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Multimax Joint Venture Wins Homeland Security Firstsource Contract
MultimaxArray FirstSource to Provide IT Solutions Across Agency
Herndon, Va. (February 21, 2007) – Multimax, Inc. – the premier resource for performance-based enterprise information technology (IT) and communications services and solutions for Department of Defense (DoD) and civilian agencies – announced today that a joint venture between Multimax and Array Information Technology, Inc. (Array) has won a FirstSource contract from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The joint venture is known as MultimaxArray FirstSource.
Under the contract, MultimaxArray FirstSource will provide DHS with the ability to purchase a full array of IT products (hardware and software) and associated services. Services include:
- Configuration consulting and design
- Systems integration
- Installation of multi-vendor equipment
- Customization of hardware and software
- Training
- Product technical support
- Product maintenance
- End-user support
FirstSource complements DHS's Enterprise Acquisition Gateway for Leading Edge Solutions (EAGLE) contract program, which covers DHS’s requirements for IT services. Another joint venture between Multimax and Array – MultimaxArray EAGLE - holds one of the DHS EAGLE contracts, awarded in September 2006, for Functional Area 1: Infrastructure Engineering Design, Development, Implementation, and Integration.
FirstSource contracts have a two-year base period with three, one-year options.
"Multimax is honored that DHS has once again selected a Multimax-Array joint venture as a key IT provider," said Carleton Jones, CEO of Multimax. "We look forward to working with Array and our teaming partners to provide total solutions meeting DHS's mission-critical IT requirements under the EAGLE and FirstSource contract vehicles. We are committed to absolutely the highest standard of performance under both contracts."
"We are excited and humbled to have the opportunity to support DHS through the key FirstSource program with our JV partner, Multimax," said Brian Leung, CEO of Array. "We are confident that our team’s combined expertise and capabilities will contribute significantly to DHS and ultimately to the citizens it is tasked to protect. We thank DHS again for their confidence in us and we pledge to be a true partner with DHS in making FirstSource a clear success."
About Multimax
Multimax is the premier resource for performance-based enterprise IT and communications services and solutions supporting the Department of Defense, federal civilian agencies, and state and local government entities, including, among others: U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, Department of Homeland Security, Department of State, Department of Veterans Affairs and Federal Aviation Administration. Headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, with operating locations worldwide, Multimax offers clear value over the full technology lifecycle, with proven expertise and execution meeting the highest professional standards. For more information, please visit www.multimax.com.
About Array Information Technology
Founded in 1997, Array has been providing "the best" IT solutions and services to help its clients enhance their business performance and achieve their operations goals. Array's core competencies include Software Engineering & Development, Information System Services, Enterprise Support Services, and Product & System Integration. Services provided to clients include IT architecture design and development, high-performance network infrastructure engineering and support, operation and maintenance of highly robust server farms, document imaging system implementation and integration, web-enabled software development, and e-Learning consulting services. For more information, please visit www.arrayinfotech.com.