Environmental Consulting & Remediation Roll Up

Seeking Equity Co-Investment | Environmental Services Platform | GovCon + Commercial | SDVOSB | New Jersey | Two Deals Who I Am I'm a combat veteran of the Iraq War and a self-funded searcher currently finalizing the exit of my prior acquisition — a federal contracting business I sourced, acquired, and operated independently. I hold Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) status and am now pursuing my next acquisition — with two live opportunities in hand simultaneously.I'm based in the New York / New Jersey area and have an MBA from Columbia Business School. The Opportunity I'm building a diversified environmental services platform in northern New Jersey — two complementary deals that together create something more defensible than either would be alone.Deal 1 — GovCon Environmental Services (LOI Submitted)~$12M revenue | ~$1.6M EBITDA | ~14% marginsEstablished environmental consulting and remediation firm~88% federal revenue across Army Corps of Engineers, EPA, and Coast GuardCurrently 8(a) certified, graduating March 2028Strong incumbent relationships — contract relationships are with the firm, not the individual ownerPurchase price: $2.5M base with contingent upside tied to verified 8(a) contract continuityDeal 2 — Commercial Environmental Services (Early Negotiations)~$4.6M revenue | ~$500K EBITDA | ~11% marginsPurely commercial environmental services — no federal dependencyNorthern New Jersey geography, complementary to Deal 1No 8(a) complexity — clean commercial book Why These Two Deals Together The combination is deliberate. Deal 1 brings federal relationships, past performance credentials, and strong EBITDA margins. Deal 2 brings commercial diversification and a revenue base that isn't dependent on any set-aside program. Together they address each other's single biggest risk:Deal 1's risk: 8(a) program expiration in March 2028Deal 2's offset: a purely commercial book that survives any federal program transitionThe SDVOSB Value Creation ThesisThis is the core of why I am the right buyer for Deal 1 specifically — and why this platform has upside that no other buyer can replicate.Upon closing Deal 1, I intend to certify the successor entity as an SDVOSB. This matters because:SDVOSB set-aside contracts are available for recompetes of expiring 8(a) contracts — meaning the federal revenue doesn't have to compete in full and open competition at graduationWithout an SDVOSB or equivalent set-aside designation, a non-veteran buyer would expect to retain 25-40% of the federal book in recompetes. With SDVOSB certification, that retention outlook improves materially — estimated 60-75%This upside exists solely because of my personal veteran status — it cannot be replicated by a financial buyer, a strategic acquirer, or any operator without qualifying veteran statusThis is not a hope — it is a structural competitive moat tied directly to who I am. What I'm Raising I am seeking equity co-investment across one or both deals from investors who want economic participation in a veteran-operated environmental services platform.Structure:I personally own majority of each operating entity (51%+) — required for SDVOSB certification and SBA 7(a) complianceCo-investors hold a minority interest with standard protective rights — pro-rata distributions and exit proceeds, with investor protections customary for minority positions. I maintain majority ownership and operational control in all structures.SBA 7(a) debt for the majority of the capital stack on each dealSeller financing in place on Deal 1 Total equity raise target: TBD - contingent based upon seller financing. Investor profile I'm looking for:Comfortable with minority position without day-to-day operational involvementUnderstands GovCon and/or environmental services — or is willing to learnAligned with a long-term platform build, not a quick flipVeteran-affiliated investors particularly welcome but not required The Risk I'll Tell You Upfront Deal 1 has concentration and set-aside risk — one federal client represents approximately 49% of revenue. I've structured the LOI with explicit contingencies requiring written confirmation from SBA and contracting officers before closing. If the contracts don't verify, I walk. I'm not paying for what I can't confirm. Deal 2 is earlier stage — I'm in initial negotiations and do not yet have an LOI. I'm including it here because the platform thesis requires both, and I want co-investors who understand the full picture from day one. What I'm Building This isn't a one-and-done acquisition. The environmental services sector in the Northeast is fragmented, aging ownership is creating deal flow, and SDVOSB certification creates a repeatable competitive advantage in the federal market that compounds with each acquisition. The goal is a 3-5 company platform in environmental services with a mix of federal and commercial revenue, built over 5-7 years, and positioned for a strategic exit to a larger environmental or GovCon firm. Next Steps If this resonates, I'd welcome a 20-minute introductory call. I have a blind one-page deal summary available under NDA for Deal 1. Deal 2 details available for serious conversations. Reach out directly: redacted Jason Leisey | Sovryn Advisory | Columbia MBA | Iraq War Veteran | SDVOSB