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AEROSPACE, DEFENSE, AND GOVERNMENT

Nextfed is now Aprio


From M&A advisory to strategic growth consulting and capture execution, Aprio helps aerospace, defense, and government contractors win, compete, and transact with confidence — backed by a network of 250+ experienced advisors.

Federal market growth strategy.

Capture management support.
Transactions and investment strategy.    

Account for Anything® with Aprio

Government contractors face costly unknowns: misread competitive dynamics, transactions that close at the wrong valuation, and growth strategies that stall in markets that shift fast. Formerly Nextfed, a strategy consulting and M&A advisory firm founded in 2011, combined with Aprio’s Aerospace, Defense, and Government Services (ADG) team to bring even greater resources and capabilities to help contractors grow, compete, and transact with confidence.

Backed by Aprio’s national platform, we combine the deep industry knowledge and market intelligence that made Nextfed a go-to advisory partner for contractors navigating competitive federal markets. Through our curated network of 250+ senior advisors and best-in-class data analytics, we help clients uncover opportunities and make informed decisions, so they can Account for Anything® that the federal market brings.

Our Focus Areas

Tailored, end-to-end solutions for aerospace, defense, and government contractors to help accelerate growth and improve performance in complex federal markets:

  • M&A Advisory

    Navigate aerospace and defense M&A with confidence. Aprio supports commercial due diligence, target identification, valuation, deal structuring, and post-acquisition integration to help investors and operators execute transactions and unlock long-term value.

  • Tactical Capture & Performance

    Win more government contracts with disciplined capture management and proposal strategy. We help you find, propose, and execute—combining government proposal writing, competitive positioning, and post-award performance support.

  • Strategic Growth Support

    Accelerate growth with data-driven strategy. We deliver federal market analysis, competitive intelligence, teaming strategy, and joint venture advisory to help expand your footprint and outperform in competitive markets.

  • Strategic Transformation

    Enable your strategy by unlocking internal value. We support business process reengineering, IT and finance transformation, and post-merger integration, so you can scale your operations and capture value from change initiatives.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Aprio’s ADG advisory practice?

Aprio’s aerospace, defense, and government advisory solutions cover M&A advisory, strategic growth consulting, tactical business development, and transformation services for government contractors, defense companies, and aerospace firms. Our practice is backed by a curated advisory network of over 250 former government leaders, military executives, and industry operators.

What happened to Nextfed?

Nextfed, a premier strategy consulting and M&A advisory firm founded in 2011, was acquired by Aprio in 2025. The Nextfed team now leads Aprio’s ADG advisory practice, bringing decades of experience in defense, government services, and aerospace strategy to Aprio’s national platform.

What M&A advisory services does Aprio provide for the defense sector?

Aprio provides end-to-end M&A advisory for aerospace, defense, and government services transactions, including commercial due diligence, target identification, entity valuation, deal structuring, compliance review, and post-acquisition integration planning, supported by advisors with direct sector experience.

What is Aprio’s advisory network?

Aprio’s advisory network includes 250+ former federal agency leaders, retired generals and admirals, C-suite executives, and industry operators who bring real-world insight to validate strategy, assess risk, and strengthen decision-making.

Who does Aprio’s ADG advisory practice serve?

We work with government contractors, defense and aerospace companies, private equity firms, and strategic acquirers. We provide support from growth strategy through M&A execution and post-transaction transformation.

How is Aprio different from other GovCon advisory firms?

Aprio combines sector-specific M&A and strategy advisory with a national accounting, tax, and audit platform. This integrated model means commercial due diligence findings connect directly to financial, operational, and compliance considerations, all under one team.

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