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Karl Schmidt and Brian Tunney will be at I/ITSEC 2025 connecting with industry leaders across modeling, simulation, training and mission-readiness technologies. We look forward to discussing emerging training platforms and digital engineering. If you're attending I/ITSEC and would like to meet, please reach out. #KippsDeSanto #IITSEC #Defense #ModelingandSimulation #Training #DigitalEngineering

Jon Yim, Jamie Graham, and Nathan Wilson will be in Las Vegas meeting with industry partners at AWS re:Invent. Our team is excited to meet with innovators across the cloud and GovCon ecosystems to discuss how modernization, cybersecurity, and scalable cloud architectures are reshaping mission needs. We look forward to connecting if you're attending re:Invent. #KippsDeSanto #AWSreInvent #CloudComputing #GovCon #Technology #Innovation #EnterpriseTech

Read our weekly summary of M&A activity in the Aerospace, Defense, Government Technology Solutions, and Enterprise Technology industries and download our Comparable Company Analysis here: https://lnkd.in/eZYtkHpa

Congratulations to MetroStar on its agreement to be acquired by Veritas Capital. The acquisition will scale MetroStar's investment in talent, innovation, and capabilities, solidifying its role as a technology disruptor for the U.S. Defense and National Security communities. For nearly three decades, MetroStar has accelerated mission outcomes by combining deep domain expertise with advanced AI-enabled solutions, empowering agencies to deploy technology faster, make smarter decisions, and achieve quicker impact. Read more about this transaction here: https://lnkd.in/eRGq4SaT #KippsDeSanto #MetroStar #VeritasCapital #AI #NationalSecurity #Software #DigitalTransformation

Congratulations to Ask Sage, Inc. on its agreement to be acquired by BigBear.ai The strategic acquisition is expected to significantly accelerate BigBear.ai's growth trajectory and enhance its position as a provider of secure, scalable AI solutions. Ask Sage brings a proven, mission-tailored platform that is currently in production, serving over 100,000 users across 16,000 government teams and hundreds of commercial companies. Read more about this transaction here: https://lnkd.in/eBrxU-2r #KippsDeSanto #AskSage #BigBearAI #SecureGenAI #SaaS #DrivingOutcomes

This Veterans Day, we proudly recognize our colleagues Karl Schmidt, Sean P. Rogers, Matt Berglund, and Romeo Sarmiento, and all those who have served our country. Their commitment to leadership, discipline, and teamwork exemplifies the values that strengthen both our nation and our firm. We are grateful for their service and for the many veterans who continue to make an impact in business, government, and communities across the country. To all who have served, thank you for your dedication and sacrifice. #VeteransDay #ThankYouVeterans #Leadership #Service #KippsDeSanto

Read our weekly summary of M&A activity in the Aerospace, Defense, Government Technology Solutions, and Enterprise Technology industries and download our Comparable Company Analysis here: https://lnkd.in/ej5tpH69

KippsDeSanto & Co. was proud to once again sponsor the annual NVC Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards. This annual event celebrates the firms and executives driving growth, innovation, and mission impact across the GovCon community. Congratulations to the 2025 GovCon Award Winners! Contractor of the Year under $25M: xmstart, inc Contractor of the Year $25-$75M: BryceTech Contractor of the Year $75-$300M: MetroStar Contractor of the Year over $300M: Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) Exec of the Year under $75M: Janet Clement (Jefferson Solutions Group) Exec of the Year $75-$300M: Brian OToole (BlackSky) Exec of the Year over $300M: John Mengucci (CACI International Inc) #KippsDeSanto #GovConAwards #GovernmentContracting #Leadership

KippsDeSanto & Co. is pleased to announce that its client, the Salesforce practice of HigherEchelon, Inc. (“HESFP” or the “Practice”), has been acquired by Cherokee Federal (“Cherokee”). The Salesforce practice of HigherEchelon is a pure-play Summit-level Salesforce partner with expertise spanning across core low-code-no-code Salesforce platforms, digital transformation, human capital management, public-facing solutions, commercial business development & sales processes, and higher education systems, among other areas. With a proven track record of completing over 120 successful projects across the public and private sectors and earning numerous industry awards and recognition for its solutions and services, the Practice is the go-to partner in the rapidly growing Salesforce market and is well-aligned with market demand and the evolving priorities of its federal customers. This acquisition comes at a critical time as government agencies accelerate their modernization agendas in an ever-increasingly competitive and complex federal market environment. Cherokee’s acquisition of HESFP will expand Cherokee’s footprint in Salesforce and related platforms, positioning Cherokee to deliver scalable, integrated, and sustainable digital solutions. Additionally, this acquisition will bolster Cherokee’s relationships with its existing customers. Read more about this transaction here: https://lnkd.in/eTmwZVfm #KippsDeSanto #HigherEchelon #CherokeeFederal #MergersandAcquisitions #DigitalTransformation #GovernmentServices

We’re proud to highlight Marc Marlin, Managing Director at KippsDeSanto & Co., and longtime leading member at ACG National Capital. Marc recently shared how impactful his ACG experience has been, from helping shape events like the 2015 Growth Conference to watching early connections evolve into industry leaders.  Now, as he rejoins the ACG National Capital Board, he’s focused on strengthening ties between the GovCon and commercial tech markets and supporting our NextGen program to empower the next generation of leaders. His journey reflects what ACG is all about: building relationships that drive lasting growth. If you’re interested in joining our community or have questions, visit our website to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gv-QNEWp  #ACG #ACGNationalCapital #Leadership #BusinessGrowth #GovCon #Networking #NextGen