MetroStar Named Contractor of the Year for Excellence in Federal AI Innovation

RESTON, VA — Nov. 7, 2025— MetroStar, a venture-backed leader in AI-enabled solutions driving innovation across national security and defense, has been named Contractor of the Year ($75–$300 Million category) at the Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards™ (GovCon Awards).  

Presented by the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce and the Professional Services Council (PSC), the GovCon Awards —known as the “Academy Awards of Government Contracting”—celebrate organizations that demonstrate outstanding leadership, performance, and impact in the federal sector. 

“Every day our people show up with curiosity, grit, and a fierce sense of service, building practical AI and human-centered solutions that help government teams deliver for millions of Americans,” said Ali Reza Manouchehri, CEO and Co-Founder of MetroStar, who was named Executive of the Year in 2023. “This award belongs to them: the engineers, designers, analysts, and dreamers who translate imagination into impact. It reaffirms my belief that when you center people and purpose, leadership follows — and the best is still ahead of us.” 

 A trusted partner to defense, intelligence, and national security agencies, MetroStar integrates human-centered design, agile engineering, data science, cybersecurity, and AI innovation to empower federal leaders, modernize mission systems, and advance U.S. strategic interests. 

With more than 500 innovators across 35 states, MetroStar blends the agility of a technology company with the discipline of a mission-first partner. MetroStar's people are fueled by continuous breakthroughs from the Innovation Lab and in-house built AI Agents like Mira and Penny on board, that amplify human creativity, ensuring people remain at the center of every solution. 

For nearly three decades, MetroStar has driven federal modernization and mission acceleration, achieving consistent year-over-year growth, securing major federal contracts, and maintaining an exceptional recompete success rate. Its momentum reflects more than performance; it embodies a shared belief that when technology is built with purpose, it doesn’t just serve missions—it inspires progress and strengthens the nation’s future. 

“AI and emerging technologies are only as powerful as the people behind them,” said Manouchehri. “When we combine expertise across disciplines with a commitment to responsible innovation, we deliver solutions that move missions forward and safeguard our nation’s future.” 

Learn more about MetroStar’s mission and impact: metrostar.com/who-we-are 

About MetroStar

MetroStar is a venture-backed, AI-enabled solutions company, delivering next-generation solutions to U.S. government agencies. Focused on mission acceleration and cutting-edge technology, MetroStar equips agencies with the tools and strategies needed to navigate the future of national security, including AI, digital transformation, application modernization, and enterprise IT.