agreement member on Seaport-E. SPA is a defense consulting firm with expertise in naval programs and acquisition support.
• Highbury DefenseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerE3R partners with Highbury Defense as part of the Seaport-E Teaming Agreement supporting Navy acquisition programs.
• CSA (CSA Associates)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerE3R partners with CSA Associates as part of the Seaport-E Teaming Agreement supporting Navy acquisition programs.
• EMNDS (EMN Defense)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerE3R partners with EMN Defense as part of the Seaport-E Teaming Agreement supporting Navy acquisition programs.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• SAIC: Large federal services integrator providing Navy SETA, systems engineering, and C5ISR support across multiple Navy program offices. Competes for the same task-order ceiling as E3R but at much larger scale.
• Leidos: Major federal services and solutions provider with substantial Navy C5ISR and information warfare portfolio, including support to NAVWAR and PEO C4I. Competes indirectly with E3R on large vehicle re-competes.
• Booz Allen Hamilton: E3R's named Seaport-E teaming partner and a major DoD SETA incumbent. Operates broadly across Navy and joint C5ISR programs with substantially greater scale and contract ceiling.

Direct peers

• Trident Systems Incorporated: SDVOSB providing systems engineering, C5ISR support, and technical services to DoD customers. Comparable in size, veteran-owned status, and Navy/DoD customer focus.
• COLSA Corporation: Mid-tier SETA and systems engineering firm supporting DoD commands including Army and Air Force, with overlapping Navy and C5ISR-adjacent work. Comparable in size range and SETA-focused service mix to E3R.
• VISTA Technology Services: Small-business defense contractor providing SETA, program management, and engineering services to Navy and DoD program offices — directly comparable in scale and mission profile to E3R.
• QinetiQ North America: Where E3R's founder Mark Tierney previously ran OSEC and ComGlobal operations supporting SPAWAR, ONR, NAVSEA, and US Coast Guard. QinetiQ's SETA portfolio and Navy customer base are closely aligned with E3R's mission.
• Systems Planning and Analysis (SPA): Defense consulting firm specializing in naval program and acquisition support; E3R's named teaming partner. SPA's Navy C5ISR portfolio, including support to PMW 163/120, directly overlaps E3R's customer set and capabilities.
• Sayres & Associates: SDVOSB defense SETA firm supporting Navy and DoD program offices with program management and engineering services. Highly comparable to E3R in size, certification profile, and target customer base within Navy information warfare and C5ISR.

Emerging players

• Sentar Inc. SDVOSB specializing in cybersecurity, intelligence, and analytics for DoD customers. Overlaps with E3R's cybersecurity and signals intelligence analysis capabilities and competes for similar Navy cyber task orders.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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