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US Department of Agriculture Forest Service Awards AITC Three Contracts Valued at $10 Million

Advanced IT Concepts (AITC) has secured three contracts with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The first was a $3.2 million contract to support the U.S. Forest Service, where the primary network equipment is reaching the point of being replaced and updated. AITC is helping to address the security concerns of the older equipment with new replacements and modernizing current technology.

Over the past five years, the U.S. Forest Service’s network capacity has increased rapidly with increased user demands and new technological requirements. The Forest Service will procure new Cisco products and licenses to refresh its current network equipment deployed in the Forest Service Network Sites throughout the country.

The mission of the U.S. Forest Service, an agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, is to sustain the health, diversity and productivity of the nation’s forests and grasslands to meet the needs of present and future generations. The agency manages 193 million acres of public land, provides assistance to state and private landowners and maintains the largest forestry research organization in the world.

“We are excited that we have the chance to work with the USDA Forest Service again on a larger scale. As we have shown over the past ten years, we have been a reliable and valuable resource for the federal government to obtain cost-effective, innovative technology solutions. This is a great opportunity to cultivate additional business for long-term relationships,” says Gabe Ruiz, AITC President & CEO.

The total value of the USDA contract is $3.99 million. AITC continues to make headlines receiving 10 new contracts (including the USDA) in total with an additional $13 million in value. The U.S. Army awarded the company its largest contract award ever, a $70 million over five years. AITC was awarded the contract based on several years of exceptional past performance in a similar capacity.

“Being awarded the USDA Forest Service contract represents a growing business relationship that we look forward to developing as we continue to move forward with our accelerated sales goals. We have received high remarks for the fact that our team has consistently met and exceeded expectations on reporting and project management from previous contracts which led to this success,” says Lydia Perez, AITC Field Sales Manager.

AITC Adds Top Talent

OUTSIDE-BUIDING-4 AITC’s employees are our greatest asset! With a history of proven success and outstanding customer service, we stand ready to serve our customers. AITC hires only the best and the brightest talent, so we can continue to innovate and exceed our customer’s expectations. We are pleased to welcome the following new team members:

AITC Headquarters – Winter Springs, FL

Rafael Arroyo, Systems Administrator
Andy Bennett, IT and AV Project Manager
Jason Marrero, Telecommunication Tech I
Cody Master, Telecommunication Tech II
Steve North, Senior Systems Engineer
Mario Ravelo, Senior Project Coordinator
Lilly Segui, Task Order Manager
Brian Smearman, Telecommunication Tech II
Michelle Tenn, Comptroller/HR Manager

Patrick Air Force Base – Cocoa, FL

Jason Gregory, System Administrator/Network Tech

TIB/ARTR Kelly Ops – Fort Huachuca, AZ

Ronald Martin, Signals Intel SME
Ronald Timmer, Hum Intel SME
Mark Ulatowski, GEO Intel SME/Lead

“We’re thrilled to have these talented individuals join our team,” said Gabe Ruiz. “Hiring top talent is an aggressive growth plan for AITC, where he will manage organizational activities focused on company growth and customer service. These individuals not only bring tremendous industry experience with them, but also invaluable insight and diversity, which will serve us well in supporting our clients.”

SBA Names District Small Business Person of the Year

Gabriel Ruiz of Advanced IT Concepts Receives Honor Representing Orlando Area

Making headlines in the first quarter of 2017, AITC President and CEO, Gabriel Ruiz LTC (Ret.), was named the 2017 Small Business Person for the North Florida District. The news was announced by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) North Florida District Office, which includes the top 43 counties of Florida covering Pensacola to Orlando and Jacksonville.

“Congratulations to LTC Ruiz on this recognition for his hard-work and dedication. This award is very competitive and our office received nominations from all over the northern part of the state. I look forward to presenting this award in May as we celebrate Small Business Week,” says Wilfredo J. Gonzalez, SBA District Director.

The North Florida District Office will present its business and lender recognition awards during the 2017 Small Business Week Celebration hosted by the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at the University of North Florida on May 4, 2017 in Jacksonville, Florida. Ruiz will be honored at a private event hosted by the SBDC at the University of Central Florida (UCF), on May 16, 2017 at the Citrus Club in Orlando, Florida.

“It is truly an honor to receive such a prestigious award. I have appreciated the support that I have received through the mentoring and advisory support from the SBDC at UCF, which has encouraged me as I have grown AITC to achieve greater success. I am truly grateful and honored to receive the award and represent the North District,” Says Ruiz.

Every year since 1963, the president of the United States has issued a proclamation calling for the celebration of National Small Business Week. National Small Business Week is set as the first week in May, and this year its April 30 – May 6, with national events planned in Washington, D.C., New York City, Indianapolis, Dallas and Fresno, California.

For a full list of winners for Small Business Person of the Year or for more information about National Small Business Week, please visit www.sba.gov/nsbw/nsbw.

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) was created in 1953 as an independent agency of the federal government to aid, counsel, assist and protect the interests of small business concerns, to preserve free competitive enterprise and to maintain and strengthen the overall economy of our nation. We recognize that small business is critical to our economic recovery and strength, to building America’s future, and to helping the United States compete in today’s global marketplace. Although SBA has grown and evolved in the years since it was established in 1953, the bottom line mission remains the same. The SBA helps Americans start, build and grow businesses. Through an extensive network of field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations, SBA delivers its services to people throughout the United States, Puerto Rico, the U. S. Virgin Islands and Guam.

AITC Brings Gifts on Three Kings Day

Donation Supports Operation Giveback’s (OGB) Christmas Project in
Support of Military Orphans

As part of its philanthropy outreach, AITC supports the mission of Operation Giveback (OGB), whose mission is to raise awareness and resources for America’s wounded warriors, their families and children of our fallen heroes.

In an effort to provide support for this mission, OGB facilitates events and special opportunities across the country to generate needed funding to help these members and their families, as an opportunity to “give back” from the community.

OGB trio photo 1 On January 5^th in Puerto Rico at Fort Buchanan, AITC President & CEO, Gabe Ruiz and his wife Sandra, CFO, presented a check to help provide Christmas gifts for military orphans identified in OGB’s program as part of the Three Kings Day annual celebration on the island.

“AITC is proud to support Operation Giveback’s efforts to help the children of our fallen heroes. We recognize that our heroes have served our country with pride, distinction, and honor and in some cases paid the ultimate price. It is our pleasure to present a financial donation to help purchase the gifts on the wish lists of these children. While we cannot replace the ultimate sacrifice of losing their parent, we can in some small way, bring joy and hope to help make their holiday special this year,” says Ruiz, AITC’S President & CEO.

The link for YouTube shows the excitement of the children whose lives are forever touched by the generosity of individuals and companies like AITC.

OGB kids photo 2
Sandra Ruiz adds, “It is because of the legacy and heritage of the U.S. military, and the service of these outstanding men and women in uniform that allows us to enjoy the freedom and quality of life we have today. We are truly grateful and it brings us great joy to support these children.”

For more information and to help the OGB cause, please contact Jose Garcia Aponte via email at info@ogb1.org or visit the OGB website.

AITC Receives Additional U.S. Army Contracts – Adds Program Support for Intelligence Center of Excellence to Growing Contract Portfolio

Continuing to make headlines, AITC announced today that it has been awarded two new contracts to support the United States Army’s Intelligence Center of Excellence (ICoE) in Fort Huachuca, Arizona. The contracts, with a combined Period of Performance (POP) of five years, will focus on the development of Unit Tasks Lists (UTL) and Collective Tasks Lists (CTL) for the Theater Intelligence Brigade (TIB) and other military intelligence units, in support of the Chief of Staff of the Army’s (CSA) Initiative for Assessing and Reporting Training Readiness (ARTR). The TIB contract has four subject matter experts for a one-year data collection period and task analysis effort. The ARTR contract also has four subject matter experts for up to five years and will revise all military intelligence unit collective training tasks, create new tasks as required to comply with collective task standards and business rules established by the Chief of Staff of the Army.

This effort is being implemented with AITC’s strategic partner, Intelligence, Communications and Engineering (ICE), Inc., located in Sierra Vista, AZ. The work will be primarily based at Fort Huachuca, AZ, along with some efforts at the seven TIB’s located both inside and outside the continental U.S.

“Being awarded this contract is another significant achievement for AITC. It continues to boost our reputation as a trusted professional services provider for the federal government. It also translates to more work, program support staff and revenue for our company, spurring more success to our local economy and state. We are continuing to strive for success adding to our contract portfolio, “says Gabe Ruiz, AITC President & CEO.

The contracts provide direct support to the U.S. Army’s Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) and the ICoE Training Development and Support Program based at Fort Huachuca. The total value of both contracts over five years (if all options exercised) is $3.9 million.

“The Army’s intelligence community utilizes the latest technology and equipment, along with highly trained and skilled personnel to develop critical information and make operational decisions. AITC is proud to support this effort to advance the training and skill development that is central to future successful missions,” says Wells Barlow, AITC Business Development Manager.

AITC was awarded the contract based on several years of exceptional past performance in a similar capacity. These were part of the 10 new contracts received by AITC in the last two months with a combined value of more than $13 Million, building the company’s momentum after recently announcing the win of the $70 Million Army Medical Simulation Support Services (MS3) contract.

Photo caption: ICoE to Work with AITC
AITC team: Mark Ulatowski, Ron Timmer and Alfonso Bodden.
ICoE team: James Beyer, James Cox, Robert Guivens and William Todd.
The group is pictured out front of the Kelly Operations Building, part of the Intelligence Center and School. It is named in honor of Colonel Robert Kelly, a career intelligence officer who died in a helicopter crash in 1993. He was inducted into the Intelligence Hall of fame in 1996 the same year the building was named in his honor.

US Army Awards AITC $70M Contract for Medical Simulation Support Services

AITC is Prime Contractor to Support Medical Simulation-Based Training

The U.S. Army has just awarded Advanced IT Concepts (AITC) a contract valued at nearly $70 million for services over the next five years. The Medical Simulation Support Services (MS3) contract will assist the U.S. Army Product Manager for Medical Simulation (PM MedSim) at the Program Executive Office for Simulation, Training and Instrumentation (PEO-STRI), in providing procurement and logistics services for medical-based simulation training.

The MS3 contract is a multiple award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) type contract with one 12-month base ordering period and four 12-month ordering option periods. It was awarded as part of the federal government’s small business set-aside program. The MS3 contract includes the logistics services for the procurement, receipt packaging and shipment of kits containing medical equipment and training materials necessary to conduct medical simulation-based training at multiple locations. It will include commercial off-the-shelf equipment for training systems and/or procurement of medical supplies.

For more than a decade, AITC has been a leader in Information Technology Systems Integration and professional Services with a focus on the federal sector. Over the last four years, AITC has been providing the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Simulation Learning, Education and Research Network (SimLEARN) with almost the exact services offered under MS3. In March 2016, AITC was awarded a new five-year VHA contract to continue supporting this critical mission.

“Winning MS3 represents a tremendous milestone for AITC and for our sub-contractor, General Dynamics Information Systems (GDIT). This win solidifies AITC’s capabilities as an Army partner capable of achieving the complex implementation required for a successful training logistics operation,” says Gabriel Ruiz, AITC President & CEO.

AITC was awarded the contract based on an evaluation as the best-qualified contractor possessing the business practices and capabilities to meet or exceed the requirements largely due to several years of exceptional past performance in a similar capacity.

“For more than six years, AITC has supported PM MedSim by deploying IT solutions to Medical Simulation Training Centers (MSTC’s) and Training Labs around the globe. We are excited about this opportunity to expand our PM MedSim support,” says Ruiz.

In support of this contract and its logistics services expansion, AITC recently purchased a 12,300 square ft. warehouse in Longwood, FL to augment other existing facilities. This investment helps to support AITC’s current programs, while increasing capacity for future growth.

“Although our company’s niche is Information Technology, four years ago we envisioned the possibility of branching out and creating a logistics division. Our exceptional CPARS ratings over the years opened the door to other opportunities and follow-on contracts; and now…with MS3, that vision from four years ago has become a reality,” says Noel Pantoja, AITC’s VHA and MS3 Program Manager.

NOTE: * CPARS – Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System

Veterans of Influence Recognizes Real-Life Super Heroes – Gabe Ruiz to Be Honored

Gabriel Ruiz, LTC, USA (Ret.)

AITC President & CEO, Gabriel Ruiz, LTC, USA (Ret.) has been selected as one of the Orlando Business Journal’s 2016 Veterans of Influence Award honorees. Ruiz is among 25 distinguished community leaders to be honored at the awards luncheon event on Friday, September 30^th at the Hilton, Orlando.

Veterans from every branch of service, and from every business sector, will be recognized during the Veterans of Influence Award luncheon event that will feature pre-recorded interviews, where honorees discuss their military service and how it aided their civilian-life success.

Honorees for the award were selected by an independent panel organized by the OBJ as having had the most dramatic impact on the community this past year.

What makes this group unique from other Orlando Business Journal events is that each of the honorees are Veterans who have served this great country as a member of the U.S. Armed Services.

Ruiz and the other honorees will be profiled by Orlando Business Journal on Friday, September 30^th either online or in print.

New COO and Program Manager Join Executive Management Team

Advanced IT Concepts, (AITC) Inc., a leader in Information Technology Systems Integration focused on the federal sector, announced the expansion of its management team with the addition of two senior members. Humberto “Bert” Ravelo has been named Chief Operations Officer (COO) and Wells Barlow as Senior Program Manager. Continue reading New COO and Program Manager Join Executive Management Team