AKG Selected as Prime Contractor by US Navy
Released on = June 28, 2007, 12:30 pm
Press Release Author = Applied Knowledge Group, Inc
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Press Release Summary = The U.S. Navy has awarded a contract to Applied Knowledge Group which will allow the company to compete for service requirements solicited by Naval Sea Systems Command, Naval Air Systems Command, Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command, Naval Supply Systems Command, Military Sealift Command, Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Strategic Systems Programs, and the United States Marine Corps on an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity basis. Generally known as Seaport-e Rolling Admissions program, the contract was competitively procured via Navy Electronic Commerce Online.
Press Release Body = The U.S. Navy has awarded a contract to Applied Knowledge Group which will allow the company to compete for service requirements solicited by Naval Sea Systems Command, Naval Air Systems Command, Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command, Naval Supply Systems Command, Military Sealift Command, Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Strategic Systems Programs, and the United States Marine Corps on an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity basis. Generally known as Seaport-e Rolling Admissions program, the contract was competitively procured via Navy Electronic Commerce Online. This action emphasizes the SYSCOM focus on implementing cost-effective and integrated business practices to better support the Navy. Procured services will support all phases of weapon systems acquisition and life-cycle support covering 22 functional areas including System Design Documentation and Technical Data Support, Software Engineering, Development, Programming, Network Support, Reliability, Maintainability, Availability Support, Human Factors, Performance, Usability Engineering Support, Configuration Management Support, Information System Development, Information Assurance, Information Technology Support, and Training Support. Jim O'Farrell, AKG's Chief Operating Officer, noted "AKG is excited to participate in this competitive marketplace. Our 'agile development' approach combined with our technical knowledge and user adoption strategy is well aligned to support the Seaport-e initiative to implement cost-effective integrated business practices across the SYSCOM community. We look forward to expanding our practice implementing collaborative solutions within the community." AKG partners for the award are SRA Corporation and VSE Corporation.
About Applied Knowledge Group, Inc.
Applied Knowledge Group Inc. (AKG), founded in 1996 and headquartered in Reston, VA, is a Microsoft Certified Partner focused on helping government and commercial organizations connect employee knowledge via collaboration strategies, tools and best practice user adoption methods, supporting SharePoint® implementation and adoption. At AKG, we link the knowledge of people. Our goal is to promote the vision of a Virtual Work Environment (VWE) -- one that overcomes the restrictions of the physical work world to facilitate collaboration, knowledge transfer and more informed business decisions. To achieve this goal, we focus on four key pillars: People, Process, Technology and Learning. Our services include collaboration strategy support, change management and customized SharePoint training services, SharePoint technology services and software application development. Current engagements include a 25,000 seat Microsoft SharePoint implementation for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as well as current and prior engagements with FedExKinkos, TV Guide, Weyerhaeuser Corp and the United States Marine Corps. The AKG staff has the expertise necessary to help clients get the most out of their SharePoint implementation. For more information, please visit www.akgroup.com .
Web Site = http://www.akgroup.com
Contact Details = Joan Mushcamp 2100 Reston Parkway suite 420 Reston Va 20191
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