Kim Roman
703-293-2331
kim.roman@apptis.com
Chantilly, VA – July 8, 2008 – Apptis, Inc., a leading IT services and solutions provider to the federal marketplace, announced today that the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) has awarded a multi-year task order valued at approximately $25 million, to provide critical network operations and information assurance support to the U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, FL and Bahrain.
USCENTCOM is a joint services Combatant Command responsible for the Combat Operations within South West Asia (SWA), which includes Iraq and Afghanistan.
“This is an incredible honor for Apptis,” said Bert Notini, Chairman and CEO of Apptis. “Working directly with the USCENTCOM we are able to provide mission critical communication support for our men and women on the frontlines as they continue to carry out their work for peace and stability in hostile regions of the world.”
As entrusted by DISA, under the terms of the agreement, Apptis provides 24x7 Tier 1 and 2 network operations and help desk support to ensure continuous USCENTCOM command and control communications systems are available to the warfighter. By enhancing the network management infrastructure and providing services for continuous availability, classified and unclassified communication flows securely and efficiently via voice, data, video and satellite to command centers within SWA and the United States.
“Our previous experience with DISA shows a record of success. Being selected to perform this effort now demonstrates their confidence that we will continue to deliver superior services,” said Michael Carroll, Senior Vice President for DISA/DGS & DoD Accounts for Apptis. “With highly sensitive operations throughout the world, USCENTCOM requires sophisticated technology systems to ensure its people are able to complete their missions. This work will provide Apptis another great opportunity to demonstrate its deep expertise in the area of telecommunications by providing state-of-the-art network management support and technical assistance across different locations taking part in real world war fighting operations.”
About Apptis
For more than two decades, Apptis has been providing IT services and solutions to the federal government. Applying leading technologies to diverse needs, Apptis delivers inspiring solutions that are agile, trusted and business-aligned for optimized performance. The company's robust enterprise-wide capabilities include Software & System Engineering, Enterprise Management, Network Engineering, Information Assurance and Program Management. The company values trust, respect and integrity with a steadfast customer focus, a passion to win and a belief in themselves. Apptis is privately held with headquarters in Chantilly, VA. For more information, visit www.apptis.com.
Megan Grenter
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