What Nelson Intelligence Solutions does

Nelson Intelligence Solutions (NiS) is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) founded in 2016 that delivers geospatial intelligence, C4ISR/GEOINT systems development, training, and professional services primarily to the U.S. Department of Defense and Intelligence Community, with secondary exposure to state and local government. The firm is led by founder Eric W. Nelson, a retired Marine Corps Master Intelligence Analysis Officer with over 30 years of experience supporting the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), Marine Corps Intelligence Activity (MCIA), and broader military GEOINT missions. Core service lines include Professional Service Solutions (acquisition and total lifecycle management aligned to DoD 5000 program efforts), Integration & Technology Solutions (Agile-based software development for C4ISR, GEOINT, and Intelligence systems with familiarity of DCGS and GCCS-J families), Geospatial Solutions (strategic, operational, and tactical GEOINT production), and Training & Development (curriculum and instruction using ADDIE, PADDIE+M, ALM, RapidID, and SAT/SATE methodologies). The technology foundation relies on Esri ArcGIS (via Silver-tier partnership), GIS tools, and cleared analyst workflows rather than proprietary AI/ML systems.\n\nThe business model is professional services revenue earned through direct federal government contracting, accessed through SDVOSB and SBA 8(a) set-aside programs (8(a) certified June 27, 2023). Pricing is negotiated through government contracting vehicles and is not publicly disclosed. The company operates from a Stafford, Virginia headquarters (within the National Capital Region federal contracting corridor) and a Little Rock, Arkansas office. There are no public funding rounds, no disclosed parent or investor ownership, no acquisition history, and no named customer logos in the input data; commercial activity is supported by a basic website, LinkedIn, Facebook, and X presence, plus event participation such as the Esri Partner Conference.

Name

Nelson Intelligence Solutions

Legal name

Nelson Intelligence Solutions, LLC

Website

https://nelsonintelligencesolutions.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Nelson Intelligence Solutions is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business providing geospatial intelligence, C4ISR/GEOINT systems development, training, and professional services to the U.S. Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, and state/local government agencies from offices in Stafford, VA and Little Rock, AR.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Defense Intelligence Services

NAICS

National Security (928110)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Intelligence (Strategic, Tactical & Technical) (BPAIAHAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

C4ISR Systems & Tactical Data Links (IMABAGAE)

Keywords

• Geospatial intelligence services
• Defense intelligence analysis
• C4ISR systems development
• GEOINT production support
• Federal government contracting

Headquarters

HQ city

Stafford

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Federal Government Contracting: Professional services revenue from federal government contracts, primarily serving the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community with geospatial production, intelligence analysis, IT support, and training services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Nelson Intelligence Solutions (NiS) is a SDVOSB and SBA-certified 8(a) defense and intelligence services firm that delivers geospatial intelligence production, C4ISR/GEOINT systems development, all-source intelligence analysis, on-site IT support, and curriculum-based training to U.S. federal agencies—principally the Department of Defense, the Intelligence Community (NGA, DIA, MCIA), and State and Local government clients. The firm also performs acquisition and total lifecycle management support under DOD 5000 program efforts.

Product overview

Nelson Intelligence Solutions (NiS) is a Defense, Information & Intelligence firm offering a portfolio of integrated services rather than a single software product. The core offerings include Professional Service Solutions (acquisition and lifecycle management), Integration & Technology Solutions (Agile-based software development for C4ISR/GEOINT systems), Geospatial Solutions (mapping and intelligence production), Training and Development (curriculum and instruction), and Professional Services (intelligence analysis and IT support). These services work together to provide comprehensive intelligence support to Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, and State and Local government clients, with the company specializing in geospatial intelligence, systems integration, and actionable intelligence production.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Professional Service Solutions Acquisition and total lifecycle management services supporting DOD 5000 program efforts within federal, state, and local government spaces, leveraging 30+ years of NiS leadership experience.
• Integration and Technology Solutions Agile-based software development services for C4ISR, GEOINT, and Intelligence systems with comprehensive familiarity of DCGS and GCCS-J families of systems, delivered to DoD and IC clients.
• Geospatial Solutions DoD, military, and geospatial mapping at the Strategic, Operational, and Tactical level, covering planning, collection, processing, analysis, and dissemination of geospatial intelligence, with over 25 years of experience supporting NGA, DIA, MCIA, IC, and military missions.
• Training and Development Curriculum development and instructional training services using ADDIE, PADDIE+M, Adult Learning Method (ALM), Rapid Instructional Design (RapidID), and Systematic Approach to Training and Education (SAT/SATE) methodologies, with concentration in the Intelligence Community and GIS fields.
• Professional Services Intelligence analysis, geospatial production, on-site professional services, and intelligence systems integration and IT support delivered to various DoD clients.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Esrisilver partnerTechnology or IntegrationEsri Partner Network Silver tier partner. The partnership enables Nelson Intelligence Solutions to utilize ArcGIS software, location intelligence solutions, and mapping tools for geospatial intelligence production and analysis. The partnership provides access to Esri's technology platform for developing solutions for defense and intelligence clients.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• ManTech International: Federal services firm specializing in intelligence, C4ISR, and mission-critical systems support for DoD and IC customers. Direct overlap with NiS's DCGS/GCCS-J and GEOINT delivery areas, often subcontracting with smaller 8(a) firms.
• CACI International: Large federal services prime with deep Intelligence Community footprint delivering GEOINT, C4ISR, and mission support. Competes for the same contract vehicles as NiS but as a multi-billion-dollar prime, with NiS typically in a subcontractor role.
• Leidos: Major DoD and IC prime contractor operating across GEOINT, C4ISR, and intelligence analysis. A frequent incumbent on NGA and DIA contracts where NiS could serve as a subcontractor or small-business joint venture partner.
• Booz Allen Hamilton: Top-tier IC and DoD management and technology consulting firm with significant GEOINT and intelligence analysis practices. Operates as a prime on most large IC contracts, setting competitive pricing and capability expectations.
• MAXAR Technologies: Provider of satellite imagery, geospatial analytics, and GEOINT services to DoD, NGA, and the IC. Operates at a different scale (product + services) but competes for adjacent GEOINT budget and partners with small firms on contract execution.

Direct peers

• REI Systems: SDVOSB digital services and GEOINT firm serving federal civilian, defense, and intelligence customers. Comparable in size, mission focus, and small-business contract vehicle strategy, with overlapping DCGS-adjacent work.
• Markon Solutions: Small federal services firm delivering intelligence analysis, GEOINT, and mission support to the IC. Closely comparable in size, customer set, and service portfolio, providing a realistic small-business competitor profile for NiS.
• Sev1Tech: SDVOSB IT and engineering services firm providing software development, systems integration, and IT support to DoD and IC. Comparable in size and small-business federal contracting model, with overlap on Agile-based C4ISR-adjacent development.
• Geo Owl: SDVOSB GEOINT and intelligence services firm of similar scale delivering geospatial analysis, ISR support, and intelligence operations to DoD and IC. Closest like-for-like peer in size, certifications, and capability mix.

Others

• Esri: Owner of the ArcGIS platform and NiS's Silver-tier technology partner. Not a competitor; rather an ecosystem enabler whose commercial terms, platform roadmap, and partner program directly shape NiS's GEOINT delivery economics.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/NelsonIntel
• Facebookfacebook.com/NelsonIntelligenceSolutions%20
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nelson-intelligence-solutions-llc

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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