Program, acquisition and engineering support for federal programs.

Federal Contracting Services, LLC (FCS) is an SBA-certified service-disabled veteran-owned small business in Frederick, Maryland. We help DoD and federal program offices plan, buy, build and test their programs — as a prime, a subcontractor or a teaming partner.

01 · Company data — Federal Contracting Services, LLC CAGE 99E51 SAM active Frederick, MD
No.ItemValueRemark
01CertificationSDVOSBSBA-certified service-disabled veteran-owned small business (also VOSB)
02Other statusSDBSmall disadvantaged business (self-certified) · small under every registered NAICS
03CAGE code99E51Registered and active
04Unique Entity IDWA4DCWFK7BB9Active in SAM.gov for all awards
05Primary NAICS541611Administrative and general management consulting
06Other NAICS541690Also 541511 · 541512 · 541519 · 541612 · 541614 · 541618 · 541620 · 541990
07PSCR408 · R425Program management support · engineering and technical support
08Contracting posturePrime or subDirect awards, subcontracts and teaming agreements

Full NAICS list and capability statement on request. Contract vehicles will be listed here as they are awarded.

02 · What we do

Program management

Keep cost, schedule and performance on track, and keep leadership informed.

  • Integrated master schedules and earned value tracking
  • PPBE, budget exhibits and RDT&E execution
  • Risk, issue and opportunity management
  • Program reviews, briefings and decision papers
  • Process improvement and performance metrics

Acquisition support

Get from requirement to contract award, and manage the contract after.

  • Acquisition strategies and market research
  • SOW, PWS, CDRL and evaluation criteria development
  • Independent government cost estimates
  • Source selection and technical evaluation support
  • Milestone documentation and COR support

Systems engineering

Turn needs into requirements that can be built, tested and sustained.

  • Requirements development and traceability
  • Architecture, interfaces, ICDs and CONOPS
  • Trade studies and analyses of alternatives
  • Technical review support (SRR, PDR, CDR)
  • Configuration and data management

Test and evaluation

Plan the test, collect the data and give decision makers an evaluation they can use.

  • TEMP and test strategy support
  • Test plans, procedures and data collection plans
  • Developmental and operational test support
  • Data analysis, evaluation reports and readiness reviews
  • Deficiency reporting and corrective action tracking

Cybersecurity and RMF

Move a system through the Risk Management Framework to an authority to operate.

  • RMF packages and ATO support
  • Security control assessment (NIST SP 800-53)
  • POA&M development and tracking
  • STIG and SCAP compliance review
  • Continuous monitoring and reporting

Technical writing and administrative support

Clear documents, organized records and meetings that run on time.

  • Technical writing and editing
  • Briefings, reports and correspondence
  • SharePoint and knowledge management
  • Action item and tasker tracking
  • Conference, meeting and training support
03 · Leadership

Troy D. Houston, PMP

Managing Member. A U.S. Army and U.S. Marine Corps veteran who has worked on the government side of the programs FCS supports: DoD acquisition program manager on ACAT I and II programs, test and evaluation evaluator with the Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC), and PPBE and RDT&E budget execution.

DAWIA Program Management Level III · Project Management Professional (PMP) · holds an active security clearance.

Every FCS engagement is led by a principal — the person you talk to before award is the person accountable after it.

04 · How to work with us

Program offices and contracting officers

FCS is eligible for direct award without a teaming partner.

  • SDVOSB set-asides and sole-source awards (FAR subpart 19.14)
  • VA Veterans First awards (VOSB and SDVOSB)
  • Total small business set-asides
  • Micro-purchases and simplified acquisitions
  • Sources sought and RFI responses — send them to us

Prime contractors

Add a certified SDVOSB to your team for your next bid.

  • Counts toward SB, SDB, VOSB and SDVOSB subcontracting goals
  • Teaming agreements before the RFP drops
  • Subcontracts on awarded work
  • Mentor-protégé and joint venture discussions
  • Straight answers on fit — if we are not right for the work, we will say so
05 · Careers

We hire experienced program, acquisition, engineering and test professionals — veterans especially — for federal program support. Open positions are listed below.

No open positions right now

We are always glad to hear from cleared professionals and veterans. Send your résumé to hr@fcs.consulting and tell us what kind of work you want next.

FCS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

06 · Contact

Tell us what the requirement is

Send the scope, the vehicle and the dates — or just the problem, if the scope is not written yet. We will reply with a capability statement and a straight answer on whether we are the right fit.

Troy D. Houston, PMP, Managing Member · (309) 532-4597 · Frederick, Maryland