What DLH Holdings Corp. does

DLH Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ: DLHC) is a U.S. federal government services contractor that provides technology-enabled solutions in digital transformation and cybersecurity, science and research and development, and systems engineering and integration. Founded in 1987 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, with a National Capital Region office in Bethesda, Maryland, the company employs more than 3,200 people dedicated to federal health and national security missions. Its primary customers are the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Department of Defense (Navy, Army, and defense health agencies), the Department of Health and Human Services, and the National Institutes of Health, with services spanning logistics IT, DevSecOps, systems modernization, clinical research, pharmacy logistics, and public health programs.

The company's core technology stack includes three proprietary platforms: NEURA, an AI/ML data science and management platform demonstrated at OpMed 2025; Infinibyte Cloud, a cloud computing platform for federal clients; and a Full Dive Virtual Reality Training Platform developed with Touro University California. Service offerings are organized into three portfolios — Digital Transformation and Cybersecurity, Science Research and Development, and Systems Engineering and Integration — with capabilities in AI/ML/RPA, DevSecOps, cloud migration, clinical trials, health IT, and performance-based logistics. DLH holds multiple federal certifications including CMMC Level 2, CMMI Level 3, ISO 9001:2015, and Joint Commission Certification for Clinical Services, which are prerequisites for competing on sensitive defense health and federal civilian programs.

DLH generates revenue almost exclusively through federal government contracts, operating as a prime contractor and subcontractor competing for task orders under multiple-award IDIQ contracts and agency-specific vehicles. The company has executed a roll-up acquisition strategy, most notably acquiring GRSi for approximately $185 million in December 2022, alongside earlier deals for Social and Scientific Systems ($75M, 2019), Irving Burton Associates ($32M, 2020), and Danya International ($38.75M, 2016). Revenue distribution relies entirely on direct-to-agency sales through federal procurement channels rather than commercial channels. Recent operating signals are mixed: FY2025 revenue approximated near $344M, but Q1 FY2026 declined 24.11% YoY to $68.89M and Q2 FY2026 missed forecast at $59.3M, attributed primarily to roughly $18M in lost revenue from CMOP and Head Start program transitions to small business set-asides.

Name

DLH Holdings Corp.

Legal name

DLH Holdings Corporation

Website

https://dlhcorp.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

DLH Holdings Corp. is a U.S. federal government contractor providing digital transformation, cybersecurity, science and R&D, and systems engineering services to defense and federal health agencies including the VA, DoD, HHS, and NIH. It employs 3,200+ people and generates revenue through IDIQ contracts and task orders.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Federal Government Professional Services

NAICS

Administrative and Support Services (561), Business Support Services (5614), Software Publishers (513210)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Management Services (8741)

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Data Security & Privacy for Cloud (DLP, DSPM, Tokenization) (HDABAHAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Data Loss Prevention (DLP) (HDADAFAA)

Keywords

• Federal health services
• Defense logistics IT
• Government systems engineering
• Health IT modernization
• Cybersecurity and DevSecOps

Headquarters

HQ city

Atlanta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Federal Government Contracts: DLH generates revenue primarily through federal government contracts, including IDIQ (Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity) contracts and task orders. The company competes for and receives awards across various agency vehicles to provide logistics IT, healthcare services, research and development, and systems engineering to defense and civilian agencies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

DLH Holdings Corp. delivers technology-enabled professional services to U.S. federal agencies across three core capability areas: Digital Transformation and Cybersecurity, Science Research and Development, and Systems Engineering and Integration. The company provides logistics IT, DevSecOps, cloud migration, clinical trials research, health IT modernization, AI/ML data analytics, and systems engineering under federal contracts to agencies including the Department of Defense, Department of Veterans Affairs, HHS, and NIH.

Product overview

DLH Holdings Corp. is a federal government services contractor offering an integrated portfolio of technology-enabled solutions across three core service areas: Digital Transformation & Cybersecurity, Science Research & Development, and Systems Engineering & Integration. The company operates primarily as a services business rather than a software product company, providing contracted professional services to federal agencies including the Department of Defense, Department of Veterans Affairs, and Health and Human Services. Key technology offerings include the NEURA AI/ML platform for data science and management, the Infinibyte® Cloud platform, and the Full Dive Virtual Reality Training Platform. The company's services encompass agile development, cloud migration, DevSecOps, clinical trials research, health IT systems, and systems modernization. Most work is performed under federal contract vehicles rather than as packaged software products sold to commercial customers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Infinibyte® Cloud: Cloud computing platform offered by DLH for enterprise data management
• NEURA

Products and services

• Digital Transformation & Cybersecurity Services Comprehensive capabilities including AI/ML/RPA applications, cloud migration, cybersecurity ecosystem, DevSecOps, and enterprise IT systems management for federal civilian and national security communities.
• Science, Research & Development Services Research capabilities spanning clinical trials, data sciences, health and medical systems, laboratory services, testing and evaluation, and public health research for federal health agencies.
• Systems Engineering & Integration Services Systems engineering offerings including modeling, simulation and training, performance-based logistics, robotics and unmanned systems, system modernization, software development, and technology-enabled health solutions.
• NEURA AI/ML Platform A secure and scalable data science and management platform that harnesses AI and machine learning to support next-generation research, development, and training for federal health and defense programs.
• Infinibyte Cloud A proprietary cloud platform offering cloud migration and computing services for federal government clients.
• Full Dive Virtual Reality (FDVR) Training Platform An immersive virtual reality training platform developed in collaboration with Touro University California, designed for military training, medical education, and operational readiness applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Improved quality of service to 300,000+ veterans daily through production analytics model
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability9 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Pharmaceutical CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 April 2026Partnership with pharmaceutical company demonstrates strength of DLH clinical data solutions, enabling advanced clinical trial support and data analytics services.
• Touro University CaliforniacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 December 2024Collaboration to develop and demonstrate Full Dive Virtual Reality (FDVR) Training Platform at I/ITSEC 2024, combining DLH's technology expertise with academic research capabilities.
• Blue Star FamiliesminorOthersOfficial partner with Blue Star Families, an organization committed to strengthening military families through community connections and career development support.
• Disabled American Veterans (DAV)minorOthersDAV Patriot Employer Program recognizes DLH for commitment to veteran recruiting, hiring, retention, and community outreach.
• SHRM FoundationminorOthersDLH recruiters completed specialized training in recruiting veterans and supporting transition to civilian roles.
• Virginia Values Veterans (V3)minorOthersCertified V3 Employer participating in state program to facilitate veteran employment.
• Department of Defense - SkillBridgecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSkillBridge program partner connecting transitioning service members with civilian training apprenticeships and internships during last 180 days of military service.
• National Institutes of Health (NIH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDLH-supported NIH modernization programs recognized at 2026 FORUM Disruptive Tech Awards; ongoing collaboration on research and technology modernization initiatives.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• SAIC: Pure-play federal IT and engineering services prime serving DoD, intelligence community, and civilian agencies; competes with DLH for systems engineering, DevSecOps, and digital transformation task orders.
• Maximus: Federal health and human services contractor serving HHS, VA, and state Medicaid agencies with technology-enabled program operations; directly comparable to DLH on mission, customers, and professional services business model.
• ICF International: Mid-sized public consultancy with a large federal health, energy, and digital transformation practice; highly comparable in scale, mission mix, and digital transformation / data analytics capabilities to DLH.
• CACI International: Federal IT and network modernization prime with depth in DoD, intelligence, and healthcare customers; directly comparable on contract vehicles, security clearances, and systems integration work.
• ASGN Incorporated: IT services and talent provider with a federal segment focused on cleared IT and engineering consultants; comparable to DLH as a federal IT services firm, though more exposed to commercial/enterprise as well.

Broad incumbents

• Parsons: Federal engineering, defense, and critical infrastructure services firm with growing federal health and digital transformation practice; overlaps with DLH on systems engineering and federal health technology modernization.
• Booz Allen Hamilton: Largest mid-tier federal services incumbent with deep defense, health, and civilian practices and broad AI/cyber capabilities; overlaps with DLH on VA, NIH, and DoD digital transformation work but at materially greater scale.
• Leidos: Largest federal services prime with significant federal health (including VA and DHA) and logistics IT businesses; a broad incumbent that competes directly for many of DLH's target programs.
• ManTech (Carlyle portfolio company): Federal IT and cyber services provider across defense, intelligence, and civilian agencies, taken private by Carlyle in 2022; competes for the same DoD and federal civilian digital transformation work as DLH.

Emerging players

• Kforce Inc. Specialized IT and professional staffing firm with a federal government practice supporting cleared technology, science, and healthcare delivery missions; competes with DLH in cleared IT talent and federal services delivery.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/DLHCorp
• Facebookfacebook.com/DLHSolutions
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dlh-solutions-inc-
• Instagraminstagram.com/dlh_corp

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A4 records

Investments

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