Indigo IT Receives Award Notification for STARS II

Reston, VA, July 29, 2011- Indigo IT is proud to announce that its IT professional services are now available through the GSA STARS II Contract. On July 29, 2011 Indigo IT was awarded the highly anticipated Streamlined Technology Acquisition Resources for Services (STARS) II Contract issued by the GSA Government Wide Acquisition Contracts Office. The contract vehicle enables ready access to qualified small business IT services providers certified under the Small Business Administration's 8(a) Program.

The 8(a) STARS II Contract consists of two "Constellations" (tiers) based on industry accreditations and four Functional Areas within each Constellation.  Indigo IT received an award in the following functional areas: FA2 NAICS 541512 Computer System Design Services, FA3 NAICS 541513 Computer Facilities Management Services, and FA4 NAICS 541519 Other Computer Related Services.

Rob Craig, Principal at Indigo IT, believes the GSA STARS II Contract will be important to Indigo IT's growth and eventual graduation from the SBA 8(a) Program.  "Winning STARS II was an important part of our corporate strategy, and I believe customers will leverage this contract significantly over the next several years. This contract provides fast and efficient access to high-quality 8(a) service providers."

GSA STARS II is a multiple-award, indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract vehicle. It allows for Directed Order Authority & Directed task orders up to $4 million each for federal civilian and Department of Defense activities. It has short procurement lead times and a low user access fee (0.75 percent).

Government and partner inquiries about STARS II are welcomed by sending an Email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or by calling the Contract Manager, Rob Craig, at 703-537-5410. You can find more information about STARS II at www.gsa.gov/8astars.

About Indigo IT, LLC: Indigo IT is a solutions-oriented Information Technology professional services firm serving federal and private sector clients. Certified ISO 20000:2005, Indigo IT's corporate management philosophy stresses responsibility, initiative, service, and excellence to fulfill its commitment to delivering quality IT services and solutions. Indigo IT's core capabilities include Enterprise Information Management Solutions, IT Service Management and Operations Support, and expert IT Systems Engineering. Indigo IT was recognized by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for their exceptional IT services when the company received the DHS Small Business Achievement Award for 2010. Headquartered in Reston, VA, Indigo IT is an SBA-certified 8(a), Woman-Owned, Small Disadvantaged Business.

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Reston, VA, August 19, 2010 – Indigo IT, LLC is pleased to announce that it has earned an International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 20000:2005 certification.  Awarded on August 5, 2010, the certification demonstrates Indigo IT’s core capabilities in IT Service Management with regard to IT operations and maintenance and technical support services. In addition, the ISO 20000 certification indicates a consistently high level of commitment to business integrity, information security, and a culture of continual process improvement in IT Service Management.

“We saw the ISO 20000 certification as a great match for the services we provide,” said Rob Craig, Principal at Indigo IT.  “Because all of our consulting staff is ITIL-certified, which is an individual qualification, we wanted to show a corporate commitment to IT Service Management as well.  Our Management Team believes this Certification will be a tremendous differentiator for Indigo IT as a quality provider of government IT services.”

As part of the certification process, an independent assessment organization reviewed Indigo IT’s documented support processes and the demonstrated implementation of those processes based on the IT Service Management standard. Indigo IT successfully met these requirements with zero non-conformities during the assessment.

ISO 20000 is the world’s first, customer-focused international standard for IT Service Management. It defines the requirements for a service provider to deliver managed services, describes detailed best practices and specifies five key service management processes: Service Delivery, Relationship, Resolution, Control and Release. ISO 20000 contains the IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) best practices for information technology (IT) service management for the most cost-effective and efficient service delivery and promotes an integrated process approach to deliver managed services in order to meet requirements.

About Indigo IT, LLC: 
Indigo IT is a solutions-oriented Information Technology consulting firm serving federal and private sector clients. Process-driven, Indigo IT’s corporate management philosophy stresses responsibility, initiative, service, and excellence on IT services and solutions engagements. Core capabilities include enterprise systems engineering and integration, operations and maintenance, business continuity/disaster recovery, and project management for requirements varying in size and complexity. Indigo IT was recognized by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for their exceptional IT services when they received the DHS Small Business Achievement Award for 2010. Headquartered in Reston, VA, Indigo IT is an SBA-certified 8(a), Woman-Owned, Small Disadvantaged Business.

Contact:

Mariam Nejrabi
Marketing Coordinator
P: 703.636.8129
F: 703.476.6982

Reston, VA, April 14, 2010—Indigo IT was bestowed with the 2010 DHS Small Business Achievement Award for outstanding performance on its efforts in support of the DHS mission. The honor was in recognition of work performed for Customs and Border Protection (CBP) during fiscal year 2009; specifically, for providing outstanding IT engineering services related to the design and operations of business critical services to include enterprise messaging and collaboration and commercial cargo tracking systems.  Indigo IT was one of only 14 companies selected by contracting and program support staff agency-wide to receive this award.

Accepting the award was Denise Van Wyngaardt, CEO of Indigo IT, who was accompanied by other members of the senior management team at the 6th Annual DHS Small Business Ceremony. “To be one of 14 companies from across the country recognized for outstanding work in support of the DHS mission,  including 1 of 2 companies recognized specifically for service provided to CBP, is quite an honor. We take pride in the quality of services we deliver and are proud to be a loyal and trusted provider to CBP,” said Ms. Van Wyngaardt.

Indigo IT has previously been nominated for their strong IT support within DHS-CBP; however, this is the first time the SBA-certified 8(a), Woman-owned, Small Disadvantaged Business  has received this prestigious award from the DHS, which is one of Indigo IT’s primary clients.

About Indigo IT, LLC:
Indigo IT is a solutions-oriented Information Technology consulting firm serving federal and private sector clients. Process-driven, Indigo IT’s corporate management philosophy stresses responsibility, initiative, service, and excellence on IT services and solutions engagements. Core capabilities include enterprise systems engineering and integration, operations and maintenance, business continuity/disaster recovery, and project management for requirements varying in size and complexity. Headquartered in Reston, VA, Indigo IT is an SBA-certified 8(a), Woman-Owned, Small Disadvantaged Business.

Contact:
Mariam Nejrabi
Marketing Coordinator
P: 703.636.8129
F: 703.476.6982

There is no repaying the tremendous sacrifices given for our country, freedom, and rights by the wounded warriors at Walter Reed Medical Center (WRAMC)—a gift these soldier gave freely. However, this holiday season Indigo IT, a local 8(a) Information Technology firm, is thanking them by filling an unmet need. Upon arrival at WRAMC, wounded warriors receive only standard-issue slippers and pajamas for use during their recovery unless family or friends bring additional items. Among other things, that means no running shoes for physical therapy. “Running shoes are all-purpose and the most comfortable to use in a rehabilitative setting,” explained Mr. Stephen Maguire, Director of the Soldier and Family Assistance Center at WRMAC and a former wounded warrior himself, when contacted about the Center’s greatest needs.

Many within this firm of approximately 30 have loved ones impacted by Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, and were enthusiastic about donating money to purchase running shoes. Indigo IT is partnering with local running store, Footsteps of Reston, to purchase the shoes. Footsteps owner, Mr. Paul Zink generously volunteered a 20% discount, significantly increasing the number of shoes the firm is able to donate.

Due to the contributions of staff members, a matching corporate donation, and the 20% discount, Indigo IT is positioned to donate more running shoes to the Soldier Family Assistance Center at WRAMC than it has employees—approximately 31! The donation will augment the inventory at the Soldier and Family Assistance Center and their ability to support the 170 inpatients at WRAMC, 40 to 50 of which are wounded warriors.

The contribution of Indigo IT fills but one of many unmet needs the Soldier and Family Assistance Center has this holiday season. Indigo IT and its employees were heartened they could provide this support as a way of showing appreciation to the troops for their commitment and sacrifice.

Contact:
Mariam Nejrabi
Marketing Coordinator
P: 703.636.8129
F: 703.476.6982

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