22 Feb 2005
BAE Systems, Strategic Data Systems and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) have implemented a Mentor-Protg Agreement approved by DHS and the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization.
Being selected as part of the Department of Homeland Securitys Mentor Protg Program is a great honor for our company, said Jim Christopher, president of Strategic Data Systems (SDS), a small business in San Diego. It is true validation of SDS emergence in the information technology and engineering sectors. We look forward to building on our past success and evolving under the programs guidance.
Under the three-year agreement, BAE Systems will provide technical assistance to SDS related to joint initiatives and business opportunities and provide training related to program management, business processes and practice. The activities will raise SDS technical capabilities while further developing the firms general business management practices and enhancing the companys value to customers.
We welcome SDS to our team, said Bill Ballhaus, president, National Security Solutions for BAE Systems. Our objectives are to provide a winning relationship for the protg, the mentor and the DHS, and to assist our protg in successfully competing for prime contract and subcontract awards.
The DHS mentor-protg program is designed to encourage large business prime contractor firms to provide mutually beneficial developmental assistance to various small businesses including: women-owned, veteran-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, HUB Zone, and small disadvantaged.
About Strategic Data Systems
Formed in 1993, SDS provides comprehensive information technology and engineering services to government and private industry. Their combined strengths in program management, systems integration, enterprise application development, information assurance and IT support helps clients use advanced technologies to transact business more effectively - improving information sharing, productivity, security, and service.
About BAE SYSTEMS
BAE Systems is an international company engaged in the development, delivery and support of advanced defence and aerospace systems in the air, on land, at sea and in space. The company designs, manufactures and supports military aircraft, surface ships, submarines, fighting vehicles, radar, avionics, communications, electronics and guided weapon systems. It is a pioneer in technology with a heritage stretching back hundreds of years. It is at the forefront of innovation, working to develop the next generation of intelligent defence systems.
BAE Systems has major operations across five continents and customers in some 130 countries. The company has more than 90,000 people and generates annual sales of approximately 12 billion through its wholly-owned and joint venture operations.
BAE Systems North America is one of Americas foremost national security, aerospace and information systems companies. It is a leading provider of electronic and information-based systems and knowledge-based solutions that meet its customers mission effectiveness and operational safety needs. BAE Systems North America employs more than 30,000 people at sites across the United States and the United Kingdom and generates more than $5 billion in annual sales.
For further information, please contact:
Ed Langmaid, BAE Systems
Tel: +1 858 675 5995 Cell: +1 858 449 5520
www.na.baesystems.com
For additional information about Strategic Data Systems, please contact:
Jim Aiken
Tel: +1 619 682 7290
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