SERVICES
End-to-end sell-side and buy-side advisory for Federal Government Contracting
Every engagement is tailored to your business, your goals, and the realities of the federal market. Here's what we deliver.
Sell-side advisory
Complete representation from pre-market preparation through closing. We manage the process so you can keep running the business.
Buy-Side advisory
Disciplined acquisition support for strategic buyers and private equity firms pursuing growth across GovCon, aerospace and defense, and the federal market. Through our partnership with GovConBuySell, we help identify and qualify acquisition targets that fit the buyer’s strategy, capabilities, customer base, contract profile, and investment objectives.
Readiness Roadmap & value enhancement
For owners who are not ready to sell today but want to build toward a better outcome, STS Advisors develops a GovCon-specific readiness roadmap focused on improving valuation, reducing risk, and strengthening buyer confidence before market entry.
Exclusive Marketplace for GovCon M&A
GovConBuySell is the premier, purpose-built M&A marketplace engineered exclusively for government contractors. We seamlessly connect qualified buyers with defense and federal tech sellers, streamlining the acquisition pipeline to maximize corporate synergy, value, and growth.
HOW STS DRIVES VALUE IN GOVCON M&A
GovCon buyers look beyond revenue and EBITDA — they want to understand quality, durability, and transferability.
Contract mix and contract quality
Agency and customer relationships
Funded backlog and pipeline credibility
Period of performance and recompete timing
Past performance and CPARS profile
Technical differentiation (IP) and mission relevance
Key personnel and management depth
Clearances and workforce quality
Set-aside status and socio-economic positioning
Financial clarity and diligence readiness
Compliance posture and audit trail
Novation risk and contract transferability