# Optiv + ClearShark Expands NASA Procurement Access

Optiv + ClearShark appointed Michael Saintcross president to lead its federal business and support growth in the U.S. public sector. The company was selected as a prime contractor under NASA’s SEWP VI Category A governmentwide acquisition contract, giving agencies a procurement channel for its cybersecurity, AI, cloud, and digital infrastructure offerings. The company also identifies managed services and localized engineering as areas of focus.

- Agencies can use the SEWP VI Category A vehicle to access Optiv + ClearShark’s listed technology offerings; procurement teams should consult the vehicle’s ordering materials for applicable scope and procedures.
- The appointment and vehicle selection signal an expanded federal focus. Contractors pursuing related work can evaluate potential teaming or subcontracting opportunities around cybersecurity, cloud, AI, managed services, and localized engineering.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Information Technology
**Topics:** Contracting Vehicles, Cybersecurity
**Published:** October 21, 2026

### Government Entities
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

### Vendors
- Optiv + ClearShark (Prime contractor under NASA SEWP VI Category A)

### Sources
- [Optiv + ClearShark Appoints Michael Saintcross as President](https://www.govconwire.com/articles/optiv-clearshark-michael-saintcross-president) - GovCon Wire