What RCSI does

RCSI (Research Computer Sciences, Inc.) is a privately-held IT services and custom software development firm founded in 1998 and headquartered in Rockville, Maryland, with additional offices in the Washington DC metro area. The company delivers a portfolio of enterprise-oriented technology services including custom software development, system integration, database services, enterprise information systems, and web solutions, targeting enterprise and government-aligned buyers in the DC region.

The firm's business model is project-based professional services sold through direct enterprise engagement, supplemented by strategic alliances with consulting firms, sub-contractors, and technology vendors that extend delivery capacity and tool access. Staffing is characterized by an experienced practitioner base, with personnel averaging roughly 10 years of IT experience, which supports positioning for complex integration work but leaves the firm exposed to scale and pricing pressure relative to larger integrators. RCSI does not currently present evidence of proprietary products, AI/ML capabilities, external funding, or disclosed revenue, making the company's scale and growth dynamics largely opaque from public information.

Name

RCSI

Legal name

Research Computer Sciences, Inc.

Website

https://rcs-i.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Short description

RCSI is a Rockville, Maryland-based IT services firm founded in 1998 that provides custom software development, system integration, database, and enterprise information system services to enterprise and government clients in the DC metro area.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Software Development Services

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

Platform Engineering & Internal Developer Platforms (IDP) (BPAEAKAC)

Keywords

• Custom software development
• Enterprise systems integration
• Database design services
• Web application development
• System modernization services

Headquarters

HQ city

Rockville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Services - Custom Software Development: Project-based professional services revenue from custom application development, system modernization, and integration projects for enterprise clients.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

RCSI (Research Computer Sciences, Inc.) is a software development and technology solutions provider delivering custom software development, enterprise information systems development and modernization, web solutions, and database services for enterprise clients. The firm covers the full project lifecycle—from strategic planning, architecture and design through development, integration, deployment, and ongoing operations and support—using technologies such as Java, HTML, XML, Ajax, and Flex on Windows and Unix/Linux platforms.

Product overview

RCSI is a software development and technology solutions provider offering four main service offerings rather than a unified product platform. These services are: Enterprise Information Systems Development/Modernization (covering full project lifecycle from strategic planning to operations and support), Web Solutions (including custom web development and legacy application migration), Database Services (covering database applications, architecture, and data warehousing), and Custom Application Development (including COTS customization). These service offerings work together to provide end-to-end IT solutions to clients, from initial development through deployment and ongoing support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Enterprise Information Systems Development/Modernization End-to-end enterprise information systems development and modernization services covering all phases of a project's lifecycle from strategic planning through construction to product launch and maintenance, including Vision and Strategy, Architecture, Development, Integration, Deployment, and Operations and Support phases. Targeted at enterprise clients with complex IT environments.
• Web Solutions Complete custom web development services including professional graphic design, client-side and server-side programming, database integration for interactive and e-commerce functionality, web-enabling of legacy applications, and migration of mission-critical functions to the web. For organizations needing web-based or e-commerce solutions.
• Database Services Comprehensive database services including database applications (from simple customer/data tracking to complex multi-source integration), database architecture and development, data management and data warehousing. Supports 2-tier and n-tier applications, legacy application conversion, database conversion, and browser-based portal technology capabilities. For clients needing robust data architectures.
• Custom Application Development Custom application development services to fulfill specific business requirements that off-the-shelf software may not address. Includes planning, architecture, design, development, implementation, and support of complex integrated solutions. Also provides COTS (Commercial Off-the-Shelf) Application Customization. For organizations whose unique business requirements cannot be met by off-the-shelf software.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Various Consulting FirmscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRCSI maintains relationships and strategic alliances with several consulting firms. These partnerships allow the company to provide a complete and comprehensive set of services and solutions to its clients.
• Various Sub-contractorsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerStrategic sub-contractor relationships enable RCSI to scale delivery capacity and access specialized skills as needed for client engagements.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• SAIC: Large federal IT services and integration company headquartered in Reston, VA, offering enterprise systems development, modernization, and integration services. Directly comparable to RCSI's enterprise systems development and modernization offerings, particularly for federal-adjacent customers.
• CGI Federal: US federal IT services arm of CGI, providing systems integration, custom software development, and IT modernization for federal agencies. Competes with RCSI in the DC-area federal custom development and systems integration market.
• DXC Technology: Large global IT services firm offering custom application development, systems integration, database services, and enterprise modernization. Directly comparable service mix to RCSI, particularly around legacy modernization and database-centric engagements.
• ManTech International: Large federal IT services and solutions provider headquartered in the DC metro area, offering custom software development, systems integration, and enterprise IT services. RCSI competes for similar enterprise and federal custom development and integration work in the Maryland/DC corridor.
• Leidos: Large federal IT and engineering services firm with significant DC-area presence, providing systems integration, custom application development, and IT modernization. Overlaps with RCSI's full-lifecycle application development and enterprise systems modernization services.
• Booz Allen Hamilton: Major DC-based management and technology consulting firm serving federal and commercial clients with custom software, systems integration, and IT modernization. Competes with RCSI in the enterprise and federal IT services market in the Maryland/DC region.
• Unisys: Global IT services and solutions company with a federal practice, providing custom application development, systems integration, and legacy modernization. Comparable to RCSI in legacy migration, multi-tier application, and database architecture services.
• CACI International: Federal IT services and integration provider serving defense, intelligence, and civilian agencies, with capabilities spanning enterprise systems, custom application development, and integration. Comparable to RCSI in the federal custom development and integration segment.
• ICF International: DC-area consulting and technology services firm with deep federal client base and custom application development, systems integration, and data services. Highly comparable to RCSI in target market and service mix, though operating at significantly larger scale.

Direct peers

• CALIBRE Systems: Mid-sized IT and management consulting firm headquartered in Alexandria, VA, offering custom software development, systems integration, and enterprise IT services to federal clients. Closest scale and service-line comparable to RCSI among DC-area IT services peers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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