Centuria News

Western Area Power Administration Awards IT Support Contract to Centuria Corporation
June 29th, 2010

Company to provide information technology support services

Centuria Corporation announced today they have been awarded a contract with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Western Area Power Administration (Western), Rocky Mountain Region for Information Technology Support Services. The three-year contract is valued at approximately $5 million.

This contract covers support for all areas of IT including infrastructure, hardware, and software support; database management; cybersecurity; customer support and training; and IT governance and management. The work will be performed in Loveland, Colorado with a staff of approximately 19.

This project will support the marketing and delivery of reliable, cost-based hydroelectric power and related services within a 15-state region of the central and western U.S. Western is one of four power marketing administrations within the DOE whose role is to market and transmit electricity from multi-use water projects. The transmission system carries electricity from 57 power plants operated by the Bureau of Reclamation, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the International Boundary and Water Commission. Together, these plants have an installed capacity of 10,395 megawatts.

“This win is a great testament to our experience and ability to support large, mission critical IT systems,” said Kevin Burke, CEO of Centuria Corporation. “We are proud to be supporting Western in providing reliable and affordable power to citizens and businesses.” The Centuria team includes subcontractor Pacific Western Technologies. The work on this project will begin on July 1, 2010.

About Centuria
The Centuria was the pivotal element of the Roman army whose capability drove the success of the Legions. Honoring that legacy, Centuria Corporation partners with our government customers to provide expert support for the management and execution of National programs.

As a privately held, Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, Centuria is able to quickly and easily adapt to changing program requirements. Drawing on almost a decade of experience in the federal market and experience as a prime contractor, Centuria applies proven management methodology to all engagements. Core capabilities include engineering and scientific services, software development lifecycle, program management, and complex administrative support. For more information go to www.centuria.com.

Centuria career executives will be at the MOAA/Corporate Gray Career Fair for Transitioning and Former Military at the Washington Convention Center from 10 to 3.
May 11th, 2010

Centuria CEO becomes a member of Young Presidents Organization (YPO).
April 13th, 2010

YPO (Young Presidents’ Organization) is a not-for-profit, global network of young chief executives connected around the shared mission of becoming Better Leaders Through Education and Idea Exchange.™ Founded in 1950, YPO today provides 17,000 peers and their families in 100 countries with access to unique experiences, world-class resources, alliances with top learning institutions, and specialized Networks that help them enhance their business, community and personal leadership. For more information, visit www.ypo.org.

Centuria wins $97 Million National Weather Service IT Support Contract
January 19, 2010

DULLES, VIRGINIA – Centuria has been awarded the Mission Support Information Technology Services (MSITS) task order under the Veterans Technology Services (VETS) Government-Wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC) to provide comprehensive life-cycle support for the Next Generation Radar (NEXRAD) network, operated by the National Weather Service, Federal Aviation Administration, and United States Air Force. Under this task order, Centuria will support ongoing base operations and maintenance to the nation's weather radar infrastructure to include systems integration, proprietary software development, systems and software testing, data management and systems documentation, and provide engineering support for special projects, such as radar product or system improvements and possible radar relocation. This task order has a 10-year period of performance and the ceiling value is approximately $97 million.

The Radar Operations Center, headquartered in Norman, Oklahoma, provides national and international weather radar data used by the Department of Commerce, Department of Defense, Department of Transportation and Department of Homeland Security as well as radio and television stations across the country. The NEXRAD network of 167 weather radar sites forms the foundation of all national weather forecasting, and collects data for extreme weather notification and safety systems, military operations, and emergency management systems. NEXRAD data is also used by the FAA as an overlay on flight radar to enhance flight safety.

To date Centuria has received 169 million in total awards under the VETS contract making Centuria one of the most successful VETS awardees.

For more information on NEXRAD see: http://www.roc.noaa.gov/WSR88D/About.aspx

Centuria Donates $5,000.00 to the American Red Cross to support Haiti.
January 15, 2010

Centuria CEO featured on Washington DC's Money 1260 Radio
December 23, 2009

Leaders Portfolio with Rebecca Blacksmith, which airs on Washington DC’s Money 1260 Radio, featured Kevin Burke, Founder, President & CEO of Centuria Corporation. The interview aired during the 11 a.m. program on Wednesday, December 23, 2009 on WWRC-1260AM and was simulcast at www.money1260.com.

CEOs and other Principals are selected to appear on the show to discuss their leadership style and philosophy, their unique challenges and successes, and their methods for navigating their market sector during the present economic climate.

Centuria Donates $5,000.00 to Loudoun County Foodbank
November 23, 2009

Centuria donates children’s costumes to Operation Homefront
October 27, 2009

Centuria gives back to the wounded warrior by donating children’s costumes to Operation Homefront so children visiting parents or relatives recovering at Walter Reed Hospital can participate in Halloween Trick or Treat.

Centuria CEO meets with SPAWAR officials at Charleston Defense Contractor Association
October 22, 2009

Kevin Burke, Centuria CEO, meets with SPAWAR officials at Charleston Defense Contractor Association quarterly meeting. Introducing them to Centuria's focus on integrity, innovation, and services to the Federal Government.

Centuria highlighted in TECH BISNOW “Who’s Number 15?”
September 9, 2009

It’s been a nice two years for Centuria Corporation, making the top 20 of the Inc 500 list both times (#15 this year and 2nd in government services). We visiting Sterling to meet Kevin Burke, CEO of the service-disabled veteran-owned business. Full article

Centuria Ranked the 15th Fastest Growing Business in the NATION by Inc. Magazine
August 11, 2009

Centuria realizes 5988% growth from 2005 to 2008 and as a result has been recognized as the 15th fastest growing business in the nation, 2nd fastest growing firm in government services, and the 3rd fastest growing business in the DC area by Inc. Magazine. “I’ve been an avid reader of Inc. Magazine since before starting my first business in 1996, to be ranked on the Inc. 500, and particularly in the top 20 is an achievement I’m extremely proud of!” commented Kevin Burke, Centuria’s CEO and Founder. Full article

Centuria Ranked 10 on the 2009 Washington Technology
Fast 50
August 8, 2009

Washington Technology Fast 50 2009 Ranking - Centuria

Centuria was awarded a contract in Functional Category 3 – Clerical of the Program Management, Administrative, Clerical, and Technical Services (PACTS) program for support of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and its components.
August 8, 2009

PACTS is a multiple-award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) program, and each contract has a base period of two years and 3 one-year options. Centuria will compete for work with the other PACTS contractors in Functional Category 3. All Prime PACTS vendors are Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses. Centuria COO, Tim Green on the contract award, “Centuria is excited about the opportunity to expand our support of DHS and its mission of protecting the Citizens of the United States. We value this award and the opportunity to expand our reputation as a quality service provider to the Federal Government.”

Centuria Awarded 5 year BlackBerry and Desktop Support Contract with Veteran’s Affairs
July 31, 2009

Centuria was awarded a fixed price contract from the Department of Veteran Affairs to provide wireless mobile support services for over 5000 wireless users in the Washington, DC. Metropolitan area for the next year with options for 4 more years. This award is a follow-on to Centuria’s previous support contract at VA and represents a doubling of staff and increase in scope of work. Centuria CEO, Kevin Burke on the contract award, “As a disabled veteran owned company we are proud of our track record of support to VA and look forward to continuation of this partnership. Our success is based on ability to retain the highest quality of staff. This is exemplified by our Technical Lead, Wulah Cooper, who has been consistently recognized by the government for his outstanding service and is one of Centuria’s longest serving employees.”

Centuria hires Smart/CEO “CFO of the year finalist”,
Rich Levine as CFO
July 20, 2009

Mr. Levine joins Centuria at a crucial time. As we search for acquisition targets Rich is the last piece of the puzzle in fully maturing our internal processes and management platform. Mr. Levine has been a Senior Vice President and CFO for various defense contractors in the engineering services and IT industry, prior to joining Centuria. Rich has a history of revamping business departments, building new corporate infrastructure, leading aqusititions and creating strong financials, including positive cash flow. He was nominated by Chevy Chase Bank as CFO of the year (2009), which was subsequently awarded by Smart/CEO magazine as a finalist.

As CFO and Executive Vice President of Coleman Research Corporation, his strategic and tactical leadership guided the company through a 15-year growth period. Rich negotiated, established, and reviewed financial performance goals and objectives. He directed the organization’s merger and acquisitions, negotiating price and terms and conditions, and managed the transition of personnel, contracts and systems.

Rich holds an MBA from Bryant College in Smithfield, Rhode Island and B.S. in accounting from Husson College in Bangor, Maine.

Centuria Featured in Inc. Magazine Article
July 1, 2009

With significant growth comes significant changes, Centuria’s path from being a large small business to becoming a small large business is in part chronicled in the July issue of Inc. Magazine. Full article

Centuria awarded Financial Management Systems Support Contract with VA
April 1, 2009

Centuria maintains a 100% recompete win rate with the win of the follow on FMS support contract.

Centuria hires West Point Grad, Tim Green as COO
March 1, 2009

Centuria Corporation’s extreme growth (15th fastest growing business in the nation in 2009 as ranked by Inc. Magazine, and 191st in 2008) has opened the door to obtaining real talent for senior management roles. Joining the company’s founder and CEO, Mr. Kevin Burke, is Chief Operating Officer, Mr. Tim Green.

Mr. Green will lead the operations group of Centuria, freeing up Centuria’s CEO to hunt for acquisition targets to further propel Centuria’s growth.

Mr. Green brings more than 20 years of experience in the federal market delivering engineering, biomedical and IT services. He will focus on driving sustainable growth and facilitating organizational maturity through uninterrupted delivery of services and continued customer satisfaction. Prior to joining Centuria, Tim held senior leadership positions at SAIC and Apogen Technologies, a QinetiQ North America company where he oversaw extreme growth in his project areas, and was involved in several key acquisitions. As an Executive Vice President at Apogen Technologies, Tim led the Defense Services Group during its growth from $40M to over $90M during a four year period. He was later selected to stand up and establish a new Federal Civilian business – a growth market for the company. Tim holds an MBA from the University of Phoenix and B.S. from the United States Military Academy at West Point.

Centuria’s support of National Visa Center doubled in size
January 10, 2009

Centuria’s subcontract with Serco at the National Visa Center has been doubled in size making Centuria the largest subcontractor on-site. Kate Wolf, Centuria’s NVC Program Manager stated, “This is a result of a lot of effort in ensuring Centuria supports Serco in every possible way”. Centuria’s CEO Kevin Burke commented, “Kate has done an incredible job supporting NVC, we are extremely proud of her efforts!”

Centuria is ranked 47th among the Washington Technology
Fast 50
October 6, 2008

Centuria Receives 95 out of 100 overall on D&B Past Performance Evaluation
September 25, 2008

“Coupled with our immense growth these are very welcome results.” said Kevin Burke, Centuria’s President & CEO, “Customer satisfaction this high is a must if we wish to continue to grow!” D&B polled 5 of Centuria’s largest programs asking a series of questions that range from price to ease of use. Among these categories Centuria scored a high of 98 on the quality of personnel and a 97 on the ease of use. “These results say Centuria is getting it done on every level, and we are extremely proud of that!” said Chris Winebrenner, Centuria’s VP.

Centuria is ranked 18th in the Government Services Market on the 2008 Inc. 500!
August 20, 2008

Centuria is ranked 18th in the Government Services Sector, 18th in the Washington Metro area and the 191st in the nation by this year’s Inc. 500. The Inc. 500 is an index of the fastest growing firms in the United States and is a subset of the larger Inc. 5000. “I’ve read almost every Inc. issue from cover to cover for 13 years. Inc. has been a constant source of inspiration and ideas - all of which helped me found and grow Centuria. Of all the growth indexes we’ve won or will win this year this is the one I’m most excited about!” said Kevin M. Burke, Centuria’s President & CEO.

Centuria ranked among this year's Deloitte Virginia Technology Fast 50
August 8, 2008

Centuria #79 on the Federal Times Top 100 GWAC Contractors
for 2008
July 8, 2008

Centuria Corporation is ranked among the largest firms in the industry, and is among the Top 3 VETS awardees in this year’s Federal Times Top 100 GWAC Contractors Index. The 2008 Index is comprised of FY 2007 numbers. “To be listed among the industry greats is a tremendous honor!” said Kevin M. Burke, Centuria’s President & CEO

Centuria Wins Third Prime Contract within Veterans Affairs
April 30, 2008

Centuria Corporation received an award for support of the Veterans Health Administration Office of Finance Financial Management System (FMS). This contract provides for support of computing infrastructure and programming services specific to FMS.“ This contract is a clear indication of superior service being provided to other groups within VA - without internal referrals we would not have been awarded this work!”, said Chris Winebrenner, Executive Vice President.

Centuria donates $5,000.00 to the National Association of American Veterans in support of their Walter Reed Operations.
March 17, 2008

Centuria received a request from the NAAV to support their Walter Reed and nationwide operations and Centuria responded. The NAAV provides wounded veterans with assistance in working their claims through VA and locating employment they also provide emergency assistance, advocacy, counseling, housing coordination and educational programs to ensure our wounded warriors don't fall through the cracks.“ We receive a lot of requests for donations, this one immediately rose to the top of the pile, it is our pleasure to support the NAAV.” said Kevin M. Burke, President of Centuria Corporation, and former Marine.

Centuria moves to its new offices on the top floor of the Corporate Office Park at Dulles Town Center.
January 18th, 2008

Centuria moved into its new Headquarters on the top floor of the Corporate Office Park at Dulles Town Center at 21000 Atlantic Blvd, Dulles. The building, a local landmark, visible for miles, lies just south of the Route 7 and Route 28 interchange, making it a mile east of the planned Dulles World Trade Center and less than a mile north of AOL. The new space almost triples Centuria's previous footprint in Sterling and was designed to increase Centuria's overall management footprint, human resources capabilities and proposal capabilities in response to increasingly rapid growth.

Centuria Nabs over 30% of all task dollars under the VETS
GWAC in 2007
January 16, 2008

As discussed in the GSA quarterly VETS Briefing on January 17th, after almost a full year since the notice to proceed was issued to the VETS contract awardees over 240 million has been awarded to 22 VETS Companies. Centuria's Forest Service Contract of over 72 million comprises 30% of all awarded dollars on the historic vehicle. The Forest Service win was all about longevity and success within a client base. “We have been providing services to the Forest Service I-Web program since 1997. We had the relationships with other key vendors and the knowledge of the client that allowed us to be successful on this bid” said Kevin M. Burke, Centuria President.

Centuria Realizes Record Corporate Growth in 2007.
January 1, 2008

Centuria credits the win of two major programs in 06 and one extremely large program in 07 for growth to over 7 million in revenues. “We really won three programs that were key, the USPTO program, the NVC program and the crown jewel, the Forest Service Program” said Chris Winebrenner, EVP of Operations. Looking forward Centuria predicts 19.3 million in gross revenue in 08 based on awarded (and funded) contracts alone. “This is a very exciting time here” said Kevin M. Burke, “after eleven years at this we are seeing the growth we have always strived for!”

I-Web Transition Complete - Centuria retains 100% of pre-existing personnel, transition an absolute success
October 1, 2007

Centuria's transition of the I-Web Program from 5 prime contractors to a single prime is complete without a single casualty.   Centuria retained 100% of pre-existing personnel while adding half a dozen new senior personnel to assist in the transition to performance based contracting. “The client rated us as outstanding in all transition matters, this absolutely seamless transition was critical to their year end processing, we came through when it really mattered!” said Kevin M. Burke, Centuria President.

Centuria Corporation Awarded 5 year 70 Million I-Web Delivery Order under the VETS GWAC!
August 1, 2007

Centuria Corporation announces the award of a major, multiyear, software development contract by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service.

The 5 year (base year plus four option years), $70M contract is to support and continue the development of the Forest Service I-Web Program's mission critical family of 40 custom software applications.

Requiring program management; full lifecycle software development; training; help desk; complex Oracle design and development; and application web-enabling and migrating, the award of such a large contract serves as a testimonial to the depth of service capabilities provided by this eleven year-old company.

Centuria awarded supporting role on State Department National Visa Center, Portsmouth New Hampshire.
January 5, 2007

SI International, a “Top 50 Technology Contractors” for 2006 IT company with $398 million in revenues and 4,300 employees, has announced a subcontract offering to Centuria Corporation in support of the State Department's National Visa Center. As a supporting subcontractor Centuria will be providing a host of complex administrative support tailored to this unique national security environment.

Centuria's Support Role in USPTO Patent Pre-Classification (Harrisonburg, VA) Doubled In Size!
January 3, 2007

Centuria's stellar performance on the USPTO pre-classification project prompted SI International to nearly double Centuria's footprint on the program. This increase also nearly doubles the contract value to just over 13 Million.

Centuria achieves 104% growth in 2006 over 2005 results.
December 31, 2007

For the fourth time in its history, Centuria has grown more than 100%. “It's all about the people; treat your employees well and they will take care of your clients. Treat the clients well and they will take care of your growth” said Kevin M. Burke, President of Centuria Corporation. Centuria will double in size again by the end of 2007 based entirely on work that is already booked. “We are actually going to see Centuria Triple in size in 2007” said Lee McBride, Sr. Business Developer, “We've got as much in the pipeline as we already have booked for 2007, and with us getting the GSA "VETS" Contract win coupled with our recent Veterans Affairs "VistA Contractor Support" contact award we're so easy for Government buyers to get to quickly and without risk, its going to be an exciting year.”

Centuria Receives Formal Award of GSA VETS Contract!
December 19, 2007

In winning the first ever government contract recognizing the value and contributions brought to the market by service disabled, veteran-owned, small businesses, the winning TEAM CENTURIA presented a staggering range of capabilities to the government proposal evaluating officials. The Team comprised of a highly screened group of eight non-SDVOSB and 26 SDVOSB companies completed the complex contracting/proposal process with the military precision expected from a group of former military members. “There is no question that the key to success here was attention to detail in every aspect of the proposal” said Kevin M. Burke, President, “the amount of required past performance was immense - the Team had the right members with the right mix of skills: Just like a military unit, we needed each other!”

Centuria, as a member of the SAIC Team, wins VA's VistA Contractor Support (VCS) Contract!
November 28, 2007

SAIC announced it has been awarded the 1 Billion VA VistA Support Contract. Centuria Corporation was chosen by this top-level incumbent team for its successful history and solid reputation within the Department of Veterans Affairs. Centuria's strong past performance as a prime contractor within the VA contributed as a discriminating factor in choosing SAIC for contract award.

Centuria awarded supporting role on Patent and Trademark's Pre-Classification Project, Harrisonburg, VA.
November 6, 2007

SI International, a “Top 50 Technology Contractors” for 2006 IT company with $398 million in revenues and 4,300 employees, has announced a subcontract offering to Centuria Corporation in support of the USPTO's patent pre-classification project in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Centuria will provide a workforce of highly skilled, educated technical Centuria employees to process patents and patent applications. Centuria's inclusion on the team was a direct result of its proven capability to provide complex administrative support employees with skills tailored specifically to complex, challenging, unique environments.

Centuria Awarded Nation-Wide Support contract for National Cemeteries Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
September 2, 2007

Centuria provides nation-wide, 48 hour turnaround time support to each of the 47 National Cemeteries. “As a veteran, Its an incredible honor to support our national cemeteries” said Kevin Burke, Centuria President, “Of all the prime contracts we could have gone after - we wanted to win this one the most.” By partnering with one of the nations leading KIOSK enclosure and hardware companies, Vision Technologies of North Dakota, Centuria has delivered a complete, reliable, and attractive technology-integrated Kiosk Solution to the NCA.

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