Planned Systems International, Inc. Selected as the Office of Inspector General's -OIG- Small Business Contractor of the Year 2004.

COLUMBIA, Md. -- In a ceremony held at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Headquarters in late June, Planned Systems International, Inc. (PSI), an information technology solutions and services company, was named the USDA's Office of Inspector General's (OIG) Small Business Contractor of the Year for 2004. OIG recognized PSI for providing outstanding Information Technology support to the agency.

The mission of the Office of Inspector General is to investigate allegations of crime against the Department's programs, and to promote the economy and efficiency of its operations, with the object of helping to protect its programs and to ensure integrity.

Included in the ceremony write-up, the OIG describes PSI as having "provided OIG with outstanding professional services, and is always timely and complete. (PSI) staff has been responsive and always willing to adjust to the needs of the Agency." Additionally they write, "This Company has met OIG contract performance requirements efficiently, effectively, and in an outstanding manner. PSI has won many awards, including a USDA Small Disadvantaged Business Contractor of the Year award in 2000."

PSI's reputation for delivering high quality services at cost-effective prices has enabled us to sustain a record of increased growth over the last sixteen years.

Founded in 1988, Planned Systems International, Inc. is an IT solutions and services provider that assists clients in achieving strategic objectives through the application of information technology. Our core competencies include: Systems Lifecycle Support, Healthcare IT Solutions, Network/Desktop Services, and eBusiness with focused areas of support in: Information Assurance, Helpdesk, COTS Evaluation, Desktop/Distributed Systems, Systems Development Lifecycle, Project Management, and BPR/Functional Support. PSI's staff of over 230 high quality IT professionals is focused on applying information technology to improve the performance of client organizations - delivering services and solutions that enhance productivity while meeting operational requirements and organization missions.