What GPA Technologies does

GPA Technologies is a U.S. engineering and technical services firm founded in 1999 and headquartered in Ventura, California. The company delivers mission-critical engineering, technical support, and logistics solutions to U.S. government defense agencies - primarily NAVFAC (Naval Facilities Engineering Command) and NAVSEA (Naval Sea Systems Command) - and to a secondary set of private/commercial customers in marine and port infrastructure. Its core service areas are organized around six domains: engineering and technical support, ocean engineering (shipboard equipment, launch and recovery systems), logistics and supply chain, facilities and administrative support, underwater communication systems (subsea fiber optics and acoustic), and dockside engineering. Underneath these sit five specialized modules: Design & Engineering of handling systems, winches, A-frames, and cable handling equipment; In-Service Engineering Agent (ISEA) repair, modification, and upgrade support for deployed equipment; Procurement Solutions; Fabrication Oversight; and Logistics & Field Support including crane, forklift, and trucking operations on Naval Bases.

The underlying technical competency is in marine and naval hardware integration rather than software: GPA designs and engineers handling systems, performs fabrication oversight with detailed drawings, quotations, and factory acceptance testing, and then delivers, installs, and maintains this equipment on-site at Naval Bases. The In-Service Engineering Agent (ISEA) function creates a recurring revenue layer by keeping deployed mission-critical systems operational through repair, modification, and upgrade work, which embeds GPA into long-lived Navy programs. Underwater communication capability, spanning fiber optic to acoustic systems, supports the Navy's subsea data transmission and offshore operations infrastructure.

GPA generates revenue through professional services contracts rather than product sales, with multi-year contract structures under direct sales engagement with government procurement offices and engineering decision-makers. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is contract-based, tied to requirements and project scope. The company is positioned as a certified small business with industry-recognized DoD credentials, distributing services through direct government sales to NAVFAC/NAVSEA and direct commercial sales to private sector clients - with no intermediary channel partners. Marketing footprint is intentionally minimal, prioritizing relationship-based selling and word-of-mouth within the defense and marine engineering communities. The company is privately held, founder/owner-operated (David Liparoto, President), with no disclosed institutional investors, parent company, or external funding rounds.

Name

GPA Technologies

Legal name

GPA Technologies

Website

https://gpatech.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

GPA Technologies is a certified small business founded in 1999 that delivers engineering, technical, logistics, and ISEA support services primarily to U.S. DoD agencies including NAVFAC, NAVSEA, and the U.S. Navy, with secondary commercial marine and port infrastructure work.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine & Defense Engineering Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883), Navigational Services to Shipping (488330), Port and Harbor Operations (488310)

SIC

Computer Communications Equipment (3576), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Life-Saving Appliances & Safety Equipment (Davit Systems, Lifeboats, Firefighting) (IMAJAIAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Naval Training, Simulation & Shore-Based Support Systems (IMABAKAO), Offshore Marine & Aviation Support (PSVs, AHTS, Crew Boats, Helicopters) (EUALABAJ)

Keywords

• Marine engineering services
• Naval defense contracting
• Underwater communication systems
• Shipboard equipment maintenance
• Engineering technical support

Headquarters

HQ city

Ventura

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, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Government Defense Contracts: Revenue generated through multi-year contracts with government agencies including NAVFAC and NAVSEA for engineering, technical support, logistics, and marine solutions. Services include shipboard equipment maintenance, underwater communication systems, and dockside engineering.
2. Private Sector Engineering Services: Commercial engineering and technical services for private industries including marine engineering, logistics support, and facilities management for commercial and military ports.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

GPA Technologies provides engineering, technical support, and logistics services for marine, naval, and defense applications. Its offerings span underwater communication systems (subsea fiber optics and acoustic), shipboard equipment maintenance, design and engineering of handling systems (winches, A-frames, cable handling equipment), In-Service Engineering Agent (ISEA) support, procurement, fabrication oversight, and dockside/port infrastructure services delivered to government agencies and private sector clients.

Product overview

GPA Technologies offers a portfolio of integrated engineering and technical services rather than a single unified software product. The portfolio is organized around six core service areas (Engineering & Technical Support, Ocean Engineering, Logistics & Supply Chain, Facilities Support, Underwater Communications, and Dockside Engineering) that collectively address mission-critical needs for government and private sector clients. These core services are further decomposed into five specialized modules—Design & Engineering, ISEA Support, Procurement Solutions, Fabrication Oversight, and Logistics & Field Support—that provide end-to-end capabilities from initial design through fabrication and field deployment. The company positions these offerings as complementary, delivering integrated solutions for maritime, defense, and infrastructure projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Engineering & Technical Support Services Advanced engineering, system integration, and technical support services for mission-critical operations across government and private sectors.
• Ocean Engineering Services Shipboard equipment maintenance, launch and recovery systems, and technical solutions for government and private maritime operations.
• Logistics & Supply Chain Services Optimized logistics, spares management, and inventory control providing operational efficiency for projects of varying scales.
• Facilities & Administrative Support Facility resources, documentation support, and management services to enhance operational efficiency.
• Underwater Communication Systems Reliable subsea communication networks spanning fiber optics to acoustic systems, supporting Navy and offshore operations.
• Dockside Engineering & Infrastructure Infrastructure delivery, maintenance, support services, and logistics for commercial and military ports.
• Design & Engineering Specialized design of Handling Systems, Winches, A-frames, and Cable Handling Equipment to meet operational requirements, working closely with customers to identify requirements and create tailored designs.
• In-Service Engineering Agent (ISEA) Support Repair, modification, and upgrade support for deployed equipment ensuring mission-critical systems remain operational with expert engineering and hands-on service.
• Procurement Solutions Identification and delivery of well-matched products and services, including sourcing, evaluating, and integrating solutions for unique client demands.
• Fabrication Oversight Detailed drawings, quotations, and contract management for fabrication projects including progress tracking, engineering change orders management, and factory acceptance testing support.
• Logistics & Field Support Precision logistics management supporting projects through shipping, material transport, crane operations, and on-site services particularly on Naval Bases.

Quantifiable outcome

• Multi-year contract relationships with government agencies demonstrate sustained reliability and trust

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• VSE Corporation: VSE Corporation is a leading provider of aftermarket distribution and repair, logistics, and engineering services for the U.S. Navy and other defense customers. It directly compares to GPA as a mid-sized defense services contractor supporting NAVFAC/NAVSEA-style customers with engineering and logistics capabilities.
• BMT Group: BMT is a maritime engineering consultancy offering naval architecture, marine engineering, and defense support services globally. It compares to GPA as a specialist marine engineering services firm supporting naval and commercial maritime clients.
• Systems Application & Technologies (SA-TECH): SA-TECH is a small-business defense contractor providing engineering, logistics, and technical services to U.S. Navy and other DoD customers. It is structurally similar to GPA — a small, certified defense services firm with multi-year government contracts and shore-based naval support.
• Oceaneering International: Oceaneering provides subsea engineering, marine equipment, and offshore services — including remotely operated vehicles, cable laying, and winch/A-frame systems. Its subsea and marine equipment offerings overlap directly with GPA's handling systems and underwater communication capabilities.

Broad incumbents

• Leidos: Leidos is a large federal engineering and IT services firm with significant Navy and NAVSEA work, including logistics and technical support. It competes for the same contract vehicles as GPA and represents the scale-up benchmark in the space.
• Huntington Ingalls Industries: HII is the largest U.S. military shipbuilder and a broad provider of naval engineering, technical services, and unmanned systems. While much larger than GPA, it competes for the same NAVSEA engineering and support contracts and would be a likely acquirer or strategic partner for a firm like GPA.
• CACI International: CACI provides defense and intelligence services including naval systems engineering and logistics support. As a broad incumbent, it competes for federal contracts alongside smaller firms like GPA and would represent a potential acquirer of specialized capabilities.
• AECOM: AECOM is a global infrastructure consultancy with significant marine, port, and waterfront engineering capabilities serving both military and commercial clients. It competes for naval facilities (NAVFAC) work and port infrastructure contracts comparable to GPA's service portfolio.
• KBR Inc. KBR provides government services and engineering solutions across defense, including naval sustainment and marine engineering. It is comparable to GPA as a broader incumbent in defense engineering services that competes for the same customer base.

Emerging players

• Orion Engineering Solutions: Orion is a small/mid defense engineering services firm providing marine and naval technical support, fabrication oversight, and logistics. It is highly comparable to GPA in size, customer base (U.S. Navy), and service mix (engineering, ISEA-style support, shore-based delivery).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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