ALEXANDRIA, VA – March 19, 2025 Systems Planning & Analysis (SPA), a leading global provider of data-driven analytical insights supporting complex national security programs and defense priorities, has acquired Intrepid, a leading engineering company with prime positions in the missiles and space, enterprise modernization, and aviation and mission support domains.

Based in Huntsville, Alabama, Intrepid connects SPA to the top two mission priorities for the US Army: integrated battle management and enterprise modernization. As the lead Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance partner on the Integrated Battle Command System program since its inception, Intrepid has played a central role in shaping the Army’s warfighting posture for the foreseeable future, including strengthening homeland missile defense and countering offensive threats in the Indo-Pacific multi-domain battlespace. As well, Intrepid’s core capabilities in enterprise modernization deliver system agility, accelerate auditability, and enable multi-domain operations for a range of defense-based clients.

SPA CEO Rich Sawchak commented, “We are thrilled to gain Intrepid’s highly respected and complementary approaches to supporting the warfighter with engineering excellence. This acquisition marks an important milestone in our strategic growth, broadening our client base to include a substantial presence in the US Army in addition to our already substantial presence in the US Navy, US Air Force, US Space Force, and Intelligence Community.”

Intrepid CEO Bill Best said, “We couldn’t be more pleased to join a company of SPA’s caliber. Given our shared commitment to the national security mission, SPA is a perfect partner and force multiplier for us. We are excited to partner with SPA’s cadre of deep technical experts, and we look forward to serving our clients with ever-advancing capabilities.”

David Wodlinger, a Managing Partner at Arlington Capital Partners, said, “SPA’s acquisition of Intrepid creates the perfect blend of cutting-edge capabilities, approaches, and expertise that further solidifies SPA’s reputation for advancing national security. We are honored and excited to deepen our mission support for the missile, space, and aviation communities.”

Sheppard Mullin and Morrison Foerster acted as legal counsel to SPA. Houlihan Lokey worked as financial advisor and Maynard Nexsen served as legal counsel to Intrepid.

About SPA

SPA is a global, independent analytical and technical innovation firm supporting complex national security programs and defense priorities. SPA’s portfolio of differentiated capabilities and tools delivers comprehensive support to the most critical programs for combatting threats, influencing long-term strategic priorities, and shaping policies at the highest levels. With over 2,500 professionals, SPA’s employees are subject matter experts in numerous domains, including Land, Undersea, Surface and Air Warfare Operations; Intelligence Community, Radar and Sensor Systems; Unmanned Systems and Counter Systems; Defense Industrial Base and Economic Security; Space Systems; Ballistic Missile Systems; Cybersecurity Analysis and Policy; and Hypersonics. Awards include GovCon Contractor of the Year in 2022, Washington Post Top Workplace consecutively since 2014, and Department of Labor HIRE Vets Gold Medal for the past seven consecutive years. SPA is a portfolio company of Arlington Capital Partners. For more information: www.spa.com.

About Arlington Capital Partners

Arlington Capital Partners is a Washington, D.C.-area private investment firm specializing in government regulated industries. The firm partners with founders and management teams to build strategically important businesses in the government services and technology, aerospace and defense, and healthcare sectors. Since its inception in 1999, Arlington has invested in over 175 companies and is currently investing out of its $3.8 billion Fund VI. For more information, visit Arlington’s website at www.arlingtoncap.com and follow Arlington on LinkedIn.