What Trident Technologies does

Trident Technologies was a Huntsville, Alabama-based defense and IT services firm founded in 2006 that delivered professional engineering, program management, and technical services to U.S. federal defense and civilian agencies. The company's portfolio spanned C5ISR, enterprise architecture, systems engineering, secure high-end engineering, IT modernization, cloud migration, and DevSecOps. Rather than a unified software product, Trident operated as a services prime contractor through government vehicles including SeaPort-e (Contract N00178-16-D-9087) qualified across all 22 functional service areas and all 7 geographic zones, AMCOM EXPRESS Programmatic Domain BPA (W31P4Q-16-A-0015), NAVAIR PM CSS MAC, and GSA PSS.

Delivery was executed via a team-partnership model that combined core affiliates (Smartronix, Datastrong, C2S Consulting Group) with more than 20 SeaPort-e team members spanning large primes (e.g., Camber Corporation) and specialized small businesses. The company monetized exclusively through federal contract vehicles as an Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business and SBA 8(a) entity, holding CMMI Maturity Level 2 certification and a DCMA-approved accounting system. Named end-customers included NAVSEA, NAVAIR, AMCOM, Military Sealift Command, U.S. Marine Corps, and GSA.

In 2022 Trident Technologies, LLC was acquired by SMX Group, LLC, and the company website now redirects to smxtech.com, indicating Trident operates as a consolidated subsidiary rather than a standalone entity. Operating geographies were domestic-only (USA), with no international footprint disclosed.

Name

Trident Technologies

Legal name

Trident Technologies, LLC

Website

https://tridenttechnologies.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Trident Technologies is a Huntsville, Alabama-based defense and IT services firm delivering C5ISR, systems engineering, program management, and IT modernization to U.S. federal defense and civilian agencies through prime contract vehicles.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Federal Defense and IT Services Contracting

SIC

Computer Communications Equipment (3576)

akta.pro primary industry

Naval C4ISR & Secure Communications Systems (IMAJABAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Naval C4ISR, Communications & Electronic Warfare (IMABAKAE)

Keywords

• Defense IT services
• Federal government contracting
• C5ISR systems engineering
• Program management support
• IT modernization and DevSecOps

Headquarters

HQ city

Huntsville

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Federal Government Defense Contracts: Revenue generated through various federal contract vehicles including SeaPort-e (Navy), AMCOM EXPRESS (Army), NAVAIR PM CSS MAC, and GSA PSS providing professional engineering, program management, and technical services to defense and civilian agencies.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Trident Technologies is a federal government contractor that delivers professional engineering, program management, and IT services to U.S. Defense and Civilian agencies through multiple contract vehicles including SeaPort Enhanced, SeaPort NexGen, AMCOM EXPRESS, NAVAIR PM CSS MAC, and GSA PSS. Its portfolio covers C5ISR, enterprise architecture, systems engineering, secure high-end engineering, IT modernization, cloud migration, and DevSecOps services delivered by a team of affiliated and small-business partners across 22 functional areas.

Product overview

Trident Technologies is a government contracting firm that provides premier expertise driving solutions across Defense and Civilian markets. Rather than a unified software platform, the company operates through multiple contract vehicles (SeaPort Enhanced, SeaPort NexGen, AMCOM EXPRESS, NAVAIR PM CSS MAC, and GSA PSS) that serve as the delivery mechanism for professional services including program management, enterprise architecture, C5ISR, systems engineering, specialized engineering, IT modernization, cloud migration, and DevSecOps. Trident Technologies, LLC is now part of SMX Group, LLC and has been consolidated under smxtech.com.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AMCOM EXPRESS Programmatic BPA BPA in the Programmatic Domain of the U.S. Army AMCOM EXPRESS program, delivering resource management support, cost estimating/analysis, schedule development/assessment, program management plans and integration, strategic planning analysis, international program support, security assistance program support, and operations research and systems analysis services for Army acquisition customers.
• SeaPort Enhanced (SeaPort-e) IDIQ Contract Multiple award IDIQ contract delivering engineering, system engineering, software engineering, logistics, training, and program support services across all 22 SeaPort-e functional service areas and 7 geographic zones (Northeast, National Capital, Mid Atlantic, Gulf Coast, Midwest, Southwest, Northwest) for Navy and Marine Corps customers.
• SeaPort NexGen Contract Follow-on IDIQ contract to SeaPort Enhanced, providing expanded engineering, systems engineering, software development, logistics, training, and program support services to Naval Sea Systems Command and other Navy organizations.
• NAVAIR PM CSS MAC Multiple Award Contract providing Program Management and acquisition support services for all PMA program/project management and acquisition support requirements throughout the entire domestic and foreign military acquisition and sustainment lifecycle of the Navy's weapon system programs.
• GSA Professional Services Schedule (PSS) Consolidated federal schedule providing federal government customers access to business and administrative services, financial and accounting services, management advisory services, and technical and engineering services through Trident Technologies' GSA schedule listing.
• Professional Services Portfolio Comprehensive IT and engineering services spanning C5ISR, systems engineering, enterprise architecture, IT modernization, cloud migration, and DevSecOps for U.S. Defense and Civilian government markets, delivered through multiple contract vehicles and team partnerships with affiliate companies.

Quantifiable outcome

• Rapid expansion since founding in 2006 with strong growth trajectory

Named customers6 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

Feature3 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• 5D Systems, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSeaPort-e team member providing technical services including unmanned, manned, and optionally piloted aircraft systems; technical, logistics, and management support for military systems and defense contractors
• AI Signal Research, Inc. (ASRI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSeaPort-e team member providing engineering research and development, systems engineering and integration, test and evaluation, training, integrated logistics and operations, and program management services to NASA, DOD and commercial customers
• Aviation & Missile Solutions, LLC (AMS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture between Camber Corporation and Dynetics specializing in engineering, professional and technical services to Department of Defense with track record of 130+ projects valued over $1.2B
• BCF Solutions, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSeaPort-e team member providing acquisition and financial management services, systems engineering and hardware integration including AEGIS BMD program support for Missile Defense Agency
• Brown Technologies IncorporatedcoreTechnology or IntegrationSeaPort-e team member specializing in Risk Management Framework compliance, Information Assurance, security control assessments, and enterprise architecture services
• Camber CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSeaPort-e team member headquartered in Huntsville with 1,840 professionals and ~$400M annual revenues, providing acquisition management, engineering, training, modeling and simulation, software development and IT services to DOD and other government agencies
• Canvas, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHUBZone certified woman-owned small business SeaPort-e team member providing engineering services, test and evaluation, program management, acquisition management and product integration to MDA, OSD, USASMDC, Army, Navy, DoT and NASA
• CAS, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSeaPort-e team member providing systems engineering and integration support, life cycle logistics, configuration management, modeling and simulation, software engineering, and training services for missile defense, air defense, aviation and land-combat systems
• Delta Solutions & Strategies, LLCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerService-disabled veteran-owned small business SeaPort-e team member specializing in SETA, A&AS services supporting NORAD/USNORTHCOM, Air Force Space Command, Missile Defense Agency, and Army Aviation & Missile Life Cycle Management Command
• DESE Research, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSeaPort-e team member founded in 1982 providing independent research and analysis in advanced technology areas focused on Defense, Energy, Space, and Environment sectors
• Hill Technical Solutions, Inc. (HTSI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCertified HUBZone woman-owned small business SeaPort-e team member providing flight test and ground data management analysis supporting MDA, THAAD, and Ground-Based Missile Defense programs
• Intuitive Research and Technology CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSeaPort-e team member providing aerospace engineering and analysis, systems engineering, product development, rapid prototyping, reliability engineering, and condition-based maintenance services
• Manufacturing Technical Solutions, Inc. (MTS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSeaPort-e team member recognized by Inc. Magazine as one of 5000 fastest growing companies for six consecutive years, providing program and financial management, systems engineering, and mechanical/electrical engineering services
• Millennium Systems Services, Inc. (MSSI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWoman-owned small business prime BPA holder under AMCOM EXPRESS Logistics Domain, managing team of 170 businesses providing aviation logistics, engineering, and maintenance services since 2001
• Quantum Research International, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInc. Magazine recognized SeaPort-e team member founded in 1987 providing test and evaluation, weapon systems analysis, warfighter support, cyber security, space operations, C4ISR and acquisition support services
• Strategic Defense Solutions (SDS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerService-disabled veteran-owned small business SeaPort-e team member founded in 2009 providing engineering, technical, administrative, and security support services to defense industries
• System Dynamics International Inc. (SDI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWOSB ISO 9001:2008 certified SeaPort-e team member providing design, development and maintenance of Army UAS Simulators and operations and maintenance services across CONUS and OCONUS locations
• Tecolote Research Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSeaPort-e team member founded in 1973 with 550+ employees providing cost estimating, financial analysis, schedule management, and risk analyses on large scale Government acquisition programs
• Troy 7, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWoman-owned small aerospace engineering company with legacy of flight test support to 250+ missile defense and space flight missions for MDA, US Army Space and Missile Defense Command, and Navy
• University of DelawareminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner providing research and development support, prototyping, software engineering, and training services through Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Smartronix: Direct affiliate of Trident under SMX Group, also a federal IT and C5ISR services provider on SeaPort-e and similar vehicles, making it the closest functional peer in size, customer base, and offerings.
• Tecolote Research: SeaPort-e team member with 550+ employees founded in 1973, providing cost estimating, financial analysis, schedule management, and risk analysis on large government acquisition programs — overlapping directly with Trident's program management and acquisition support capabilities.
• BCF Solutions: SeaPort-e team member providing acquisition and financial management services, systems engineering, and AEGIS BMD program support for the Missile Defense Agency — overlapping with Trident's Navy and missile defense work.
• Intuitive Research and Technology Corporation: SeaPort-e team member providing aerospace engineering and analysis, systems engineering, product development, rapid prototyping, and reliability engineering — a closely comparable defense engineering services profile.
• C2S Consulting Group: Direct affiliate of Trident under SMX Group, providing federal defense and civilian IT services comparable in scope, contract vehicle mix, and customer profile.
• Datastrong: Direct affiliate of Trident under SMX Group, focused on data management and analytics for federal customers — the same broad category Trident operates in.
• Manufacturing Technical Solutions (MTS): Inc. 5000-recognized SeaPort-e team member providing program and financial management, systems engineering, and mechanical/electrical engineering services — directly comparable small-business federal services profile.
• Aviation & Missile Solutions (AMS): SeaPort-e team member joint venture of Camber and Dynetics with 130+ projects valued over $1.2B, providing engineering and professional services to the DoD, directly comparable to Trident's AMCOM EXPRESS programmatic support work.
• Camber Corporation: Huntsville-based SeaPort-e team member with 1,840 employees and ~$400M revenue, providing acquisition management, engineering, training, modeling and simulation, and IT services to DoD — directly comparable in offerings, geography, and customer base but at materially larger scale.
• Quantum Research International: SeaPort-e team member providing test and evaluation, weapon systems analysis, C4ISR, cyber security, space operations, and acquisition support — a closely comparable services portfolio across Army and Navy customers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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