Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business  ·  Prime Contractor since 2004 Montgomery, Alabama  ·  CONUS & OCONUS Operations
SBA Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business

Mission-ready technology and AI solutions for the Department of Defense.

For more than two decades, Transcendence, Inc. has delivered secure, reliable technology programs as a prime contractor to defense and federal health agencies, at home and around the world.

2004Founded
85%+Of history as a prime contractor
93%Client retention
Who We Are

A trusted prime contractor built for mission outcomes.

tran·scend·ence (noun): the quality of rising above or extending notably beyond usual limits; surpassing the norm.

Transcendence, Inc. is an SBA-certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that delivers cost-effective technology, AI, and professional solutions to federal, state, and local government and private industry. Since 2004 we have been known for on-time project management, staff augmentation, IT services, and risk mitigation.

We have served as a prime contractor for more than 85% of our history, which means our clients work directly with the team accountable for delivery. Our team supports missions across the continental United States and overseas in Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.

CONUSEuropeAsiaAfricaMiddle East
  • Prime contract accountabilityDirect ownership of cost, schedule, and performance.
  • Seasoned, cleared staffTeam members with up to 25 years of relevant experience, led by an executive with an active Top Secret clearance.
  • Global deliveryProven performance in CONUS and OCONUS environments.
  • Long-term partnerships93% client retention across two decades of service.
Core Capabilities

What we deliver

Integrated services that take agencies from strategy through secure, sustained operations.

Artificial Intelligence

Responsible, mission-focused AI including generative AI, retrieval-augmented search, and multi-agent decision support, built with governance from day one.

Data & Analytics

Data engineering, database design and administration, data migration, and analytics that turn enterprise data into timely, trustworthy insight.

Intelligent Automation

Process analysis and robotic process automation that reduce manual workload, cut cycle times, and improve accuracy.

Program / Project Management Office

Strategic planning, quality assurance, programmatic risk mitigation, program evaluation, portfolio management, and staff augmentation.

Enterprise Computing Services

24/7 help desk by certified systems engineers, troubleshooting and reporting, hardware and software acquisition support, and asset maintenance records.

IT Infrastructure & Systems Integration

Requirements definition and capacity planning, custom and embedded software development, and near real-time data storage solutions.

Network Operations

Lifecycle support for systems and platforms, server and network management, LAN/WAN design and implementation, backup, archiving, and recovery.

Cybersecurity

Vulnerability assessment, security policy development, infrastructure security operations, secure transport of sensitive data, and NIST Risk Management Framework compliance.

Risk Mitigation

Policy and standards development for a changing threat landscape, with a U.S.-based team and critical response capability for federal, civilian, and DoD agencies.

Past Performance

Trusted by defense and federal health leaders

Our work supports organizations where reliability, security, and readiness are non-negotiable.

Defense Logistics Agency

Technology and program support that strengthens supply chain operations and warfighter readiness.

U.S. Army CENTCOM

Mission support for operations across the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.

Military Health System

Health IT and program support for the delivery of care to service members and their families.

DLA Outstanding Readiness Support Award
Defense Logistics Agency, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business category
Minority Technology Firm of the Year
U.S. Department of Commerce, Minority Business Development Agency

Agencies we have supported

Department of Defense Department of the Army Department of the Navy Department of the Air Force U.S. Marine Corps Defense Information Systems Agency Defense Logistics Agency Department of Veterans Affairs NASA Department of Homeland Security Department of State Department of the Treasury Department of Justice Department of Health and Human Services Department of Commerce Department of Transportation Department of Agriculture Department of the Interior Department of Education Department of Labor Environmental Protection Agency

Industry partners

Boeing Booz Allen Hamilton Computer Sciences Corporation Lockheed Martin Northrop Grumman Raytheon SAIC SRA International
Leadership

Experienced, accountable leadership

LT

Leland Talbert

Founder, President & Chief Operating Officer

Leland founded Transcendence, Inc. in 2004 and brings more than 20 years of defense and federal advisory experience. He leads the company's program delivery across CONUS and OCONUS and directs its AI strategy and governance practice.

An Army veteran with EUCOM theater experience, Leland holds an active Top Secret clearance, a B.E. from Northern Illinois University, and the Google Cloud Certified Generative AI Leader credential.

Contracting Information

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CompanyTranscendence, Inc.
Established2004
Socioeconomic StatusSBA Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
HeadquartersMontgomery, Alabama
Contract VehiclesDISA ENCORE (Subcontractor)
Veterans Technology Services (VETS) GWAC (Subcontractor)
NAICS Codes541511 Custom Computer Programming Services
541512 Computer Systems Integration Services
541513 Computer Facility Management Services
541519 Software Installations
541611 Administrative & General Management Consulting
541330 Engineering Services
518210 Data Processing, Web Hosting & Related Services
517410 Satellite Telecommunications
541312 Senior Executive Search Services
561110 Executive Management Services
611699 All Other Miscellaneous Schools & Instruction
339113 Surgical Appliances & Supplies

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Mailing Address

PO Box 240624
Montgomery, AL 36124

Email

info@transcend-inc.com

Phone

913-283-5878

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