Tusa Consulting Services LLC

What Tusa Consulting Services LLC does

Tusa Consulting Services LLC is an independent, vendor-agnostic consulting firm founded in 1992 and headquartered in Liberty, Missouri, that advises public safety agencies on mission-critical emergency communications systems. The firm serves a nationwide client base of government entities including Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs), law enforcement, fire, EMS, emergency management agencies, and tribal governments, with project work spanning from Alaska to Florida. Its core offering is structured around a proprietary four-phase methodology anchored by the PHASE I Needs Assessment using the "3 I's" framework (Interview, Investigate, Inspect) and the PHASE IV Maintenance and Lifecycle Audit for post-implementation support.

TUSA's service portfolio spans Land Mobile Radio (LMR) network design, Next Generation 911 (NG911) readiness and ESInet procurement, Broadband/LTE/FirstNet integration, CAD/RMS consulting, NIST CSF/CJIS-aligned cybersecurity assessments, lifecycle and maintenance planning, and a newer AI-Readiness assessment practice for agencies evaluating AI integration into 911 operations. The firm does not sell, represent, or manage any equipment, software, or managed services — it provides purely objective advisory work, which is the central pillar of its value proposition to procurement-sensitive government buyers.

The business operates as a professional services consultancy generating revenue through custom, multi-year consulting engagements priced and scoped based on individual agency needs and project complexity. Customer acquisition is relationship-driven, leveraging industry conference participation (APCO, NENA, Georgia ECC, Missouri MPSCC, Kentucky KESC), professional association leadership, referrals, and direct outreach to agency decision-makers. Effective January 30, 2026, TUSA was acquired by ACG Systems, a systems integrator for mission-critical wireless communications; the acquisition preserves TUSA's independent consulting model and retains CEO/Owner Dean Hart as Director of Consulting alongside the existing senior consulting team.

Name

Tusa Consulting Services LLC

Legal name

Tusa Consulting Services LLC

Website

https://tusaconsulting.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Tusa Consulting Services is a vendor-agnostic public safety communications consultancy founded in 1992 that advises PSAPs, law enforcement, fire, EMS, and tribal government agencies nationwide on LMR, NG911, FirstNet, CAD/RMS, and cybersecurity systems. Acquired by ACG Systems in January 2026.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Safety Communications Consulting

SIC

Communications Services, Nec (4899)

akta.pro primary industry

Enterprise Architecture & IT Operating Model (BPAHAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Breach & Attack Simulation (BAS) (HDADAHAD)

Keywords

• Public safety communications
• Mission-critical radio consulting
• NG911 implementation services
• LMR network design
• Emergency communications consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Liberty

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Consulting Services: TUSA provides independent, vendor-agnostic consulting to public safety agencies supporting mission-critical communications through needs assessments, procurement support, and implementation oversight. Revenue is generated through professional service engagements including PHASE I Needs Assessments, PHASE IV Maintenance Audits, system procurement assistance, and implementation oversight. The firm does not sell, represent, or manage equipment or managed services, ensuring objective recommendations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

TUSA is an independent, vendor-agnostic public safety communications consultancy that helps federal, state, local, and tribal government agencies design, procure, implement, and maintain mission-critical Land Mobile Radio (LMR) networks, Next Generation 911 (NG911) systems, CAD/RMS platforms, FirstNet broadband integrations, and associated cybersecurity controls. Engagements are delivered through a structured four-phase approach (Needs Assessment, Procurement & Vendor Engagement, Project Implementation, and Lifecycle & Maintenance Planning) anchored by the proprietary PHASE I '3 I's Methodology' and PHASE IV maintenance audit framework. TUSA does not sell or represent any equipment, software, or managed services, ensuring objective recommendations for public safety clients.

Product overview

Tusa Consulting Services LLC is an independent, vendor-agnostic consulting firm providing professional services for public safety agencies nationwide. The company operates a portfolio of consulting services organized around its core PHASE I Needs Assessment methodology (Interview, Investigate, Inspect) for evaluating emergency communication systems. The primary service offerings include Land Mobile Radio (LMR) Solutions for mission-critical radio network design and implementation, Next Generation 911 (NG911) consulting for PSAP modernization, Maintenance & Lifecycle Management for ongoing system support, Broadband/LTE/FirstNet Integration for public safety broadband, CAD/RMS Consulting for dispatch systems, and Cybersecurity Services for network protection. The company also offers specialized AI-Ready Needs & Operations Assessments for agencies evaluating AI integration, and a PHASE IV Methodology for post-implementation maintenance audits. Services are delivered through a structured four-phase approach: Needs Assessment, Procurement & Vendor Engagement, Project Implementation, and Lifecycle & Maintenance Planning. Founded in 1992, TUSA was acquired by ACG Systems effective January 30, 2026, but continues to operate independently with an unchanged vendor-agnostic consulting approach.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Land Mobile Radio (LMR) Solutions
• Next Generation 911 (NG911) Consulting
• Maintenance and Lifecycle Management
• Broadband/LTE/FirstNet Integration Consulting
• CAD/RMS Consulting
• Cybersecurity Services for Public Safety
• PHASE I Needs Assessment
• PHASE IV Maintenance and Lifecycle Audit
• AI-Ready Needs and Operations Assessments for 911/NG911
• Strategic Partnerships Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Category-5-tested network designs built to survive hurricanes, floods, and ice storms
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability11 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic, project-specific and minor.

• ACG SystemscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 January 2026Tusa Consulting Services was acquired by ACG Systems, effective January 30, 2026. The acquisition adds organizational and engineering support behind TUSA's work while preserving the independent consulting model. Dean Hart continues leading the practice as Director of Consulting. ACG Systems provides systems integration and technical services for mission-critical wireless communications across public safety, government, defense, and commercial customers.
• Katmai SolutionsstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 August 2025Strategic partnership between TUSA Consulting Services and Katmai Solutions, an emergency management firm based in Soldotna, Alaska, to assist the Quinault Indian Nation in enhancing their radio communications. The partnership combines TUSA's public safety communications expertise with Katmai's emergency management capabilities to serve tribal government clients.
• Motorola Solutionsproject-specificTechnology or IntegrationTUSA collaborated with Motorola Solutions on the Paulding County, Georgia P25 Phase II emergency radio system project. TUSA provided consulting oversight while Motorola served as the equipment vendor. This represents a project-level technology partnership rather than a formal channel relationship.
• Georgia Emergency Communications ConferenceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTUSA participates in the Georgia Emergency Communications Conference as an exhibitor and sponsor, engaging with public safety professionals across the state. The conference provides a marketing and networking platform for TUSA's services.
• Missouri Public Safety Communications Conference (MPSCC)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerTUSA attends both Spring and Fall MPSCC conferences to connect with Missouri public safety professionals. The company sponsors giveaways and engages with agencies across the state.
• Kentucky Emergency Services Conference (KESC)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerTUSA attended the 2025 Kentucky Emergency Services Conference in Louisville, Kentucky, networking with Kentucky emergency services professionals and learning about industry needs.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Mission Critical Partners: Mission Critical Partners is an independent consulting firm focused exclusively on public safety communications, including LMR, NG911, and PSAP operations. It is the closest direct peer to TUSA, with overlapping service lines (needs assessments, lifecycle planning, cybersecurity for PSAPs) and a similar vendor-neutral advisory model serving government clients.
• Federal Engineering: Federal Engineering is a long-established consulting firm providing planning, design, and procurement support for public safety communications systems including LMR, NG911, and CAD. It competes directly with TUSA in the vendor-agnostic needs-assessment space for state and local government clients.
• L.R. Kimball: L.R. Kimball (now part of CDI) provides technology and management consulting to public sector clients, including public safety communications and PSAP consulting. It competes with TUSA in LMR and NG911 advisory engagements, particularly for state agencies.
• AGILE Network Builders: AGILE Network Builders is a public safety communications consultancy focused on LMR systems design, procurement, and lifecycle management. Its vendor-agnostic, mission-critical consulting model is closely aligned with TUSA's PHASE I/IV approach.
• Catalyst Communications Technologies: Catalyst provides LMR dispatch console solutions and consulting for public safety agencies. While more product-adjacent than pure consulting, it operates in the same LMR ecosystem and competes for agency technology budgets alongside TUSA.

Broad incumbents

• Motorola Solutions: Motorola Solutions is the dominant OEM for public safety LMR, command center, and video systems, with a sizable professional services arm. As TUSA's project-specific technology partner (e.g., Paulding County P25 Phase II), Motorola represents both a competitive threat when offering bundled advisory and a complementary channel.
• AT&T (FirstNet): AT&T built and operates FirstNet, the nationwide public safety broadband network. Its public safety advisory and integration services overlap with TUSA's Broadband/LTE/FirstNet practice, making it both a competitor for advisory spend and a partner for broadband implementation work.
• Hexagon Safety, Infrastructure & Geospatial: Hexagon (formerly Intergraph) provides CAD, records management, and PSAP software platforms with associated professional services. Its scale and platform breadth position it as a broad incumbent competing for portions of TUSA's CAD/RMS and NG911 consulting engagements.
• Tyler Technologies: Tyler Technologies is a large public-sector software provider whose public safety portfolio (CAD, RMS, mobile) overlaps with TUSA's CAD/RMS consulting practice. Tyler increasingly offers advisory and implementation services that compete with TUSA at the agency level.

Others

• Esri: Esri is the dominant GIS platform provider used by PSAPs for location accuracy in NG911. While not a direct consulting competitor, Esri is a critical ecosystem participant because TUSA's GIS data validation and location accuracy services rely on Esri's ArcGIS platform and adjacent expertise.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/tusaconsulting

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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