A specialized GovCon M&A advisory built by people who've lived the federal market.

Founded by a former GovCon operator and serial entrepreneur to bring institutional-quality M&A advisory to small and middle-market government contractors.​STS Advisors is a mission-driven GovCon M&A and business advisory firm founded by Cliff Ingari after a career spent building, acquiring, and selling companies in the military simulation, training, and government contracting market.​Led by former military professionals, our team brings decades of hands-on GovCon experience and a deep understanding of what it takes to grow, scale, and exit in a highly regulated environment. We were created to bring institutional-quality M&A advisory and strategic guidance to small and middle-market government contractors that are often underserved by traditional firms.​Our approach is grounded in real transaction experience—as buyers, sellers, and advisors. We help owners and management teams prepare for growth through acquisition, navigate complex transactions, and execute successful liquidity events with clarity, discipline, and confidence.