What Planate Management Group does

Planate Management Group is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) founded in 2007 in Alexandria, Virginia, that delivers engineering, architectural, and construction management services to U.S. federal government clients globally. The company operates through three core service lines: Architecture & Engineering Design Services (covering architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, and fire protection design); Engineering Support Services (program/project management, construction oversight, BIM/GIS planning, and facilities operations); and Innovation and Technology Services (integrating robotics, AI, CMMC cybersecurity services, and unmanned vehicle solutions). Its technology stack is anchored by an integrated geospatial platform combining Blue UAS/NDAA-compliant drones, aerial LiDAR with ≤1-3 cm/pixel GSD photogrammetry, BIM/3D laser scanning, GIS spatial analysis, and additive manufacturing/robotics—formalized in October 2025 through the Global Innovation and Technology Delivery Division.

Planate generates revenue exclusively through professional services contracts with U.S. federal agencies, priced via competitive bidding on vehicles including GSA Professional Services Schedule, GSA OASIS+ SB and SDVOSB, NAVFAC IDIQs (including Thailand ROICC), USACE MATOCs, VISN VA contracts, WEXMAC 2.2, and SHIELD IDIQ. Disclosed revenue was $15.4M in 2022, with named task orders ranging from $4.9M to $8.5M. Customer mix is concentrated in DoD (USACE, NAVFAC, DTRA, Air Force), Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of State (embassy programs), DHS (CBP), DOI (BIE, NPS), and international programs including USAID and foreign military sales. The company maintains wholly-owned regional subsidiaries in Thailand (Planate Thailand Co. Ltd.) and Africa (Planate Management Group Africa Ltd.), plus offices in Kyiv, Nairobi (regional hub since 2018), Taiwan, Subic Bay, UAE, and Djibouti, with 260-350+ professionals supporting projects across 24 U.S. states and 25 countries on 5 continents.

The company holds CMMC Level 2 certification, ISO 9001:2015, and SDVOSB status providing access to federal set-aside vehicles. Notable past performance includes validating $357M in MILCON funding at Offutt AFB (post-2018 floods), 103-building Typhoon Mawar assessments in Guam, 150+ facilities mapped via 3D scanning, and $8.5M in U.S. Embassy Pretoria upgrades. Key certifications include Hire Vets Medallion Platinum and Virginia Values Veterans (V3). The firm is founder-led by Chris Decker, P.E., and operates without disclosed external investment, functioning as a privately held SDVOSB in the federal professional services market.

Name

Planate Management Group

Legal name

Planate Management Group LLC

Website

https://planate.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Planate Management Group is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business founded in 2007 that delivers engineering, architectural, construction management, and geospatial technology services to U.S. federal agencies and international clients across 25 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Government Engineering and Construction Management Services

NAICS

Engineering Services (541330), Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413), Architectural Services (54131)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700), Services-Management Services (8741)

akta.pro primary industry

Construction Program Management (Multi-site/Portfolio) (IMAFAAAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Design-Build / EPC General Contracting (IMAFAAAD), Infrastructure Planning, Capital Programs & Project Delivery Offices (PMOs) (BPAIALAJ)

Keywords

• Government engineering services
• Construction management services
• Architecture engineering design
• Geospatial infrastructure mapping
• Facilities engineering support

Headquarters

HQ city

Alexandria

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Engineering and Construction Management Contracts: Professional services revenue generated through U.S. federal contracts including USACE, NAVFAC, Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of State, DTRA, and other agency awards. Services include A/E design, construction management, program management, and technical consulting delivered through IDIQ contracts, single-award contracts, and task orders.
2. International Development and Defense Programs: Revenue from international programs supporting USAID, foreign military sales, and partner nation capacity building across Africa, Middle East, Europe, and Indo-Pacific regions.
3. Specialized Technical Services: Specialized services including CBRNE screening, fire protection engineering, GIS/mapping, drone operations, and cybersecurity (CMMC) compliance services provided to government clients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Planate Management Group provides engineering, architectural, and construction management services to U.S. federal agencies and international government clients. Its portfolio includes Architecture & Engineering Design, Engineering Support Services (program/project management, construction oversight, BIM/GIS, facilities operations), and Innovation and Technology Services integrating drones, BIM, GIS, 3D scanning, robotics, AI, and CMMC cybersecurity. Services are delivered through GSA schedules, IDIQ contracts, MATOCs, and direct awards for projects in difficult and austere environments worldwide.

Product overview

Planate Management Group is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) founded in 2007, providing global engineering, architectural, and construction management services. The company's service portfolio consists of three core offerings: Architecture & Engineering Design Services (providing innovative design solutions across multiple engineering disciplines), Engineering Support Services (end-to-end program and project management with Construction & Program Management, BIM/GIS Planning, and Facilities Operations), and Innovation and Technology Services (incorporating AI, robotics, CMMC cybersecurity services, and unmanned vehicle solutions). The October 2025 launch of the Global Innovation and Technology Delivery Division formalized capabilities in drones/UAVs, additive manufacturing, technical dive surveys, and robotics. Additional specialized capabilities include GIS and spatial analysis, fire protection engineering, and CBRNE screening and security services. The company operates as a unified service provider rather than a modular software platform, delivering technical solutions through professional services engagements for government and defense clients worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Global Innovation and Technology Delivery Division: Division launched October 2025 focusing on drones, UAVs, additive manufacturing, technical dive surveys, robotics, and emerging technologies for mission-critical solutions worldwide
• Global Technology and Innovation Division
• Information Technology Group (ITG)
• Technical Support Center in Southeast Asia

Products and services

• Architecture & Engineering Design Services Delivers innovative, cost-effective, and sustainable design solutions including architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, and fire protection design for federal agencies and international clients in challenging environments.
• Engineering Support Services Provides end-to-end program and project management, construction oversight, BIM/GIS integrated planning, facilities operations and support, and construction and cost support for federal customers.
• Innovation and Technology Services Integrates cutting-edge robotics, AI, CMMC cybersecurity services, and unmanned vehicle solutions to enhance security, efficiency, and resilience for clients worldwide.
• Fire Protection Engineering Services Comprehensive fire protection capabilities including risk assessment, fire detection and alarm system design, fire suppression system design, NFPA and IBC code compliance, emergency response planning, and commissioning for mission-critical facilities.
• CBRNE Screening & Security Services Integrated CBRNE screening, physical security, and force protection solutions covering threat detection, negative-pressure mailrooms, secure facility design, blast protection, commissioning, construction management, and emergency planning.

Quantifiable outcome

• Completed projects in 24 U.S. states and 25 countries across 5 continents
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability8 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Risen Line Solutions (TAG)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 6 July 2026Co-sponsorship of Michael Koh Racing in 2026 GB4 Championship. Both companies are U.S.-based technology firms focused on advanced systems integration - Risen Line Solutions specializes in intelligent automation and robotics for security operations while Planate focuses on infrastructure engineering. Partnership represents shared brand positioning around technology innovation.
• Ahtna Global, LLCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTeaming partner on DTRA FALCON contract vehicle for infrastructure quality assurance. Planate delivers independent A&E observation services as subcontractor to Ahtna for African Union Pan African Veterinary Vaccine Production Center in Ethiopia. $4.9M task order value.
• CH2McoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubcontractor to CH2M providing on-site construction management services for DTRA-sponsored Health Emergency Operations Center in Dakar, Senegal. Greenfield facility supporting Senegal Ministry of Health bio-surveillance and emergency response coordination.
• Green Powered Technology (GPTech)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerContracted by GPTech to deliver Architecture and Engineering services in support of USAID INFRA Field Support II program in South Sudan. Services included ICT/telecom design, water/wastewater review, and electrical/HVAC assessments.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Tetra Tech: Large global consulting and engineering services firm with significant federal, water, environment, and international development practices. Comparable as broad incumbent in engineering services and federal infrastructure.
• Vectrus Systems: Public federal services company providing infrastructure support, facilities management, and construction services to DoD globally. Comparable as a larger, established peer offering overlapping capabilities across federal infrastructure.
• AECOM: Global infrastructure consulting firm with large federal services practice serving DoD, VA, and State Department on A/E and program management work. Comparable as broad incumbent competing for the same federal A/E IDIQ task orders.
• SOS International (SOSi): Mid-sized federal services contractor providing construction, logistics, intelligence, and technical services to DoD and federal agencies. Comparable as a larger federal services firm with overlapping DoD CM and infrastructure work.

Direct peers

• COLSA Corporation: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business providing engineering, IT, and technical services to federal agencies including DoD. Comparable SDVOSB federal contractor with similar CM and engineering capabilities.
• Mason & Hanger: Specialty A/E and engineering services firm serving federal and DoD clients with architecture, engineering, and construction management capabilities. Highly comparable given similar federal A/E and CM service focus.
• TISTA Science & Technology: SDVOSB federal contractor providing IT, engineering, program management, and technical services to DoD and federal agencies. Comparable as a small, veteran-owned federal services firm competing on similar set-aside vehicles.
• RQ Construction: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business specializing in design-build and construction management for federal and DoD clients. Highly comparable SDVOSB with similar federal CM focus.
• IAP World Services: Federal services contractor providing operations, maintenance, engineering, and construction management support to DoD and federal agencies globally. Comparable as a peer SDVOSB-style federal contractor with global footprint and similar federal contract vehicle strategy.
• CALIBRE Systems: Federal management consulting and engineering services firm serving DoD and civilian agencies with program management, A/E, and technical services. Comparable mid-sized federal services peer with similar DoD contract portfolio.

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

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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