FAA eFAST Contract Award – 09/21/2009
Zantech IT Services, Inc. announces that it was notified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that Zantech has received an award under the Electronic FAA Accelerated and Simplified Tasks (eFAST) Master Ordering Agreement. This MOA functions as a Blanket Purchase Agreement that permits the FAA, and possibly other Federal Government agencies, to efficiently obtain professional and support services from small and socially and economically disadvantaged businesses. Under eFAST, Zantech provides services in three functional areas: Business Administration and Management, Computer/Information Systems Development, and Computer Systems Support. The contract has a five-year base period that extends through September 30, 2014, and two one-year option periods through September 30, 2016.
When notified of this award, Zantech CEO Zia Islam said, “We are very pleased to have been selected to participate in this contract, particularly since it is the first multiple award contract to be received by Zantech since its inception. We look forward to working with FAA customers to fulfill their service needs.”
ISO9001:2008 Certification – 06/01/2009
Zantech IT Services, Inc. announces that it has received certification that its Quality Management System (QMS) conforms to the requirements of ISO 9001:2008. The certification was granted by Intertek Testing Services NA, Inc., an external auditing body, on May 27, 2009. The audit uncovered no nonconformities with Zantech’s QMS. This accomplishment demonstrates the sustained commitment of all members of the Zantech staff to deliver quality services to our customers.
Zantech is among the first companies to be granted ISO 9001:2008 certification as the 2008 standard has only recently replaced its ISO 9001:2000 predecessor. ISO certification is becoming increasingly more important to the Federal Government as it seeks contractors to support its efforts and Zantech is fully prepared to leverage this capability as we seek to expand our business base.
Newtek International Acquisition – 01/31/ 2009
Zantech IT Services, Inc. announces today that Zantech has acquired Newtek International, Inc. Newtek International, based in Reston, VA is an IT services firm and has been providing its expertise specifically in the areas of software engineering, IV&V and program management to their Federal Government defense and civilian customers since 1993. Certified as a small business, Newtek is a graduated 8(a) firm that carries ISO 9001:2000 certification and CMMI Level 2 rating. Newtek’s principal customers include the Departments of Labor, Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and Commerce and the U.S. Army.
Zantech IT Services, based in McLean, VA, is a newly formed information technology services firm that is 8(a) certified. “We are very excited about this acquisition, which will give us a jump start in our efforts to expand our business within the Federal Government market. In Newtek, we have found a firm that has an excellent track record with its customers.” said Zia Islam, President and CEO of Zantech.