^redacted‌ I'm a little late to the party and see a few other comments ahead of me. So I will only chime in with the following caution: be mindful of the legal challenges this acquisition will face. The Gov does not have to approve the novation. I went through this when one company split off a division into a stand alone company. Seemed straightforward to spin off your own company but the Government didn't have to approve of the contract novations (see above about Gov contracts not being assignable). The process here will just be more difficult and lengthy than you can anticipate. Best of luck though.

If you need a ceo even if just on paper, I have plenty of experience in government contracting, 90% disabled vet, and a top secret clearance with a polygraph