Bowie, Maryland, October 2009

HP
I am pleased to inform you that HP has selected your company as one of the awarded suppliers for EDS’ U.S. Public Sector Approved Supplier List (ASL), pending final negotiations and completion of a new agreement that captures the terms outlined in the RFP process. The Approved Supplier Program will afford awarded suppliers the opportunity to support subcontracting and/or teaming requirements under U.S. Public Sector programs

MacAfee
It gives us great pleasure to inform you that Bay State Inc has met the revenue benchmarks to qualify for the McAfee Security Alliance Premier Partner Level. This is a distinction within the Security Alliance program and entitles Bay State Inc to Premier Partner benefits as listed in the table below.

McAfee Security Alliance Premier Partner Benefits

Bowie, Maryland, August 2009 - Bay State Names Myriam Harvey as Partner Director

Bay State, Inc. is pleased to announce today the appointment of Myriam Harvey as the Partner PMO Director for the company. Ms. Harvey has a broad background in the private and public sectors as an IT Executive and Channels Sales Management Professional. She has a proven track record of success driving strategic initiatives with Tier 1 partners, such as IBM, EDS, and Oracle, as well as, key customer accounts. Most recently, Myriam led business development with the IBM Rational team to progress and close new business through a variety of marketing & sales enablement programs, strategic account development and channel management.

Bowie, Maryland, April 2009 - Bay State Partners with Administaff

Bay State partners with Adminstaff to provide access to free technical training for its employees. Employees now have access to technical and professional training such as Microsft MCSE, PMP, CISSP, CCNA

Bowie, Maryland, March 2009 - Bay State supports St. Judes Childrens Research Hospital

Bay State is now a supporter of St Jude Children's Research Hospital in their efforts to unlock the cures that may help save children afflicted with tumor growth

Bowie, Maryland, January 2009 - Bay State expands IBM Partnership

Bay State grows with IBM through their partnership program by obtaining admission into the FSGI programas well as obtaining tecal and sales certifications in Rational Tools.

Strategic Business Solutions, Inc. (SBSI) is selected as the only small business a $200Mil DIA SIFM award. Bay State is a proud member of team SBSI.

Bowie, Maryland, September 2008 Bay State awarded GSA Letter of Supply from IBM corporation
Bay State, an IBM Premier Partner now has available all IBM products through outr GSA schedule

Bay State awarded Reseller of the Year from Telelogic - an IBM Company

Alliant Across America, LLC(A3Is), a joint venture formed by Bay State, SEIDCON, McFadden and Applied Solutions is selected as a $15B GSA Alliant Small Business GWAC awardee.

Bay State awarded the Hardware and Associated Equipment and Services contract from the State of Maryland

Bay State was awarded the Hardware and Associated Equipment and Services contract from the State of Maryland.  Bay State will provide Hardware and Associated Equipment and Services, Training and Installation and/or Manufacturer’s Extended Warranty in the following functional areas: Microcomputers, PCs, Servers, and Associated Peripherals; Printer and Associated Peripherals; Network Communications Equipment; Installation and Training Services; Manufacturer’s Extended Warranty.  The contract period is October 01, 2007 through September 30, 2012.

Bay State awarded C&A contract from the USDA Forest Service

Bay State announced award of the Phase II Certification and Accreditation (C&A) contract by the USDA Forest Service.  Bay State will work as a subcontractor to SEIDCON, Inc. to provide the following Information Assurance services:  Conduct a Security Test and Evaluation, Execute the Test Plan, Create the ST&E report and Recommend Countermeasures, Update the Risk Assessment, Update the System Security Plan, Interagency Service Agreement and Privacy Impact Assessment, and Document Certification Findings.

Bay State named Telelogic’s #1 Reseller through June 2007

At the close of 2nd Quarter 2007, Bay State received news that it is Telelogic's number one reseller for both the 1st Quarter 2007 and the first half of 2007.

Bay State awarded EDS USGS Preferred Supplier Program Contract

Bay State was selected by EDS to be one of its preferred suppliers in the United States Government Services (USGS) program.  Selection criteria included capabilities, competence, competitiveness, pricing, provider capability or demonstrated ability to fulfill current and future requirements, partnership value, relevant site visits, and quality of proposal and presentation of solution.   The objectives of the USGS IT Services Category Team are to redefine the sourcing process, reduce total costs over the life of the agreement, eliminate inefficiencies and expedite business transactions, improve working capital, continuously improve delivery quality and service levels, and implement industry best practices and technology enhancements.  Bay State is pleased to have met these criteria that EDS set as they looked to partner with the “best of the best” on this opportunity.

Bay State awarded MOBIS contract vehicle from GSA

Bay State announces award of the Mission Oriented Business Integrated Services (MOBIS) contract vehicle from the General Services Administration (GSA).  The contract period is March 16, 2007 through March 15, 2012.  Price lists and other information will be posted to the GSA Advantage! website.

Bay State is recommended for continued ISO certification

Following the full system audit performed by Intertek in late March, Bay State was advised that its Management System continues to comply with the requirements of the stipulated standard.  Bay State was commended for its dedication to the maintenance of the Management System.   Bay State will remain eligible for ISO certification for another three years. Congratulations to Rachel Brelsford, ISO Coordinator, and the corporate team for a job very well done.   

Bay State Receives 2006 Top Reseller Award from Telelogic

On March 16, Patricia Hill, CEO, Andrew Acton, Vice President, and Jennifer Perrin, Account Executive, were present to receive Telelogic’s 2006 Top Reseller Award. The award was presented by Frank Araby at the Mid-Atlantic Local User Group Meeting in Vienna, Virginia. Bay State has had a strategic and productive partnership with Telelogic since 2000.

Bay State Awarded Contract from Dept of Commerce, NIST

Bay State announces award of the Desktop Support contract by the Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).  Bay State will work as a subcontractor to MSI Universal, Inc. to provide Hardware,  Software, and Managed Desktop Support Services to the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) at the Gaithersburg, MD and Boulder, CO campuses.

Bay State Awarded Contract by MPO

Bay State was awarded a contract by the MPO office to provide Software Tools Training.  Courses in the curriculum include Applying DOORS, Writing Better Requirements,  Razor NT End User and Admin Training, Razor– Implementing a Process, Sablime User Training with Lab (Linux), ClearCase/ UMC User Training with Lab (NT), and Clearquest/ UMC User Training with Lab (NT).

Bay State Awarded Contract from the Dept of Commerce, NIST

Bay State announces award of the SafeBoot Deployment contract by the Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).  Bay State will work as a subcontractor to MSI Universal, Inc. to install SafeBoot encryption software on laptops for the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) at the Gaithersburg, MD and Boulder, CO campuses.

Bay State is recommended for continued ISO certification

Bay State was audited for continuing compliance on its Human Resource Management in October 2006.  No nonconformities were noted.  Bay State continues to strive for quality performance in all of its delivery; ISO has helped Bay State achieve this objective.  Bay State will maintain its certification through April 2007 and is scheduled for its reassessment audit in mid March 2007.