The Copper River Family of Companies, a Native Alaska-owned organization, has announced the acquisition of The Prospective Group (TPG), a Washington, D.C.–based IT and mission-services contractor recognized for delivering high-impact technology, cybersecurity, analytics, and program support solutions to federal agencies. This strategic move marks a significant step forward in Copper River’s long-term growth plan, strengthening both its technical depth and its ability to support complex government missions.
Through this acquisition, Copper River broadens its federal customer base while integrating a highly specialized workforce with expertise across secure enterprise modernization, advanced data operations, and mission-aligned program delivery. As a result, the combined organization is positioned to offer more comprehensive, scalable solutions to agencies operating in high-consequence, security-sensitive environments.
“TPG brings differentiated technical talent and a proven track record supporting some of the federal government’s most complex and sensitive missions, which align perfectly with Copper River’s mission and growth strategy,” said Kevin McLaughlin, CEO of Copper River. “Their people, culture and capabilities significantly accelerate our ability to deliver scalable, high-impact solutions to agencies that demand precision, agility, and innovation.”
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Copper River completed the transaction with advisory support from Rock Hall Partners, a mergers and acquisitions firm specializing in the federal government contracting market. TPG was advised by Agreeance and StrataGC.
For more than 15 years, TPG has supported federal organizations by deploying teams of highly cleared technologists, cybersecurity professionals, cloud engineers, data analysts, and program managers. These teams operate in fast-paced, secure environments where reliability and technical excellence are critical. Over the years, TPG has built a strong reputation for delivering across a wide range of mission areas, including enterprise IT modernization and cloud transformation, cybersecurity engineering and defensive cyber operations, advanced analytics and data integration, mission-critical program and portfolio management, and human capital, health, and regulatory program support.
Moreover, TPG is widely recognized for its technical rigor and customer-first delivery approach. Its highly specialized personnel and proven methodologies directly enhance Copper River’s mission-driven services, enabling the combined organization to respond more effectively to evolving federal requirements.
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With the integration of TPG’s leadership and workforce into the Copper River Family of Companies, Copper River gains additional scale, expanded capacity, and deeper subject-matter expertise. Consequently, the organization can now support a broader portfolio of federal missions while maintaining the agility and responsiveness agencies expect.
“Joining Copper River is an exciting next step for our team and our customers,” said Paul Converti, President of The Prospective Group. “TPG’s success has always been rooted in the strength of our people experts who bring deep mission understanding, technical excellence, and unwavering commitment to customer outcomes. By combining forces with Copper River, we’re able to scale those strengths even further, delivering greater value to federal agencies and expanding opportunities for our workforce.”
Overall, this acquisition reflects Copper River’s continued investment in high-consequence technology and cybersecurity capabilities. By bringing together complementary strengths, the combined organization is better equipped to deliver secure, innovative, and mission-focused solutions that help federal agencies modernize operations, protect critical systems, and achieve long-term objectives in an increasingly complex digital landscape.
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