Zantech on Columbus Technologies’ NASA SES Team – 12/1/2010
Zantech IT Services, Inc. is pleased to announce that it’s a team member on Columbus Technologies’ recently awarded contract for Software Engineering Support (SES) to NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center. Under this five year $250M program, Zantech will support Columbus in providing for the design, development, test, and deployment of software; data and information systems for the aerospace missions within the Applied Engineering and Technology Directorate at Goddard.
When notified of this award, Zantech’s CEO Zia Islam said, “We are excited for the opportunity to work with Columbus and are looking forward to providing them and their Goddard customers with the very best in software engineering support.”
Zantech IT Services, Inc. establishes Mentor Protégé relationship with Capstone Corporation – 7/26/2010
Zantech IT Services, Inc. is pleased to announce that the Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved its application to establish a Mentor Protégé (MP) relationship with Capstone Corporation. The SBA Mentor-Protégé Program is designed to encourage approved Mentors, such as Capstone, to provide various forms of assistance to eligible 8(a) certified Protégés, which can enhance their capabilities and improve their ability to successfully compete for federal contracts. As a leading Federal Government and Defense contractor, Capstone personnel will collaborate closely with Zantech staff to provide advice and counsel in the areas of management, technical, financial, business development, contracting, and administrative assistance.
As one element of its MP relationship, Zantech and Capstone have established a Joint Venture (JV) partnership known as ZCSolutions, LLC, a Virginia registered corporation. Using this SBA approved MP JV relationship, Zantech can compete for Federal programs with the credentials of a small business and the capabilities of a large business, thereby enhancing its competitiveness in the Federal market space.
“We are very gratified that our MP application has been approved and ZCS established,” said Zantech’s CEO Zia Islam, “and we look forward to a mutually beneficial partnership with our Mentor, Capstone, in developing our company and growing our two corporations’ businesses.”
GSA IT Schedule 70 Extension – 03/17/2010
Zantech IT Services, Inc., a leading Federal Information Technology (IT) solutions provider, announces that the General Services Administration (GSA) has extended its existing GSA IT Schedule 70 through 2015. This GSA multiple award schedule contract provides Zantech with an important mechanism to deliver a broad range of IT services to existing and new customers across the Federal Government. Additional information about this important contract is provided under the contract vehicles section of the Zantech web site.
SEI CMMI® DEV Level 2 – 02/22/2010
Zantech IT Services, Inc. announces that it has achieved a Capability Maturity Model Integration® (CMMI®) Development (DEV) Maturity Level 2 rating from the Software Engineering Institute (SEI) at Carnegie Melon University, ensuring that all of its processes adhere to the highest standards available. By standardizing its processes, Zantech guarantees that its customers consistently receive the highest levels of quality. In addition, these standard processes allow Zantech to collect the best lessons learned and use this knowledge on future projects.
When notified of this award, Zantech CEO Zia Islam said, “Our company has been committed to quality from its inception, which has made it easier to implement the standard processes needed to achieve this important ranking. CMMI Level 2 is part of our corporate culture and helps us to improve our business, expand our bidding process, and gives us an advantage in the marketplace.”
NASA PILS Contract Award – 2/5/2010
Zantech IT Services, Inc. announces that it was notified by NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Md., that Zantech has been awarded the Programmatic and Institutional Learning Services (PILS) contract. Zantech will provide logistical and coordination support services to NASA Headquarters and Goddard for events such as conferences, symposia, and workshops, and will also assist in the distribution of administrative, scientific and technical information. These events may be held at various locations including local, national, and international sites, with attendees from other agencies, private industry, research facilities, and academic institutions. The total value of this fixed price, indefinite delivery indefinite quantity contract is $45 million, over an effective ordering period of five years.
When notified of this award, Zantech CEO Zia Islam said, “We are very pleased to have been selected by NASA for this contract award, and we look forward to providing NASA and its customers with the very best in conference and events support.”