Inc. Names Precise to Its 2025 List of the Fastest-Growing Private Companies in the Mid-Atlantic

Companies on the Inc. Regionals: Mid-Atlantic list had a median growth rate of 95 percent.

LEXINGTON PARK, MD, April 1, 2025 –Inc., the leading media brand and playbook for the entrepreneurs and business leaders shaping our future, today revealed that Precise Systems is No.106 on its fifth annual Inc. Regionals: Mid-Atlantic list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in the Mid-Atlantic, which includes Delaware, Maryland, D.C., Virginia, West Virginia, and North Carolina. An extension of the national Inc. 5000 list, the Regionals offer a unique look at the most successful companies within the Mid-Atlantic economy’s most dynamic segment–its independent small businesses.

The companies on this list show a remarkable rate of growth across all industries in the Mid-Atlantic. Between 2021 and 2023, these 137 private companies had a median growth rate of 95 percent; by 2023, they’d also added 7,266 jobs and $4.9 billion to the region’s economy.

Complete results of the Inc. Regionals: Mid-Atlantic, including company profiles, can be found at https://www.inc.com/regionals/mid-atlantic starting April 1. You’ll also find an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, metro area, and other criteria.

“The honorees on this year’s Inc. Regionals list are true trailblazers driving economic growth in their respective regions, industries, and beyond. This list celebrates their achievements and tells the stories of remarkable companies that are fueling growth and adding jobs in local economies throughout the country,” said Bonny Ghosh, editorial director at Inc.

About Precise Systems:

As a solutions-based company, Precise Systems is focused on innovation in support of the warfighters and aligning our expertise to deliver the highest quality of service. Powered by our highly skilled workforces, we provide expert consultation on network and weapons systems acquisition programs, maintenance/modernization programs, and sustainment programs with solutions in Digital Transformation, Advanced Engineering, Physical Sciences Research, Platform Lifecycle Support, Electronic Warfare, Interactive Training & Simulation, and Foreign Military Sales. Since our establishment, we have demonstrated and perfected our ability to manage the customer’s needs, no matter how complex – offering exceptional service and the Precise solution.

More about Inc.and the Inc. Regionals

Methodology

The 2025 Inc. Regionals are ranked according to percentage revenue growth over two years. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2021. They had to be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2023. (Since then, a number of companies on the list may have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2021 is $100,000; the minimum for 2023 is $1 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons.   

About Inc.

Inc. is the leading media brand and playbook for the entrepreneurs and business leaders shaping our future. Through its journalism, Inc. aims to inform, educate, and elevate the profile of its community: the risk-takers, the innovators, and the ultra-driven go-getters who are creating the future of business. Inc. is published by Mansueto Ventures LLC, along with fellow leading business publication Fast Company. For more information, visit www.inc.com.

Precise Systems Advances to Part 2 of xTech AI Grand Challenge, Secures $10,000 Prize

Lexington Park, MD – March 19, 2025 – Precise Systems is proud to announce that it has been selected to advance to Part 2: Testing in the prestigious xTech AI Grand Challenge, a competition led by the U.S. Army to accelerate innovation in artificial intelligence technologies. As part of this achievement, Precise has been awarded a $10,000 cash prize for its outstanding concept submission.

The xTech AI Grand Challenge is designed to identify and support groundbreaking AI solutions with the potential to enhance national security and defense capabilities. Advancing to the testing phase places Precise among a select group of innovators moving forward in the competition.

“We are honored to be recognized in this highly competitive challenge,” said Scott Pfister, President and Chief Executive Officer of Precise Systems. “At Precise Systems, we are committed to pioneering AI-driven solutions that drive mission success, and this opportunity allows us to further refine and demonstrate our capabilities.”

In the coming weeks, Precise Systems will participate in the testing round, where its technology will be evaluated based on rigorous performance criteria. The team will also receive feedback from evaluators to enhance and optimize its approach for future stages of the competition.

Precise Systems remains dedicated to pushing the boundaries of AI innovation and looks forward to continuing its journey in the xTech AI Grand Challenge. The company is excited to collaborate with industry experts, government stakeholders, and fellow competitors to advance AI solutions that support national defense initiatives.

About Precise Systems:

As a solutions-based company, Precise Systems is focused on innovation in support of the warfighters and aligning our expertise to deliver the highest quality of service. Powered by our highly skilled workforces, we provide expert consultation on network and weapons systems acquisition programs, maintenance/modernization programs, and sustainment programs with solutions in Digital Transformation, Advanced Engineering, Physical Sciences Research, Platform Lifecycle Support, Electronic Warfare, Interactive Training & Simulation, and Foreign Military Sales. Since our establishment, we have demonstrated and perfected our ability to manage the customer’s needs, no matter how complex – offering exceptional service and the Precise solution.

TES, A Precise Systems Company, Participates in PlugFest to Advance Open Systems Integration

Lexington Park, MD – March 14, 2025 – TES, a Precise Systems Company, proudly participated in the recent PlugFest event at Beale Air Force Base, where industry leaders and Department of Defense (DoD) stakeholders gathered to test and validate open systems components for mission-critical applications.

As a trusted provider of advanced technology solutions, TES, A Precise Systems Company, contributed its expertise in systems integration, software development, and open architecture frameworks to support PlugFest’s mission of enhancing interoperability and performance across defense platforms. The event provided an opportunity to evaluate cutting-edge solutions in a real-world testing environment, ensuring compliance with open standards and improving the speed of technology deployment for warfighters.

“PlugFest is a key initiative for advancing open systems architecture and ensuring that our warfighters have access to the most capable and adaptable technologies,” said Sean Mulholland, Executive Vice President Digital Engineering Services and Solutions (DESS) & Military Aerospace Solutions (MAS), at TES. “Our participation reflects Precise Systems and TES’s commitment to delivering innovative solutions that enhance mission readiness and operational effectiveness.”

By engaging with government and industry partners at PlugFest, TES, a Precise Systems Company, continues to drive forward the development of modular, scalable, and secure systems that align with the DoD’s modernization efforts.

For more information about Precise Systems Advanced Engineering capabilities – please visit, www.goprecise.com or www.tes-i.com.

About Precise Systems:

As a solutions-based company, Precise Systems is focused on innovation in support of the warfighters and aligning our expertise to deliver the highest quality of service. Powered by our highly skilled workforces, we provide expert consultation on network and weapons systems acquisition programs, maintenance/modernization programs, and sustainment programs with solutions in Digital Transformation, Advanced Engineering, Physical Sciences Research, Platform Lifecycle Support, Electronic Warfare, Interactive Training & Simulation, and Foreign Military Sales. Since our establishment, we have demonstrated and perfected our ability to manage the customer’s needs, no matter how complex – offering exceptional service and the Precise solution.

#PeopleOfPrecise: Meet James McNeilly

Meet James McNeilly  – Junior Project Analyst, Precise Internship Program alum, and Precise Systems’ employee spotlight for March 2025.  

James joined our Precise Team last summer as an intern supporting PMA-281, where he has now become a full-time junior project analyst. During his internship, he was able to learn valuable, DoD-specific skills, tasking, and routines that contribute to his success in his role now. He says that the opportunity to learn all of this throughout the summer, along with the chance to work with the same team he supported then, gave him the confidence and foundation he needed to start his career off strong.

He describes himself as friendly, organized, resilient, motivated, and flexible – characteristics that he feels are not only supported, but given the chance to thrive in our organization. When asked how he knew Precise was the next right step in his professional journey, James says, “Precise lets their employees learn from experience, and are very driven in supporting the customer. Precise is also very supportive when problems arise, and excellent in communication.”

The characteristics James uses to describe himself are largely inspired by his love for sports and the role models he often finds in professional athletes. Kobe Bryant, someone known for his work ethic and passion for his career, is a huge inspiration for him. He says that he would cherish the opportunity to have dinner with Kobe and learn how to push not only yourself, but the people around you to be better each and every day.

James’ experience with the Precise Internship Program led him to where he is today, and he highly recommends any college student preparing for their career to apply to the program. He has one piece of advice for anyone thinking of applying, saying, “Be open to learning new things. This kind of work is not taught in college so everything you will face is new, but the more I learn, the more I know it will help the people around me.”

We are so proud and thankful to have James as part of our Precise Team! His talent and growing expertise are an invaluable asset to our organization.

If you’re an enthusiastic learner eager to gain hands-on experience in a professional environment, explore cutting-edge technology trends, and dive into the world of Government contracting—this is your chance to shine! Learn more about our program and apply here no later than March 28th!

#PeopleOfPrecise: Meet Michael Schulte

Meet Michael Schulte – Senior Software Engineer and Precise Systems’ employee spotlight for February 2025.  

Michael supports our Interactive Training and Simulation capability as a Senior Software Engineer. He has gotten to know our Precise culture very well, and would describe it as dedicated, capable, and employee-focused.

In his role, the days can vary a lot in terms of tasking. Some days, he focuses solely on programming, whereas other days, he handles a large assortment of projects, including writing technical documents, making software builds, or describing how things work to an artist to create graphics for program support documentation. Michael’s work can ebb and flow, but there is surely never a dull moment!

His passion for software engineering came from his hobby of playing video games. When he was in high school, he was torn between becoming a marine biologist or a software engineer, but ultimately decided to choose the latter. One of his high school programming classes, QBasic, helped seal the deal, and the rest is history.

While Michael brings a great many technical and professional skills to his role, he has a personal skill he has always wanted to learn – how to pilot a small airplane. He’s never had the chance, but says, “I think it would be a neat experience and something good to know for life.”

A software engineer who can also fly planes sounds like the making of a great movie! If a film was ever made about his life, Michael would choose Tom Hanks to play himself. He believes that his vast repertoire of characters would make him the perfect person to capture Michael’s sarcastic humor and analytical way of thinking. We’d definitely buy a ticket to see that!

We are grateful and fortunate to have such skilled, passionate employees like Michael as part of our organization. Our capabilities and culture are made better every day with him here!

#PeopleOfPrecise: Meet Vanessa Molina

Meet Vanessa Molina – Senior Scientist and Precise Systems’ Employee Spotlight for February 2025.

Vanessa supports the Naval Research Lab in Key West, Florida, where she works as one of our Senior Scientists. Each day looks a little different for her, since her to-do list can contain any of these responsibilities – overseeing the planning and management of projects, conducting experiments, analyzing results, writing reports, supervising a team of scientists, and managing a lab – or all of the above!

February 11th is celebrated as the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. This day is especially important for Vanessa, as a woman who works in STEM, and means a lot to her. She says, “This day honors the contributions and achievements of women and girls who are pursuing careers in STEM. We use this day to promote female gender equality in the sciences and to encourage equal access and opportunities for science education.” Vanessa is daily inspired by the women who build each other up and understand that while our similarities unite us, it’s our differences that make us unique.

She is also invested in building up the next generation of women in STEM and hopes to inspire someone the way so many others have done for her. For a young girl interested in pursuing a career in STEM, Vanessa would say, “Explore various branches within your interested field. Find your passion and take opportunities to volunteer to learn and expand on what a role in that field looks like.”

Outside of a busy day at the lab, she enjoys taking time for herself and relaxing. Some of her favorite hobbies include traveling, art, spending time with her dogs, and practicing self-care. She is incredibly passionate about her work, but also knows how important it is to take care of herself so she can keep showing up to be the best she can be!

To Vanessa and all of our women in STEM, thank you for your example, hard work, and dedication you have brought to our organization. We see you, we recognize you, and we are inspired by you constantly. Thank you for making our Precise Team better each and every day!

#PeopleOfPrecise: Meet Michael Beccarelli

Meet Michael Beccarelli – recent University of Arizona graduate, Associate Engineer, and Precise Systems’ Employee Spotlight for January 2025.

Michael is part of our Tucson team as an Associate Engineer, where he gets the chance to collaborate daily with others to learn new approaches and thought processes. This, he says, is his favorite part of his role – seeing the incredibly innovative and enduring solutions a group of talented people can foster that may not have been possible individually.

Before he joined our team full-time, Michael was a software engineering intern while earning his Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science at the University of Arizona. It was during his internship that he learned how to build strong teamworking skills and pivot his approaches when needed. Speaking about his internship experience, he says, “My internship gave me hands-on development experience, and I became more adaptive and efficient. It also gave me the opportunity to see how theoretical knowledge I learned through education translated into real-world applications, which prepared me to tackle my current position.”

Many students, like Michael, begin their professional careers during their time at college, and he encourages any students interested in getting a head start to be attentive and proactive. Visiting job fairs, talking to people working in a potential field of interest, and building meaningful connections are great ways for students to show initiative and passion to prospective employers.

His internship and education led him to the career path he has now – programming and computer science. He is incredibly excited and eager about pursuing this particular path, as he sees technology as an immensely useful tool. He provides the simple example of a typical morning routine – waking up to an alarm clock on our phones, pouring coffee from an automated machine, and driving to work in our cars. In just the first few hours of our days, we have already used at least three pieces of technology. Michael is passionate about not only highlighting the benefits of technology, but also how to make it even more efficient and reliable for our evolving world.

Outside of work, he is currently watching Mr. and Mrs. Smith on Amazon Prime, a sort of rendition of the original film. The show is an entertaining mix of action, comedy, and drama – something for everyone to enjoy and Michael highly recommends!

We are so excited and grateful to have Michael as part of our Precise Team. His tenacity, dedication, and passion are apparent in everything he does, and we cannot wait to see his impact grow within our organization!

Precise Secures Four Domains Under OASIS+ Contract Vehicle

LEXINGTON PARK, MD – January 6, 2025 – Precise is proud to announce its recent awards under the Unrestricted OASIS+ (One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services Plus) contract vehicle. The company has secured four prime awards in the following domains:

  • Logistics
  • Management and Advisory
  • Research and Development
  • Technical and Engineering

Additionally, Precise’s joint venture, Secise, earned a position under the OASIS+ Small Business domain, further expanding the company’s capabilities to support critical government initiatives.

“We’re thrilled to be selected for OASIS+,” said Scott Pfister, CEO and President of Precise. “This milestone underscores our ability to deliver innovative, technology-driven solutions. Through OASIS+, we’re excited to expand our impact, support our customers’ most pressing challenges, and continue strengthening our partnerships.”

OASIS+ is a governmentwide multiple-award, Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract designed to address the procurement needs of federal agencies across eight service domains. With a base period of five years and an optional five-year extension, the contract provides agencies with flexibility, scalability, and efficiency for their services-based solutions.

Precise is among 588 companies awarded positions under OASIS+, showcasing its trusted expertise in program management, acquisition lifecycle support, research and evaluation, financial management, and strategic consulting. The company is poised to deliver impactful solutions for federal and civilian agencies.

To learn more about OASIS+, visit the GSA website.

About Precise Systems:

As a solutions-based company, Precise Systems is focused on innovation in support of the warfighters and aligning our expertise to deliver the highest quality of service. Powered by our highly skilled workforces, we provide expert consultation on network and weapons systems acquisition programs, maintenance/modernization programs, and sustainment programs with solutions in Digital Transformation, Advanced Engineering, Physical Sciences Research, Platform Lifecycle Support, Electronic Warfare, Interactive Training & Simulation, and Foreign Military Sales. Since our establishment, we have demonstrated and perfected our ability to manage the customer’s needs, no matter how complex – offering exceptional service and the Precise solution.

Precise Systems Team Honored as Finalist in Defense Innovation AI Challenge

Lexington Park, MD – On December 11, 2024, the Charleston Defense Contractors Association (CDCA) partnered with the Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Atlantic Palmetto Tech Bridge (PTB) in collaboration with Program Executive Office (PEO) for Manpower, Logistics and Business Solutions (MLB) and the NAVSEA Warfare Centers (NSWC) CRANE to host the Innovation Pitch Jam at the Eastern Defense Summit.

The Summit’s Innovation Pitch Jam showcased cutting-edge advancements from eighteen defense companies across four government-hosted prize challenges. Hosted at the Charleston Area Convention Center in North Charleston, SC, the event fostered collaboration and spotlighted innovations poised to shape the future of national defense.

Precise Systems was honored to have been chosen as a finalist in the Artificial Intelligence Portfolio Optimization category at the 2024 Innovation Pitch Jam. Representing the team’s expertise were Mike Schulte, Chris Huang, Alex Leonard, and Laura Mastracco. The Team briefed on the topic of AI-Driven Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).

Our AI empowered solution, Blade Force Insight, leveraged MBSE model data to inform decision makers as to the long-term support and sustainability recommendations. The goal of Blade Force Insight is shorten acquisition timelines, reduce program costs, and ensure systems reliability and sustainability objectives are achieved.

As one of the largest defense events on the East Coast, the Eastern Defense Summit brought together over 2,000 leaders from government, military, academia, and industry. This year’s theme, “Collaborating on actionable solutions for our nation’s pacing threats,” underscored the urgency of addressing critical challenges with groundbreaking ideas. Congratulations to the Precise Team in placing as a finalist in the Innovation Challenge.

About Precise Systems:

As a solutions-based company, Precise Systems is focused on innovation in support of the warfighters and aligning our expertise to deliver the highest quality of service. Powered by our highly skilled workforces, we provide expert consultation on network and weapons systems acquisition programs, maintenance/modernization programs, and sustainment programs with solutions in Digital Transformation, Advanced Engineering, Physical Sciences Research, Platform Lifecycle Support, Electronic Warfare, Interactive Training & Simulation, and Foreign Military Sales. Since our establishment, we have demonstrated and perfected our ability to manage the customer’s needs, no matter how complex – offering exceptional service and the Precise solution.

#PeopleOfPrecise: Meet Teresa Henry

Meet Teresa Henry – Army veteran, program management analyst, and Precise Systems’ Employee Spotlight for November 2024.

Teresa joined our Precise Team just over a month ago and has brought a unique skillset to our Indiana workforce, having previously served in the United States Army. It is incredibly rewarding for her to be a veteran, and she is grateful to have had the opportunity to serve her country in such a momentous way.

She knew that working for Precise was the next right step for her, as she saw how Precise provides a veteran-informed culture which, in her words, “…makes for a positive connection in a new work environment.” Teresa immediately felt at home in our organization being surrounded by so many core values that were similar to what she had experienced during her time in the military.

Our nation’s veterans possess such a diverse set of skills and experience that can be incredibly impactful for any organization. These can include leadership, adaptability, teamwork, risk assessment, persistence, and more – all of which Teresa brings to our Team each and every day. The strengths of our veterans cannot be ignored, and she would give that advice to any veteran looking to begin or continue their professional career. She says, “Work for an organization that openly values the qualities veterans possess.”

Besides her proud military career, Teresa highly values her faith. When asked which historical figure she would have dinner with, she chose Jesus, citing John 3:16 as her reason why. She is also a big fan of Christian worship music, listing “I Speak Jesus” by Charity Gayle, “Joy Comes in the Morning” by Stephen McWhitter, and “Oceans” by Hillsong United as three songs she currently has on her playlist.

We are so proud to have extraordinary veterans like Teresa as part of our organization. Our nation owes her and so many others an unpayable debt of gratitude, but we are honored to be part of her professional journey. Thank you, Teresa, for your service to our country and our Precise mission!