Specialist software development for government and regulated industries. We're a lean team that ships fast, communicates directly, and builds exactly what you need—nothing more, nothing less.
No layers of management. Direct communication, rapid iteration, and working software in weeks—not quarters.
Every person who touches your project has 10+ years of experience. No juniors learning on your dime.
The person who scopes your project is the same person who builds it. Complete accountability, no telephone game.
24/7 high-availability operations for production systems. Real-time monitoring, incident response, and 99%+ uptime SLAs for mission-critical applications—including during peak operational events like hurricane season or major incidents.
Smooth migrations from incumbent contractors. We specialize in receiving handoffs of complex production systems—source code, infrastructure, ATO documentation, and operational runbooks—with zero downtime to end users.
Real-time ingestion from federal, state, and third-party data sources. Secure data infrastructure, decision support systems, and dashboards built for sensitive environments with continual source verification.
Purpose-built applications designed for complex operational requirements, compliance frameworks (DHS, FEMA, DFARS 7012), and mission-critical workflows. Section 508 / WCAG 2.0 AA accessible by default.
Legacy system transformation and cloud migration to AWS, AWS GovCloud, Azure, and GCP. Designed for FedRAMP-aligned deployments and zero operational disruption during transition.
Connecting disparate systems across agencies and departments. API development, middleware, and secure data exchange between federal, state, and partner systems.
Deep experience in environments where compliance, security, and reliability are non-negotiable.
5 major projects shipped. Here's ones we can talk about publicly.
Trade compliance platform for global mining operations. GlobalView automates tariff classification (HTS, ECCN, FTA codes) for parts and materials across multiple jurisdictions, enabling seamless import/export management for some of the world's largest resource companies.
Public-interest data platform serving 100K+ monthly users across 10 US cities. StreetSmart ingests, normalizes, and serves 50M+ records from federal, state, and municipal data sources—including FEMA flood maps, NYC HPD violations, DOB filings, FOIA-released records, and dozens of city APIs—into a single high-availability search experience.
Before PacLabs, our founder built Checkmate—a venture-backed startup (Series A led by Google) operating across 6+ owned channels with 2M+ users and 400+ enterprise brand partners. Prior to that, our founder was a software engineer at Apple, building software for the iPhone—one of the most demanding reliability and engineering environments on earth. We bring that same operational rigor to government O&M work.
Government projects don't fail because of technology. They fail because of bloated teams, unclear ownership, and vendors who bid low and change-order high.
We do things differently. PacLabs is intentionally small. When you work with us, you work directly with senior engineers who've shipped at the highest levels. No account managers. No offshore handoffs. Every line of code we ship is written in the United States by our US-based team.
The result? Projects that ship on time, on budget, and actually work. We'd rather do fewer projects exceptionally well than scale into mediocrity.
Law & Engineering
Dual degree background—we understand both the technical and regulatory sides
Apple
Built software at one of the world's most demanding engineering organizations
Google-Backed Founder
Built and raised Series A for Checkmate, with Google as lead investor
541511Custom Computer Programming Services541512Computer Systems Design Services541519Other Computer Related Services518210Data Processing & Hosting Services541611Administrative Management ConsultingWe'll prepare a formal capability statement tailored to your agency's requirements.
Request Capability StatementWe work on Firm Fixed Price, Time & Materials, and Labor Hour contracts. We're equally comfortable with FFP for well-defined O&M scopes and T&M for discovery/R&D phases.
All work performed in the United States. WAWF/PIEE invoicing supported. 24/7 on-call capability for operational support during peak events.
Whether you're preparing an RFP, exploring options, or just want to see if we're a fit—reach out. No sales pitch, just a conversation about what you're trying to build.
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