### Company Overview & Leadership
Celestar, incorporated in 2004 [4], is a Tampa-based corporation [1] operating as a global, multi-discipline services and solution provider [2]. The company primarily serves as a trusted partner across the U.S. government intelligence, defense sectors, and other U.S. federal agencies [1], supporting the U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Department of State, and the U.S. Intelligence Community [2]. Since its founding, initially supporting the global counterterrorism fight [2], Celestar has expanded its customer support to span four continents [4].
The corporate management team, composed of former U.S. military intelligence professionals [1], provides agile, flexible, responsive, and cost-effective services and solution support [1]. Celestar maintains its corporate headquarters in Tampa, Florida [4], supplemented by a satellite office in Arlington, Virginia, supporting the National Capital Region [4]. The company maintains a global presence with employees situated in 14 states, the District of Columbia, and 13 countries [4], possessing considerable experience relocating personnel overseas, including to austere and high threat areas [4].
Celestar's core focus areas include providing intelligent consulting solutions to Government and industry partners [3] and Data Enterprise Support, assisting clients in optimizing the security, availability, and accuracy of information for effective data-driven decisions [2].
Lori Larsen serves as the Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) of Celestar Holdings Corporation [8]. Ms. Larsen joined the corporation in 2005 [8] and previously held roles as Director and Vice President of Business Development, during which Celestar achieved recognition as one of the fastest growing companies in the United States [8]. Her professional background includes: * Commissioned as a US Army Intelligence Officer in 1998 [8]. * Served as a liaison officer to United States Central Command (USCENTCOM) from Combined Forces Command-Afghanistan (CFC-A) [8]. * Holds a BA in International Affairs from Marquette University and is a graduate of the Yale School of Management, Global Executive Leadership Program [8].
### Federal Market & Contracts
Celestar operates as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) [2], maintaining a significant presence across the defense and intelligence sectors. Key relationships span the Department of Defense (DoD), USSOCOM, DCSA, and the Department of State (DoS) [1].
The firm provides specialized support across several critical domains, including Intelligence Analysis and Enabling Services [7] and Data Enterprise Support, assisting clients in optimizing the security, availability, and accuracy of information for effective data-driven decisions [2]. Subject matter experts serve as advisors, consultants, instructors, facilitators, and technical specialists for U.S. government and partner nation clients, focusing on enhancing organizational performance and building partner capacity [[LINK:https://www.celestarcorp.com/training-advisory-support/][7], [3]]. Additionally, administrative and support specialists deliver essential technical skills, including administration, program management, security, and budget planning and analysis, contributing to highly productive day-to-day staff operations [5].
The firm holds major contract vehicles and supports a wide range of federal customers:
#### Key Contract Vehicles * DIA Solutions for Intelligence Analysis (SIA) 3 [1]. * USSOCOM Special Operations Forces (SOF) Core Support (SCS) contract [1]. * GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) [1]. * GSA Professional Services Schedule (PSS) 874 under SINs 874.1, 874.4, and 874.7 [2]. * DoS INL Contractor Services Support [1]. * DCSA Admin Support Services IDIQ [1]. * DOC Staffing Support Services 2 (SS2) BPA/IDIQ [1].
#### Federal Performance The firm supports customers including: * STRATCOM [1] * ONI [1] * NGB [1] * JTF GTMO [1] * SOUTHCOM [1]
### Certifications & Socioeconomic
The entity maintains rigorous quality management standards through ISO 9001:2015 certification [1]. Celestar achieved CMMC Level 2 Certification, demonstrating conformance to the security requirements outlined in NIST Special Publication 800-171 Revision 2 for the scoped information system [1]. Furthermore, the organization maintains Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) approved accounting practices [1].
#### Quality Management (ISO/CMMI) * Maintains ISO 9001:2015 certification [1]. * Utilizes a Deltek Costpoint accounting and time keeping system [1]. * Employs the Deltek GCS Premier accounting and time keeping system [1].
#### Security & Compliance (CMMC/NIST/DFARS/FedRAMP) * Holds CMMC Level 2 Certification Badge [1]. * The CMMC Level 2 Certification applies to the information system as scoped for the CMMC Unique Identifier (UID) [1].
#### Socioeconomic Status * Operates as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) [1]. * Holds a listing on the GSA Professional Services Schedule (PSS) 874 [1]. * The GSA PSS listing includes Special Item Numbers (SINs) 874.1, 874.4, and 874.7 [1].
### Recent News & Recognition
The organization maintains adherence to rigorous quality and security standards, supporting extensive operations across the federal sector, serving key components of the Department of Defense (DoD) and the Department of State (DoS) [2]. The entity actively engages with the defense community, evidenced by its professional affiliation with the Association of the U.S. Army (AUSA) [1].
Celestar demonstrates significant market penetration across critical U.S. government agencies and commands [2]. This operational scope includes support for major combatant commands and intelligence organizations, reflecting a broad defense and security portfolio [2].
#### Strategic Developments The firm supports a diverse range of federal clients, including: * Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) [2]. * U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) and U.S. Strategic Command (STRATCOM) [2]. * Department of Commerce and the Department of the Army [2]. * Joint Task Force Guantanamo (JTF GTMO) and the Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI) [2]. * National Guard Bureau (NGB) and Kennedy MAC [2].