A family-owned government prime contractor delivering engineering, training, and software development services to the U.S. government. Nearly one-third of our team has served.
1977
founded, and family-owned ever since
~1/3
of SCCI employees are veterans
110/110
CMMC Level 2 score (C3PAO)
4
prime contract vehicles, 7 partner contracts, plus 10 OTA consortia
Our story
Founded in 1977, SCCI has steadily grown from a small company providing key subject matter expertise to major government prime contractors into a large government prime contractor, delivering value-added engineering, training, and software development services to the U.S. government.
Founded
1977
SCCI is founded as a privately held, family-owned consultancy and advisory firm delivering key subject matter expertise to major government prime contractors.
Founded by Leonard P. “Leo” Harris, a Virginia Tech geoscientist and serial entrepreneur who had been working with computers since the late 1950s.
First prime contracts
1980s
SCCI earns its first prime contract awards from the Department of Energy and Hill Air Force Base.
NAVAIR awards SCCI an engineering support contract for the Cruise Missile Advanced Tomahawk Weapon Control System. SCCI continues to support the Tomahawk Weapon Control System to the present day.
SCCI opens its Fredericksburg, Virginia office, turning our strategic focus toward supporting science and technology programs for Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD).
Growing with NSWCDD
1990s
SCCI provides technical and database management support to the U.S. Air Force’s Space-Based Infrared System in Boulder, CO through a subcontract from Lockheed Martin Federal Systems.
SCCI expands our relationship with NSWCDD, providing configuration, document, and information management services through a subcontract from Techmatics.
NSWCDD awards SCCI our first major prime contract providing systems engineering support.
A Navy-wide prime
2000s
SCCI establishes our position as a trusted prime contractor across the broader U.S. Navy through award of the SeaPort-e ID/IQ MAC.
SCCI cements our presence in Dahlgren, winning over $100M of prime contracts providing weapon systems engineering and configuration and data systems management services to NSWCDD.
Trusted partner
2010s
SCCI grows our trusted partnership with NSWCDD, becoming their largest non-ANC small business and sixth largest contractor overall.
SCCI wins its first contract with the Surface Combat Systems Training Command (SCSTC), providing engineering, development, and operational support for tactical and operator tools.
SCCI expands its services to the U.S. Army, providing training services to Program Management Mission Command in Aberdeen, Maryland.
Certified and expanding
2020s
SCCI achieves CMMI V2.0 Maturity Level 3 for Services.
SCCI wins prime positions on GSA ASTRO, GSA OASIS+, and MDA SHIELD.
SCCI earns CMMC Level 2 certification with a perfect score of 110 out of 110.
Technology-forward
Today
Anticipating the government’s focus on innovation, SCCI charts a course to leverage its half-century of expertise to become our customers’ technology-forward partner of choice.
SCCI launches Sector77, our innovation engine blending decades of operational expertise with cutting-edge, evolving technologies to rapidly develop solutions that contribute to our customers’ success.
SCCI presents peer-reviewed research on preventing cyber sickness in virtual reality at I/ITSEC 2026.
Founded
SCCI is founded as a privately held, family-owned consultancy and advisory firm delivering key subject matter expertise to major government prime contractors.
Founded by Leonard P. “Leo” Harris, a Virginia Tech geoscientist and serial entrepreneur who had been working with computers since the late 1950s.
Our mission
Our vision
SCCI is a technology-forward, solutions-oriented company sought after by our customers for our innovative services and solutions.
Core values
Our core values have been a pillar of SCCI’s success since 1977. Applying these values to our vision and mission builds the foundation for our future success.
01
We continually seek to improve the status quo through a combination of our accumulated knowledge and innovative ideas.
02
We are dedicated to our pursuit of success and quickly adapt to changing circumstances to deliver the expected results.
03
We are truthful, honest, and ethical in all aspects of our business conduct.
04
We believe a diverse team working together to achieve common goals delivers optimal solutions.
05
Our actions of today anticipate the circumstances of tomorrow and build the foundation that will enable lasting success.
Why family-owned matters
For half a century and counting, SCCI has operated as a family-owned business whose primary objective is to help our customers succeed in every mission they undertake. Unlike publicly traded and venture-backed firms focused on their share price, we are focused on your mission. We believe our customers’ enduring success is the greatest return on investment we could ever achieve. Our longevity is a direct reflection of our customers’ trust and confidence in our ability to combine a deep understanding of their challenges with our experienced professionals and advanced technological tools to help create solutions with which they execute their missions.
Investing in the future
As the challenges our customers face rapidly evolve and technological capabilities explode, SCCI’s sights are set clearly on the future. Through innovative application of technology, a commitment to honing the skills of our experienced technologists, and leveraging our half-century of experience, SCCI is poised to contribute to our customers’ success for the next fifty years.
See our R&D work at Sector77President
Michael J. Forbes leads SCCI as President, guiding the family-owned company’s strategy and its growth into a technology-forward, solutions-oriented partner for U.S. government, military, and commercial customers.
Director of Technology and Innovation
Missy Sembower is SCCI’s Director of Technology and Innovation. She leads Sector77, the company’s research and development program, and its contracted work, connecting what our customers need today with the technology that serves them tomorrow.
Director of Strategy and Customer Engagement
Dr. Harry J. Kantrovich, CNOCM, USN (Ret.), is SCCI’s Director of Strategy and Customer Engagement, connecting SCCI’s teams with the customers and missions they serve.
Director of Security & Information Technology
Don Rodgers is SCCI’s Director of Security and Information Technology. He leads the cybersecurity program behind SCCI’s perfect 110/110 CMMC Level 2 (C3PAO) assessment.
Director of Human Resources
Adam Morrell is SCCI’s Director of Human Resources. He attracts, develops, and cares for SCCI’s cleared professionals, managing benefits and training that keep the mission team strong.
Director of Finance
Joe Conway is SCCI’s Director of Finance. He safeguards SCCI’s financial health, managing budgets, rates, and compliance so the company can invest in its mission, its people, and its next generation of capability.
Director of Contracts
J. Tyler Ellis is SCCI’s Director of Contracts. He negotiates, awards, and administers agreements that connect SCCI to its government and industry customers and partners.
Leadership
President
Michael Forbes is SCCI’s President responsible for developing and implementing SCCI’s strategic vision and overall management of the company’s operations. As President, and through his prior role as Vice President of Finance, he has helped steer the company to fifteen years of customer growth.
Previously, Michael spent a decade at BAE Systems, managing a $1.8B revenue portfolio and driving organizational efficiency. He began his career at KPMG and later joined General Dynamics where he gained government contracting expertise.
Michael holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from UMass Amherst’s Isenberg School of Management.
Leadership
Director of Technology and Innovation
Missy Sembower is SCCI’s Director of Technology and Innovation, leading Sector77 (R&D) and contracted programs. She brings expertise in weapon systems engineering, modeling and simulation, and AI-enabled training to help customers convert emerging technology into operational capability.
Previously, Missy was a chief engineer and task force lead at JWAC, conceiving, developing, and transitioning R&D concepts into operational support. She led cross-functional teams to develop modeling and simulation capability and weapons effects analysis for military planning.
Missy holds an MS in Electrical Engineering from Virginia Tech.
Leadership
Director of Strategy and Customer Engagement
Dr. Harry J. Kantrovich, CNOCM, USN (Ret.), is SCCI’s Director of Strategy and Customer Engagement, responsible for executing the company’s strategic business plan and strengthening customer relationships.
His 23-year distinguished U.S. Navy career provides deep, contextual expertise regarding customer challenges and operational environments. During his military service, he was a Gunner’s Mate across five combatant ships and held leadership roles culminating in being named Deputy to the Tenth Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy.
Harry holds a doctorate in education from California Coast University and remains active on the boards of the Surface Navy Association and Fleet Reserve Association.
Leadership
Director of Security & Information Technology
Don Rodgers, SCCI’s Director of Information Technology and Security, leads the IT and information and physical security teams. He leverages extensive expertise in cyber operations, electronic warfare, SIGINT, and risk management to support operations and to enhance cyber capabilities.
A 13-year U.S. Army veteran, Don served in Infantry, Intelligence, and Special Forces, later executing offensive cyber assessments as an Army Red Team technical lead. He also supported the NSA, DOJ, and CISA. Under his leadership, SCCI achieved a perfect cybersecurity assessment score and CMMC Level 2 certification.
Don holds a master’s in cybersecurity and CISSP, CEH, and Security+ credentials.
Dec 2025 · 110/110
A perfect score on the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification assessment.
Where we work
SCCI is headquartered in Frederick, Maryland, with major operations located at our Dahlgren, Virginia office. Our people also support programs at government and customer facilities in Bath, Moorestown, Norfolk, Pascagoula, Austin, and San Diego with the ability to deploy around the globe.
Offices
Frederick, MD HQ
Dahlgren, VA
Other locations
Bath, ME
Moorestown, NJ
Norfolk, VA
Pascagoula, MS
Austin, TX
San Diego, CA
Customers and contract vehicles, past and present.
Current customers
NAVSEA · NAVSEA 06D · Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) · Naval Surface Warfare Center Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD) · Surface Combat Systems Training Command (SCSTC) · U.S. Marine Corps
Over our history
NAVAIR Cruise Missile Program · U.S. Army PM Mission Command · Department of Energy · U.S. Air Force, Hill Air Force Base · Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX)
Contract vehicles
SeaPort-NxG · GSA OASIS+ · GSA ASTRO · MDA SHIELD · 10 OTA consortia, including MSTIC, NSTIC, and NAC
SCCI is seeking team-oriented professionals who share our commitment to the pursuit of forward-thinking ideas and our drive for continuous improvement and innovation.
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