What Vali does

Vali, Inc. is a privately held, Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama that provides professional services to the U.S. Department of Defense and other federal agencies. The company's core service lines are Business & Acquisition Management (PPBE, cost estimating, Foreign Military Sales), Operations/Maintenance/Logistics (aviation and missile system sustainment, base operations support, supply), and Training & Simulation (flight training, simulation development, courseware). Vali was founded in 2017 by Stephen C. Smith and Kimberly D. Smith and grew to roughly 200 employees through the 2020 merger with Defense Acquisition, Inc. and the acquisitions of ALOG Corporation (2020) and Aircraft Management Services (2022). Workforce is distributed across nine U.S. states, with 67% veterans, and the firm holds AS 9100D with ISO 9001:2015 certification and a DCAA-approved accounting system.

Vali pursues DoD work through multiple contract vehicles — OASIS SB, GSA MAS, Seaport NxG, AMCOM EXPRESS, and MDA TEAMS — and through two SBA-approved mentor-protégé joint ventures: Val-Kor with Centauri/KBR and VetTech LLC with MDW Associates. Customers include the U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, the Missile Defense Agency (MDA), the Defense Logistics Agency, U.S. Special Operations Command, USSTRATCOM, and Army Materiel Command/AMCOM. Recent contract wins include the VetTech JV's $347.7M MDA TEAMS Next Agency Operations award (June 2024–December 2029) and a $151B-ceiling SHIELD IDIQ from MDA (January 2026). The firm also operates the AMS Flight School in Milton, Florida (FAA Part 61/141) and a five-year Aim High Flight Academy partnership with USAF Recruiting Services.

Revenue is generated almost entirely through FAR-based, quote-driven federal contracts — operating as prime contractor and subcontractor — with a small commercial stream from AMS civilian flight training. The business model emphasizes set-aside capture via SDVOSB status, JV-driven access to large-vehicle opportunities, and inorganic growth through acquisitions of complementary defense services firms; no external venture or private equity funding is disclosed in available sources.

Name

Vali

Legal name

Vali, Inc.

Website

https://valicorp.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Vali is a SDVOSB defense contractor headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama, providing acquisition management, operations/maintenance/logistics, and training/simulation services to the U.S. Army, Air Force, Navy, MDA, and DLA, with complementary FAA-certified flight training through its AMS subsidiary.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Defense & Aerospace Professional Services

NAICS

Engineering Services (54133)

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700), Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812)

akta.pro primary industry

Military Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) & Autonomous Aerial Platforms (IMABAMAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Autonomy Software, AI & Mission Management (UAS/UXV) (IMABAIAH)

Keywords

• Defense professional services
• Federal acquisition management
• Aviation maintenance logistics
• Flight training services
• Missile defense support

Headquarters

HQ city

Huntsville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 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 Contracts: Vali generates the majority of its revenue through federal government contracts, operating as prime contractor and subcontractor on multiple contract vehicles (OASIS SB, GSA MAS, Seaport NxG, AMCOM EXPRESS, MDA TEAMS) serving DoD agencies including MDA, U.S. Army, Air Force, Navy, and DLA. Services include Business & Acquisition Management, Operations/Maintenance/Logistics, Training & Simulation, and IT.
2. Civilian Flight Training (AMS Flight School): AMS Flight School, a wholly owned subsidiary of Vali, provides FAA Part 61 and Part 141 flight training to civilian students, military cadets, and aviation enthusiasts. Revenue is earned through training fees for courses including Private Pilot, Commercial Pilot, Instrument Ratings, CFI, and Part 135 charter services.
3. Joint Venture Contracts (Val-Kor, VetTech): Vali participates in revenue through joint ventures Val-Kor (with Centauri/KBR) and VetTech LLC (with MDW Associates). VetTech JV was awarded the MDA TEAMS Next Agency Operations contract worth $347.7M, with Vali as a JV partner providing cost estimating, financial management, and related professional services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Vali is a Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business that provides professional services to the Department of Defense and Federal Government in three core areas: Business & Acquisition Management (DoD requirements, PPBE, systems engineering, foreign military sales), Operations, Maintenance & Logistics for aerospace and missile programs, and Training & Simulation including flight training and training development. Through its AMS subsidiary it also operates an FAA Part 61/141 commercial flight school, delivering pilot training from Private through CFI ratings.

Product overview

Vali is a Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing professional services to the Department of Defense. The company operates as a unified professional services firm offering core service lines in Business & Acquisition Management, Operations Maintenance & Logistics, and Training & Simulation. Vali has grown through strategic acquisitions of Defense Acquisition, Inc. (2020), ALOG Corporation (2020), and Aircraft Management Services (2022), and maintains joint ventures VetTech LLC (with MDW Associates) and Val-Kor (with Centauri). Service offerings include AMS Flight School providing FAA Part 61/141 flight training, AIM HIGH Flight Academy for USAF pilot recruitment, and comprehensive aviation maintenance for military and commercial aircraft. The company supports major DoD agencies including MDA, Army Aviation, U.S. Army, Air Force, Navy, and DLA through various contract vehicles including OASIS SB, GSA MAS, SEAPORT NxG, and AMCOM EXPRESS.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• VetTech LLC: Joint venture between MDW Associates, LLC and Vali, Inc. pursuing MDA contracts including the TEAMS Next Agency Operations contract worth $347.7M
• Val-Kor

Products and services

• Business & Acquisition Management Services Federal and DoD requirements, acquisition and PPBE process support, systems engineering, Foreign Military Sales/Security Assistance support for aviation and missile systems. Supports MDA weapon system programs and Army Aviation program offices.
• Operations, Maintenance & Logistics Services Operations, maintenance, and logistics support to aerospace and missile programs ensuring flight safety and quality of mission-critical components. Includes aviation field and sustainment maintenance (e.g., CH-47 avionics) and base operations/logistics support to U.S. Army, Air Force, Navy, and DLA programs.
• Training & Simulation Services Flight training, training development, and simulation development for manned and unmanned aviation platforms; provides subject matter experts for flight training support across DoD aviation programs.
• AMS Flight School FAA Part 61 and Part 141 flight school at Peter Prince Airport, Milton, FL. Fleet of 16 single- and multi-engine aircraft delivering Private Pilot, Commercial Pilot, Instrument Ratings, and Flight Instructor courses to civilian students, military cadets, and aviation enthusiasts. Wholly owned subsidiary of Vali.
• AIM HIGH Flight Academy Five-year partnership with USAF Recruiting Services (prime contract to Vali) that trains 72 students annually ages 16–23 during May–August at Peter Prince Field near Pensacola, FL under FAA Part 61, with up to 15 flight hours per student. Teamed with SimiGon for simulation and AMS for actual flight training.
• Aircraft Maintenance Services Maintenance, inspection, repair, and alteration services for fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft (Cessna 172, Piper singles and twins, Cessna 421, Robinson R-22/R-44/R-66 helicopters), including CH-47 avionics and electrical systems field and sustainment-level maintenance for U.S. Army aviation.

Quantifiable outcome

• 67% of Vali's workforce is comprised of veterans, demonstrating strong veteran recruitment and retention.
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Aircraft Management Services (AMS) – Wholly Owned SubsidiarycoreOthers · 3 March 2022Vali acquired Aircraft Management Services (AMS) in March 2022 as a wholly owned subsidiary. AMS is located on Peter Prince Airport (2R4) in Milton, FL. AMS provides FAA Part 61 and Part 141 flight training for Private Pilot, Commercial Pilot, Instrument Ratings, and Flight Instructor in Single and Multi-Engine aircraft. Vali is expanding AMS capabilities including Part 135 Charter Service and Part 145 program establishment, and simulation services for the Gulf Coast region.
• MDW Associates, LLCcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022VetTech LLC is a joint venture between Vali, Inc and MDW Associates, LLC (headquartered in McLean, VA, with offices in Huntsville, AL). MDW serves as the managing partner of VetTech. The JV was created to pursue the MDA TEAMS Next Agency Operations contract (awarded August 2024, $347.7B total price, June 2024–December 2029). Vali's Steve Smith serves as Vice Chairman; MDW's Tim Wilde serves as Chairman. The two companies previously worked together through Veterans Technology LLC on the MDA TEAMS Business Operations contract.
• ALOG Corporation – Wholly Owned SubsidiarycoreOthers · 1 November 2020Vali acquired ALOG Corporation on November 1, 2020. ALOG has over 14 years of experience in military base support with capabilities in Base Operations Support Services, Transportation, Maintenance, Training, and Supply. The acquisition added nearly 200 employees under Vali's umbrella, expanded past performance in logistics across 8 additional locations, and brought capabilities supporting U.S. Army, U.S. Special Operations Command, U.S. Navy, and MDA. ALOG remains a wholly owned subsidiary transitioning to Vali staff and infrastructure.
• CentauricoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 July 2020Vali, Inc and Centauri entered a Mentor Protégé Agreement under the U.S. SBA's All Small Mentor-Protégé Program (ASMPP) on July 29, 2020. The JV entity is called Val-Kor. Centauri is a large business providing high-end engineering, intelligence, cybersecurity, and advanced technology solutions to the U.S. Government. Centauri (as Mentor) offers enhanced material benefits, development gains, and assistance to Vali (as Protégé) to improve its contracting competitiveness, particularly in aerospace, cybersecurity, and intelligence competencies.
• KBRcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 July 2020The SBA approved Vali's request to enter the ASMPP with KBR on July 29, 2020. KBR serves as Mentor, providing developmental assistance to Vali as Protégé. The agreement is effective for six years, with SBA annual monitoring. Through the mentor-protégé relationship, Vali has access to opportunities including: 166th Aviation Brigade Support, TS3 HTV Contract, EAGLE APS-3, LOGCAP V, and USAF Aircrew & Maintenance work through KBR's contract vehicles.
• Defense Acquisition, Inc. (DAi) – Merged EntitycoreOthers · 1 January 2020Defense Acquisition, Inc. (DAi), a SDVOSB formed March 2002 in Huntsville, AL by Rich Jones to support the Ground-based Midcourse Defense program, merged with Vali, Inc in May 2020. The merger combined DAi's mature management systems and experience supporting MDA, U.S. Navy, and VA with Vali's experience in Army Aviation. The merger took Vali from 2 employees to approximately 80 employees, providing the tools to manage larger government contracts.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Centauri: Centauri is Vali's mentor in the Val-Kor Mentor-Protégé JV (alongside KBR) and provides overlapping capabilities in aerospace, engineering, and intelligence for the DoD. As a fellow mid-size defense services firm pursing mission-critical DoD contracts, Centauri is a natural direct peer and partner.
• COLSA Corporation: COLSA is a Huntsville-based defense and intelligence services firm with long-standing MDA, Army Aviation, and AMCOM work — same geography, same primary DoD customers, and similar engineering, test, and program support services as Vali.
• FlightSafety International: FlightSafety International operates commercial pilot training centers and aviation training services worldwide — the closest private-sector analog to Vali's AMS Flight School and AIM HIGH Flight Academy operations.
• MDW Associates: MDW Associates is Vali's JV partner in VetTech LLC and the managing partner on the $347.7M MDA TEAMS Next Agency Operations contract. As a SDVOSB focused on MDA mission support, financial management, and cost estimating, MDW is the closest direct functional and customer-overlap peer to Vali.
• CALIBRE Systems: CALIBRE is a SDVOSB providing management consulting, IT, and professional services across DoD and civilian agencies — overlapping heavily with Vali's Business & Acquisition Management and IT service lines for MDA and Army customers. Closest direct peer by size, certification posture, and contract-vehicle strategy.

Broad incumbents

• SAIC: SAIC is a large DoD professional services and systems integrator with a deep MDA portfolio (engineering, integration, command and control) — broadly overlapping with Vali's MDA TEAMS and engineering services work and competing for adjacent task orders.
• KBR: KBR is Vali's mentor-protégé partner and one of the largest DoD services primes. It competes on and channels work through the same vehicles (LOGCAP, AMCOM EXPRESS, Aircrew & Maintenance), making it both a counterparty and a clear incumbent peer.
• Peraton: Peraton is a mid-to-large DoD contractor with overlapping MDA, Army, and DHS mission support capabilities. It is a meaningful incumbent on agency-wide vehicles that Vali also targets (OASIS, AMCOM EXPRESS).
• Leidos: Leidos is one of the largest DoD services primes, with significant missile defense, C5ISR, and aviation sustainment work. It pursues the same SHIELD-class IDIQs and MDA task orders and represents the upper-end strategic competitor to Vali.
• V2X (formerly Vectrus): V2X provides base operations support, logistics, and aviation sustainment for the DoD — directly comparable to Vali's Operations, Maintenance & Logistics and ALOG heritage. It is a much larger public competitor pursuing the same AMCOM, EAGLE APS-3, and LOGCAP-style work.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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