R3 Strategic Support Group, Inc.

What R3 Strategic Support Group, Inc. does

R3 Strategic Support Group, Inc. is an Employee-Owned and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) founded in 2010 by Mark Sanders after his retirement from the U.S. Navy as a Special Operations officer and Master EOD technician. Headquartered in Coronado/San Diego, California, with additional offices in Virginia Beach and Niceville, Florida, R3 provides subject matter experts and professional services across the Requirements, Resources, and Readiness functional areas to U.S. Department of Defense and federal civilian customers. Its primary mission domains are Explosive Ordnance Disposal, Navy Special Operations, Expeditionary Operations, Maritime Mine Warfare, Unmanned Systems, and Data Analytics, with service lines spanning Analysis and Planning, Training and Curriculum Development, Business Intelligence, Personnel Management, and Logistics/Maintenance support.

R3 delivers these services predominantly through three federal contract vehicles: Seaport-NxG (prime contract N00178-19-D-8389, ordering period through January 2029), GSA Multiple Award Schedule (GS10F0116Y), and GSA OASIS+ (SDVOSB 47QRCA24DV065 and Small Business 47QRCA25DSD94). Revenue is generated on professional services pricing under standard government contract types (FFP, CPFF, CPIF, CPAF), with named multi-year task orders including a $19.9M EOD Logistics and Technical Support contract for EOD Group TWO, an $11M EODGRU TWO Technical/Operational/Instructor Support contract, a $5.4M MESF Professional Training and Readiness Support contract, and the September 2025 CEODD Combat Skills award as part of Team Stronghold. Operations span 26 states and three countries supporting more than 25 commands across 100+ contracts over 15 years.

The company employs approximately 200 people, the majority of whom are retired Navy EOD technicians, special operations officers, and divers who serve as program managers, instructors, and technical SMEs embedded with Navy EOD Groups, NAVSCOLEOD, EOD Mobile Units, NECC, NAVSEA, DTRA, and interagency customers. R3 transitioned to an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in December 2021 and is governed by a board that includes former CFO Joe Quinn, with leadership succession completed in April 2026 as Mark Sanders moved to Chairman and Chris Merwin (former EOD Group ONE commander) assumed the CEO role.

Name

R3 Strategic Support Group, Inc.

Legal name

R3 Strategic Support Group, Inc.

Website

https://r3ssg.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

R3 Strategic Support Group is an employee-owned SDVOSB defense contractor that places retired Navy EOD and special operations subject matter experts into professional services contracts across U.S. Department of Defense and federal civilian customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Defense Professional Services

NAICS

Business Support Services (5614), Scientific Research and Development Services (5417)

SIC

Services-Management Services (8741), Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Command, Control, Communications, Computers & Intelligence (C4I) Systems (IMABAOAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Naval C4ISR, Communications & Electronic Warfare (IMABAKAE)

Keywords

• Defense professional services
• Explosive ordnance disposal support
• Navy special operations support
• Government contractor services
• Military training and readiness

Headquarters

HQ city

Coronado

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Professional Services: R3 provides professional services to government clients including requirements analysis, strategic planning, training support, logistics, maintenance, and technical services. Revenue is generated through various contract vehicles including Seaport-NxG, GSA MAS, and OASIS+ with contract types including FFP, CPFF, CPIF, and CPAF.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

R3 Strategic Support Group provides subject matter experts and professional solutions to Department of War organizations and federal agencies across three core functional areas: Requirements, Resources, and Readiness. Services encompass logistics, maintenance, and training tasks as well as technical and professional services spanning Analysis and Planning, Business Intelligence and Analytics, Training and Curriculum Development, Personnel Management, and mission-area support for Explosive Ordnance Disposal, Navy Special Operations, Maritime Mine Warfare, Unmanned Systems, Data Analytics, and Leadership Development. R3 delivers these services through government contract vehicles including Seaport-NxG, GSA MAS, and OASIS+.

Product overview

R3 Strategic Support Group, Inc. is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing professional solutions and subject matter experts across government and commercial domains. The company operates as a unified service offering organized around three core functional areas: Requirements, Resources, and Readiness (R3). Services include logistics, maintenance, and training support as well as technical and professional services. Key service lines encompass Analysis and Planning Services, Business Intelligence and Analytics, Training and Curriculum Development, Personnel Management, and specialized mission support for Unmanned Systems, Navy Special Operations, Explosive Ordnance Disposal, Maritime Mine Warfare, Data Analytics, and Leadership Development. R3 delivers these services through various government contract vehicles including Seaport-NxG, GSA Multiple Award Schedule, and OASIS+. The company is organized regionally (West, Mid-Atlantic, Southeast) and supports customers across multiple DoD commands and federal agencies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Analysis and Planning Services Provides Analysis of Alternatives, CONOPS Development, White Papers, Mission Needs Statements, Operational Requirements Documents, Test Plans, Doctrine Development, Strategic Planning, Lessons Learned/After Action Reports, and POM/PR Preparation for government clients.
• Business Intelligence and Analytics Services
• Training and Curriculum Development Services
• Personnel Management Services
• Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Support Services
• Navy Special Operations Support Services
• Maritime Mine Warfare Operations Support Services
• Unmanned Systems Support Services
• Data Analytics Services
• Leadership and Professional Development Services
• Seaport-NxG Contract Support Services
• GSA Multiple Award Schedule Services
• OASIS+ Contract Support Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Supported over 100 separate contracts for more than 25 commands in 15 years
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Stronghold SOF SolutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerR3 partnered with Stronghold SOF Solutions as part of Team Stronghold for the Center for Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Diving (CEODD) Combat Skills contract. R3's Program Manager Ken Martin works closely with Stronghold's COO Tom Morton to execute the EOD Combat Skills COI.
• XP ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerXP Services provides Air Operations for the CEODD Combat Skills contract, maintaining and operating UH-60 Blackhawks for student training. XP Services' aircrew are all former 160th Special Operations Air Regiment personnel.
• Point OnecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerR3 teamed with Point One to provide EOD instructors, Unmanned Underwater Systems instructors, and critical staff for EOD Training and Evaluation Unit ONE contract support.
• Booz Allen HamiltonminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSeaport-NxG team partner providing expertise in defense program and project management, configuration management support, and technical and analytical support.
• LeidosminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSeaport-NxG team partner recognized for defense program expertise.
• PeratonminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSeaport-NxG team partner providing defense program support services.
• Engility Corporation (SAIC company)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSeaport-NxG team partner with expertise in defense services.
• MacAulay-Brown (Alion company)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSeaport-NxG team partner providing technical and analytical support.
• ValiantminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSeaport-NxG team partner in the defense services consortium.
• EOD Warrior FoundationcoreOthersR3 proudly supports the EOD Warrior Foundation which serves the EOD community by providing financial assistance and support to active-duty, retired and veteran EOD Techs and their families. R3 is a sponsor of EOD Memorial Weekend events and auctions.
• Navy Special Operations Foundation (NSOF)coreOthersR3 has representative corporate membership on NSOF's Advisory Board and is a Diamond Presenting Sponsor of the annual NSOF Benefit Gala. R3 also sponsored construction of the NSO Memorial and Wellness Area Project.
• The Honor Foundation (THF)minorOthersTHF provides career transition programs for U.S. Special Operations Forces. R3 supports THF's mission to help translate elite military service to the private sector.
• Boulder Crest FoundationminorOthersR3 supports Boulder Crest Foundation which delivers Posttraumatic Growth-based programs through Warrior PATHH for the veteran community.
• Global Special Operations Forces Foundation (GSOF)minorOthersR3 is honored to be named a GSOF 'Plank Owner' and is a proud Small Business Partner supporting the foundation's mission to advance SOF capabilities and partnerships.
• Mt. Soledad National Veterans MemorialminorOthersR3 sponsors events at Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial including Women's History Tribute brunches and Veterans Day ceremonies.
• NCEO (National Center for Employee Ownership)minorOthersProud member of NCEO, a nonprofit organization supporting the employee ownership community since 1981.
• National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA)minorOthersActive in NDIA San Diego Chapter and exhibits annually at the Global EOD Symposium & Exhibition.
• San Diego Military Advisory Council (SDMAC)minorOthersR3 actively supports SDMAC's monthly meetings and fundraising activities.
• Navy League of the United StatesminorOthersR3 actively supports the Navy League's Coronado Chapter monthly meetings and fundraising activities.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Stronghold SOF Solutions: Small business defense services firm that partnered with R3 on the CEODD Combat Skills contract (Team Stronghold). Provides similar SOF/EOD professional services support to DoD customers and competes for the same Navy and interagency task orders.
• A-T Solutions: Former employer of R3 PM Dave Mummert; defense services firm with EOD, counter-IED, and training support offerings to DoD. Closely comparable business model focused on EOD curriculum development and instructor support.
• Epsilon Systems Solutions: Mid-sized defense services and products company where R3 board director Joe Quinn previously served as EVP and CFO. Provides lifecycle support, engineering, and technical services to Navy and other DoD customers, competing directly with R3 in naval professional services.
• Point One: Small business partner that teamed with R3 on EOD Training and Evaluation Unit ONE support; provides EOD instructors and unmanned underwater systems instructors. A comparable-sized SDVOSB/small business competing for the same EOD training and instructor contracts.
• XP Services: Air operations partner supporting CEODD Combat Skills (UH-60 Blackhawk training support); a small defense services firm with similar SOF/EOD training and instructor support mission, competing in adjacent Navy/SOF task orders.
• AMTI: Former employer of R3 PM Ron Orr; small defense services contractor providing EOD, training, and logistics support comparable to R3's offerings in Navy expeditionary programs.

Broad incumbents

• Booz Allen Hamilton: Top-tier defense and government consulting prime that is a Seaport-NxG team partner alongside R3. Provides defense program management, configuration management, and technical/analytical support that overlaps with R3's Analysis & Planning and Business Intelligence services, but across a vastly broader portfolio.
• Leidos: Large defense and intelligence services prime; Seaport-NxG team partner with R3. Competes for many of the same Navy professional services and program management task orders but with substantially broader technical and engineering depth.
• SAIC: Major defense IT and engineering services prime that absorbed Engility; Seaport-NxG team partner with R3. Competes for Navy and DoD training, logistics, and professional services contracts across the same federal customers.
• Peraton: Large defense and intelligence services prime; Seaport-NxG team partner with R3. Provides broad mission support across DoD including program management, technical services, and training, overlapping with R3's professional services portfolio.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles22 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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