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Critical Infrastructure & Thermal Management Systems Integrator

Delivers custom electrical distribution, intelligent traffic controls, and advanced thermal management solutions for mission-critical infrastructure, renewable energy, and AI data center sectors, serving high-voltage grids in the Mid-Atlantic and supporting major tech firms and transit authorities.
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

IT / Data Engineering Services Business

Specializes in data science, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and software development for U.S. government agencies, primarily serving federal intelligence and defense agencies through subcontract relationships.
Price$7.5M
Revenue$11.2M
EBITDA$1.7M

Fire Equipment Supplier and Distributor

Provides high-quality emergency response gear to firefighting departments and agencies across Colorado, Wyoming, Kansas, Oklahoma, Nebraska, and surrounding areas, with a customer base that is 99% municipal and governmental entities.
Price$550K
Revenue$1.7M
EBITDA$250K

Construction and Land Surveying Services

Specializes in infrastructure projects, highway and bridge design, construction inspection and management, and land surveying services primarily for public sector clients.
Price-
Revenue$32M
EBITDA$5M

Developmental Disability Healthcare SaaS

Provides web-based tools for documentation, reporting, and communication to agencies serving individuals with developmental disabilities.
Price-
Revenue$252.2K
EBITDA$75.9K

Virtual Training Software

Provides an AI-based SaaS platform for building virtual training simulations, focusing on applications for healthcare, edtech, and corporate training with growth potential in the energy, manufacturing, and government sectors.
Price$5M
Revenue$477.7K
EBITDA$0

Community-Focused Mobile SaaS Business

Develops and manages mobile-first platforms for small and midsize communities, focusing on parking management solutions with tools for communication, scheduling, registration, and secure payments, serving community-based clients through recurring subscriptions.
Price$16M
Revenue$6.1M
SDE$450K

Government & Commercial Services Company

Operates in the government service contract space specializing in engineering, IT services, and program management with clients including Lockheed Martin, NASA, and the Navy.
Price-
Revenue$1.5M
EBITDA$210K

Consulting and Government Relations Firm

Specializes in government advocacy, technology innovation, public funding, and strategic advisory services, focusing on navigating government processes, securing public grants/contracts, and providing counsel in complex regulatory environments across the US and Europe.
Price$10M
Revenue$5M
SDE$1.5M

Cannabis Software Solutions Provider

Provides software solutions for the cannabis industry to automate inventory management, streamline workflows, and ensure compliance with seed-to-sale regulations, generating revenue on a monthly recurring SaaS basis.
Price-
Revenue$2M
EBITDA$200K

Traffic Safety Development Company

Specializes in developing and manufacturing pedestrian safety and transportation systems, focusing on pedestrian crossings and highway traffic safety products for businesses, municipalities, colleges, hospitals, shopping centers, and private entities.
Price-
Revenue$1.2M
EBITDA$125K

Community and Downtown Revitalization Consultancy

Specializes in revitalizing downtown areas and commercial corridors by empowering communities with redevelopment strategies, adaptive re-use guidance, and implementation-ready project frameworks.
Price$2.3M
Revenue$1.7M
EBITDA$325K

Government Relations Firm

Helps clients navigate the state's political, regulatory, and legislative environment through advocacy and relationship building with decision makers, serving corporations, trade associations, and local governments on a contract and project basis.
Price$1M
Revenue$1.1M
SDE$300K

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

Research and Consulting Firm

Provides data-driven research and strategic consulting services including sponsored research, grant capacity building, curriculum and software development, independent evaluation, and project management for colleges, universities, and federal government entities
Price-
Revenue$1.9M
SDE$570K

Residential and Habilitation Services

Provides residential and habilitation services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, with revenue from Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance.
Price-
Revenue$4M
EBITDA$221K

Community Engagement SaaS Platform

Leverages gamification and AI to enhance real-time news, polls, and surveys while facilitating secure communication and participatory decision-making for educational institutions, local governments, and community organizations.
Price-
Revenue$412.8K
SDE$37.7K
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Due diligence

What to Look For

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Contract Renewal Track Record

  • Ask for the contract history on each active agreement, including how many times it has renewed and what triggered any gaps or rebids.
  • Government contracts that have renewed multiple times without drama are a strong signal of embedded relationships and satisfied agencies.
  • Contracts approaching rebid aren't necessarily a concern, but it's worth understanding the competitive dynamics and the agency's internal satisfaction before you commit.

Certification Transferability

  • Ask for a list of every active certification, what it qualifies the business to bid on, and what would happen to each one in a change of ownership.
  • Some certifications are held at the company level and transfer cleanly; others are tied to the founder personally and may require renewal or reapplication.
  • Certifications held at the company level that transfer with the sale are among the most genuinely valuable assets you'll find in this category.

Revenue Spread Across Agencies

  • Ask what percentage of revenue comes from the five largest contracts and whether any single agency relationship represents more than 30 percent of income.
  • A business with income spread across multiple agencies, programs, and contract vehicles is more resilient than one dependent on a single agency's budget.
  • Geographic spread across states or program types adds another layer of resilience worth getting excited about.

Team's Relationship with Agency Contacts

  • Ask honestly which agency contacts know the owner personally versus the broader team, and how long those team relationships have been in place.
  • The strongest setups are ones where program managers and contracting officers interact regularly with the team, not just the founder.
  • If key relationships would essentially walk out the door at closing, that's a transition factor worth building into your plan and potentially into the deal structure.

Valuation

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Diverse contract base, transferable certifications, team-led delivery

Contract renewal history, certification transferability, agency concentration, and how much the owner personally drives the work drive the spread in public administration valuations.

What drives a premium

Multi-year contracts with a documented history of quiet renewals across multiple agencies

Active certifications held at the company level that transfer with the sale

Revenue spread across several agencies with no single contract above 25% of total income

Program managers and technical staff who maintain agency relationships without the owner's involvement

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FAQ

Public Administration Business Acquisition

What should I look for when buying a public administration business?

Start with contracts and certifications. You want a documented renewal history on the major contracts, clarity on which certifications transfer in a sale, and revenue that's spread across multiple agencies rather than concentrated in one. From there, look at who on the team maintains the agency relationships and how much of the work the owner personally delivers. Browse public administration businesses for sale on Rejigg to see what's currently listed.

How much does a public administration business cost?

Most government services businesses sell for 2 to 8 times annual profit. Owner-dependent operations with heavy single-agency concentration typically trade at the lower end of the range. Businesses with diversified contracts, transferable certifications, and a team that handles delivery tend to reach 6 to 8 times. Use the SBA loan calculator to see what different deal sizes mean for monthly payments.

How do I evaluate a public administration business before buying?

Ask for three years of financials organized by contract. Review each active agreement for term length, renewal history, and any change-of-ownership language. Get a full list of certifications with notes on whether they're company-held or tied to the founder. Then ask to see how the team interfaces with agency contacts and what the founder's daily involvement looks like in actual delivery.

What due diligence questions should I ask about a public administration business?

Good starting points: Which contracts are approaching rebid and what's the competitive dynamic? Are certifications held by the company or by the owner personally, and what happens to each one in a sale? What percentage of revenue is concentrated in the largest single agency? Which agency contacts know the team versus the owner personally? Are there any outstanding compliance issues, security incidents, or contract disputes? What does the proposal pipeline look like for new work?

Where can I find public administration businesses for sale?

Rejigg lists government services businesses that have been individually sourced and vetted. You can browse public administration businesses for sale on Rejigg and connect directly with sellers. Listings include financial details and contract information so you can filter for what matches your background and goals.

Do government contracts transfer when I buy a public administration business?

Federal contracts can often be transferred through a formal novation or approval process, but the timeline varies and some agencies have specific rules. State and local contracts differ even more. Start reviewing each contract's transfer language early in diligence and get legal guidance on what approvals you'll need and how long they take. Sellers who have already mapped this out make the process go faster.

How do I know if the owner's personal relationships put the revenue at risk?

Ask the seller directly which agency contacts they'd introduce you to and which ones they interact with exclusively. Then look at how many of those contacts have been with the agency for multiple contract cycles. If the seller's name is in every email thread and their cell number is in every contracting officer's phone, that's a transition factor worth pricing into the deal. The best situations are ones where the team has built its own credibility with the agencies over time.