Federal Advisory Partners (F|A|P), a premier management consulting firm that blends deep domain expertise with advanced technologies, today announced that it has acquired Universal Consulting Services, LLC (UCS), an IT services and solutions provider that delivers innovative Enterprise IT and Health Services solutions across the federal sector. Backed by Sagewind Capital, a leading private equity investor in the government services sector, F|A|P has built a powerful, supercharged platform with a unified vision to deliver enhanced, full lifecycle, integrated strategic and technical consulting and digital services capabilities across the federal sector. In addition to UCS, F|A|P recently acquired Favor TechConsulting, LLC (FTC), a fast-growing IT solutions and services provider driving digital transformation for Federal Government agencies.

Since its inception in 2000, UCS has experienced rapid growth and evolved into a dynamic enterprise IT and health services firm focused on addressing the federal government’s most complex challenges. With capabilities that include systems engineering, application development, information assurance, security compliance, and advisory and assistance services, UCS’s deep domain expertise stems from over two decades as a trusted partner to a wide range of agencies within the Department of Defense (DoD) and across a broad portfolio of civilian agencies. The acquisition by F|A|P will accelerate UCS’s impressive growth as the business looks to rapidly advance its development of innovative IT solutions, services, and capabilities for new and existing customers in the federal space.

“As demand for modernization and digital transformation accelerates across the federal sector, the need for advanced technologies and efficient operating models grows ever more critical,” said F|A|P CEO Tim Borchert. “The addition of UCS will be a growth driver, further propelling our ability to deliver innovation at scale across the federal sector. F|A|P – together with UCS and FTC – is firmly committed to helping customers manage increasing pressure to modernize for improved efficiency and mission readiness.”

“This new partnership matches best-in-class technical capabilities with a highly qualified talent pool to pursue aggressive growth in the federal market,” commented UCS CEO, Abhijit Dhumne. “We have a strong record of delivering innovative IT and advisory solutions to our customers to support their missions and goals.  Joining forces with F|A|P enhances our commitment to them by deepening our talent roster and expanding our capabilities.”

Steven Lefkowitz, Managing Partner of Sagewind said, “UCS is an important addition to the F|A|P platform, bringing new customers and capabilities that will enhance future growth. Sagewind is excited to continue to empower the combined business to aggressively pursue our shared aims to grow, diversify, and provide top-tier support to new and existing customers.”

Baker Tilly US, LLP acted as financial advisor and Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman served as legal counsel to UCS. Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP, along with Morrison & Foerster, LLP served as legal counsels to Federal Advisory Partners.