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Critical Infrastructure & Thermal Management Systems Integrator

Specialized systems integrator with $20M in booked orders for late 2026 and 2027, serving power distribution, traffic safety control, and AI data center liquid cooling sectors with revenue growing from $4.2M in 2022 to $11.8M in 2025.
Price$2.8M
Revenue$11.8M
EBITDA$81.7K

Defense IT Solutions Provider

A 30-year Department of Defense contractor generating $4.8M in revenue with $960k in EBITDA across two active contracts, a facility security clearance, and 75 past performance citations — operated on fewer than 15 hours per week by the current owner.
Price$4M
Revenue$4.8M
EBITDA$960.8K

STEM Research Consulting Firm

A federally approved sponsored research office with a 48% indirect cost recovery rate, $5M in active grant awards, and a network of 400 colleges and universities built over more than a dozen years.
Price$1.6M
Revenue$1.9M
SDE$495.3K

IT / Data Engineering Services Business

Over twenty years of subcontracting relationships in the intelligence community, with active contracts across multiple U.S. government agencies, a full-scope polygraph-cleared workforce, and $12.3M in annual revenue backed by multi-year contract vehicles.
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Revenue$12.3M
EBITDA$383.6K

Wireless IT Business

Enterprise wireless, networking, and surveillance solutions provider with nearly twenty years of established client relationships across hospitality, education, transportation, and government sectors in Florida.
Price$1.2M
Revenue$752.2K
SDE$404.8K

Virtual Training Software

AI-powered SaaS training platform with recurring license revenue, a library of healthcare micro-simulations, and a self-authoring environment that lets clients build their own training modules in minutes.
Price$5M
Revenue$1M
EBITDA$500K

Developmental Disability Healthcare SaaS

Healthcare SaaS platform with sub-1% churn serving agencies that support individuals with developmental disabilities, operating in a market where 75% of workflows remain paper-based and penetration sits below 3%.
Price-
Revenue$263.6K
EBITDA$141K

Traffic Safety Development Company

Patented pedestrian safety and transportation systems company with over 30 years of operation, 50% gross margins, and distribution across all 50 states, backed by federal highway administration approval and a patent-pending mobile application nearing launch.
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Revenue$1.2M
EBITDA$125K

Federal Engineering & Defense Staffing

Service-disabled veteran-owned government contractor with $15.4M in total active contracts, a seven-year NASA agreement in its second year, and a president already running day-to-day operations.
Price-
Revenue$1.5M
EBITDA$130.2K

Community-Focused Mobile SaaS Business

Proprietary, hardware-free parking management SaaS platform serving municipalities and communities with 3.4x revenue growth from 2022 to 2025, zero debt, and automatically renewing multi-year contracts.
Price$16M
Revenue$6.1M
SDE$450K

Engineering / Systems R&D Company

Government R&D and software development firm with over thirty years of federal past performance, a proven SBIR track record, and a $20M+ active deal pipeline serving defense and civilian agencies.
Price-
Revenue$6.9M
EBITDA$685.8K

Government Relations Firm

Full-service governmental relations firm with over thirty years of retainer-based client relationships across advocacy, legislative strategy, and regulatory affairs.
Price$1M
Revenue$1.2M
SDE$300K

Community and Downtown Revitalization Consultancy

Municipal planning consultancy specializing in revitalizing commercial corridors and small-town downtowns, with revenue growing from $1.5M to $2.8M over three years and EBITDA reaching $800k in 2025.
Price$2.3M
Revenue$2.8M
EBITDA$800K

Cannabis Software Solutions Provider

RFID-powered seed-to-sale compliance platform with $250k monthly recurring revenue, 400+ customers across 27 states, and a hybrid hardware-software model that creates high switching costs.
Price-
Revenue$2M
EBITDA$200K

Residential and Habilitation Services

Thirteen-location intellectual disability care provider with 78-bed capacity, 130-person workforce, and leadership team averaging over 20 years of tenure. Operating in Medicaid-reimbursed sector with near-term rate tailwinds.
Price-
Revenue$4M
EBITDA$221K

Aviation-Focused Technology Solutions Provider

Government IT consulting firm specializing in FAA and national airspace programs with a subcontract on a $1B ten-year prime contract, diversified across multiple prime contractors, and 55-60% margins.
Price$3M
Revenue$1.3M
SDE$704.5K

Community Engagement SaaS Platform

Interactive community engagement platform combining frictionless voting, gamified features, and analytics with recurring subscription revenue serving K-12 districts, local governments, and civic organizations.
Price-
Revenue$412.8K
SDE$37.7K

Secure IT Modernization Consultancy

A cybersecurity firm focused on identity and access management has grown revenue from $14.0M to $34.8M in three years, with approximately 40% recurring revenue from sustainment contracts across federal and commercial clients.
Price-
Revenue$34.8M
EBITDA$6.2M
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Due diligence

What to Look For

Practical guidance from hundreds of real acquisition conversations.

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.