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About 540
Industries
Consulting
Government & Public Sector
Enterprise Software
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Arlington, Virginia
Founded
2013
Overview
540 helps government and business clients move faster by using startup-style approaches. It provides tech strategy, software development, API design, and DevOps to design, build, and deploy technology that solves real needs. It differentiates itself by serving both government and business sectors with practical barrier removal and hands-on delivery. Its goal is to empower clients to adopt modern tech capabilities quickly and responsibly to improve public services and outcomes.
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- 540 expanded to Cloud Solutions, DevSecOps, AI, and Data Analysis capabilities.
- 540 grew to 64 employees since 2013 founding in Arlington, Virginia.
- 540 delivers agile, scalable solutions for federal missions at speed.
What critics are saying
- Palantir and Anduril win JADC2 contract in March 2026, excluding 540 from billions.
- CACI acquires Cybernet Systems in February 2026, squeezing 540's cloud market.
- Salient CRGT launches AI practice in April 2026, poaching 540's talent.
What makes 540 unique
- 540 injects Silicon Valley mentality into DoD via full-stack development since 2013.
- 540 blends startup energy with deep DoD and civilian agency expertise.
- 540 removes federal innovation barriers using tech-obsessed problem solvers.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Professional Development Budget
Conference Attendance Budget
Company News
RESTON, Va., Oct. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Forge Group, LLC (Forge) is proud to announce an expansion in our long-standing Foreign Military Sales (FMS) support for the Department of Defense (DoD), with the award of the FMS Army Case Execution System (FMS-ACES) development contract. Forge, the technology and security cooperation-focused global consulting firm, built a team with technology leaders Appian and AWS, and DoD system integration experts Horizon Industries, Limited (Horizon) and 540.co to deliver this enterprise system modernization. The FMS-ACES application will replace the Army's 30+ year-old Case Information System (CISIL). This modernization will enhance accuracy and streamline the Army's full FMS Case Management lifecycle – from case implementation to case closeout, logistics, and financials. The human-focused technology will provide Army users with automated workflow and process features, comprehensive data analysis and visualization capabilities, real-time connections to over 20 government data source systems, and detailed reporting capability. The platform – designed by case execution experts for case execution experts – will empower the ~1,000 users, including case managers, logisticians, financial personnel, and audit staff, with better decision-making tools and abilities to more efficiently respond to essential tasks for national security objectives
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About 540
Industries
Consulting
Government & Public Sector
Enterprise Software
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Arlington, Virginia
Founded
2013
540 is Hiring for 11 Jobs on Simplify!
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