Groundswell

Groundswell

Federal government IT solutions and transformation

Overview

Groundswell partners with federal agencies to improve operations through smarter business processes and technology implementations, drawing on commercial-sector experience to solve government challenges. It delivers end-to-end solutions through consulting, systems integration, data management, and user-experience improvements that streamline workflows and improve service delivery. Its differentiators include long-standing IT industry experience with Fortune 100 clients and a government-focused mindset, emphasizing compliance, security, and user-centered design for mission-critical programs. The goal is to help government agencies solve technology challenges and deliver practical, scalable improvements to public services.

About Groundswell

Simplify's Rating
Why Groundswell is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Data & Analytics

Consulting

Government & Public Sector

Healthcare

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

McLean, Virginia

Founded

2003

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What believers are saying

  • Groundswell won MDA SHIELD IDIQ in January 2026, expanding defense access.
  • DOT awarded Groundswell a $3.98 million BPA call in July 2026.
  • Its website touts the largest federal SAP transformations and elite Workday status.

What critics are saying

  • Groundswell sued the Army in October 2024 over a $1 billion Accenture win.
  • Federal contracting dominates revenue; a single protest loss can erase years of pipeline.
  • Platform dependence on Appian, SAP, and Workday lets vendors compress margins and displace partners.

What makes Groundswell unique

  • Groundswell pairs Appian, SAP, and Workday expertise with federal agency modernization.
  • Its 2022 CollabraLink acquisition created a larger McLean platform focused entirely on government.
  • It holds multiple prime vehicles, including CIO-SP3, ITES-3S, COMET, and DOT SWES.

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Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

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