Oceus is pleased to announce it was awarded a contract/s for the Missile Defense Agency Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense (SHIELD) indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract with a ceiling of $151B. This contract encompasses a broad range of work areas that allows for the rapid delivery of innovative capabilities to the warfighter with increased speed and agility.
Herndon, VA, November 12, 2025 — Oceus is proud to announce its selection as a 2025 NVTC Tech100 Company Honoree by the Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC). The annual NVTC Tech100 Awards celebrate the region’s most innovative technology companies, executives, and rising stars driving advancement, growth, and impact across the tech industry.
Oceus was recognized for its leadership in delivering secure, mission-critical 5G and broadband communications solutions that empower defense and government organizations to operate with speed, resilience, and reliability in any environment.
“This recognition underscores Oceus’ commitment to advancing the future of defense communications through innovation and collaboration,” said Jeff Harman, CEO of Oceus. “We’re honored to be recognized alongside other technology leaders shaping the region’s innovation ecosystem and proud of our team’s continued dedication to supporting the mission.”
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Herndon, VA, May 21, 2025 — Oceus is pleased to announce they have been awarded an $88.4M agreement to develop a Platform for Cyber Enhanced Orchestration (PCEO) for the U.S. Air Force, Air Force Material Command and Air Force Research Laboratory.
Under this Other Transaction for Prototype Contract, Oceus will develop a fully operational prototype range. The range will integrate several broadband networks for rapid capability development in a real-world environment, utilizing specific tools and methods to determine effectiveness. This initiative will provide higher visibility and understanding of risks, potential exploits and increased capabilities across all domains when using or defending against non-traditional technologies.
“This award further advances our tool suite and orchestration platform to increase the cyber profile of wireless systems,” said Jeff Harman, CEO of Oceus. “We are keenly focused on making commercial systems meet mission objectives now – shortening the time from trial to field use with a fully understood cyber profile. Oceus is creating and leveraging innovative technologies to solve the complex communications needs of today’s warfighter.”
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Oceus, a global leader in 5G network solutions for government and enterprise customers, is proud to announce their successful support of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force Training Command (MAGTF-TC) and the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center (MCAGCC) for the 1-25 training rotation at 29 Palms, California. Oceus provided a groundbreaking communications capability that included a secure 5G network designed by Oceus and deployed using Cell on Light Trucks (COLTs)—rugged tactical vehicles integrated with 5G and RAN, providing rapid mobile communication in remote or disaster-stricken areas, both on and off-road.
“By implementing this 5G network, we are fundamentally transforming how we approach command and control,” said Maj. Melvin Spiese, a Marine Air-Ground Task Force planner with MAGTF-TC. “This network provides unparalleled security and connectivity, allowing us to create training scenarios that push the boundaries of what was previously possible.”
The benefits of this network extend beyond Marine Corps training, offering a vital resource for the Department of Defense and federal agencies to conduct advanced 5G network testing and development. MCAGCC’s 5G network marks a major advancement in training technology. It seamlessly integrates different systems onto a single network and offers insight into how multi-domain operations will apply to MAGTF operations.
“This 5G network will bridge disparate training locations, allowing for unprecedented coordination and integration,” said Col. Benjamin Adams, Assistant Chief of Staff for MAGTF Training Directorate. “For instance, the ability for pilots to simulate operations remotely while Marines conduct synchronized fire missions showcases a future were diverse training domains work seamlessly together.”
This technology will not only revolutionize live, virtual and constructive training, but also facilitate global training and mission-critical operational capabilities.
“The Marine Corps has really leaned into militarizing the cellular space and Oceus is helping them innovate and extend their network to improve their mission-critical training and operations,” said Jeff Harman, Oceus’ President and CEO. “With Twentynine Palms online as a permanent, full-time network, our team is supporting opportunities for the Marines to train for cyber defense, facilitate cost-effective communication for drones and sensors, and more, all in a secure 5G environment.”
For military and federal agencies, 5G outperforms legacy cell and Wi-Fi by offering enhanced security through a Service-Oriented Architecture, greater capacity for connecting hundreds to thousands of devices, and high-speed data rates that support video, collaboration services, and remote control of UAS/UGV.
“We’re really just beginning to tap into the immense opportunities of 5G networks in this operationalized environment,” said Harman. “Our partnership with the Marine Corp is making Oceus become better at what we do as the Marines push the capabilities of the cellular industry.”
Oceus On-the-Move Cellular Systems provide rugged, secure, and reliable mobile connectivity for critical missions across land, sea, and air. With over 200 deployments in the most challenging environments, Oceus offers portable, high-performance cellular solutions for military, emergency services, and other government agencies. These systems are designed for rapid deployment and deliver real-time communication and data security in areas where network coverage is limited or non-existent.
Engineered for flexibility, ease of use, and quick setup, Oceus’ tactical solutions include Cell on Wheels (COW), Cell on Light Truck (COLT), and Portable Operational Network Infrastructure (PONI). Oceus’ systems are trusted for their durability and mission-critical reliability and ensure secure, high-speed connectivity in the most demanding conditions.
Jeff Harman has an affinity for every step and aspect of the government contracting process, especially the competitive capture pursuit and the accountability enforced by government clients. Harman is a U.S. Air Force veteran who, after a decade of service, made the transition to GovCon out of a desire to provide “meaningful technologies to the warfighter that solve real problems.” The majority of his career, which included a small firm named BBN and then CACI International, has been spent in the IT domain.
Harman says he “grew up” at CACI, starting as a program director and ascending to an eventual post of senior vice president. His mentors at CACI were responsible for helping him grow his leadership skills into what they are today — he now leads telecommunications company Oceus as president and CEO, a position he’s held for the majority of this decade.
ExecutiveBiz spoke with Harman for a Spotlight interview that covered a lot of ground: new offerings from Oceus like the Oceus Intelligence Controller; what changes Harman would like to see come to fruition to make business with the federal government easier; and the progress being made in the Department of Defense with 5G deployment, among other topics.
Jeff Harman: To me, it comes down to two things. We spend a lot of time talking to customers, understanding where they’re going, what their needs are and looking at broader factors. For example, if you’re familiar with the National Defense Authorization Act and how it allocates funding, you can see how it shapes our work. The Pacific Deterrence Initiative and the European Deterrence Initiative are moving funds to those theaters, and that’s driving our strategy. They’re clearly signaling where more money and capability are needed, which shifts our focus. For a long time, we were more concentrated on the special operations community. Now, we’re broadening that focus to support those two major theaters, and we’re actively deploying systems there as part of that strategy.
The second big factor is the growth of artificial intelligence. It’s not just being used in obvious areas but also in places where it creates unexpected advantages. For instance, we’re integrating AI into our tool suites—namely Oceus Intelligence Controller—and also exploring AI for request for proposal analysis. It helps us identify RFPs that match our capabilities and respond more quickly and effectively. This approach allows us to be more detailed and faster in our responses. So, from a trend perspective, those are the two key areas we’ve been focused on…
HERNDON, VA, July 20, 2023 — Oceus, a leading global technology innovator providing 5G network solutions to government and enterprise customers, announces the addition of Carm Caruso as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). With a proven track record of driving financial performance and maximizing operational efficiency, his appointment underscores Oceus’ commitment to further enhance its leadership team as it moves into its next stage of growth. In this role, Mr. Caruso drives the company’s strategy and financial integrity for continued expansion and success.
“We are all thrilled to have Mr. Caruso join our leadership team at this pivotal time in our growth,” said Jeff Harman, President and CEO of Oceus. “His extensive background in financial leadership will be instrumental in supporting our growth strategy and solidifying our position as an industry leader. We look forward to the valuable contributions he will make to the continued success of our organization.”
Mr. Caruso brings more than 20 years of end-to-end financial management, corporate strategy, M&A, strategic partnerships, and capital management expertise within public-sector and commercial organizations. Before joining Oceus, Mr. Caruso served as a financial executive and operations leader in government contracting after beginning his career in public accounting and FP&A for a Big 4 firm. He holds an undergraduate degree from Fordham University, an MBA from Sacred Heart University, and is a Virginia CPA.
Oceus, a global technology innovator providing 5G network solutions to government and enterprise customers, has been awarded a $950,000,000 ceiling indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for the maturation, demonstration and proliferation of capability across platforms and domains, leveraging open systems design, modern software and algorithm development in order to enable Joint All Domain Command and Control (JADC2).
This multiple award contract provides awardees the opportunity to compete for efforts within seven different competitive pools that support the development and operation of systems as a unified force across all domains (air, land, sea, space, cyber, and electromagnetic spectrum) in an open architecture family of systems that enables capabilities via multiple integrated platforms. Future work under this multiple-award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contract will be competed via the Fair Opportunity process.
Jeff Harman, President and CEO stated, “Oceus will leverage our deep expertise in connecting sensors, decision makers and weapons through a secure data network enabling rapid decision making and all-domain command and control.”
5G technology is helping the U.S. government to modernize its communications and network capabilities, especially in military applications. But because so many government and military operations, weapons systems and communications rely on network connectivity today, 5G is no longer just an option, but a necessity, experts argue.
“From my perspective, network performance is a graded event,” said Col. Jason Quinter, assistant chief of staff, G-6, 3d Marine Aircraft Wing for the U.S. Marine Corps, during the Potomac Officers Club’s 5G Forum. “We’re not just provisioning networks for the fun of it. What those networks are able to do to close kill chains is a graded event for warfighters,” he explained.
Since its global deployment in 2019, the fifth generation of mobile networks, or 5G, has boasted lower latency, higher bandwidth and faster connectivity than its predecessors. Col. Quinter asserted that these benefits are imperative in the U.S. military’s pursuit of national security missions, advanced technology integration and other paramount initiatives.
Amid the ever-rising tide of data, federal agencies need “an advanced network solution with major bandwidth — and it needs to be persistent, reliable, secure and mobility enabled,” said Paul McQuillan. And with 5G networking, they can meet that need.
As chief growth and strategy officer with Oceus, McQuillan sees legacy networks falling short.
“Some of the existing communications infrastructures, including Wi-Fi networks, simply cannot scale,” he said. “Legacy wireless networks weren’t really built to integrate that security, to support the device density, to address the needs of automation.”
While 5G can close the gap, getting there isn’t as simple as just throwing a switch.
Federal chief information officers, chief technology officers and chief information security officers will need to chart a path forward in order to migrate from legacy wireless systems to a 5G-enabled future. Oceus can help.
“For over 30 years, Oceus has been providing broadband wireless solutions for government and commercial,” McQuillan said. “We’ve deployed over 150 cellular systems in the government, for various use cases.”
The company’s expertise in this area runs deep. It has designed its own wireless systems, and it partners with wireless original equipment manufacturers and compute providers. Oceus is also a Commercial Solution for Classified integrator on national security use cases.
The company is making headway on its efforts to deploy 5G in support of the federal mission.
Through the Defense Department’s Office of the Under Secretary of Defense, the company is under multiple contracts providing operational 5G networks, McQuillan said…
Oceus is excited to announce our industry partnership in the 2022 Commonwealth Initiative internships. As part of this initiative, Oceus will be hosting interns this summer to provide them with on-the-ground experience in cyber-related business.
The second annual Commonwealth Cyber Initiative (CCI) and Northern Virginia Node (NoVA Node) internship program comprises the region’s universities, colleges, and private, nonprofit, and government organizations, all sharing a commitment to building capacity in cybersecurity. Thirty rising seniors and rising first-year college students were chosen out of the 179 applications and interview process to comprise the second NoVA Node Cohort.
The program includes a virtual two-week professional skills training boot camp with the Science Center where the interns develop communication, collaboration, project management and presentation skills through team projects and interaction with industry and science center experts. The boot camp is followed by a five-week placement in a cyber related business allowing for collaboration between fundamental skills training and meaningful industry understanding.
Learn more about this exciting program, and Oceus’ participation, here >