UCS on NPR 88.5 FM

March 9, 2010

UCS has secured prime airtime on National Public Radio (NPR) this week on Tuesday and Wednesday, March 9th and 10th between 7:50 AM and 8:00 AM. We will also be on the air the following week on Tuesday and Wednesday, March 16th and 17th at the same time as well. Please tune in to 88.5 FM during these times to hear our new radio advertisement or listen live from your computer by following http://wamu.org/listen/ via Windows Media Player. The script will read, ‘Support for WAMU 88.5 comes from Universal Consulting Services…’ Tune in to hear the rest.

UCS Now Microsoft Gold Certified Partner

December 16, 2009

UCS is pleased to announce that we have earned the designation of being a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner. With this designation UCS continues to demonstrate its commitment to providing its customers with the utmost services using the latest technologies and techniques. Becoming a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner will not only provide UCS with another tool to win business, but it will allow UCS to assist its customers more completely in the purchasing and implementing of Microsoft products and services. We had achieved the Microsoft Certified Partner designation in April of 2009, and have now built upon that. The Microsoft Gold Certified Partner level is the highest designation that Microsoft bestows upon an organization registered in their partner program.

UCS Recognized as a Leading Business in Northern Virginia

January 27, 2009

Fairfax, VA – Universal Consulting Services, Inc. (UCS) was honored today by The Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA) at the 2009 Celebration of Northern Virginia Business Success, held at the Ritz-Carlton in Tysons Corner. Each year, FCEDA brings together business leaders, economic development professionals, and elected officials to honor companies from around northern Virginia that are among the largest in their category or have grown quickly in the last several years.

“In recent years, our company has seen tremendous growth as a result of the outstanding services provided by our employees,” said Charu Dhumne, President of UCS. “Our customers truly value the innovative business and technology solutions we provide for them, and they have rewarded us in many cases by continuing and expanding our level of support. Our location in Fairfax county gives us access to a large base of highly-motivated, skilled and well-educated employees, and those employees have been critical to our success.”

Honorees for the event were drawn from 2008 business success scorecards like Black Enterprise magazine's B.E. 100 list of the 100 largest African American-owned firms, Hispanic Business magazine's list of the top 500 Hispanic-owned businesses, the Virginia Chamber of Commerce’s “Fantastic 50 of the fastest-growing companies in the Commonwealth,” and the Washington Business Journal's “50 Fastest-Growing Companies” list.

“We are delighted to host an event that honors companies for their contributions in expanding and diversifying Northern Virginia’s business communities and making this one of the most dynamic regional economies in the nation,” said Gerald L. Gordon, Ph.D., president and CEO of the FCEDA.

Time magazine called Fairfax County, just outside Washington, D.C., “one of the great economic success stories of our time.” Fairfax County offers businesses a state-of-the-art telecommunications infrastructure, access to domestic and international markets through Washington Dulles International Airport, and a well-educated workforce.

UCS becomes CMMI Level 2 Certified Company

October 8, 2008

UCS is pleased to announce our successful appraisal as a Capability Maturity Model Integration for Development Maturity Level 2 (CMMI Level 2) certified company. The Software Engineering Institute's (SEI) CMMI Maturity Level 2 rating is conferred on organizations that have established well-defined, repeatable, and effective organizational standards for project management, software engineering, and quality assurance, while maintaining a focus on continuous process improvement. With this certification, we continue to demonstrate our commitment to process improvement, both internally and for our clients.

UCS Oversees Launch of Afterdeployment.org Website

September 28, 2008

On this date, the U.S. Army TRICARE Management Activity (TMA) launched the second release of afterdeployment.org, an innovative website designed to provide online tools to assist in the management of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), depression, and other mental health issues facing Service Members returning from deployment. The first release on August 5, 2008 was nearly 60 days ahead of contract schedule and marked a significant milestone in the program’s history.

Since 2006, Universal Consulting Services, Inc. (UCS) has provided Program Management Office services and functional Subject Matter Experts for afterdeployment.org. In this capacity, we oversee the technical contractor, functional business process areas, program requirements design and documentation, and development of clinical content for the website.

This website will play an integral role in addressing critical psychological health needs, and we are proud to have the opportunity to provide this service for the brave men and women who are returning home from deployment.

UCS AMOUNG THE TOP 1500 FASTEST-GROWING COMPANIES IN AMERICA

August 20, 2008

Universal Consulting Services, Inc. (UCS) has joined an elite group of businesses, ranking #1455 on the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing companies in America for 2008. For nearly three decades, Inc. 5000 has been a benchmark for the most successful entrepreneurs in the nation, and we are proud to be a member of this influential group. This achievement further demonstrates both our past accomplishments and promise for the future, as our presence and reputation in the Federal marketplace continues to flourish.

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UCS RANKS #28 ON VA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 2008 FANTASTIC 50 LIST

Fairfax, VA, May 1, 2008

Today, the Virginia Chamber of Commerce recognized Universal Consulting Services (UCS) as one of the fastest-growing businesses in Virginia, naming UCS on the Fantastic 50 list for 2008. In its first appearance on the Fantastic 50 list, UCS was ranked 28 overall, with over $5 million in revenue for 2006, reflecting the company’s remarkable achievements and promising future.

Now it its thirteenth year, the Fantastic 50 list ranks the fastest growing privately held businesses headquartered in Virginia. To qualify, companies must demonstrate revenues between $200,000 and $100 million, based on a four-year history from 2003 to 2006 (verified by an independent accounting firm, Goodman and Company).

Founded in 2000 with just one employee, UCS has flourished in recent years, achieving a 226 percent growth rate from 2003 to 2006. Today, UCS is a trusted provider of IT and business process solutions to the federal government, including numerous agencies within the Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and Department of Justice (DOJ).

With a performance rating of 95 out of 100 by its customers, on a Dun & Bradstreet Open Ratings Past Performance Evaluation, UCS is a company that strives for complete customer satisfaction in all aspects of every project. “One of the main reasons that we’ve achieved such impressive growth over the last few years is the extraordinarily high level of customer satisfaction in our past performances,” explained Charu Dhumne, President of UCS. “As our reputation for reliability and quality grows within the federal procurement community, our revenue and client base has grown accordingly,” she added.

In one recent example, UCS exceeded its goals for implementing the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) electronic invoicing system, saving the U.S. Navy nearly $25 million in 2007 alone. “Not only have our business process solutions enabled DoD to more efficiently support our servicemen and women throughout the world, but they have resulted in dramatic savings for the American taxpayers,” Ms. Dhumne said.

The company continues to recruit the brightest consultants in the field as it positions itself for continued expansion this year and in the future. UCS is honored to receive the Fantastic 50 award, and is excited about achieving new levels of success in the years ahead.

The Fantastic 50 list was published in the May issue of Virginia Business Magazine, and can be viewed online at:
http://www.vachamber.com/news.asp?id=10&newsid=80

UCS SPONSORS LOGISTICS OFFICER ASSOCIATION (LOA) GOLF TOURNAMENT

Andrews Air Force Base, MD, November 12, 2007

This year’s annual Logistics Officer Association (LOA) National Conference took place November 12-15, and UCS helped kick-off the event by sponsoring and participating in the LOA Golf Tournament held at The Courses at Andrews Air Force Base. Our sponsorship included leading a golf team and hosting one hole on each of the courses played. A sign with UCS’s logo was displayed at the tee box of both holes, promoting UCS’s commitment to supporting the Logistics community.

In addition to the golf tournament, the Conference was also comprised of a three-day symposium featuring distinguished guest speakers, panel discussions, and a full exhibit hall. Speakers such as Mr. Michael W. Wynne, Secretary of the Air Force, addressed topics across three main themes: “Force Structure and Development,” “Global War on Terror (OIF/OEF),” and “Proud Past, Bright Future,” while the 2007 LOA National Awards Banquet served as the final conference activity.

The Logistics Officer Association is comprised of Air Force professionals dedicated to the readiness and sustainability of aerospace forces, and this conference acted as a way of uniting over 1500 senior, mid-level, and junior grade DoD, military, and industry logisticians from around the world. Additional information about the Logistics Officer Association and 2007 National Conference are available at http://www.loanational.org/.

DEFENSE AT&L PUBLISHES UCS’s U.S. NAVY WIDE AREA WORKFLOW (WAWF) ARTICLE

FAIRFAX, VA, November 1, 2007

UCS has been providing expert program management, functional support, and technical services on a variety of WAWF contracts since 2001, including the Navy WAWF program. In its November-December 2007 issue, Defense AT&L published UCS’s article titled “Wide Area Workflow Helps U.S. Navy Modernize Receipt and Acceptance Process,” which highlights the Navy’s electronic invoicing goals and UCS’s impact on the program’s success. The article was written by Edward Tuorinsky, UCS’s Vice President of Professional Services, and Samantha Haber, a UCS Project Manager supporting the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy, Acquisition and Logistics Management (DASN ALM).

The article provides an in-depth look at WAWF’s history and features; the Navy’s goals for invoice processing efficiency and cost savings; the benefits the Navy has continuously realized since deploying WAWF; and the capabilities WAWF offers in addition to electronic invoicing. WAWF’s future is strong, which is evidenced by the 2005 – 2007 usage results and future data projections graphically represented in the article.

Defense AT&L’s publication of UCS’s article provides UCS an opportunity to reach additional targeted stakeholders and decision makers whom may also wish to utilize UCS’s WAWF expertise. For more information about UCS’s broad scope of WAWF services and customers, please visit our WAWF Program Support page.

Defense AT&L is published by the Defense Acquisition University (DAU) and is available in print and online. The periodical is a highly-respected resource for senior military personnel, civilians, and defense industry professionals working in the program management and acquisition fields.

Please download the article or view the complete issue using the following links:

• Download article
• View complete issue

DISA WAWF TEAM TRAINS DITCO-EUR USER COMMUNITY

Sembach Air Base, Germany, September, 2007

This summer the UCS DISA WAWF team of Katrina Lim and Carolina Pinto traveled with DISA WAWF Program Manager, Susan D’Adamo, to DITCO Europe at Sembach Air Base near Kaiserslautern. Kaiserslautern is located in the southwest region of Germany, about an hour from Frankfurt.

The purpose of the trip was to present a WAWF overview and provide hands-on training for DISA employees in Europe. Ms. Lim and Ms. Pinto met all objectives for preparing DITCO-EUR Acceptors, Local Processing Officers, and Contracting Officers for WAWF deployment beginning in fiscal year 2008.

UCS MAKES FIRST APPEARANCE ON WASHINGTON TECHNOLOGY FAST 50 LIST

FAIRFAX, VA, September 17, 2007

UCS is pleased to announce that we were published as #47 on Washington Technology's Fast 50 list as one of the "the 50 fastest-growing small businesses and 8(a) companies in the government IT arena." The news magazine and Website Washington Technology is a publication that helps large prime contractors and IT vendors connect with the small government contractors serving the government IT market. This exciting award represents UCS's success in delivering on our mission: to be a highly professional and trusted provider of innovative business and technology solutions for the government and industry.

To apply for the award, UCS submitted a nomination package including company history; list of major government customers; calculations of contract revenues from FY02 through FY06; and a certification letter from an independent accountant verifying the company's statement of revenues. The list’s ranking is based on compound annual growth rate, not total revenue.

UCS earned a place on this list because of our reliable and hard-working staff. Our Team’s exemplary performance has not only resulted in retaining UCS’s previously-won contracts, but has also created contract growth and led to new business awards. UCS’s increasing lines of business include program management, system integration, system implementation, and business process improvement.

Additionally, we were recently tasked with the planning of mental health care initiatives serving the armed services community, such as PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder) and TBI (traumatic brain injury) resource and care outreach projects.

Because of the UCS Team's dedication and passion for delivering exceptional consulting services, the company is looking forward to a future of continued growth across our expanded services areas.

The Fast 50 list and our corporate profile can be viewed online at http://www.washingtontechnology.com/smallbusiness/fast50/2007/

UCS CERTIFIED AS A TOP 20% PERFORMER

WALTHAM, MA, June 7, 2007

Universal Consulting Services, Inc. (UCS) completed a Dun & Bradstreet Open Ratings Past Performance Evaluation (PPE), which is widely recognized by government contracting offices. Based on feedback from our customers, UCS proudly earned an overall performance rating of 95 out of 100 and has been certified as a Top 20% Performer. UCS’s PPE score of 95/100 demonstrates outstanding overall customer satisfaction relative to similar companies. This impressive result is an indication of our strong relationship with our customers.

The following chart represents the feedback we received distributed across the customer satisfaction metrics comprising the evaluation:

Click here to obtain a full copy of UCS’s PPE report

UCS AWARDED SEAPORT-E PRIME MAC VEHICLE

FAIRFAX, VA, May 29, 2007

Universal Consulting Services, Inc. (UCS) is pleased to announce our award of a SeaPort Enhanced (SeaPort-e) Multiple Award Contract (MAC) vehicle prime contract. Seaport-e makes electronic procurement of Engineering, Financial, and Program Management support services a reality. This vehicle enables UCS to provide services quickly and easily to the following Virtual SYSCOM ordering community through an automated, intuitive, Web-based, e-procurement portal:

• Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA)
• Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR)
• Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR)
• Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP)
• Military Sealift Command (MSC)

• Naval Facilities Command (NAVFAC)
• Strategic Systems Programs (SSP)
• Office of Naval Research (ONR)
• United States Marine Corps (USMC)
• Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED)

This is an exciting opportunity for the company as we continue building our SeaPort-e Team and expanding our 22 functional service areas to reach beyond the National Capital Zone. Please visit our SeaPort-e page for additional information about teaming with or procuring services from UCS using this contract vehicle.

UCS AWARDED MULTI-YEAR DOD STANDARD PROCUREMENT SYSTEM (SPS) INTEGRATION CONTRACT

FAIRFAX, VA, September 27, 2006

Universal Consulting Services, Inc. (UCS) earned a 5-year Indefinite Delivery-Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to provide SPS Integration support to the Department of Defense. The government competed the SPS Integration work as a full and open solicitation, and UCS responded with a best-value performance-based proposal. The scope of the contract covers maintenance, enhancement, and development of integrations between SPS, the DoD’s standard contract writing system (CWS), and other CWS, financial, and logistic systems across the Army, Navy, Air Force, and ODAs. The integration platform is based around webMethods and ETI technology using XML and Web services.

UCS is very excited about this opportunity as it further builds upon our company’s System Integration core capabilities and strengthens our relationship with the DoD.