Systems Planning and Analysis (SPA) successfully acquired Group W, a Vienna, Virginia-based firm specializing in data science and defense analytics. This strategic move instantly establishes one of the government contracting sector’s most robust analytical modeling and simulation companies dedicated to national security missions.
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SPA unites two leading providers of defense analytical tools, significantly expanding its capabilities for the Department of Defense (DOD), the intelligence community, and homeland security customers. Group W excels in applying mathematical techniques, critical thinking, and high-fidelity tools to generate essential insights, primarily supporting analysts and researchers who inform defense authorities.
Rich Sawchak, CEO of SPA, commented on the acquisition, stating that the combination of the two firms “creates the most robust analytical defense modeling and simulation company serving the global allied national security ecosystem.”
He affirmed that the unified entities now lead the provision and use of widely-adopted DOD modeling and simulation tools across the system, mission, and campaign levels.
The transaction reinforces SPA’s position as a trusted partner by leveraging Group W’s advanced approaches and expertise. David Wodlinger, managing partner at SPA’s private equity owner, Arlington Capital Partners, noted that the acquisition “builds on SPA’s history and reinforces their established expertise, evolving capabilities, and commitment to delivering impactful data-driven analysis to enhance national security strategies and operational effectiveness.”
Trase Travers, CEO of Group W, highlighted the future benefits, announcing that the integration with SPA will “open new opportunities for employees and clients while advancing the next generation of analytical modeling, simulation and digital wargaming capabilities.”
This acquisition follows SPA’s recent expansion of its global headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia, signaling the company’s continued commitment to growth and capability enhancement in the GovCon space.
Acquisition Overview
Systems Planning and Analysis (SPA) finalized its acquisition of Group W, a defense analytics company from Vienna, Virginia, that specializes in modeling, simulation, and wargaming for the Department of Defense. This merger aims to combine the strengths of both companies to offer superior defense analytical tools and expertise to the U.S. and its allies.
SPA CEO Rich Sawchak said the deal makes the combined entity the most capable analytical defense modeling and simulation provider in the national security sector. Group W’s expertise enhances SPA’s support for the DOD, intelligence community, and homeland security clients.
Group W CEO Trase Travers noted the integration will advance next-generation simulation and wargaming capabilities while creating new opportunities for their staff and customers.
