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May 24, 2022  |  David Raines, Named Director of Intelligence and Mission Solutions at BreakForth Solutions, Inc.

April 1, 2022  |  Marvin Simms, Named Project Management Office Director at BreakForth Solutions, Inc.

February 23, 2022  |  NICHELLE EARLY, CEO OF BREAKFORTH SOLUTIONS, has been listed as a Rising Star of Govcon by DCA Live

February 10, 2022  |  BREAKFORTH SOLUTIONS AWARDED PRIME CONTRACT ON GSA’S $50B 8(a) STARS III GWAC

January 7, 2022  |  Angelica Matias, Esq. Named General Counsel at BreakForth Solutions, Inc.

December 14, 2021  |  BreakForth Solutions Incorporated Becomes ISO 9000-2015 Certified.

April 9, 2021  |  BreakForth Solutions, Inc. (8a, WOSB) named as an awardee of $50M+ Strategic Consulting BPA for the Department of Justice.

July 20, 2020  |  BreakForth Solutions, Inc. (8a, WOSB) wins major subcontract to support the delivery of advanced data analytics and services to the Department of Justice’s Money Laundering and Asset Recovery Section (MLARS)

June 8, 2019  |  BreakForth Solutions wins spot on DOJ’s $500M Data Analytics Solutions and Services BPA with Research Innovations as Prime

 


 

David Raines, Named Director of Intelligence and Mission Solutions at BreakForth Solutions, Inc.

RESTON, VA – May 24, 2022 – David Raines, a United States Army Veteran has joined BreakForth Solutions, Inc. as Director of Intelligence and Mission Solutions. Mr. Raines will work directly with the President and CEO to drive corporate strategic initiatives and engineer technical solutions from strategy to delivery in support of intelligence, DoD and Federal Civil Customers. Mr. Raines will also oversee the company’s prime GSA 8(a) STARS III contract, a $50B GWAC with a pronounced focus on emerging technologies.

Mr. Raines has over 20 years' experience supporting the Government and government contractors in various capacities, including serving as Solutions Architect, Senior Program Manager, and Strategic Planning Manager for General Dynamics Information Technology, and Service Level Manager at Harris IT Services.

"I am honored to welcome Mr. Raines to BreakForth Solutions, Inc., says Nichelle Early, President and CEO . “David is a proven subject matter expert with unparalleled solutions and service delivery expertise. Having someone of his caliber will not only strengthen our leadership acumen but will assist us in evolving our current-state capabilities into more profitable target solutions to significantly impact our Customer’s most pressing mission challenges. I’m looking forward to what we will accomplish together!”

About BreakForth

BreakForth Solutions, Inc. (BSi) is a WOSB, 8(a) certified, Information Technology and Professional Solutions Company with expertise in engineering and integration, data analytics and services, and professional services solutions. With offices in Haymarket and Reston, VA, as well as staff embedded with key customers, BreakForth Solutions, Inc. (BSi) is a results-focused provider of technical and professional services. Through the knowledge and expertise of our exceptional personnel, we execute innovative services within the spheres of Engineering and Integration, Data and Analytics Services, IT Business Solutions, and Professional Services. Visit www.BreakForthSolutions.com for more information.

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Marvin Simms, Named Project Management Office Director at BreakForth Solutions, Inc.

RESTON, VA – April 1, 2022 – Marvin Simms, a United States Army Veteran has joined BreakForth Solutions, Inc. as the Project Management Office Director. Mr. Simms will be responsible for advising and overseeing BreakForth Solutions, Inc.'s portfolio of Federal, Civil, and Intelligence projects, while also providing executive and strategic support to the President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Nichelle Early.

Mr. Simms has over 20 years' experience supporting the Government and government contractors in various capacities, including serving as a Military Intelligence Officer, Management Program Analyst for the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and Biometric Project Lead at CACI. Simms was a Technical Program Manager in his most recent role at Amazon Web Services (AWS) and was responsible for the end-to-end delivery of data centers to support AWS cloud capacity.

"We are thrilled to welcome Mr. Simms to BreakForth Solutions, Inc.", says Nichelle Early, President and CEO of BreakForth Solutions, Inc. "Marvin brings exceptional expertise and incredible thought leadership that will intensify our program effectiveness and allow us to continue providing innovative and perpetual program solutions. His efforts will not only benefit our internal processes but will further the program objectives of our customers in a consequential way."

About BreakForth

BreakForth Solutions, Inc. (BSi) is a WOSB, 8(a) certified, Information Technology and Professional Solutions Company with expertise in engineering and integration, data analytics and services, and professional services solutions. With offices in Haymarket and Reston, VA, as well as staff embedded with key customers, BreakForth Solutions, Inc. (BSi) is a results-focused provider of technical and professional services. Through the knowledge and expertise of our exceptional personnel, we execute innovative services within the spheres of Engineering and Integration, Data and Analytics Services, IT Business Solutions, and Professional Services. Visit www.BreakForthSolutions.com for more information.

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NICHELLE EARLY, CEO OF BREAKFORTH SOLUTIONS, has been listed as a Rising Star of Govcon by DCA Live

RESTON, VA – February 23, 2022 – DCA Live is one of the premier digital publishers of the Washington Metropolitan Area and recognizes some of the fastest growing companies and most dynamic professionals in the DC region's robust and growing government contracting industry.

"I am so humbled and honored that BreakForth Solutions has been recognized by DCA Live," says Nichelle Early, President and Chief Executive Officer of BreakForth Solutions, Inc. "It is a privilege to be named amongst these inspiring leaders in the government contracting space."

Awardees will be recognized at a special St. Patty's Day event on March 17 in Arlington, VA. For a complete list of the other finalists, please click here.

Contact us today for more information on how BreakForth Solutions can support your mission objectives!

About BreakForth

BreakForth Solutions, Inc. (BSi) is a WOSB, 8(a) certified, Information Technology and Professional Solutions Company with expertise in engineering and integration, data analytics and services, and professional services solutions. With offices in Haymarket and Reston, VA, as well as staff embedded with key customers, BreakForth Solutions, Inc. (BSi) is a results-focused provider of technical and professional services. Through the knowledge and expertise of our exceptional personnel, we execute innovative services within the spheres of Engineering and Integration, Data and Analytics Services, IT Business Solutions, and Professional Services. Visit www.BreakForthSolutions.com for more information.

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BREAKFORTH SOLUTIONS AWARDED PRIME CONTRACT ON GSA’S $50B 8(a) STARS III GWAC

RESTON, VA – February 10, 2022 – BreakForth Solutions, a Virginia-based IT and Professional Services company, has been awarded a prime contract on the General Services Administration (GSA) Best-in-Class 8(a) STARS III Government-wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC). This vehicle provides flexible access by agencies to customized IT solutions from proven 8(a) industry partners, with an ordering period consisting of a five-year base, with one three year option, starting July 2, 2021.

BreakForth Solutions focuses on partnering with federal, state, and local agencies to provide innovative IT and Professional Services solutions to resolve mission challenges, establish trust and transparency, reduce risk and ultimately save money. Being awarded a prime contract on the GSA 8(a) STARS III contract allows BreakForth Solutions to support its Federal customers by providing mission-enabling modern IT solutions.

"We are appreciative to the GSA for awarding us a prime contract on its 8(a) STARS III GWAC," says Nichelle Early, President and Chief Executive Officer of BreakForth Solutions, Inc. "This allows us to not only to offer best-value IT solutions, but gives us a chance to be a contributor to the Government’s initiative to improve and increase equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility."

For more information on how BreakForth Solutions can support your mission objectives, contact us today!

About BreakForth

BreakForth Solutions, Inc. (BSi) is a WOSB, 8(a) certified, Information Technology and Professional Solutions Company with expertise in engineering and integration, data analytics and services, and professional services solutions. With offices in Haymarket and Reston, VA, as well as staff embedded with key customers, BreakForth Solutions, Inc. (BSi) is a results-focused provider of technical and professional services. Through the knowledge and expertise of our exceptional personnel, we execute innovative services within the spheres of Engineering and Integration, Data and Analytics Services, IT Business Solutions, and Professional Services. Visit www.BreakForthSolutions.com for more information.

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Angelica Matias, Esq. Named General Counsel at BreakForth Solutions, Inc.

RESTON, VA – January 7, 2022 – Angelica Matias, Esquire, a Virginia-barred attorney, and United States Army Veteran has joined BreakForth Solutions, Inc. as General Counsel. Ms. Matias will be responsible for advising and overseeing BreakForth Solutions, Inc. Contracts and Procurement transactions, while also providing executive and strategic support to the President and CEO, Nichelle Early.

The newly appointed General Counsel has over 20 years' experience supporting the Government and government contractors in various capacities to include previously working at the General Services Administration as a FEDSIM Acquisition Project Manager providing cradle-to-grave contractual and programmatic support, and serving as Senior Director of Contracts & Legal for RIVA Solutions, Inc. Ms. Matias practiced as a member of the Government Law & Corporate Law Practice Group in her most recent role as Special Counsel at Protorae Law, PLLC.

"We are excited to welcome Ms. Matias to BreakForth Solutions, Inc. as having her on board allows us to further energize and expand many of our corporate objectives and endeavors," says Nichelle Early, President and Chief Executive Officer of BreakForth Solutions, Inc. "Our entire organization is thrilled as this gives us an opportunity to execute in even greater proficiency and provide an additional layer of thought leadership to advance the goals of our customers and strategic partners."

About BreakForth

BreakForth Solutions, Inc. (BSi) is a WOSB, 8(a) certified, Information Technology and Professional Solutions Company with expertise in engineering and integration, data analytics and services, and professional services solutions. With offices in Haymarket and Reston, VA, as well as staff embedded with key customers, BreakForth Solutions, Inc. (BSi) is a results-focused provider of technical and professional services. Through the knowledge and expertise of our exceptional personnel, we execute innovative services within the spheres of Engineering and Integration, Data and Analytics Services, IT Business Solutions, and Professional Services. Visit www.BreakForthSolutions.com for more information.

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BreakForth Solutions Incorporated Becomes ISO 9000-2015 Certified.

Federal and Commercial Customers can benefit from BreakForth’s focused quality standards to achieve successful outcomes and experience reduced risk and cost savings.

RESTON, VA – December 14, 2021 - BreakForth Solutions Incorporated (BreakForth) is delighted to announce the successful completion of its International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001 certification, certified by the NSF International Strategic Registrations (NSF-ISR) under certificate Registration Number C0633402-ISI.

ISO 9001 is based on quality management principles such as a strong customer focus, the involvement of top management, the process approach, and continual improvement. Certification to ISO 9001 helps companies provide consistent, good-quality products and services.

BreakForth Solutions has always been committed to quality as the foundational principle in which we operate. Obtaining this certification assures our Customers of our ability to provide focused quality standards to support successful project outcomes.

"By achieving the ISO 9001:2015 certification, BreakForth Solutions has demonstrated its commitment to executing optimum quality standards for our team members, clients, and all stakeholders, " states Nichelle Early, Chief Executive Officer of BreakForthSolutions. "Our team worked very hard honing our quality standards in order to receive this certification. Now we can continue to transfer the benefits to our Customers resulting in successful project outcomes and additional assurance that we are focused on continuous process improvements."

This milestone represents our commitment to continuous improvement related to service, quality, and performance. BreakForth looks forward to collaborating with our Customers to support reduced risk and cost savings as a result of focues quality standards.

About BreakForth

BreakForth Solutions, Inc. (BSi) is a WOSB, 8(a) certified, Information Technology and Professional Solutions Company with expertise in engineering and integration, data analytics and services, and professional services solutions. With offices in Haymarket and Reston, VA, as well as staff embedded with key customers, BreakForth Solutions, Inc. (BSi) is a results-focused provider of technical and professional services. Through the knowledge and expertise of our exceptional personnel, we execute innovative services within the spheres of Engineering and Integration, Data and Analytics Services, IT Business Solutions, and Professional Services. Visit www.BreakForthSolutions.com for more information.

About NSF

NSF International Strategic Registrations (NSF-ISR) is a leading global certification body known for its technical expertise and customer satisfaction. NSF-ISR offers comprehensive management systems certifications to internationally accepted standards for quality assurance and environmental protection for the automotive, aerospace, chemical, energy, medical and manufacturing industries (e.g. ISO 9001, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO 45001, AS9100, IATF 16949, etc.).

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BreakForth Solutions, Inc. (8a, WOSB) named as an awardee of $50M+ Strategic Consulting BPA for the Department of Justice.

BreakForth Solutions teamed with cBEYONData, Management Support Technology, Inc. (MSTI), T. White Parker and IBM Services   to provide strategic consulting to all components of DOJ, along with eight other solution providers.

HAYMARKET, VA – April 9, 2021  -- BreakForth Solutions Inc., teamed with cBEYONData, Management Support Technology, Inc. (MSTI), T. White Parker and IBM Services to provide a full range of strategic consulting services for all components within the Department of Justice (DOJ) to further the DOJ mission.  The BreakForth Team, will provide expertise in planning and implementing broad organizational changes, including stakeholder engagement and change management.  Working directly with DOJ stakeholders, the BreakForth team will deliver research, change management, communication plans, evaluations, studies, analyses, scenarios/simulations, reports, business policy and regulation development assistance, and strategy formulation on issues related to organization, operations, and business technology.

“We are grateful that the DOJ has entrusted our team  to support their strategic consulting requirements,” said Nichelle Early, President, CEO, BreakForth Solutions, Inc. (BSi). “It is our goal to demonstrate consistent value and cutting-edge solutions as we develop overall transformation approaches and strategies for targeted initiatives and projects.”

The BreakForth Team looks forward to collaborating with DOJ stakeholders to deliver innovation and excellence in methodologies, best practices, strategic activities, and established approaches necessary to implement policies, procedures, and operations.

This was competitively awarded as the DOJ Strategic Consulting Blanket Purchase Agreement.

About BreakForth

BreakForth Solutions, Inc. (BSi) is a WOSB, 8(a) certified, Information Technology and Professional Solutions Company with expertise in engineering and integration, data analytics and services, and professional services solutions. With offices in Haymarket and Reston, VA, as well as staff embedded with key customers, BSi supports intelligence and law enforcement customers across the U.S. Government through the Integration, Sustainment, Modernization, and Protection of IT Architectures, Infrastructures, and Associated Professional Services and Assets. Visit www.BreakForthSolutions.com for more information.

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BreakForth Solutions, Inc. (8a, WOSB) wins major subcontract to support the delivery of advanced data analytics and services to the Department of Justice’s Money Laundering and Asset Recovery Section (MLARS)

BreakForth Solutions, teamed with Research Innovations Inc. (RII) to support DOJ’s Criminal Division’s urgent and complex investigative needs, replacing Palantir as the incumbent solution provider.

HAYMARKET, VA –July 20, 2020  -- BreakForth Solutions, Inc., teamed with Research Innovations, Inc. to provide implementation and integration of advanced data analytics technologies to the Department of Justice’s (DOJ’s) Money Laundering and Asset Recovery Section (MLARS).  The RII Team, comprised of RII, BreakForth Solutions, DataWalk, Eastport Analytics, and Ernst & Young, will provide both technology and subject matter experts to help DOJ investigators and attorneys integrate and understand the Department’s complex and expansive data.  Working directly with DOJ end users, the RII team will enable investigative teams to quickly identify and explore connections and patterns that indicate suspicious financial activities.

The Money Laundering and Asset Recovery Section (MLARS) leads DOJ’s asset forfeiture and anti-money laundering enforcement efforts. “We are grateful that DOJ/MLARS has entrusted our team to partner with them to support their investigative and data analysis mission sets,” said, Nichelle Early, President, CEO, BreakForth Solutions, Inc. (BSi). “It is our goal to demonstrate consistent value and cutting-edge solutions as we support MLARS in prosecuting complex, sensitive, U.S. and global money laundering and asset forfeiture investigations and cases.”

The RII Team will apply its Search and Investigative Flexible Toolkit (SIFT), a comprehensive and agile technology platform, to ingest and integrate massive amounts of structured and unstructured data.  SIFT™ executes advanced data analytics; creates actionable intelligence for planning, law enforcement, and crime prevention; and securely and collaboratively shares results within and across investigative teams.  The intuitive user experience of DataWalk and other SIFT components were critical factors in securing this award.

This call order was competitively awarded under the Justice Management Division’s Data Analytics Solutions and Services Blanket Purchase Agreement.

About BreakForth

BreakForth Solutions, Inc. (BSi) is a WOSB, 8(a) certified, Information Technology and Professional Solutions Company with expertise in engineering and integration, data analytics and services, and professional services solutions. With offices in Haymarket and Reston, VA, as well as staff embedded with key customers, BreakForth Solutions, Inc. (BSi) is a results-focused provider of technical and professional services. Through the knowledge and expertise of our exceptional personnel, we execute innovative services within the spheres of Engineering and Integration, Data and Analytics Services, IT Business Solutions, and Professional Services. Visit www.BreakForthSolutions.com for more information.

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BreakForth Solutions wins spot on DOJ’s $500M Data Analytics Solutions and Services BPA with Research Innovations as Prime

Reston, VA—June 8, 2019- BreakForth Solutions, Inc. (BSi), a tier one partner of Research Innovations (RII), Alexandra, VA (Prime), is excited to announce its selection within the small business pool by the Justice Management Division (JMD) to provide data analytics and analysis solutions for the Department of Justice (DOJ). DOJ estimates that it will purchase $500 million in solutions and services over the five-year term of this Multiple Award Small Business Set-Aside Blanket Purchase Agreement.

Our team (RII, BreakForth Solutions, Eastport Analytics, DataWalk, SAP National Security Services (NS2), The Ryan Group, Accenture Federal Services (AFS), Axiologic Solutions, Digital Reasoning, Ernst & Young, IMTAS, ManTech, Raptics, and Text IQ),  will apply its mission-driven analytic methodology, Search and Investigative Flexible Toolkit (SIFT)TM and an extensive team of experts to support complex DOJ investigations requiring the analysis of large volumes of data and information.

“We are excited to partner with the RII Team to offer our proven expertise in applying our data analytics capabilities through the team’s combined efforts of the SIFT Solution, which is a comprehensive, highly agile technology platform that ingests massive amounts of structured and unstructured data to perform advanced analytics on integrated data and create actionable intelligence. We’ve been a Prime partner with DOJ since 2016, and we look forward to continuing to offer our unyielding support through this BPA,” said Nichelle Early, President, CEO of BreakForth Solutions.

This contract leverages the capabilities that BreakForth Solutions currently offers to the Intelligence Community supporting some of the most mission-critical national security challenges, while leveraging our strength in big data analytics and advanced collection activities to produce actionable intelligence to support specific mission requirements.

About BreakForth

BreakForth Solutions, Inc. (BSi) is a WOSB, 8(a) certified, Information Technology and Professional Solutions Company with expertise in engineering and integration, data analytics and services, and professional services solutions. With offices in Haymarket and Reston, VA, as well as staff embedded with key customers, BreakForth Solutions, Inc. (BSi) is a results-focused provider of technical and professional services. Through the knowledge and expertise of our exceptional personnel, we execute innovative services within the spheres of Engineering and Integration, Data and Analytics Services, IT Business Solutions, and Professional Services. Visit www.BreakForthSolutions.com for more information.

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