### Company Overview & Leadership
US21, Inc. provides critical pragmatic products, services, and solutions to US government partners, military, and federal civilian customers, focusing on global logistics, technology, security and detection, and program support [1][2][3]. Operating for over 20 years, the company has built a strong technology foundation and served hundreds of different customers and programs globally [1][2]. US21 delivers resources and services to government programs and missions across more than 30 countries worldwide [4]. The company maintains a global supply chain network encompassing domestic and international manufacturing partners, distributors, freight forwarders, and customs brokers to support its international presence [5].
Ben Saleh serves as the Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) at US21 Inc. [6]. The company leverages the expertise of its workforce, which includes numerous retired US Air Force, US Army, and US Marines personnel [2].
US21 specializes in four main domains, serving a diverse range of customers and providing comprehensive solutions:
* **Primary Industry Sectors:** Military, federal agencies, government contractors, and non-profits [7]. Specific security markets include Military, Law Enforcement, Ports, and Border Checkpoints [8]. * **Technology Specializations:** Rugged Mobile Solutions, Desktops & Servers, Digital Forensic Intelligence, Software Licensing, Network Infrastructure, and Printing & Scanning solutions [1]. * **Key Service Domains:** Fuel Supply Chain and Logistics, including delivery of over 200 million gallons worldwide [9]; Program Support, including Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Support, Program Auditing & Oversight, and Rapid Deployment [10]; Construction projects, such as building tactical training modular shoot houses in Bamako, Mali [11] and a Fire Training Facility in Jericho, Palestine [12]; and Training services, including Tactical Combat Casualty Care training, Command and Staff Operations Skills, and Non-Commissioned Officer Leadership [10].
The corporate headquarters is located at 2721 Prosperity Ave. Suite 300, Fairfax, VA 22031, U.S.A. [13]. Other locations include Ramallah, West Bank; Rabat, Morocco; and Kiev, Ukraine [13].
### Federal Market & Contracts
US21 operates as an established partner trusted by military and government agencies, providing real-world, tangible, and pragmatic solutions for procurement and logistic problems globally [1]. The firm serves major federal entities including the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), Department of State (DoS), US Navy, US Air Force, and US Army [3]. US21 supports global missions with high stakes, guaranteeing that military, law enforcement, and emergency response teams are equipped to optimize mission success in rapidly evolving political environments [1].
The company maintains numerous Prime contract positions, including:
* GSA Schedule Contract #GS-35F-034CA for SATCOM Products and Subscription Services, covering Integrated Communication Devices [1][7]. * Operational Clothing & Gear OCIE BPA for the US Army [1]. * Anti-Terrorism Assistance Programs (ATA) contract for the Department of State (DoS) [1]. * NAVSEA World Wide Expeditionary Contract (WEXMAC) and the NCIS CRIME SUPPLIES BPA [1]. * DLA CONUS (COG3, COG6, COG7) and OCONUS (Into-Plane Southcom, Curacao, Bahamas, Guatemala, AFRICA Supply) contracts [1].
US21 has secured significant contract achievements, demonstrating its capability across various federal domains:
* The Air Force Special Warfare Multiple Award Contract (SW-MAC) valued at $980 million [4]. * A five-year Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) for safety apparel valued at $42 million [5]. * A $14 million maximum IDIQ contract (N6133120D0012) with NAVSEA for the U.S. Navy Maritime Buoyant Plate Body Armor (MBP), spanning June 2020 through December 2025 [8]. * A $10 million contract (N0002419C4159) from NAVSEA (DOD – Navy) to supply Weapons, Ammunition, Equipment, Accessories, Clothing, and In-Country Training for BPC Cases, performed from September 2019 to September 2021 [9]. * A four-year, $9.3 million contract from DLA Energy for Curacao Fuel Supply & Logistics, announced October 19, 2021 [10]. * A five-year, $7.5 million contract awarded by DoS INL Jerusalem to provide interpreters and translators for State Department missions throughout the West Bank, supporting the Cultural Advisors and Linguistics Program [11].
US21 also supports federal missions through key teaming arrangements and subcontractor roles:
* Participation in the Ability One Distributor Program [1]. * Subcontractor roles on the Air Force’s Counter Narcotics & Global Threats and Contract Augmentation Program IV (AFCAP IV) [1]. * Subcontractor roles for the Army’s LOGCAP program and the DoS’s ACOTA, AFRICAP, INL Programs, and WPS II contracts [1].
### Certifications & Socioeconomic
US21 operates with core values emphasizing accountability, quality, fairness, integrity, and professionalism [1]. The organization maintains rigorous compliance standards necessary for global government support, including:
* Department of State ITAR certified for handling government logistics and export-controlled equipment globally [19][14].
### Recent News & Recognition
US21 received recognition from the Washington Business Journal as one of the Fastest Growing Companies in the Greater Washington Metropolitan Area for 2021 [3]. COO Ben Saleh attributed this achievement to the hard work and tenacity of his team [6].
Recent high-value contract awards and performance metrics highlight the company's growth and capabilities:
* A $42M BPA contract for DEA Safety Apparel [1]. * The World Wide Expeditionary Multiple Award Contract (WEXMAC) from NAVSUP FLC YOKOSUKA, holding a maximum revenue potential of $22 Million for the Middle East and Africa regions [2]. * A four-year, $9.3M contract from DLA Energy in October 2021 for Curacao Fuel Supply & Logistics [5]. * The company achieved 89% revenue growth in its fuel sales division over the two years leading up to May 2016 [11]. * US21 was named the fastest growing Thuraya data partner for 2015 [13].
Strategic developments underscore the company's global reach and construction capabilities:
* Completion of construction projects, such as a classroom shelter in Kenya (March 2021) and three Tactical Training Modular Shoot-houses in Bamako, Mali (May 2018), supporting the Department of State Anti-Terrorism Assistance Program [16][13]. * Completion of Jet A-1, Diesel, and Gasoline deliveries in April 2018 supporting the U.S. Naval Forces Africa (NAVAF) annual Obangame Express maritime exercise across 20 African nations in the Gulf of Guinea [17]. * Registration of a business entity in Ukraine and preparation to open a satellite office in Kiev in January 2018 [14].