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Defense Businesses for Sale

The contracts and clearances are what attract buyers initially, but what actually holds its value is a cleared leadership team that's been running programs for years and a contract pipeline with renewals already exercised.

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Critical Infrastructure & Thermal Management Systems Integrator

Integrates and distributes power distribution equipment, traffic safety control equipment, and advanced two-phase liquid cooling solutions serving government transportation agencies, renewable energy projects, and AI data centers
Price$2.8M
Revenue$11.8M
EBITDA$105.4K

Technology Solutions Provider

Provides mission critical technology solutions, process integration, and training for major government agencies, focusing on AI, cybersecurity, aerospace operations, and simulation-based training, with recurring revenue from long-term contracts.
Price$4M
Revenue$4.8M
EBITDA$729.8K

Defense Communications Company

Engineers and manufactures tactical communication products, adapters, cables, drone antennas, vehicle integration kits, and power management devices for military and law enforcement, while also providing rapid prototyping, custom engineering, and contract product development services for defense integrators and drone manufacturers
Price$6M
Revenue$5.9M
EBITDA$1.3M

IT / Data Engineering Services Business

Provides IT and data engineering services to government agencies in the defense and intelligence community sector through classified contracts and prime contracting opportunities
Price-
Revenue$11.2M
EBITDA$1.7M

Government / Commercial Construction Management Firm

Federal and critical-infrastructure construction firm specializing in design-build, general contracting, and construction management for commercial aerospace, defense, and tier-1 utility clients, with a permanent badged presence at a west coast Space Force base and security access at a major nuclear power facility
Price-
Revenue$46.7M
EBITDA$2.4M

Special Ops War Contractor

Provides defense contracting support for special operations and special missions units, including advanced training, mission planning, target engineering, medical evacuation, weapons and drone operations, tactical equipment sales, and a proprietary virtual joint operations center technology for real-time battle staff training and operational monitoring
Price$12M
Revenue$9.2M
EBITDA$1.1M

Industrial Fluid Handling Equipment Supplier

Distributes mission-critical fluid handling equipment, hoses, pumps, loading arms, valves, fittings, and safety gear from multiple OEM manufacturers to industrial, commercial, government, and military customers across liquid transportation, processing, and storage applications, with 24/7 emergency service and technical support
Price$2.5M
Revenue$4M
SDE$600K

Maritime Services Firm

Provides offshore maritime support using crewed motherships and unmanned autonomous vessels, serving oil and gas, military and defense, and government clients with capabilities in vessel operations, autonomous maritime technology, hydrographic data collection, marine artificial reef deployment, and critical infrastructure security
Price$21M
Revenue$4.3M
EBITDA$800K

Ship Repair & Maintenance Contractor

Specializes in advanced marine solutions, including structural panels, installation, ventilation work, and engineering services for vessels, serving the marine sector and recreational vehicle interior structural design.
Price-
Revenue$2.7M
SDE$747.3K

Managed IT Services Company

Provides managed IT services including cloud migrations, security compliance, network support, vendor management, and hardware sourcing primarily to military, government, and nonprofit organizations across the united states, with 74% recurring revenue from managed service contracts
Price$450K
Revenue$414K
SDE$107K

Government & Commercial Services Company

Service-disabled veteran-owned small business providing engineering, administrative support, program management, and staffing services to federal agencies and prime defense contractors including NASA, the Navy, and the Department of Homeland Security
Price-
Revenue$1.5M
EBITDA$210K

Engineering / Systems R&D Company

Specializes in government and commercial research, technology, and software development, offering advanced systems engineering, data analysis, and process optimization solutions for clients including U.S. government agencies, military, and commercial sectors.
Price-
Revenue$6.9M
EBITDA$685.8K

Software and Document Digitization Platform

Provides enterprise content services software and secure digitization of physical media, with geospatial and analytics tools, for government and compliance-driven organizations under mostly recurring licensing and multi-year contract revenue
Price$50M
Revenue$14.9M
SDE$693K

Plastic Injection Molding Manufacturer

Specializes in precision plastic injection molding and assembly of military and defense components, including rechargeable battery systems for communications equipment, serving defense contractors through long-term subcontracting partnerships with the department of defense
Price$2M
Revenue$1.6M
EBITDA$400K

Government Defense Contracting Company

Supplies government entities including the department of defense and veterans affairs with energy products, industrial chemicals, critical minerals, rare earth elements, commodities, medical devices, consumables, and ammunition through multi-year recurring contracts
Price$15M
Revenue$3.4M
EBITDA$408K

Government IT & Security Service Provider

Provides intelligence, cybersecurity, physical security, it services, strategic planning, and modeling/simulation support to the department of defense and the intelligence community via recurring government contracts and prime contractor engagements
Price$15M
Revenue$24.8M
EBITDA$3.4M
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Due diligence

What to Look For

Practical guidance from hundreds of real acquisition conversations.

Contract Pipeline Quality

  • Ask the seller to walk you through each active contract showing what's funded, what's committed but not yet funded, and when things come up for renewal.
  • A clean pipeline with renewals already exercised is one of the strongest signals you'll find in a defense acquisition.
  • Understand the difference between funded work you can count on and options that still need to be exercised.

Cleared Team Depth

  • Get excited about clearances that are spread across the leadership team, not concentrated in one or two people.
  • Ask about clearance levels, how long staff have been sponsored, and what the continuity plan looks like during an ownership transition.
  • A bench of cleared leaders who've been managing programs for years is the asset that separates the strongest defense acquisitions from the rest.

Prime vs Sub Relationships

  • Prime contractor relationships give you direct access to the government client, which is far more durable than a subcontractor position.
  • Subcontractor positions can be restructured or cut when a prime decides to bring work in-house.
  • Ask which programs the company leads versus supports, and how long each prime relationship has been in place.

Financial Organization

  • Approved accounting systems, quality certifications, and compliance documentation already in place are worth getting excited about.
  • These took years to build and are what allow a defense company to compete for certain contract types.
  • Ask which certifications exist and whether any are due for renewal in the next 12 months.

Management Team Continuity

  • Ask how long the leadership team has been in place and which contracts each person manages.
  • Defense businesses where a president, finance director, and project leads have been running things for years are worth significantly more than founder-dependent operations.
  • Find out who handles operations when the owner is out and how that has worked in practice.

Valuation

What Should You Expect to Pay?

3x-5x

SDE

Owner-dependent, smaller programs

5x-8x

EBITDA

Deep management team, multi-year funded contracts

The spread comes down to contract strength, how deep the cleared team is, and whether the management team runs the business without the owner's daily involvement.

What drives a premium

Majority of staff hold active security clearances at multiple levels

Multi-year funded government contracts with documented renewal history

Prime contractor status with direct government agency relationships

Approved accounting system and quality certifications already in place

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FAQ

Defense Business Acquisition

What should I look for when buying a defense business?

The contract pipeline and the cleared team are the two things that matter most. Ask the seller to walk you through each contract showing what's funded versus committed, then ask about team clearance levels and tenure. Strong defense acquisitions have multiple cleared leaders, direct prime contractor relationships, and contracts that have been renewed at least once already. Browse defense businesses for sale on Rejigg to see what's available.

How much does a defense business cost?

Most defense contractors sell for 3 to 8 times annual profit. Businesses with cleared teams, multi-year funded contracts, and strong management in place reach the higher end. Smaller, owner-dependent firms with short-term contracts land lower. Use the SBA loan calculator to model financing at different price points.

How do I evaluate a defense business before buying?

Start with the contract list. Ask for a breakdown of funded work, option periods, and renewal history for each program. Then review team composition: who is cleared, at what levels, and how long they've been with the company. Ask which contracts the founder personally manages and how knowledge transfer would work. Certifications, compliance programs, and accounting systems should also be on your checklist.

What due diligence questions should I ask about a defense business?

Ask whether the company is a prime or subcontractor on each major program. Ask what happens to facility clearances and special designations when ownership changes. Find out what percentage of the contracts have been renewed at least once and what the typical renewal process looks like. Ask who manages each client relationship day to day and how long that person has been in the role.

Where can I find defense businesses for sale?

Rejigg connects buyers directly with defense business owners. You can browse defense businesses for sale on Rejigg and message sellers without going through a broker. Many defense business owners prefer this approach because it keeps buyer conversations confidential and structured.

How do facility clearances and 8(a) status transfer when buying a defense company?

Facility clearances require a government review when ownership changes, which typically adds a few months to the closing timeline. Individual employee clearances stay active as long as employees remain sponsored under the new ownership. Special designations like 8(a) and SDVOSB are tied to ownership requirements and usually cannot transfer in a standard acquisition. Understanding how much of your target's revenue depends on those designations versus unrestricted work is an important early question.

Is SBA financing available for buying a defense contractor?

Defense contractors are generally SBA-eligible, and the stable government revenue stream can make a compelling lending case. Lenders will look carefully at contract duration, renewal history, and whether revenue is concentrated in a single government agency. The SBA loan calculator can help you think through what down payment and monthly payments look like before you start negotiations.