What United Contract Solutions does

United Contract Solutions, LLC (UCS) is a privately-held Alabama limited liability company headquartered in Foley, Alabama, that provides disaster relief, emergency response, and logistics services to federal, state, and local government agencies as well as commercial clients. The company's documented customer base spans FEMA, DHS, DLA, the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, National Guard, and the VA, alongside commercial counterparts such as a North Carolina utility provider, a Gulf Coast construction firm, a Southeastern event logistics contractor, Ci Power Solutions, and Southern Hospitality Event Rentals. UCS holds SBA-certified Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) and Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) designations and operates under CAGE Code 8PJM1.

UCS's core service offerings center on the mobilization of base camps scalable to up to 5,000 people, supplemented by temporary housing, security, and broader logistics support. Through its United Fuel Direct sub-brand, the company extends into fuel logistics using 2,800-gallon multi-compartment fuel trucks, with active hiring of CDL Fuel Truck Drivers indicating a scaling fleet operation. The business model is contract-driven and quote-based, with revenue generated through government emergency-services awards and commercial service agreements with industrial, construction, and event clients; pricing is custom and not publicly disclosed. The company is founder-led by Ashley Painter, a 24-year U.S. Army Reserves veteran, with no external investors and no disclosed funding rounds.

Name

United Contract Solutions

Legal name

United Contract Solutions, LLC

Website

https://unitedcontractsolutions.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

United Contract Solutions is a privately-held Alabama firm providing disaster relief, emergency response, and logistics services — including base camps for up to 5,000 people and fuel delivery via United Fuel Direct — to federal agencies such as FEMA, DHS, and the armed services, as well as commercial clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disaster Recovery and Emergency Logistics Services

NAICS

Business Support Services (5614), Community Food Services (624210), Security Guards and Patrol Services (561612)

SIC

Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

Mutual Assistance Crew Logistics, Staging & Base Camp Services (EUAEAIAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Emergency Response, Mutual Aid & Storm Logistics (EUADAHAK), Emergency restoration & storm response services (rapid rebuild, mutual aid contractors) (EUADAKAI), Disaster Recovery & Restoration General Contracting (IMAFAAAJ), Military/Government Monthly Lodging (THAMAFAK)

Keywords

• Disaster recovery services
• Emergency logistics services
• Government contracting
• Base camp operations
• Fuel delivery services

Headquarters

HQ city

Foley

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Government Contract Services: Revenue generated through federal, state, and local government contracts for disaster relief, emergency response, and logistical support services including fuel delivery, temporary housing, base camp operations, and life support during crisis situations.
2. Industrial & Commercial Services: Providing fuel delivery, logistics management, construction support, and emergency planning services to commercial enterprises, utility companies, and event organizers on a contractual basis.
3. Event & Venue Support: Services for public events requiring logistics preparation including fuel support for mobile refrigeration and generators, resource deployment, and post-event support.
4. Marine Fueling Services: Fuel delivery services to commercial fleets, government vessels, and private yachts for marine operations, including pre and post-storm support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

United Contract Solutions delivers turnkey disaster recovery and emergency response services, including fuel delivery, mobile base camp operations (housing up to 5,000 people), temporary housing, staff augmentation, logistics management, and recovery planning. The company serves federal, state, and local government agencies (FEMA, DHS, DLA, military branches), utility providers, construction firms, event organizers, and marine operators, operating primarily across the Southeastern U.S. and Gulf Coast region.

Product overview

United Contract Solutions is a veteran-owned, women-owned small business providing disaster relief and emergency logistics services. The company operates primarily through its core service divisions (Disaster Recovery, Emergency Response, Government/Military Contracts, Industrial Services, Utility Support, Event Support, and Marine Fueling) and a sub-brand called United Fuel Direct for fuel logistics. The portfolio centers on providing turnkey disaster relief including base camps, fuel delivery, temporary housing, logistics, healthcare staffing, security, catering, decontamination, project management, construction, and communications. The company serves government agencies (FEMA, DHS, DLA, military branches), utility companies, commercial businesses, and event organizers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• United Fuel Direct: A veteran-owned fuel logistics company specializing in local, on-site fuel delivery serving construction sites, generators, fleets, and critical infrastructure with precision, safety, and integrity.

Products and services

• Disaster Recovery Services

Quantifiable outcome

• On-site within 12 hours of hurricane landfall with fuel, power, and tents

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• AECOM: Global infrastructure firm with a federal emergency management and disaster recovery practice serving FEMA, Army Corps of Engineers, and state agencies. Comparable as a direct competitor for federal disaster recovery and emergency planning contracts, though AECOM operates across a much broader portfolio.
• KBR Inc. Large federal services and government solutions contractor that provides disaster response, base operations, and logistics support to U.S. military and federal agencies. Highly comparable because it competes for the same FEMA, DHS, and military emergency-response contracts that UCS targets, but at significantly greater scale.
• Fluor Corporation: EPC and government services firm with extensive disaster response and emergency logistics work for federal clients. Comparable for FEMA, DHS, and military emergency-response opportunities, though at much greater scale and geographic reach than UCS.

Direct peers

• Paul Davis Restoration: National disaster recovery and restoration franchise providing emergency response, reconstruction, and contents restoration. Comparable in commercial and government disaster recovery offerings, with overlapping capabilities in logistics and rapid deployment.
• BELFOR Property Restoration: Largest property restoration franchise globally, providing disaster recovery, reconstruction, and emergency response services to commercial and government clients. Comparable in disaster recovery and base operations offerings, though BELFOR's customer base skews more commercial/insurance-driven.
• IAP World Services: Federal contractor providing base operations, logistics, and emergency response services to the U.S. military and government. Directly comparable in offering base operations support, contingency services, and federal contracting in similar agency channels as UCS.
• Witt O'Brien's (Accenture Federal Services): Emergency management and disaster response consultancy serving government and private-sector clients with planning, response, and recovery services. Comparable as a competitor in FEMA and government emergency-response contracts, particularly in planning and logistics support.
• DRC Emergency Services: Specialty contractor focused on disaster response and emergency management services for government and commercial clients, including base camps, logistics, and recovery operations. Closely comparable in scope and customer profile to UCS's core disaster-recovery offerings.
• Caliburn (now part of KBR): Government services contractor specializing in disaster response, base operations, and humanitarian support for federal and military customers. Highly comparable to UCS in offering base camps, life support, and emergency logistics to the same federal customer set.
• SERVPRO: National disaster recovery and restoration franchise network serving commercial, government, and residential customers after hurricanes, floods, and fires. Comparable for disaster recovery services, though SERVPRO's model is franchise-based with broader geographic coverage.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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