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HERNDON, VA – The United States General Services Administration (GSA) awarded Karsun Solutions LLC a spot on the CIO Modernization and Enterprise Transformation (COMET) blanket purchase agreement (BPA). COMET is intended to create a multiple award BPA on GSA’s IT Schedule 70. BPA awards were made to twelve companies.

COMET modernizes mission critical applications at GSA. It is the IT services vehicle for the Federal Acquisition Service (FAS). COMET replaces the CIO Application, Maintenance, Enhancements and Operations (CAMEO) contract which GSA awarded in 2014.

“We are thrilled for the opportunity to continue our transformational work at GSA,” said Chief Executive Officer Sundar Vaidyanathan. “Innovative solutions are part of our DNA and have been our hallmark since our founding.”

“Enterprise transformation at GSA is integral to the government modernization practice at Karsun Solutions and we are very happy to be able to continue our more than 15-year history of helping drive innovative IT modernization practices within GSA FAS,” said Chief Architect, Kartik Mecheri.

In 2018, Karsun Solutions was awarded the $35 million GSA Database and Middleware Systems (DMS) task order through the Alliant Solutions Partner LLC JV. Under that single award contract, Karsun supports the GSA’s Office of the Chief Information Officer (GSA IT) through services to manage, support and modernize its database and application middleware server infrastructure. This same JV was the prime on the $121 million CAMEO SB contract which was one of the predecessor contracts to COMET.

About Karsun Solutions

Karsun Solutions modernizes enterprise systems enabling agencies to make the next technological advancement their next opportunity to elevate mission capability. IT solutions from Karsun are tailored to meet agencies’ unique needs and optimize operations. These solutions adapt and stay relevant to current trends while using secure, digital architecture built to last. It is a proven modernization partner whose expertise elevates agency capabilities and ensures every next opportunity is within reach.

HERNDON, VA– Karsun Solutions, a public-sector IT modernization firm, announced today that it has achieved Amazon Web Services (AWS) Government Competency status. This designation recognizes that Karsun Solutions has deep experience developing solutions for government customers delivering mission-critical workloads and applications on AWS.

Achieving the AWS Government Competency differentiates Karsun as an AWS Partner Network (APN) member that possess deep domain expertise in Security and Compliance with innovative cloud solutions that leverage AWS services. To receive the designation, APN Partners must possess deep AWS expertise and deliver solutions seamlessly on AWS.

“Karsun Solutions is proud to be an APN partner and to achieve AWS Government Competency status,” said Ben Marglin, Vice President Client Solutions. “Our team is dedicated to helping agencies achieve their goals by leveraging the agility, breadth of services, and pace of innovation that AWS provides.”

AWS is enabling scalable, flexible, and cost-effective solutions from startups to global enterprises. To support the seamless integration and deployment of these solutions, AWS established the AWS Competency Program to help customers identify Consulting and Technology APN Partners with deep industry experience and expertise.

Karsun’s Cloud Solutions portfolio offers clients a full suite of services to develop and host cloud-based applications that are scalable, cost less, secure and available. Cloud offerings go beyond to lift and shift including hybrid architecture, platform buildout and application migration. The Department of Homeland Security, Federal Aviation Administration and General Services Administration are among Karsun’s current cloud solutions customers.

“Our innovate-prototype-validate-deliver cycle is a reflection of our capabilities-driven approach to cloud,” said Badri Sriraman, Vice President Karsun Innovation Center. “Using this framework we ensure our cloud solutions directly address the real-world customer problem.”

As an experienced an IT contractor with multiple $100 million-plus federal contracts, the organization’s approach to solutioning relies on the close relationship between research and development teams and delivery teams. Prior to delivery subject matter experts prototype new solutions in the Karsun Innovation Center (KIC). Seasoned practitioners from the KIC ensure cloud solutions teams adhere to industry best practices. Karsun further bolsters delivery quality through GoLean, a development methodology which institutes DevSecOps and CI-CD best practices. Karsun’s development practice, including GoLean, was recently appraised at CMMI Level 5 – DEV.

About Karsun Solutions

The federal IT modernization experts, Karsun Solutions enables enterprise transformation for its government customers including the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Aviation Administration and General Services Administration. An innovation-based and performance-driven culture, Karsun Solutions teams deliver extraordinary software development, cloud and advanced analytics solutions to their customers. Karsun Solutions’ commitment to quality includes a DCAA Approved Accounting System, a CMMI Level 5 – DEV appraisal plus ISO 9001, ISO 20000 and ISO 27001 certifications.

HERNDON, Va.- Karsun Solutions, an IT modernization firm serving the U.S. government, named Ben Marglin as Vice President of Client Solutions. Marglin has over 20 years of professional experience. He will be responsible for building trusted long-term relationships with senior Federal clients and leading Karsun delivery teams to achieve high-quality results.

“Ben’s deep knowledge and connection to the federal IT sector is invaluable,” said Karsun Solutions Co-Founder and Chief Architect Kartik Mecheri. “His presence on our executive team ensures the needs of our customers continues to guide Karsun decision making.”

Marglin previously worked as a Principal/Director at Booz Allen Hamilton for over 17 years, serving in leadership roles for the Digital team within the Strategic Innovation Group (SIG) as well as in the Civil/FED market, leading teams of 200 plus staff and agency portfolios with approximately $100M in annual revenue for clients such as General Services Administration (GSA) and National Science Foundation (NSF.) He served as Booz Allen’s corporate representative to ACT-IAC and also led collaborative projects with the Partnership for Public Service. Prior to his career with Booz Allen, he worked for American Management Systems (AMS) providing IT management and consulting services to state and local governments.

“Our high performance teams already deliver exceptional outcomes to our clients.” said Marglin. “I look forward to fortifying Karsun’s delivery framework as awareness of our innovative approach to IT modernization permeates the public sector.”

Marglin joins as the organization adds leadership infrastructure to support their rapid growth. In early April they announced the award of the $80 million FEMA Grants Management Modernization BPA to Karsun Solutions. In March KHS, a Karsun Solutions/Mindcubed Mentor Protégé, announced they were selected for the SEC One IT contract vehicle. In addition to their recent contract wins, their fast expansion earned them a spot on Inc. 5000 four years in a row. The firm currently has over 100 open positions ranging from Project Management to DevOps, Data and Security Engineers.

“Ben’s presence comes at a critical time for Karsun,” said Chief Executive Office Sundar Vaidyanathan. “He joins as we meld innovation, customer experience, and employee growth into our expansion strategy.”

Karsun Solutions is a premier IT modernization firm delivering a portfolio of services to its federal and commercial customers. Its core competencies include Modern Software Development, Cloud Solutions, and Advanced Analytics. The organization’s quality, development, and information security practices include CMMI Level 5 DEV, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 20000:2011 and ISO 27001:2013 certifications.

HERNDON, VA – The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) awarded Karsun Solutions, LLC the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Grants Management Modernization (GMM) Program Agile development contract. This is a five-year single award Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) with a ceiling value of $80 million and was awarded under Full and Open Competition to Karsun Solutions, a growing enterprise modernization firm headquartered in Herndon, Virginia.

FEMA has begun a multi-year effort to transform the way the Agency manages grants. The GMM Program seeks to streamline grants management across the agency’s 40+ grant programs through a user-centered, business-driven approach. GMM will consolidate FEMA’s ten legacy IT systems into a single grants management IT platform. The program will also consolidate FEMA’s grants operations, establishing a common grants management lifecycle and unifying business processes across grant programs where possible. These changes will improve the efficiency and effectiveness of FEMA’s grant operations, thereby strengthening the Agency’s ability to carry out its mission.

“FEMA GMM represents a multi-year effort for IT Modernization and transformation that will better enable citizens and first responders to apply for and be awarded federal disaster and non-disaster grants. We are honored to support DHS and FEMA in this effort,” said Sundar Vaidyanathan, Karsun Solutions co-founder and Chief Executive Officer.

“We are excited to partner with FEMA to deliver the innovation and citizen impact that our federal customers are accustomed to receiving. We look forward to bringing our expertise in modern software development, cloud solutions, and advanced analytics solutions to the Grants Modernization program,” added Kartik Mecheri, Karsun Solutions co-founder and Chief Architect.

Founded in 2009, the IT modernization firm experienced steady growth. In addition to the FEMA GMM award, the organization currently supports multiple large scale modernization efforts focused on modern software development, advanced analytics, and cloud solutions. Karsun Solutions recently announced it ranked among the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies four years in a row.

About Karsun Solutions

Karsun Solutions is a fast-growing, innovative enterprise modernization firm. Recently awarded Best Company Culture by Comparably.com, its teams deliver modern software development, cloud, and data solutions to customers at government agencies including the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Aviation Administration and General Services Administration. Leveraging GoLean, Karsun teams drive digital transformation and help its government customers Do Extraordinary. Learn more at Karsun-LLC.com.

ALEXANDRIA, VA – The United States Securities and Exchange Commission awarded KHS Solutions, LLC a spot on the SEC One IT contract. SEC One IT is an indefinite delivery-indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract with a ceiling value of $2.5 billion. The seven information technology channels under the vehicle are Application Management and Development (Platform), IT Infrastructure and Operations Management (Small Business Only), Business Solutions Delivery (Non-Platform), Information Security, IT Data Management, IT Governance, and Technology Business Management.

KHS Solutions, LLC is an SBA approved 8(a) Mentor Protégé Joint Venture between Karsun Solutions (Mentor) and Mindcubed (Protégé). Karsun Solutions is a premier IT and consulting services company with a culture of innovation. They offer a portfolio of Enterprise Modernization services to both Federal agencies and commercial clients. Mindcubed is an SBA 8(a) certified information technology software and services company headquartered in the District of Columbia.

We are excited to join together with Mindcubed for the opportunity to present solutions to the SEC’s data management and enterprise modernization challenges, noted Sundar Vaidyanathan, CEO of Karsun Solutions.

We are honored and look forward to delivering innovative solutions to fulfill SEC mission needs with our Mentor Karsun Solutions and teaming partners, noted Habib Nasibdar CEO of Mindcubed.

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About Mindcubed

Mindcubed thrives on and excels at delivering creative quality solutions quickly and cost-effectively in the areas of Big Data Analytics, Mobile Apps Development, Agile Systems Engineering, and Cybersecurity. Mindcubed’s GRID™ software offering is a cloud and mobile enabled, enterprise-scale Big Data platform. GRID provides a unique combination of agile analytics, business compliance, and statistical simulation capabilities, enabling organizations to understand trends, predict outcomes and make data-driven decisions. Mindcubed is appraised at CMMI Level 3 DEV and its Quality Management System (QMS) MindPROVE is ISO 9001:2015 certified.

HERNDON, Virginia —Karsun Solutions Software Development Practice announced that it has been appraised at Level 5 of the CMMI Institute’s Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI)®. The appraisal was performed by Maverick Quality Advisory Services (MQAS). CMMI® is a capability improvement approach that provides organizations with the essential elements of effective processes that ultimately improve their performance.

An appraisal at maturity level 5 indicates that the organization is performing at an “optimizing” level. At this level, an organization continually improves its processes based on a quantitative understanding of its business objectives and performance needs. The organization uses a quantitative approach to understand the variation inherent in the process and the causes of process outcomes.

“With this appraisal, we will now be recognized by our customers and the market as a high maturity organization,” said Sundar Vaidyanathan. “Holding our Software Development Practice to this standard emphasizes our commitment to excellence as a core value.”

The federal IT modernization experts, Karsun Solutions enables enterprise transformation for its government customers including Modern Software Development, Cloud Solutions, and Advanced Analytics. The Department of Homeland Security, Federal Aviation Administration, and General Services Administration are among their current customers. They are an established firm, with a DCAA Approved Accounting System and CMMI Level 5 – DEV appraisal, and ISO 9001, ISO 20000 and ISO 27001 certifications. At the time of the software development unit’s appraisal, fewer than 50 organizations in the United States were rated CMMI Level 5 DEV.

Karsun Solutions Software Development Practice delivers a full suite of services using its quantitatively based GoLean methodology. The GoLean.io lean management toolkit gathers data and events across the development lifecycle. Process visualizations are used to monitor and guide transformation efforts.

“Karsun Solutions is committed to a robust, performance-driven approach to agile development,” Badri Sriraman, Vice President Karsun Innovation Center, said. “Through GoLean we empower a continuous learning culture focused on delivering exemplary customer outcomes.”

The CMMI® Institute (CMMIInstitute.com) is the global leader in the advancement of best practices in people process, and technology. CMMI Institute’s promise is to inspire cultures of continuous improvement that elevate performance and create sustainable competitive advantage.

CMMI Institute offers market-driven solutions that provide insights for baselining and optimizing key organizational capabilities, cybermaturity, and data assets to elevate business performance. For over 25 years, thousands of high-performing organizations in a variety of industries, including aerospace, finance, healthcare, information technology, software, defense, transportation, and telecommunications, have achieved sustainable business success through adopting the CMMI and proved they are capable business partners and suppliers. To learn more about how CMMI can help your organization elevate performance, visit CMMIInstitute.com.

HERNDON, VA – As the 2019 government shutdown continues, Karsun Solutions LLC, an IT modernization contractor for the government, encouraged its employees to hit the books. Offering class as an alternative to absences, employees strengthened their skills supporting Karsun Solutions’ software development, cloud solutions, and advanced analytics practices. The option to pursue professional development and continuing education classes was offered through the company’s Karsun Academy program.

Karsun Academy, initially created to ensure team members earned industry certifications in emerging technology, has grown alongside Karsun Solutions. With a growing headcount, the company was already adding partner-led training to its catalog of classes. During the shutdown, academy participants accessed the extensive menu of certification programs and partner-led training sessions. The company also expanded their offerings adding classes in topics including Angular, Java, C#, PowerShell and Azure. New competencies were reinforced with coursework on Microservices, Domain Driven Design, Web Application Security and Testing Automation.

“Karsun Solutions hires employees for the journey, not the program.” said Karsun Solutions Chief Architect Kartik Mecheri adding “We consider ourselves the Enterprise Modernization Experts. Using this opportunity to deepen employee expertise is part of our commitment to establishing an enterprise-wide culture of innovation.”

David Eden, a Karsun Solutions employee participating in training in Oklahoma City added, “Despite the shutdown, we are making the most of our time away from our normal duties by training on technologies that will help us better serve the Federal government and the American public once we return to our work. Examples are web application security, cloud technologies, and automating the build and deploy processes so we can provide secure, stable, and scalable solutions more quickly, securely and reliably than ever before.”

Team members have access to company thought leaders throughout the year. The organization encourages employee knowledge sharing through its weekly brown bag program. The Karsun Innovation Center, an in-house research and development unit established early in the company’s founding, offers numerous opportunities for employee advancement. Team members may cycle in, receive additional training through one of the organization’s centers of excellence or challenge teams, then return to their teams as embedded experts.

Karsun Solutions is also preparing for more growth in the coming year. Even as the shutdown continues, the talent team is actively hiring. They are prepared to hire in the Greater Washington D.C. and Oklahoma City regions. Bolstered by Karsun Academy, the team feels confident in their ability to rapidly onboard the next generation of team members.

For more information on joining the Karsun Solutions team visit the Karsun Careers Page at karsun-llc.com/careers.

About Karsun Solutions

HERNDON, VA – The General Services Administration awarded Alliant Solutions Partner (ASP) the Database and Middleware Systems (DMS) Task Order under the Alliant Small Business contract vehicle. Karsun Solutions is the managing partner of this Joint Venture, and will be the only JV member executing on this contract. This is a single-award contract with a ceiling value of $35 million that spans more than five years. Under this contract, Karsun will be supporting the General Services Administration (GSA) Office of the Chief Information Officer (GSA IT) by providing IT services to manage, support, and modernize its database and application middleware server infrastructure.

“We are excited to expand our support of GSA by providing database and middleware modernization services. This will be key to GSA’s mission going forward,” stated Kartik Mecheri, Karsun’s co-founder and Chief Architect.

About ASP’s Managing Partner – Karsun Solutions LLC

Established in 2009, Karsun Solutions is a premier consulting firm delivering a portfolio of enterprise modernization services to its federal and commercial customers. Its core competencies include Modern Software Development, Cloud Solutions, and Advanced Analytics. Its GoLean.io® software development methodology combines Agile, Lean, Kanban, and DevOps practices throughout the software development lifecycle. The recently released GoLean.io Software-as-a-Service provides a lean management tool-kit combining the best of these practices. Karsun Solutions, supports multiple $100 million+ contracts as a prime. This includes the GSA CAMEO Small Business contract which includes initiatives supporting acquisition planning, solicitation writing, contract award and contract administration functions. It also includes the Federal Aviation Administration’s $145 million Software Solutions Delivery contract. In this capacity, Karsun supports the FAA’s Office of Information Technology (FAA AIT). Other Karsun Federal government customers include the Department of Homeland Security, Smithsonian, and Government Accountability Office.

Beginning in 2015, Karsun has ranked yearly among the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing US Companies. Karsun Solutions’ quality, development, and information security practices include CMMI Level 3, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 20000:2011 and ISO 27001:2013 certifications.

HERNDON, VA – Karsun Solutions LLC (Karsun) completed a novation for the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Enterprise Acquisition Gateway for Leading-Edge Solutions (EAGLE II) Functional Category 1 (FC1) Unrestricted Vehicle. The organization recently acquired the DHS Software Development Business Unit from EPS Corporation. With this acquisition and the completion of the novation, Karsun is now a prime contractor on the EAGLE II vehicle.

EAGLE II is a multiple-award indefinite delivery/ indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract vehicle. With a ceiling value of $22 billion, EAGLE II is the primary information technology (IT) services vehicle at DHS. The vehicle provides a flexible means of meeting DHS’s IT needs quickly, efficiently, and cost effectively.

The EAGLE II vehicle includes three functional categories. Karsun Solutions is a prime contractor under Functional Category 1 – Service Delivery. In this capacity, the Karsun Solutions team may deliver Integration, Software Design/Development, and Operations and Maintenance services.

“We are thrilled to expand our opportunities to serve the Department of Homeland Security,” said Karsun Solutions Chief Executive Officer Sundar Vaidyanathan. “This is an exciting opportunity to spread our enterprise modernization expertise within the Federal community.”

Karsun Solutions is the primary contractor on multiple $100 million plus contracts. The organization is the prime contractor on the General Service Administration’s (GSA) CAMEO Small Business contract, which includes initiatives supporting acquisition planning, solicitation writing, contract award and contract administration functions. It is also the prime contractor on the Federal Aviation Administration’s Software Solutions Delivery contract. In this capacity, the organization supports the FAA’s Office of Information Technology (FAA AIT). Additional IT modernization contract vehicles include GSA’s IT 70 and Alliant Small Business vehicles and FAA’s eFAST vehicle. Other Federal government customers include the Smithsonian and Government Accountability Office (GAO).

About Karsun Solutions

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ- The Federal Aviation Administration William J. Hughes Technical Center awarded a five-year Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contract to Herndon, Virginia based Karsun Solutions. With a $145 million ceiling value and a five-year period of performance, the contract provides technical support services in support of the Federal Aviation Administration’s Office of Information Technology (FAA AIT). These Software Solution Delivery support services assist in the implementation and continuing support of enterprise-wide software application and database development. Karsun will also perform maintenance related activities related to solution development and the sustainment of existing systems.

“We are excited to support the Federal Aviation Administration’s Office of Information Technology (FAA AIT) with the development and maintenance of enterprise-wide software applications and databases,” said Karsun Solutions CEO Sundar Vaidyanathan. Karsun enables “the agency to seamlessly connect, interact, and respond to employees, customers, and other stakeholders more easily and reliably. The Karsun team looks forward to providing innovative, cost-effective and high quality IT services to FAA . ”

Karsun Solutions is a small business that can support a $100 million+ contract as a prime. It is currently supporting the General Services Administration (GSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). As the prime contractor on the $110 million GSA CAMEO Small Business contract, the organization is delivering on initiatives supporting acquisition planning, solicitation writing, contract award and contract administration functions. It is also engaged with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to modernize its Balanced Workforce Strategy decision support system.