VSE Honors 2011 Small Business Suppliers of Choice
Six small businesses were recognized as top teaming partners
ALEXANDRIA, Va.-- VSE Corporation (NASDAQ: VSEC) hosted the 2nd Annual VSE Small Business Supplier of Choice awards recently. The ceremony honored six small business teaming partners, who have made significant contributions to company revenue, and the overall quality of support to Federal customers. Applicants were judged on quality and delivery performance, product support and customer service.
Federal Division – Prototype Production, Inc. (PPI) is a product development and manufacturing group, providing in-house engineering, production assembly, quality assurance, packaging and shipping operations. “We recognize PPI for the outstanding work they have performed fabricating and assembling all of the machined components required for the completion of the DVE-FOS Vehicle Integration Kits,” said Federal Group President Tom Dacus. “PPI has demonstrated nothing but integrity, quality and commitment to VSE and our customer.”
International Division – Dayton T. Brown is known for providing logistics support services to military, governmental, commercial, and industrial clients around the world. Services include engineering support analyses, maintenance planning, product support training, and development of information systems, parts catalogs, IETMs and operator and maintenance manuals. "DTB has been a valuable teaming partner for International Group, and for VSE,” said International Group President Harry Flammang. “This relationship is right in line with International Group's strategic plan going forward. We are looking to team with small businesses that will strengthen our offerings, as well as introduce us to contacts they have developed over the years.
Energetics Division – BCS, Incorporated is a management consulting firm located in Laurel, MD, specializes in energy and environment, national security, health and international development. "Energetics is extremely pleased to partner with BCS, Incorporated on contracts supporting the DOE’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy,” said Energetics President Nancy Margolis. “BCS has proven their ability to provide exceptional service, innovation, and high product quality to our customers, and we look forward to continued success."
ICRC Division –Royce Construction Services is a general contracting firm providing renovation, historical restoration, and new construction services with expertise in the design-build project delivery method. Royce is a VA-certified, service-disabled veteran owned small business (SDVOSB), with offices in Virginia and New York. "We are very pleased with our continuing relationship with Royce Construction, LLC which has benefitted both companies resulting in increased revenues as well as establishment of a mentor-protégé relationship through the Department of Homeland Security,” said ICRC President Carl Williams. “Rich Shelton and his team are outstanding and highly deserving of this selection as the supplier of the year."
G&B Division – Universal Consulting Services, Inc., an 8(a) certified, woman-owned, small disadvantaged business providing technical, functional, and program management consulting services to government agencies and installations worldwide. “UCS was selected based on their outstanding work ethic, knowledge and interpersonal skills while supporting our FinCEN customer,” said G&B Solutions President Denise Manning.
Corporate Division – Miller’s Office Products is an independent, woman-owned office supply distribution center serving the Northern Virginia area since 1971. “VSE has relied on Miller’s Office Products for the past 15 years to provide personalized, reliable service at a reasonable cost” said VSE Director of Procurement Peter Daley. “The wide range of products that Miller’s offers have become an integral part of VSE’s business operations.”
“VSE is committed to building relationships with our small businesses, and we work hard to find opportunities to team with companies who share that commitment with us,” said VSE CEO Mo Gauthier. “This year, six companies were recognized as those who have demonstrated VSE’s core values of Integrity, Agility and Value and have gone above and beyond to build enduring relationships with VSE and our customers. We strive to build relationships like these with all of our strategic small business partners.”
About VSE
VSE is Federal Services Company of choice for solving issues of global significance with agility, integrity and value. VSE marked its 50th year as a government contractor in January 2009 and is dedicated to making our small business teammates successful by delivering talented people and innovative solutions for program management, logistics, engineering, IT services, construction program management and consulting. For additional information on VSE’s Small Business Program, please visit VSE’s web site at www.vsecorp.com or contact Christine Kaineg, VSE Small Business Liaison Officer, at (703) 329-3263.
VSE Corporation
Christine Kaineg, VSE Small Business Liaison Officer
703-329-3263
Source: VSE Corporation
Released February 7, 2012
