Defense Contractors

Major defense consulting and technology firm with active DoD subcontracts in Colorado. Supports Space Force, NORAD, and intelligence community programs at Colorado Springs installations as both prime and subcontractor.

National IT staffing and workforce solutions firm with active DoD subcontracts in Colorado. Places cleared IT professionals and engineers at DoD prime contractors and Space Force programs across Colorado.

National defense systems engineering and technical services firm with active Colorado DoD subcontracts. Supports Space Force programs at Schriever and Peterson Space Force Bases as a subcontractor to multiple Colorado primes.

Golden, CO-based photonics and quantum sensing technology company supporting DoD precision navigation and timing programs. Active subcontractor with verified DoD subaward activity in Colorado.

Lafayette, CO-based smallsat bus and spacecraft manufacturer for DoD and commercial missions. Provides complete small satellite platforms for DoD Space Force programs. Acquired by Raytheon Technologies.

Littleton, CO-based defense technology and systems integration small business. Active DoD subcontractor supporting Space Force and intelligence programs in Colorado with verified subaward activity.

Colorado-headquartered engineering services firm supporting DoD Space Force and Army programs. Over $2M in subawards across 21 subcontracts — highly active Colorado subcontractor with consistent DoD work.

Longmont, CO-based high-power fiber laser manufacturer for DoD directed energy and defense applications. Over $2.1M in subawards supporting Army and Air Force directed energy weapons programs.

Colorado Springs-based small business providing intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) support services for DoD. Over $2.3M in subawards across 11 contracts supporting Space Force programs.

Monument, CO-based defense IT and systems consulting small business. Over $2.9M in subawards across 6 DoD subcontracts supporting Space Force and NORAD programs in Colorado Springs.

Centennial, CO-based data acquisition and test solutions provider for DoD programs. Over $3.2M in subawards across 29 subcontracts — highly active Colorado subcontractor supporting Space Force and missile defense test programs.

Castle Rock, CO-based defense IT and cybersecurity small business. Over $3.5M in subawards across 8 DoD subcontracts supporting Space Force and DoD cyber programs at Colorado installations.

Colorado Springs-based GPS and navigation technology firm providing DoD-grade GPS distribution and anti-jam solutions. Over $4.4M in subawards supporting Space Force and Army navigation programs.

Littleton, CO-based signal intelligence and communications small business supporting DoD programs. Over $4.8M in subawards across 14 DoD subcontracts supporting SIGINT and communications programs in Colorado.

Broomfield, CO-based defense technology company developing advanced load stabilization systems for DoD rotary wing aircraft. Over $4.9M in subawards with active DoD contracts supporting Special Operations and Army aviation.

Colorado-headquartered environmental and engineering services firm supporting DoD installations. Over $5.4M in subawards across 16 DoD subcontracts supporting military base environmental and engineering programs in Colorado.

Colorado Springs-based engineering firm providing systems engineering and technical support for DoD Space Force programs. Over $5.5M in subawards across 16 contracts supporting Schriever and Peterson Space Force Bases.

Lakewood, CO-based small business providing program management and administrative services for DoD installations. Over $11M in subawards supporting base operations and mission support contracts in Colorado.

Colorado-headquartered professional services and staffing firm supporting DoD programs. Over $13M in subawards across 86 DoD subcontracts — one of the most active subcontractors by volume in Colorado.

IT solutions and cloud services provider supporting DoD programs in Colorado. Denver-based with over $18M in subawards across 85 DoD subcontracts. Supports Space Force and NORAD IT modernization efforts.

Colorado Springs-based engineering firm specializing in RF and electronic warfare systems for DoD. Over $36M in subawards supporting Space Force and defense programs at Peterson and Schriever Space Force Bases.

Colorado-based defense technology firm providing systems engineering and technical services for DoD programs. Over $42M in verified subawards supporting Space Force and intelligence community programs in Colorado.

Leading DoD IT solutions and professional services firm headquartered in Littleton, CO. One of the highest-value subcontractors in Colorado with over $104M in subawards. Active subcontractor for multiple DoD primes supporting Space Force and defense programs.

Global engineering and sciences talent solutions firm serving Aerospace & Defense clients nationwide. Deploys engineering, systems, and technical consultants to DoD prime contractors and programs in Colorado including Space Force, NORAD, and missile defense programs. 30,000+ consultants deployed across the US.

Colorado Springs-based defense software company born from Boecore, Ascension Engineering Group, Orbit Logic, and La Jolla Logic. Delivers battlespace readiness, C3, cybersecurity, and satellite mission software for Space Force and DoD. 500+ employees with active contracts at Peterson and Schriever Space Force Bases.

Small business serving the Intelligence, Defense, and Space communities with cloud architecture, systems engineering, cyber, and software development. Headquartered in Herndon, VA with employees actively supporting DoD programs in Colorado including Colorado Springs, and classified programs at Space Force bases.

Nationwide IT and professional services firm supporting DoD National Defense & Intelligence missions including cyber, ISR, and mission support. Active subcontractor on Colorado DoD programs including Boeing and Missile Defense Agency contracts. Places cleared professionals at primes across Colorado.

Delivers C4ISR, satellite communications, and space systems for DoD. Colorado Springs operations support Space Force and missile defense programs.

Global engineering and logistics firm supporting DoD installations in Colorado. Provides base operations, facilities management, and engineering services to Space Force bases.

DoD-focused IT, systems engineering, and cybersecurity services provider. Colorado Springs operations support Space Force, NORAD, and USSTRATCOM missions.

Major DoD prime contractor with Colorado presence delivering space and mission systems including satellite sensors and electronic warfare. Also operates the former Ball Aerospace facility in Boulder.

Major DoD prime contractor with significant Colorado presence. Denver operations support national security space programs, satellites, and aerospace manufacturing.

Major DoD prime contractor providing avionics, communications, and space systems. Colorado Springs operations support Space Force and NORAD/USNORTHCOM missions.

Major DoD prime contractor delivering missiles, radars, and air defense systems. Colorado facility in Aurora supports DoD programs including missile seekers and space payloads.

Major DoD prime contractor with significant Colorado presence supporting missile defense, space systems, and C4ISR programs at Schriever and Peterson Space Force Bases.

One of the largest DoD prime contractors in Colorado. Operates the massive Waterton Canyon campus in Littleton producing satellites, missile systems, and space vehicles for national security.

Develops autonomous space vehicles for DoD orbital operations and space domain awareness. Colorado-based defense space startup with active DoD contracts.

Developing the Dream Chaser spaceplane and orbital habitats for DoD and NASA missions. Colorado-headquartered commercial space company with significant DoD contracts.

Data platform and supply chain analytics for DoD acquisition and space domain awareness. Colorado Springs-based small business supporting Space Force.

UAV detection and counter-UAS systems for DoD bases and forward operating locations. Colorado-headquartered small business with active DoD contracts.

Mission design and navigation software for DoD and civil satellites. Colorado-based small business known for CAPSTONE lunar mission navigation support.

Satellite operations centers and TT&C software for DoD Space Force missions. Colorado-headquartered small business supporting Space Delta operations.

Software-defined radios and communications solutions for DoD tactical edge and satellite ground systems. Colorado Springs-based small business.

Autonomous robotic systems and logistics automation for DoD applications. Colorado-headquartered small business with active SBIR/STTR awards.

Develops 3D-printed rocket engines for DoD hypersonic and space launch vehicles. Colorado-based propulsion startup with SBIR awards and active DoD contracts.

Designs robotics and mechanisms for DoD planetary exploration, space systems, and defense applications. Relocated headquarters to Longmont, Colorado.

Alaska Native Corporation (ANC) providing facilities support and IT services for DoD installations under 8(a) set-asides. Headquartered in Colorado Springs.

Custom electronics and RF components for DoD aerospace and defense applications. Colorado-based small business specializing in space-qualified electronics.

Engineering services for DoD space systems from concept through flight hardware. Colorado-headquartered small business supporting Space Force acquisition programs.

Polaris Alpha was acquired by Parsons Corporation in 2019. Parsons continues to deliver AI-driven analytics and C4ISR solutions for DoD intelligence and decision support from Colorado Springs.

Delivers high-performance space processors and data storage systems for DoD satellite constellations. Colorado-based small business specializing in space electronics.

Designs advanced antennas and RF systems for DoD airborne, ground, and space platforms. Colorado-headquartered small business and active DoD subcontractor.

Formed by the merger of Vectrus and Vertex in 2022. Provides global sustainment services for DoD bases including IT, logistics, and mission-critical engineering under the V2X brand.

Joint Boeing-Lockheed venture launching national security satellites and DoD payloads with Atlas V and Vulcan Centaur rockets. Headquartered in Centennial with major launch operations.

Formerly Ball Aerospace, acquired by BAE Systems in 2023. Leading provider of space systems, optics, and geospatial intelligence for DoD missions including the James Webb Telescope.