Steampunk

What Steampunk does

Steampunk is an employee-owned federal government IT services contractor headquartered in McLean, Virginia, founded in 2019 through the rebranding of SE Solutions. The company delivers IT modernization, digital transformation, cybersecurity, AI and data exploitation, and DevSecOps services exclusively to U.S. federal civilian, defense, homeland security, commerce, and justice agencies. Its customer base spans the USDA, DHS, CBP, ICE, DOJ, USPTO, DEA, HHS, VA, FAA, CDC, and EPA, organized into two business unit portfolios — Citizen Service & Defense, and Homeland, Commerce & Justice.

The company's central technical asset is its proprietary Design Intelligence® (DI) delivery framework, a registered trademark that integrates human-centered design, Agile methods, and DevSecOps through four operating principles (Appreciate, Innovate, Iterate, Activate). DI is designated at Technology Readiness Level 9 (TRL-9), is listed in the DoD Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace, and is available through the SBIR Phase III procurement pathway. Steampunk's five core technical capabilities — AI & Data Exploitation, Cybersecurity, Design & Strategy, Digital Platforms, and DevSecOps — are unified under DI. Sub-products include the RiskOps™ cybersecurity framework, Disruption Design (change management), the Steampunk Foundry (open-source and enterprise technology), and a dedicated Salesforce practice led by a 13x certified architect. The company holds ISO 9001:2015, ISO/IEC 20000-1:2018, ISO 27001:2022, CMMI-DEV ML3 V2.0, and FedRAMP authorizations.

Steampunk generates revenue through time-and-materials and fixed-price contracts under multiple government-wide acquisition vehicles, including GSA MAS (Contract 47QTCA20D005E), the NITAAC CIO·SP3 Small Business IDIQ (Contract 75N98120D00251, $20B ceiling), USDA STRATUS Pool 2, the USPTO BOSS IDIQ ($2B ceiling), and SBIR Phase III. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales led by a Chief Growth Officer and SVP of Growth Operations, with dedicated SVPs managing pipeline and delivery in each portfolio. The company has been recognized on the Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies list (2022) and the Washington Post Top Workplaces list (2020, 2024), and joined the NVIDIA Partner Network in March 2024 to extend AI delivery capability to federal clients.

Name

Steampunk

Legal name

Steampunk

Website

https://steampunk.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Steampunk is an employee-owned federal IT services contractor delivering IT modernization, cybersecurity, AI/data exploitation, and DevSecOps to U.S. civilian, defense, homeland security, commerce, and justice agencies via its proprietary Design Intelligence® framework and multiple GWAC contract vehicles.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

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, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Federal IT Services and Consulting: Steampunk generates revenue primarily through time-and-materials and fixed-price contracts with U.S. federal government agencies, delivering IT modernization, digital transformation, cybersecurity, and consulting services. Revenue is derived from labor categories billed at negotiated contract rates through GWAC vehicles.
2. Contract-based Service Delivery (CIO·SP3, GSA MAS): Steampunk delivers services through multiple indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract vehicles including NITAAC CIO·SP3 Small Business IDIQ ($20B ceiling), GSA Multiple Award Schedule, STRATUS Pool 2, USPTO BOSS IDIQ, and SBIR Phase III. Task orders are competed among contract holders.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Steampunk is an employee-owned federal government IT services contractor that delivers IT modernization, digital transformation, cybersecurity, AI and data exploitation, DevSecOps, and digital platform implementation services to U.S. federal agencies. All delivery is unified under its proprietary Design Intelligence® (DI) framework, which integrates human-centered design, Agile methods, and DevSecOps to produce faster, higher-quality mission outcomes. The company serves federal clients through multiple Government-Wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC) and IDIQ vehicles.

Product overview

Steampunk is a federal government IT services contractor that operates as a single unified offering rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. The company delivers services through five integrated core capabilities—AI & Data Exploitation, Cybersecurity, Design & Strategy, DevSecOps, and Digital Platforms—all unified under its proprietary Design Intelligence (DI) Framework. The DI Framework is the central methodology that ties all practices together, providing a repeatable delivery approach combining human-centered design, Agile methods, and technical expertise. Key sub-products include RiskOps (cybersecurity delivery), Disruption Design (change management), the Steampunk Foundry (technology development), and specialized Salesforce practice capabilities. The company holds multiple government contracts including GSA MAS, CIO·SP3 SB IDIQ, STRATUS Pool 2, USPTO BOSS, and SBIR Phase III, and serves agencies through two main portfolios: Citizen Service & Defense and Homeland, Commerce & Justice.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cybersecurity Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Design Intelligence® has achieved Technology Readiness Level 9 (TRL-9), the highest level of maturity, demonstrating successful deployment in live mission-critical environments.
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability5 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NVIDIAcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 March 2024Steampunk joined the NVIDIA Partner Network in March 2024, enabling the company to leverage NVIDIA's GPU and AI technology stack to deliver advanced AI and machine learning solutions to federal government clients.
• SalesforcecoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2020Steampunk has a strategic partnership with Salesforce, including Salesforce Public Sector alignment and MuleSoft partnership. The company has a dedicated Salesforce Engineering practice led by a 13x certified architect, delivering Salesforce solutions across Service Cloud, Community Cloud, and digital engagement platforms.
• MuleSoft (Salesforce Company)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 December 2019Steampunk solidified its partnership with MuleSoft, a Salesforce company, to provide integration services and API management for federal agencies. This strengthens Steampunk's ability to connect disparate government systems and data sources.
• NITAAC (National Institutes of Health Information Technology Acquisition and Assessment Center)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNITAAC administers the CIO·SP3 Small Business IDIQ vehicle under which Steampunk holds a prime contract position. NITAAC provides an electronic Government Ordering System (e-GOS) for automated task order competition and management.
• GSA (General Services Administration)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSteampunk holds the GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Contract (47QTCA20D005E), providing pre-competed access to its full service catalog for all federal agencies through GSA Advantage.
• USDA (U.S. Department of Agriculture)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUSDA's STRATUS Pool 2 is a cloud acquisition vehicle under which Steampunk holds a prime BPA position, enabling direct task order awards for USDA IT modernization projects.
• USPTO (U.S. Patent and Trademark Office)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSteampunk is the prime contractor on USPTO's $2B BOSS (Business Oriented Software Solutions) IDIQ, with team members Blackwatch International Corporation and Oasys International Corporation supporting delivery.
• Alaska Northstar Resources LLCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTeam member on Steampunk's USDA STRATUS Pool 2 BPA, providing supplementary cloud and IT services for USDA engagements.
• Amivero LLCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTeam member on Steampunk's USDA STRATUS Pool 2 BPA, contributing specialized IT and cloud capabilities to the team.
• Clarity Innovations LLCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTeam member on Steampunk's USDA STRATUS Pool 2 BPA, providing innovation and technology expertise for USDA cloud initiatives.
• T-Rex Solutions LLCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTeam member on Steampunk's USDA STRATUS Pool 2 BPA, supporting cloud and digital transformation services for USDA.
• Blackwatch International CorporationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTeam member on Steampunk's USPTO BOSS IDIQ prime contract, providing specialized IT services for patent and trademark office modernization.
• Oasys International CorporationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTeam member on Steampunk's USPTO BOSS IDIQ prime contract, supporting software solutions and systems integration for USPTO.
• Broadsword Solutions CorporationminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerBroadsword is Steampunk's partner for CMMI Institute accreditation, supporting the company's CMMI-DEV ML3 V2.0 certification for software development maturity.
• NQA, Inc.minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerNQA, Inc. is the certification body (accredited by ANAB) providing Steampunk's ISO 9001:2015, ISO/IEC 20000-1:2018, and ISO 27001:2022 certifications.
• U.S. Department of Defense (SkillBridge Program)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSteampunk participates in the DoD SkillBridge program, providing transitioning active-duty service members up to 180 days of internship during their final period of service. Service members receive military compensation while Steampunk provides training and work experience in federal IT.
• Boulder Crest FoundationminorOthersSteampunk supports Boulder Crest Foundation, a nonprofit providing wellness and support services for veterans and first-responders. Steampunk interns have volunteered at Boulder Crest as part of the company's community empowerment initiatives.
• Platoon 22minorOthersSteampunk supports Platoon 22, an organization focused on veteran mental health and suicide prevention, aligned with Steampunk's core value of Empowering the Community.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• SAIC: Mid-to-large federal IT services prime with overlapping portfolio across civilian, defense, and intelligence agencies. Direct competitor on similar IDIQ vehicles and shares the Salesforce and federal digital modernization go-to-market.
• Maximus: Federal services contractor with strong presence in citizen-services agencies (HHS, USDA, VA). Competes on similar mission-oriented digital transformation and citizen engagement programs.
• ICF International: Mid-sized federal IT and digital services firm with comparable revenue scale, federal agency footprint, and digital modernization capabilities. Often cited alongside mid-tier federal services peers of similar size.
• ManTech (Constellis): Federal IT and cyber services firm of similar vintage and portfolio mix. Prior acquisition by Carlyle illustrates the mid-tier federal IT M&A market dynamics that constrain or enable Steampunk's growth trajectory.
• Booz Allen Hamilton: Largest pure-play federal IT and consulting services contractor. Competes with Steampunk across DHS, DOJ, USPTO, USDA, HHS, and VA programs and is named in several of Steampunk executives' prior employer histories.
• By Light Professional IT Services: Mid-sized federal IT services and cyber firm, comparable in size to Steampunk, with similar focus on DoD and federal civilian digital modernization. Acquired by Peraton, illustrating the typical mid-tier federal IT consolidation pathway.

Emerging players

• Kforce Federal Solutions: Federal IT staffing and solutions subsidiary of Kforce Inc. Competes with Steampunk on professional services and cleared-labor task orders, with overlapping federal civilian customer base but a more staffing-centric delivery model.

Broad incumbents

• Accenture Federal Services: Federal arm of Accenture and Steampunk's most direct incumbent competitor in DHS, federal civilian, and digital modernization work. Multiple Steampunk executives came from Accenture Federal Services leadership roles.
• Leidos: Top-tier federal systems integrator with broad portfolio across defense, civilian, health, and intelligence. Competes with Steampunk for larger civilian modernization programs and brings deeper resources and incumbencies.
• GDIT (General Dynamics Information Technology): Large federal IT services division of General Dynamics. Competes across defense, civilian, health, and intelligence agencies with scale and incumbency advantages on large IDIQ vehicles.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/steampunk-inc
• Instagraminstagram.com/steampunkinc
• Xx.com/Steampunk_inc

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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