DPG Solutions

What DPG Solutions does

DPG Solutions is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) headquartered in Parker, Colorado, founded in 2017 by Michael George and James Howard. The company provides cleared technical staffing and platform-engineering services to U.S. Department of Defense programs, Intelligence Community programs, and 501(c)(3) nonprofit customers, with a stated focus on DevSecOps, platform engineering, and infrastructure modernization across classified environments. Customer mix is concentrated in federal defense and intelligence buyers, accessed through federal set-aside vehicles available to SDVOSBs.

The company operates two product lines alongside its services core: R.E.D. (Rugged Edge Device), a proprietary hyperconverged infrastructure appliance built for tactical edge and DDIL (disconnected, interrupted, low-bandwidth) environments, and SPaaS (Secure Platform-as-a-Service), a managed Kubernetes-platform service delivered on the Rancher Government stack. Go-to-market leverages the SDVOSB contracting channel, a GSA Schedule awarded in May 2025, an MDA SHIELD IDIQ position awarded in December 2025, and a distribution agreement with Carahsoft that places DPG products into the federal civilian procurement channel.

DPG's business model combines time-and-materials cleared staff augmentation, fixed-price managed-platform services (SPaaS), and product/license revenue from R.E.D. unit sales. The June 2025 merger with Evergreen Services Group added private-equity-backed scale and capacity for buy-side growth. Leadership consists of Phil Gibson (CEO), Jason Baker (CTO), and Colin Wilkie (COO). Revenue, headcount, and ownership terms of the Evergreen transaction were not disclosed in the available data.

Name

DPG Solutions

Legal name

DPG Solutions, LLC

Website

https://dpgsolutionsllc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

DPG Solutions is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business providing cleared technical staffing, DevSecOps, and platform engineering to U.S. Department of Defense and Intelligence Community programs, augmented by proprietary R.E.D. edge hardware and SPaaS managed services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Government Defense IT Services

NAICS

Computer Facilities Management Services (541513), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

DevSecOps & Supply Chain Security (DevOps toolchain security) (BPAEAKAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Managed DevOps / Platform Operations (Run & Operate) (BPAEAKAO), Application Security & DevSecOps Services (BPAKAHAJ), DevOps, SRE & Platform Engineering Consulting (BPAHAEAK), Private Cloud Networking & SDN/NFV Management (HDABABAK)

Keywords

• Cleared IT staffing
• DevSecOps services
• Federal infrastructure modernization
• Platform engineering services
• Defense IT solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Parker

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, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Cleared Technical Staffing: Provides cleared engineers (Secret, TS/SCI, CI, FS poly) for government programs. Supports roles including Linux, DevSecOps, platform, cloud, cybersecurity engineers. Delivered via direct hire and contract support.
2. DevSecOps and Platform Engineering Services: Build, automate, and sustain platforms for mission systems. Includes CI/CD pipelines, Kubernetes/Rancher platform engineering, Infrastructure as Code, container and VM workload support.
3. Infrastructure Modernization and ATO Support: Modernization services including RHEL sustainment, RMF support, STIG remediation, cloud and on-premises infrastructure modernization, legacy system migration.
4. Secure Platform-as-a-Service (SPaaS): Managed platform offering deployed and automated Rancher Government Suite in secured on-premise DoD environments. Enables government agencies to transition legacy workloads to cloud-native architectures.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

DPG Solutions is a cleared IT services and platform engineering company that places senior cleared engineers (Secret, TS/SCI, CI, and FS poly) into defense and intelligence programs, builds and sustains DevSecOps platforms on Kubernetes and Rancher, modernizes on-premises and cloud infrastructure with Infrastructure-as-Code, supports RMF/ATO and STIG remediation, and delivers the proprietary R.E.D. (Rugged Edge Device) HCI appliance and a Secure Platform-as-a-Service (SPaaS) for classified and DDIL environments.

Product overview

DPG Solutions provides IT services for defense and intelligence programs rather than a single unified product. The portfolio consists of multiple service offerings: R.E.D. (Rugged Edge Device) is a hyper-converged infrastructure product for tactical edge environments; IT Staffing provides cleared technical talent; DevSecOps and DevOps services embed security and automation throughout the software development lifecycle; and specialized services cover VMware, OpenStack, AWS, Storage & Networking, and Infrastructure as Code. The Secure Platform-as-a-Service (SPaaS) integrates Rancher Government software for government networks. Services span staffing, platform engineering, cloud migration, cybersecurity, and automation across on-premises, hybrid, edge, and cloud environments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• R.E.D. (Rugged Edge Device): DPG's Rugged Edge Device (R.E.D.) is an innovative on-premises private cloud solution that delivers powerful hyper-converged infrastructure (HCI) capabilities on compact hardware, designed for mobile tactical vehicles, maritime platforms, and disconnected field operations.

Products and services

• R.E.D. (Rugged Edge Device) An on-premises private cloud appliance delivering hyper-converged infrastructure capabilities on compact hardware with built-in VLAN support and high-speed networking, running on bare metal with integrated virtualization and distributed storage. It supports both traditional VMs and containerized workloads and is designed for mobile tactical vehicles, maritime platforms, and disconnected field operations in DDIL environments. Target buyers are defense and intelligence programs that need rugged, tactical-edge compute.
• IT Staffing Cleared IT engineering and operations support service delivering Secret, TS/SCI, CI, and FS poly cleared talent for senior Linux, DevSecOps, platform, cloud, and cybersecurity roles via direct hire and contract support. Includes surge support for prime delivery teams and rapid response on critical staffing gaps. Target buyers are defense and intelligence programs and defense prime contractors.
• DevSecOps Security-integrated software delivery and platform engineering service covering security testing, compliance and risk management, identity and access management, threat monitoring, incident response, and Zero Trust architecture across the development lifecycle. Includes CI/CD pipelines for restricted networks, Kubernetes/Rancher/RKE2 platform engineering, Infrastructure-as-Code, container and VM workload support, and STIG-aligned platform automation. Target buyers are defense and intelligence programs and federal civilian agencies.
• Secure Platform-as-a-Service (SPaaS) A managed platform offering, jointly delivered with Rancher Government Solutions, that runs the Rancher Government software stack in secured on-premise DoD environments to enable government agencies to run virtual machines and Kubernetes containers on unified infrastructure. Supports transitioning legacy workloads to cloud-native architectures in DDIL and classified environments. Target buyers are government agencies operating on classified or disconnected networks.
• DevOps Continuous integration and delivery, infrastructure automation, cloud migration and management, and continuous monitoring and optimization service using Git, Jenkins, Ansible, Docker, HashiCorp, and Kubernetes toolchains. Target buyers are defense, intelligence, and federal civilian program teams modernizing software delivery.
• Infrastructure as Code (IAC) Infrastructure automation services using Packer for machine images, Ansible for configuration management, Terraform for multi-cloud infrastructure, with integration to Jenkins, GitLab, Python, Bash, and AWS. Target buyers are programs modernizing infrastructure provisioning and ensuring repeatable, auditable builds.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced deployment times through IaC and automation
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Operational Technical Solutions (OTS)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 25 August 2025Go-to-market partnership where OTS packages, advises on, and co-sells DPG's Secure Platform-as-a-Service (SPaaS). By pairing DPG's secure automation and Kubernetes-native infrastructure with OTS's Special Operations-rooted cyber/communications expertise and government solutions, customers gain mission-ready modernization with streamlined delivery and training. Supports OCO, DCO, and infrastructure.
• Carahsoft Technology Corp.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 20 August 2025Partnership with Carahsoft, The Trusted Government IT Solutions Provider and Master Government Aggregator, expands access to DPG's integration and automation capabilities across Federal, State & Local Government, Education, and Healthcare. The partnership supports initiatives spanning Cybersecurity, MultiCloud, DevSecOps, Big Data, AI, Open Source, and Customer Experience, leveraging Carahsoft's reseller ecosystem and hundreds of contract vehicles.
• Evergreen Services GroupcoreOthers · 27 June 2025DPG Solutions announced it will join Evergreen Services Group, with portfolio management by Cedar Group Solutions. The combination brings additional capital, operational expertise, and a broad partner ecosystem to accelerate growth and streamline business development while continuing to deliver automation and infrastructure services.
• Cedar Group SolutionscoreOthers · 27 June 2025Cedar Group Solutions provides portfolio management for the DPG Solutions and Evergreen Services Group combination, supporting business development acceleration.
• Rancher Government SolutionscoreTechnology or Integration · 29 April 2025Strategic partnership to deliver secure infrastructure for classified government networks. Together, the companies deliver a complete platform enabling government agencies to run VMs and containerized workloads in DDIL environments. The partnership integrates DPG's Secure Platform-as-a-Service (SPaaS) with the full Rancher Government software stack. This enables application enablement through deployment of DPG's SPaaS with RGS under the hood.
• Rancher Government SolutionscoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner providing Kubernetes infrastructure for government environments. Part of the strategic partnership for delivering SPaaS to classified networks.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Leidos: Top-tier defense IT services prime with deep DoD/IC footprint across DevSecOps, cloud, and platform engineering—a competitor DPG faces on large IDIQ task orders despite the scale gap.
• Peraton: Large cleared defense/intelligence services prime covering mission IT, cyber, and platform engineering—a formidable incumbent competitor on classified IDIQ task orders.
• Booz Allen Hamilton: Major federal services prime with deep cleared engineering bench and broad DoD/IC portfolio—a dominant incumbent competing for the same cleared talent pool and prime-contract positions.
• ManTech International: Large cleared defense IT services incumbent serving DoD/IC with full-stack IT, cyber, and mission solutions—competes with DPG on cleared talent and task orders, but at significantly greater scale and breadth.

Direct peers

• By Light Professional IT Services: Mid-tier cleared IT services firm focused on defense/IC customers with software engineering, DevSecOps, and infrastructure modernization—highly comparable in scale, customer mix, and cleared-engineer staffing model.
• Planned Systems International: Mid-market cleared IT services firm delivering DevSecOps, cloud, and health IT for federal customers—directly comparable in scale, customer mix, and contracting strategy.
• Applied Insight: Cleared mid-market IT integrator serving the Intelligence Community and DoD with DevSecOps, cloud, and platform engineering—directly overlapping DPG's core offering, customer base, and SDVOSB-adjacent positioning.
• CALNET: Cleared IT services and staffing provider focused on federal agencies and intelligence community—comparable in size, cleared-staffing orientation, and federal contract-vehicle footprint.
• RIVA Solutions: Mid-market cleared federal IT integrator focused on DevSecOps, cloud, and infrastructure for federal civilian and defense—directly comparable in size, contracting posture, and service mix.

Others

• Rancher Government Solutions: Strategic technology partner supplying the Kubernetes stack that powers DPG's SPaaS—an enabling/ecosystem peer rather than direct competitor, but critical to DPG's differentiated Kubernetes-on-classified offering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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