FAA Selects OPTIMUS Corporation to Provide Network Support for the Air Traffic Control System's Command Center and National Operation Division Under the Newly Awarded Broad Information Technology Services II --BITS II-- Contract.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers SILVER SPRING, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 9, 2004 Award also Includes Administrative and Financial Analysis Support OPTIMUS Corporation, a leader in public safety technology, today announced that it has been awarded a contract from the Federal Aviation Administration Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), component of the U.S. Department of Transportation that sets standards for the air-worthiness of all civilian aircraft, inspects and licenses them, and regulates civilian and military air traffic through its air traffic control (FAA) to provide the various FAA organizations located at the Air Traffic Control Systems Command Center (ATCSCC ATCSCC Air Traffic Control System Command Center ) in Herndon, Virginia Herndon is a town in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. The population was 21,655 at the 2000 census, which makes it the largest of three towns in the county.[1] History - including the National Operations Division, with information technology services necessary to accomplish required automation processes. Awarded under BITS II, OPTIMUS services will cover requirements for local and wide area network administration, including system configurations and enhancements, and future system integration and support for the ATCSCC. Additional services to be provided include administrative and financial analysis support. "We are honored hon·or n. 1. High respect, as that shown for special merit; esteem: the honor shown to a Nobel laureate. 2. a. Good name; reputation. b. to be working with the FAA to help ensure the efficiencies of the Air Traffic Control Systems Command Center," said Eric Adolphe, President & CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of OPTIMUS Corporation. "We applaud the FAA for continually con·tin·u·al adj. 1. Recurring regularly or frequently: the continual need to pay the mortgage. 2. raising the bar when it comes to safety and security, and OPTIMUS is excited about the opportunity to help make an impact in one of our nation's most mission-critical transportation environments." The mission of the Air Traffic Control Systems Command Center (ATCSCC) is to move air traffic as efficiently as possible, including working with airlines to reduce potential delays and other disruptions, while maintaining the highest levels of safety. The Broad Information Technology Services II (BITS II) contract vehicle is a multi-year, multiple award follow-on to the original BITS contract. The FAA's BITS II Contract is a vehicle designed to foster opportunities for the best Small and Small Disadvantaged This article or section may contain original research or unverified claims. Please help Wikipedia by adding references. See the for details. This article has been tagged since September 2007. IT companies, helping to ensure that government gets the right contractor for the job, and level the playing field for small contractors. In addition, BITS II supports a stringent performance-based contracting environment through a fully measurable, metrics-driven approach. About OPTIMUS Corporation OPTIMUS Corporation enhances public safety and quality of life through innovative, customer driven solutions. OPTIMUS products and services increase efficiency, reduce transaction costs Transaction Costs Costs incurred when buying or selling securities. These include brokers' commissions and spreads (the difference between the price the dealer paid for a security and the price they can sell it). and help minimize risk - enabling governments and organizations to significantly improve service delivery. Since 1992, OPTIMUS has been working to strengthen our nation's vital infrastructure, with award winning products and services in mission critical environments for numerous federal and civilian agencies, and many state and local governments. OPTIMUS is highly committed to quality in every aspect of its business, evidenced by its multiple industry recognitions, including the 2003 National Capital Business Ethics business ethics, the study and evaluation of decision making by businesses according to moral concepts and judgments. Ethical questions range from practical, narrowly defined issues, such as a company's obligation to be honest with its customers, to broader social Award. OPTIMUS delivers proven results through lasting technology partnerships founded on integrity. For more information, visit www.optimuscorp.com. |
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