CenCore

What CenCore does

CenCore Group, LLC is a private defense contractor founded in 2010 and headquartered in Springville, Utah, that designs, manufactures, and deploys ICD-705 compliant secure infrastructure for the U.S. Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, and Homeland Security agencies. The company's core product portfolio is organized into containerized platforms (FORTIS SCIF-in-a-Box, HEMP/EMI shelters, Containerized Data Centers, Containerized Secure Units), modular platforms (Modular Data Centers, Modular Shelters, Modular Shielded Enclosures), and panelized secure systems (Panelized Secure Shelters), all engineered to meet TEMPEST, MIL-STD-188-125, NSA 94-106, and STC 55+ standards. Its flagship FORTIS offering supports dual SCIF/SAPF accreditation with integrated power, HVAC, compute, and secure communications, deployable in under one hour and compatible with C-17 military transport.

The company operates three service lines alongside its hardware: cleared physical security (TS/SCI personnel serving as access control officers, CSTs, security escorts, armed guards, and K9 teams), advisory services (strategy, C2 integration, cyber, and infrastructure consulting), and secure manufacturing using a vetted U.S. citizen workforce with ISO 9001-aligned processes. CenCore's go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales to government agencies and defense contractors via RFP responses and quote-based custom configurations, with multi-year contract structures. The company has secured material awards including a $19M USMC Warfighting Lab contract for mobile SCIFs (2025), selection for the DoD APFIT program (2025), and a $44M NIWC Atlantic modular facilities contract (2026), positioning it within the Defense Industrial Base for deployable classified infrastructure.

Name

CenCore

Legal name

CenCore Group, LLC

Website

https://cencoregroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

CenCore Group is a private defense contractor that designs, manufactures, and deploys ICD-705 compliant containerized and modular SCIFs, HEMP/EMI shielded enclosures, and secure data centers for the U.S. DoD, Intelligence Community, and Homeland Security, alongside cleared security personnel and advisory services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secure Defense Infrastructure

NAICS

Security Guards and Patrol Services (561612), Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (33411)

SIC

Services-Detective, Guard & Armored Car Services (7381), Electronic Computers (3571)

akta.pro primary industry

Secure Communications, Cryptography & Key Management Systems (IMABAOAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Government / Defense & High-Security Data Centers (HDABACAK)

Keywords

• Defense secure platforms
• Containerized SCIF solutions
• Cleared security personnel
• HEMP EMI shielding
• Military infrastructure systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Springville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Secure Platform Sales: Sale of containerized and modular secure platforms including SCIFs, HEMP/EMI shelters, containerized data centers, and mobile command units. Products are sold directly to government agencies and defense contractors with custom configurations based on mission requirements.
2. Cleared Security Services: Provision of cleared security professionals including Access Control Officers, Construction Surveillance Technicians, Security Escorts, Cleared Armed Guards, and K9 Security services. Deployed to government facilities, SCIFs, data centers, and secure construction sites nationwide.
3. Advisory Services: Strategic consulting services spanning five areas: Strategy & Transformation, Command/Control & Integration, Digital & Cyber Innovation, Infrastructure & Operational Security, and Advisory for Mission Readiness. Includes National Security Strategy, organizational assessment, and acquisition advisory.
4. Secure Manufacturing: Manufacturing services for mission-critical infrastructure including SCIFs, CSUs, and secure facilities. Incorporates vetted U.S. citizen workforce, controlled environments, secure supply chain, configuration management, and documented quality processes (ISO 9001-aligned).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

CenCore designs, manufactures, and deploys containerized, modular, and panelized secure platforms including SCIFs (Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities), HEMP/EMI shielded enclosures, and containerized data centers for classified defense operations. The company also provides cleared security personnel (access control officers, security escorts, armed guards, K9) and strategic advisory services. Customers are U.S. Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, homeland security agencies, and defense contractors requiring ICD-705 and TEMPEST-compliant infrastructure.

Product overview

CenCore offers a comprehensive portfolio of defense and security platforms organized into three categories: Containerized Platforms (HEMP & EMI Shelters, FORTIS SCIF-in-a-Box, Containerized Data Center, Containerized Secure Unit), Modular Platforms (Modular Data Center, Modular Shelter, Modular Shielded Enclosure), and Panelized Secure Systems (Panelized Secure Shelter). These platforms are designed for ICD 705 and TEMPEST compliance, supporting JADC2/CJADC2 operations at the tactical edge. The company also provides three service lines: Cleared Physical Security (personnel with TS/SCI clearances for access control, escorts, CSTs, armed guards), Advisory Services (strategy, C2 integration, cyber, infrastructure consulting), and Secure Manufacturing (vetted workforce with ISO 9001-aligned quality processes). The product architecture is tech-agnostic and built for interoperability across defense and commercial secure computing environments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• HEMP & EMI Shielded Enclosure Modular, HEMP-hardened shell designed to shield critical systems from EMP, EMI, and radar interference, maintaining uptime across defense, space, and telecom nodes. Meets MIL-STD-188-125 and NSA 94-106 standards.
• FORTIS (Forward Operational Resilient Tactical Infrastructure System) A metal, containerized SCIF in a Box designed for classified operations at the tactical edge. Supports 42U rack requirement with integrated power, HVAC, compute, and secure communications. Accredited for SCIF/SAPF operations and deployable in under one hour.
• Containerized Data Center Portable container data center supporting up to 8x 42U racks with integrated cooling, power, and optional shielding. Supports cloud, AI/ML, and ISR applications with 20' or 40' ISO footprints. Configurable for IL2-IL6 workloads and SCIF/SAPF builds.
• Containerized Secure Unit (CSU) Military mobile command center for rapid command-and-control operations at the tactical edge. Integrates workstations, power, HVAC, and secure communications in a rugged, containerized format. Supports SATCOM, mesh networks, and secure LAN/WAN.
• Modular Data Center Prefabricated high-performance computing facility designed for rapid deployment and scalability. Delivers 0.5-2 megawatts of computing power with on-site assembly in approximately 120 days. Configurable for hyperscale, edge, and secure government environments.
• Modular Shelter Panelized HEMP-hardened enclosure providing modular, scalable secure operations. Meets ICD 705 and NSA 94-106 TEMPEST standards with RF attenuation. Supports 0.5-2 megawatts of power in 20-foot, 40-foot, or 53+ foot configurations.
• Panelized Secure Shelter Prefabricated SCIF room system with RF-rated panels installed directly into existing structures. Meets ICD 705 and NSA 94-106 standards for rapid SCIF building and retrofitting without interrupting daily operations. Supports agency reciprocity and co-use agreements.
• Cleared Physical Security Services Provider of cleared security professionals offering Commercial Security, Access Control Officers, Security Escorts, Construction Surveillance Technicians (CSTs), Cleared Armed Guards, and K9 Security. Personnel hold TS/SCI clearances with polygraphs and comply with ICD 705 and NISPOM standards.
• Advisory Services Strategic consulting spanning five areas: Strategy & Transformation, Command/Control & Integration, Digital & Cyber Innovation, Infrastructure & Operational Security, and Advisory for Mission Readiness. Serves governments and defense organizations with senior advisors including U.S. Ambassadors and former senior military officers.
• Secure Manufacturing Controlled manufacturing processes incorporating vetted U.S. citizen workforce, Construction Security Plans (CSPs), CST oversight, secure supply chain controls, configuration management, and documented quality processes aligned with ISO 9001 standards.

Quantifiable outcome

• Containerized solutions deploy in under 1 hour vs. 4-7 years for traditional MILCON construction
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic (NIWC Atlantic)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 February 2026CenCore secured a $44 million contract in partnership with NIWC Atlantic, a Division of the Department of War, to develop cutting-edge modular buildings. This collaboration aims to boost the Defense Industrial Base by leveraging CenCore's manufacturing capabilities and NIWC Atlantic's technical expertise in naval information warfare systems.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• ManTech International: Defense and intelligence IT services firm providing cleared personnel, secure systems integration, and mission support to DoD and IC — closely analogous to CenCore's cleared security and advisory services.
• Smartronix: Defense and federal cloud/IT services company with cleared personnel and secure infrastructure offerings for DoD and IC. Comparable as a smaller, focused defense IT/secure infrastructure peer.
• Mercury Systems: Defense electronics and secure computing provider serving DoD and IC. Closely comparable to CenCore's secure compute and RF/shielding-enabled platform business for classified defense applications.
• Parsons Corporation: Defense and intelligence solutions provider with significant secure infrastructure, critical infrastructure protection, and federal services work. Comparable in serving defense customers with integrated hardware-platform-plus-services offerings.
• Kratos Defense & Security Solutions: Tactical defense systems provider including deployable command/control and unmanned systems. Comparable on the tactical-edge and C4ISR infrastructure side of CenCore's product portfolio.
• Constellis: Government security and defense services provider offering cleared protective services and training. Comparable on the cleared security personnel and protective services business.

Broad incumbents

• L3Harris Technologies: Defense electronics prime with tactical communications, secure networks, and integrated mission systems. Comparable on the secure defense electronics and communications platform side.
• CACI International: Large defense and intelligence services prime offering cleared personnel, secure infrastructure, and mission technology across DoD/IC. Comparable as a broader incumbent in adjacent service lines.
• Leidos: Major defense and intelligence solutions prime with deep federal footprint in secure IT, mission systems, and infrastructure. Comparable as a broad incumbent competing for similar DoD/IC programs.
• Booz Allen Hamilton: Defense and intelligence consulting firm with significant cleared advisory and cyber practice. Comparable on the advisory services and senior-bench side of CenCore's business.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cencore

Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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