BLACKHORSE, A PARSONS LLC

BLACKHORSE, A PARSONS COMPANY specializes in advanced research and development for defense and federal systems, with deep expertise in information environment capabilities, custom software development, and mission-critical IT services. The contractor delivers solutions in signature management, operational knowledge integration, and capabilities development for complex operational environments, leveraging domain-specific analytics and systems engineering to enhance decision-making under dynamic conditions. Their technical proficiency spans secure software architecture, mission-specific application development, and integrated information systems that support tactical and strategic objectives. A key differentiator is their ability to bridge operational requirements with technical implementation, particularly in high-stakes defense and public land management contexts, ensuring solutions are both technically robust and operationally viable. The company maintains a strong presence with the Department of Defense, where they support information dominance initiatives, capabilities integration, and real-time operational systems. They also deliver critical programming services to the Department of the Interior and the General Services Administration, focusing on backstopping infrastructure and enterprise-wide procurement platforms. Their engagements reflect a pattern of trusted, mission-aligned partnerships, often involving long-term support for evolving technical and operational needs. Their primary industry focus lies in physical and engineering research (NAICS 541715) and custom computer programming (NAICS 541511/541519), positioning them as a specialized provider of defense-oriented R&D and bespoke software solutions. They serve niche markets requiring hardened systems, secure development lifecycles, and integration with legacy federal architectures. As a 2L entity headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, BLACKHORSE operates as a strategic extension of Parsons’ federal delivery framework. While no formal government certifications are listed, their consistent award history with high-acuity agencies underscores their reliability and technical credibility within the federal IT and defense innovation ecosystem.