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SEI CMMI® DEV Level 3 – 12/29/2014

Zantech IT Services, Inc. announces that it has achieved a Capability Maturity Model Integration® (CMMI®) Development (DEV) Maturity Level 3, Version 1.3, rating from the Software Engineering Institute (SEI) at Carnegie Melon University. With this rating level, Zantech ensures that all of its processes adhere to the highest standards available and guarantees that its customers will 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 inception, which has made it easier to implement the standard processes needed to achieve this important ranking. CMMI Level 3 is part of our corporate culture and helps us to improve our business, expand our bidding process, and gives us an important advantage in the marketplace.”

ISO 27001:2013 Certification – 10/14/2014

Zantech IT Services announces that it has received an ISO 27001:2013 certification for its Information Security Management System (ISMS), which was granted by International Standards Certifications (ISC), an external auditing body. The ISO 27001:2013 Standard defines a set of requirements that Zantech uses for establishing, implementing, maintaining and continually improving an ISMS to meet our customer’s needs. Zantech’s ISO 27001:2013 certified ISMS ensures that the security arrangements can be continually fine-tuned to keep pace with changes to the security threats, vulnerabilities, and business impacts to the customer’s organization.

When notified of the certification results, Zantech CEO Zia Islam said, “Our company’s continuing commitment to quality has facilitated implementing the processes required to receive this important credential. This certification demonstrates our commitment to provide our Federal Government customers with exceptional information security support, and enhances our efforts to expand these services in the marketplace.”

FEMA TADS Support Contract Award – 9/29/2014

Zantech IT Services, Inc. announces that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) component, has awarded it a task order under its Technical Acquisition and Business Support Services (TABSS) contract to provide Training Aids for Dam Safety (TADS) support services to the National Dam Safety Program (NDSP). Under this contract, Zantech will provide engineering subject matter experts, technical publication writers, graphic development professionals, and teaching aid developers to update and expand existing TADS modules, develop new guidance for dam safety personnel and emergency management officials, and provide recommendations for more effective TADS usage.

When notified of this award, Zantech CEO Zia Islam said, “We are very pleased to have been selected by FEMA for this task order award, and we look forward to providing our new customer with outstanding engineering support services.”

Inc. 500 List Award – 8/20/2014

Zantech IT Services, Inc. announced today that it has been recognized for the third year in a row by Inc. Magazine as being among the top 5000 fastest growing private companies in the nation. Zantech was ranked #1092 in the nation on the Inc 500 | 5000 List for 2014, with Three-Year Sales Growth of 408%.

When notified of this award, Zantech CEO Zia Islam said, “We are very pleased to be recognized by Inc. Magazine, along with these other rapidly growing businesses. This prestigious recognition would not have been possible without the hard work and dedication of our employees in providing outstanding services to our Federal government customers.”

Zantech’s Inc 500 company profile can be found through this link. The complete results of the Inc. 500 | 5000 list, including the company profiles and analysis can be located at here.

Washington Technology Fast 50 Award – 8/15/2014

Zantech IT Services, Inc. announced today that it has been recognized for the second year in a row by Washington Technology magazine for being one of the 50 fastest growing companies in the Washington metropolitan area. Zantech was ranked #38 on their Fast 50 2014 list with a five year compound annual growth rate of 52%.

When notified of this award, Zantech CEO Zia Islam said, “We are very pleased to be recognized, along with all the other businesses, by Washington Technology for our rapid growth. This recognition highlights the hard work and dedication of our employees, who provide outstanding services to our Federal government customers.”

The complete Washington Technology Fast 50 listing can be found here. Zantech’s CEO was also recognized in a Washington Technology Fast 50 article which can be located here. Additionally, Zantech was invited to participate in a Washington Technology Fast 50 Secrets webinar, which can be found through this link.

Zantech Company Picnic – 8/3/14

Zantech IT Services, Inc. hosted it fourth annual company picnic at the National’s Baseball Park in Washington, D.C. The afternoon affair began with a family picnic, followed by the baseball game between the Nationals and the Philadelphia Phillies. With picture perfect weather, the picnic was a great opportunity for the staff and their families to get together, meet each other, and socialize. Festivities also included a raffle with numerous prizes for the attendees. The event was attended by nearly one hundred staff and family members, which reflects the tremendous growth that has occurred in the company during the past year.

Zia Islam, Zantech’s CEO, said, “Our annual picnic is a great opportunity to recognize our outstanding, hardworking employees. It gives us all a chance to relax, reconnect with each other, meet new employees, and enjoy the day. It’s something I look forward to each year.”

US Pan Asian American Business Fast 50 Awards – 6/2/2014

Zantech IT Services, Inc. was recognized for the second year in a row today, by US Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce (USPAACC), as one of the 2014 Fast 50 award winners. Ernst & Young rated Zantech as one of its top 3 fastest growing businesses. The USPAACC Fast 50 Awards program annually highlights, on a nation-wide basis, 50 of the fastest growing Asian American owned companies. They support Asian American businesses as the gateway to government contracts, recognize these businesses’ outstanding achievements through innovation, hard work, and ingenuity.

When notified of this award, Zantech CEO Zia Islam said, “We are extremely honored to be recognized by USPAACC. I owe a sense of gratitude to Sue Allen and her entire team for helping small businesses like ours to succeed in this very competitive market. This recognition would not have been possible without the hard work and dedication of our employees, who provide outstanding services to our Federal government customers.”

More information about Zantech’s Fast 50 award and all 50 of the winners is provided in a special section of the USPAACC’s Awards Conference website.

FEMA PMO Support Contract Award – 5/21/2014

Zantech IT Services, Inc. announces that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) component, has awarded it a task order under its Technical Acquisition and Business Support Services (TABSS) contract to provide Program Management Office (PMO) support services for the Storage Tank Management Program (STMP). Under this contract, Zantech will provide engineering and environmentally focused project management, strategic planning, procurement oversight, business process improvement, and information technology expertise in support of FEMA’s petroleum products emergency disaster preparedness activities.

FPS Physical Security Contract Award – 5/6/2014

Zantech IT Services, Inc. announces that the Federal Protective Service (FPS), a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) National Protection and Programs Directorate (NPPD) component, has awarded it a task order under its Technical Acquisition and Business Support Services (TABSS) contract to provide physical security support services. Under this four year contract, Zantech will provide personnel with expertise in physical security systems planning, design, implementations, management, and specifications compliance; conducting facility security assessment to identify threats and vulnerabilities; and assist with identifying, evaluating, and recommending security countermeasures.

When notified of this award, Zantech CEO Zia Islam said, “We are very pleased to have been selected by FPS for this task order award, and we look forward to providing our new customer with outstanding physical security services.”

Virginia Chamber of Commerce Fantastic 50 Award – 5/1/2014

Zantech IT Services, Inc. announced today that it was honored by the Virginia Chamber of Commerce, for the second year in a row, as one of the 2014 Fantastic 50 award winners. The Virginia Fantastic 50 Awards program annually highlights 50 of Virginia’s fastest growing companies on a statewide basis. The Virginia Chamber of Commerce, a business advocacy organization in the Commonwealth of Virginia, salutes the winners for their entrepreneurial success and contribution to Virginia’s economic vitality.

When notified of this award, Zantech CEO Zia Islam said, “We are very pleased to be recognized, along with all the other businesses, by the Virginia Chamber of Commerce for our rapid growth. This recognition would not have been possible without the hard work and dedication of our employees, who provide outstanding services to our Federal government customers.”

Zantech’s Fantastic 50 profile and more information about all 50 of the winners is provided in a special section of the May issue of Virginia Business magazine.

USCG SENTINEL Support Contract Award – 4/3/2014

Zantech IT Services, Inc. announces that the United States Coast Guard (USCG), a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) component, has awarded it a task order, for up to three years of performance, under its Technical Acquisition and Business Support Services (TABSS) contract to provide SENTINEL Class cutter acquisition support to the USCG Resident Project Office (RPO) in Lockport, LA. Zantech’s staff will provide program analysis and review, correspondence review and tracking, test inspection and quality assurance, CDRL review and workflow management, records management, Primary Crew Assembly Facility (PCAF) coordination and training, meeting coordination, and network administration.

When notified of this award, Zantech CEO Zia Islam said, “We are very pleased to have been selected by the USCG for this task order award, and we look forward to providing our new Lockport customer with outstanding acquisition support services.”

DOS eDiplomacy Contract Award – 4/1/2014

Zantech IT Services, Inc. announces that the Department of State (DOS) has awarded it a contract to provide technical consulting support to the Bureau of Information Resource Management’s eDiplomacy Program Office (IRM/BPC/eDip) Under this two year contract, Zantech’s professional personnel will provide technical expertise on innovative technology initiatives, requirements analysis, project management analysis, issue resolution, testing, web development, documentation, training, and end user support.

When notified of this award, Zantech CEO Zia Islam said, “We are very pleased that we have been selected by the DOS for this contract award, and we look forward to providing our new customer with outstanding technical expertise and support.”

USCG IT Data Support Contract Award – 3/25/2014

Zantech IT Services, Inc. announces that the United States Coast Guard (USCG), a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) component, has awarded it a task order under its Technical Acquisition and Business Support Services (TABSS) contract to provide Information Technology (IT) Data Floor and Facilities Support to the USCG Operations Systems Center (OSC) in Kearneysville, WV. Under this four and one-half year contract, Zantech’s staff will provide facilities project, asset, and property management; hardware and software installations; testing and quality assurance; telecommunications, audio visual, and security systems installation and maintenance; and classified facility support.

When notified of this award, Zantech CEO Zia Islam said, “We are very pleased to have been selected by the USCG for this task order award, and we look forward to providing our new OSC customer with outstanding IT facilities support services.”

Army PMSS-3 Contract Award – 3/21/2014

Zantech IT Services, Inc. announces that it was notified by the U.S. Army Contracting Command at Rock Island Arsenal IL that Zantech is one of six companies out of 24 bidders that has been awarded a Program Management Support Services-3 (PMSS-3) prime contract vehicle. Under this Multiple Award (MA) Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract, Zantech will have the opportunity to provide program management support services to the Army Program Executive Office Enterprise Information Systems (PEO EIS) headquarters, directorates, project/product offices and related organizations. The contract will provide for the full range of program management support in the functional areas of project/product management, business process reengineering, information systems security, contingency planning, and physical security.

When notified of this award, Zantech CEO Zia Islam said, “We are very pleased and excited to have been selected by the Army for this contract award, and we look forward to the opportunity to provide PEO EIS customers with outstanding program management services and solutions.”

USCG Technical Support Contract Award – 2/21/2014

Zantech IT Services, Inc. announces that the United States Coast Guard (USCG), a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) component, has awarded it a task order under its Technical Acquisition and Business Support Services (TABSS) contract to provide Technical Data Support Services to the Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) Engineering Services Division (ESD) in Elizabeth City, NC. Under this four and one-half year contract, Zantech’s staff will provide technical publications development, sustainment and distribution; configuration management, document control, and quality assurance; engineering drawings and graphics development; and project scheduling.

When notified of this award, Zantech CEO Zia Islam said, “We are very pleased to have been selected by the USCG for this task order award, and we look forward to providing our new ALC customers with outstanding technical support services.”

USCG Analytical support Contract Award – 2/10/2014

Zantech IT Services, Inc. announces that the United States Coast Guard (USCG), a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) component, has awarded it a task order under its Technical Acquisition and Business Support Services (TABSS) contract to provide Analytical Support Services to the Director of Acquisition Support Services (CG-92) and to the Assistant Commandant for Capability, Office of Requirements and Analysis (CG-771). Under this four and one-half year contract, Zantech’s staff will provide project acquisition assistance, which includes planning, research, analysis, writing, documentation, integration and coordination between offices and organizations, and support to the requirements management process.

When notified of this award, Zantech CEO Zia Islam said, “We are very pleased to have been selected by the USCG for this task order award, and we look forward to providing our new CG-92 and CG-771 customers with outstanding analytical support services.”

GSA IT Schedule 70 Award – 1/31/2014

Zantech IT Services, Inc., a leading Federal Information Technology (IT) solutions provider, announces that it was notified by the General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Acquisition Service, that it has been awarded a new GSA IT Schedule 70 contract. Under this Government Wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC), Zantech will have the opportunity to provide a broad range of information technology (IT) services and solutions to agencies across the Federal Government.

When notified of this award, Zantech CEO Zia Islam said, “We are very pleased to have been awarded a new Schedule 70 contract by the GSA, and we look forward to providing Federal agency customers with outstanding IT services and solutions.”

Additional information about this important contract is provided under the contract vehicles section of the Zantech web site.

USCG Logistics Services Contract Award – 1/21/2014

Zantech IT Services, Inc. announces that the United States Coast Guard (USCG), a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) component, has awarded it a task order under its Technical Acquisition and Business Support Services (TABSS) contract to provide Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) services to the Command, Control, and Communications Engineering Center (C3CEN) in Portsmouth, VA. Under this four year contract, Zantech’s staff will research and develop logistics documents in support of C3CEN’s hardware and software systems and equipment suites.

When notified of this award, Zantech CEO Zia Islam said, “We are very pleased to have been selected by the USCG for this task order award, and we look forward to providing our new C3CEN customer with outstanding logistics support services.”

Washington SmartCEO Future 50 Award – 1/9/2014

Zantech IT Services, Inc. announced today it was honored by Washington SmartCEO as one of the 2014 Future 50 award winners, for the second year in a row. Zantech was one of the 50 mid-sized companies that was recognized for its fast-growth based on a three-year average of employee and revenue growth. Each year, Washington SmartCEO recognizes those companies which represent the future of the region’s economy and embody the entrepreneurial spirit critical for leadership and success.

When notified of this award, Zantech CEO Zia Islam said, “We are very pleased to be recognized by Washington SmartCEO, along with all the other rapidly growing businesses. This recognition would not have been possible without the hard work and dedication of our employees in providing outstanding services to our Federal government customers.”

Zantech’s Future 50 profile and more information on all of the Future 50 winners is provided in the digital edition of the January 2014 Washington issue, which is available at www.smartceo.com.