What BRCI does

BRCI Corporation is a privately held, small-business turnkey systems integrator founded in 2008 and headquartered in Manassas, Virginia, with a Technology Center and Lab in Herndon, Virginia. The company designs, installs, and integrates physical security and public safety systems — including HSPD-12 compliant Enterprise Physical Access Control Systems (ePACS), FICAM-compliant PACS, enterprise-class video surveillance, intrusion detection, perimeter protection, RFID-based asset and personnel tracking, networking, and command and control centers — primarily for U.S. federal civilian and defense agencies, state and local municipalities, public safety organizations, and critical infrastructure operators. Marquee engagements include a $98 million IDIQ with Army Research Labs (via co-prime Moss Cape) covering enterprise video and PACS at 500+ edge devices, video and access control across 90 WMATA rail stations, EPACS rollout at approximately 48 EEOC sites, and security infrastructure rebuilds for Battery Park, Liberty Island, Ellis Island, and the Statue of Liberty under the Department of the Interior.

BRCI monetizes through project-based systems integration contracts (one-time installation revenue), recurring managed services and 24/7 quick-reaction support, and consultation/engineering services. Procurement is anchored by GSA Schedule Contract #47QTCA23D0001, which enables streamlined federal buying, supplemented by direct enterprise field sales and partner-led contract capture. Its product portfolio is built on a multi-vendor technology ecosystem — Axis, Milestone, Gallagher, Lenel S2, Avigilon, CertiPath, Identiv, Software House, Hanwha, Panasonic, Crestron, Alvarado, and DMP — rather than proprietary hardware or software.

The firm is founder-led, with Principals Mark Wenners (a U.S. Army veteran with two decades leading security and communications organizations across federal, DoD, and law enforcement markets) and Justice Paxson (25+ years in public-sector technology sales, previously at GTSI and Black Box Network Services) overseeing operations. With a staff of more than 30 employees, BRCI operates as a specialized federal security integrator whose competitive position rests on FICAM/HSPD-12 compliance credentials, certified cleared engineering talent, and demonstrated multi-site past performance rather than scale or proprietary technology ownership.

Name

BRCI

Legal name

BRCI Corporation

Website

https://brcicorp.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

BRCI is a privately held Virginia-based turnkey systems integrator that designs, installs, and integrates HSPD-12/FICAM-compliant physical security systems — including access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, and command centers — for U.S. federal agencies, state and local governments, and critical infrastructure operators.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Physical Security Systems Integration

NAICS

Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621), Security Systems Services (56162)

SIC

Services-Detective, Guard & Armored Car Services (7381)

akta.pro primary industry

Access Control & Identity Systems Integration (Badge, Biometrics, Mobile) (BPAKAGAB)

Keywords

• Physical security integration
• Access control systems
• Video surveillance systems
• Government security services
• Intrusion detection systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Herndon

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Systems Integration - Design and Installation: BRCI designs, installs, and integrates enterprise security systems including access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, and networking. Revenue is generated through project-based contracts with government agencies.
2. Managed Services and Support: BRCI provides ongoing network management, on-site managed services, and technical maintenance support, including 24/7 quick reaction response for critical government operations.
3. Consultation and Engineering Services: Security consultation and engineering services including infrastructure design, implementation planning, and operations/maintenance training for government clients.
4. GSA Schedule Contract: BRCI holds GSA Schedule Contract #47QTCA23D0001 enabling government agencies to procure BRCI's security systems and services through federal supply schedules.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

BRCI is a turnkey-systems integrator that designs, installs, and integrates public security and safety systems for U.S. federal, state, and local government agencies. Core offerings include FICAM-compliant Physical Access Control Systems (PACS), HSPD-12 compliant ePACS, enterprise-class video surveillance systems, intrusion detection, networking, command and control centers, RFID-based asset tracking, perimeter protection, barriers and turnstiles, and ballistics solutions, delivered alongside managed services, 24/7 quick reaction support, and consultation/engineering services.

Product overview

BRCI is a turnkey-systems integrator that provides design, installation, and integration of comprehensive public security and safety systems. The company operates a portfolio of inter-related security services organized around physical security infrastructure: Access Control (including FICAM-compliant PACS and HSPD-12 compliant ePACS), Intrusion Detection, Video Surveillance Systems, Networking, Command and Control Centers, Asset Tracking, Barriers and Turnstiles, Perimeter Protection, and Ballistics. BRCI's Technology Center and Lab in Herndon, Virginia serves as a central technology forum where government visitors evaluate best-of-breed HSPD-12 compliant ePACS solutions. These services are delivered as an integrated portfolio — the individual services (access control, video surveillance, networking, command centers) are designed to interconnect into unified security solutions rather than being standalone offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Access Control (FICAM/HSPD-12 Compliant PACS) Enterprise-class access control systems including FICAM-compliant Physical Access Control Systems (PACS) and HSPD-12 compliant solutions, managing hundreds of edge devices across multiple sites for federal government clients.
• Video Surveillance Systems Enterprise-class video surveillance systems comprising hundreds of IP cameras deployed across multiple government sites, including integration with video analytics for perimeter and credential-based security.
• Intrusion Detection Intrusion detection covering exterior, interior, and duress configurations for government and commercial facilities.
• Command and Control Centers Design and installation of command and control center solutions, including Security Operation Centers (SOC) integrating CCTV, access control, perimeter security, and emergency notification system feeds.
• Networking Network design, implementation, and management services supporting security infrastructure and hardened network deployments for government facilities.
• Asset Tracking (RFID) RFID-based asset and personnel tracking systems enabling real-time location tracking in classified areas with automated breach alerting to command centers.
• Perimeter Protection Perimeter security solutions incorporating video analytics, License Plate Recognition (LPR), and emergency notification systems for comprehensive facility protection.
• Barriers and Turnstiles Physical security barrier and turnstile installations for controlled access entry points at government and commercial facilities.
• Ballistics Ballistics-rated security measures integrated into facility protection designs for high-threat environments.
• HSPD-12 Compliant Enterprise Physical Access Control Systems (ePACS) HSPD-12 compliant ePACS systems showcased at BRCI's Technology Center and Lab in Herndon, Virginia, enabling government agencies to evaluate current and future physical access control technology needs; supports over 500 edge devices across multiple sites.

Quantifiable outcome

• Supported 500+ edge devices across multiple Army Research Labs sites with HSPD-12 compliant PACS and enterprise video surveillance system
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Moss Cape (a Copper River Company)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoss Cape is a strategic partner for BRCI, serving as co-prime on the $98M Army Research Labs IDIQ contract. The partnership enables BRCI to deliver enterprise video surveillance and HSPD-12 compliant PACS solutions at scale across multiple government sites.
• Axis CommunicationscoreTechnology or IntegrationAxis Communications is a featured product partner whose video surveillance technology is integrated into BRCI's security solutions and showcased on the BRCI website.
• PanasoniccoreTechnology or IntegrationPanasonic is a product partner whose security technology is integrated into BRCI's offerings and featured on the BRCI website.
• Milestone SystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationMilestone is a product partner providing video management software integrated into BRCI's enterprise surveillance solutions.
• GallaghercoreTechnology or IntegrationGallagher is a product partner whose access control and security management technology is featured in BRCI's product portfolio.
• CrestronsupportingTechnology or IntegrationCrestron is an audiovisual and control systems partner featured in BRCI's product lineup for command and control center solutions.
• Hanwha Techwin AmericasupportingTechnology or IntegrationHanwha Techwin America is a video surveillance technology partner featured in BRCI's product portfolio.
• AvigiloncoreTechnology or IntegrationAvigilon is a product partner providing video analytics and surveillance solutions integrated into BRCI's enterprise security offerings.
• CertiPathcoreTechnology or IntegrationCertiPath is a federal identity and credentialing technology partner whose solutions support FICAM and HSPD-12 compliance in BRCI's PACS offerings.
• IdentivsupportingTechnology or IntegrationIdentiv is a product partner providing identity and access management technology integrated into BRCI's security solutions.
• Lenel S2coreTechnology or IntegrationLenel S2 is a product partner whose physical access control platform is featured in BRCI's enterprise security solutions.
• Software HousesupportingTechnology or IntegrationSoftware House is a product partner whose access control technology is integrated into BRCI's security solutions.
• AlvaradosupportingTechnology or IntegrationAlvarado is a product partner whose physical security products are featured in BRCI's solutions.
• DMP (Digital Monitoring Products)supportingTechnology or IntegrationDMP is a product partner providing intrusion detection and alarm monitoring technology featured in BRCI's security solutions.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Convergint Technologies: Large-scale security systems integrator offering enterprise access control, video surveillance, and integrated solutions to federal, commercial, and critical infrastructure customers — directly comparable to BRCI's core federal PACS and video integration business, with much greater scale.
• M.C. Dean: Federal-focused systems integrator specializing in electronic security, PACS, and command-and-control deployments for defense, intelligence, and federal civilian agencies — directly comparable to BRCI's federal security integration profile, particularly on HSPD-12/FICAM work.
• ADT Commercial (Everon): Commercial-focused security systems integrator providing integrated access control, video surveillance, and intrusion detection to enterprise and government customers — comparable service portfolio to BRCI though with a heavier commercial mix.
• Kastle Systems: Managed security services provider specializing in access control, video surveillance, and cloud-based security system management for commercial and government real estate — comparable systems integration and managed services overlap with BRCI's offering.
• Paladin Technologies: Security and life-safety systems integrator with a federal/government practice and broader commercial footprint — comparable turnkey integration model, though with more geographic diversification than BRCI.

Broad incumbents

• Securitas Technology (formerly Stanley Security / Niscayah): Global electronic security systems integrator and monitoring provider within Securitas — broader and larger-scale competitor offering access control, video, and integrated security across commercial and government segments with a wider portfolio than BRCI.
• Johnson Controls Security Products: Diversified building technology and security products/services provider with federal and commercial security integration capabilities — broader portfolio but overlapping enterprise PACS and video integration offerings relative to BRCI.
• Schneider Electric (EcoStruxure Security): Global industrial and building systems provider whose security and access management offerings overlap with BRCI's integrated enterprise PACS scope, though Schneider operates at much larger scale and across non-security product lines.
• Allied Universal (HELIAUS): Largest U.S. security services provider combining manned guarding with electronic security integration and monitoring — broader workforce-and-services mix than BRCI but comparable electronic security and federal customer overlap.

Others

• Black Box Network Services: Former employer of BRCI co-founder Justice Paxson; a network and IT/communications services integrator with federal practice — adjacent rather than directly competitive, but a relevant comparable for the federal integrator business model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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