Employee Spotlight – George Blaisdell

May 27, 2026

For more than 37 years George Blaisdell served as a civil servant providing snow and ice technical expertise to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory (CRREL) and the National Science Foundation’s Office of Polar Programs (NSF/OPP). After a truly rewarding career, George retired in 2016. 


But George wasn’t done. In 2021, George joined Centuria to support the McMurdo station sea-ice runway in Antarctica. Recently returning from his 35th field deployment to Antarctica where he performed glacier snow and ice studies for the National Science Foundation’s Office of Polar Programs. These studies are critical in ensuring the continued ability and reliability of the runway to support wheeled aircraft as large as the 500,000lb C-17 Globemaster. Using his extensive experience from other cold weather region activities in support of U.S. and allied interests in Alaska and Greenland where George endured extreme weather conditions in remote environments under demanding time schedules, George was able to test hypothesis in real-time field conditions gaining insight into the condition, stability, and continued relevancy of this critical national asset. 

George conducted field trials of new modern sensors and analysis tools designed to replace aging legacy devices. During his deployment, George collected valuable data and observations that immediately provided insight into achieving better runway operational reliability for next austral summer’s busy flight schedule. 


George’s continued willingness to spend extended periods away from family, endure extreme weather conditions in remote and unforgiving environments, and continuously place mission requirements above personal comfort and safety speaks volumes about his character, dedication, and patriotism. His innovations, ability to improvise, and ability to overcome adversity when things don’t go as planned has left a lasting impact on those who depend upon this vital capability. 

On behalf of everyone at Centuria Corporation, we extend our deepest gratitude and heartfelt appreciation to George for his extraordinary service, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment. His professionalism, resilience, and devotion to supporting our nation’s most challenging missions makes him a highly respected and exceptional member of our Centuria family. 



Centuria Expands Federal IT Contract Portfolio with GSA Polaris SDVOSB Pool Award

By Olivia Hernandez • June 26, 2026
Centuria Corporation (Centuria) is proud to announce that it has been awarded a U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) Polaris Governmentwide Acquisition Contract (GWAC) in the Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Pool.  Polaris is a Best-in-Class, multiple-award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract vehicle that provides federal agencies with customized Information Technology (IT) services and IT services-based solutions. Through Polaris, agencies can award task orders for commercial and non-commercial IT services tailored to meet mission needs, with performance at Government and Contractor locations worldwide. The Polaris GWAC supports a broad range of IT service areas, including cloud services, cybersecurity, data management, information and communications technologies, IT operations and maintenance, software development, system design, and emerging technologies. The contract further positions Centuria to deliver secure, scalable, and customer-focused IT solutions in support of federal agency missions. Centuria was selected for its expertise delivering enterprise IT, engineering, cybersecurity, managed services, software development, systems design, data management, and mission-focused technical solutions to federal customers. The award expands Centuria’s ability to support agencies through a flexible, governmentwide contract vehicle designed to help federal customers modernize systems, strengthen cybersecurity, improve IT operations, and address evolving technology requirements. Centuria’s CEO and Founder, Kevin Burke, said of the award, “The GSA Polaris SDVOSB Pool award is an important addition to Centuria’s contract portfolio and strengthens our ability to support agencies with mission-focused IT services and solutions. As a current prime contract holder on GSA’s VETS 2 GWAC, Centuria understands the value these Best-in-Class vehicles provide to federal customers seeking trusted, qualified SDVOSB partners. Polaris builds on that foundation and gives agencies another streamlined path to access Centuria’s technical expertise as they modernize mission-critical systems, strengthen cybersecurity, and address complex operational and technology challenges.” ABOUT CENTURIA Recognized as a Top Workplace in Greater Washington again in 2026, Centuria is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and an ISO 9001:2015- and ISO 20000-1:2018-registered, CMMI Level 3-assessed, and CMMC Level 2-certified company. Since 2002, Centuria has been delivering Information Technology, Engineering, Scientific, and Managed Services to the Federal Government. Centuria offers technical and scientific expertise in information technology, aerospace, meteorology, radar, and defense systems and has earned the trust and respect of its clients through a mission-oriented and service-first approach. Centuria is headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with offices in Rochester, New York.

Centuria Awarded NASA SEWP VI Contract in Categories B and C

By Olivia Hernandez • June 26, 2026
Centuria Corporation (Centuria) is proud to announce that it has been awarded a National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement (SEWP) VI Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract in Categories B and C.  NASA SEWP VI is a Government-Wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC) that provides federal agencies with streamlined access to information technology, communications, audio visual, and related products and services. SEWP VI expands the scope of the SEWP program to include both enterprise-wide IT service solutions and mission-based IT services, enabling agencies to acquire the technology solutions and professional services needed to support modernization, cybersecurity, cloud, engineering, consulting, and mission support requirements. Centuria was selected in both Category B and Category C under NASA SEWP VI. Category B covers Enterprise-wide Information Technology, Communications, and Audio Visual (ITC/AV) Service Solutions, while Category C covers ITC/AV Mission-Based Services. Centuria was selected for its demonstrated expertise delivering enterprise IT, engineering, cybersecurity, managed services, and mission-focused technical solutions to NASA, NOAA, DOD, and other federal customers. Together, these awards expand Centuria’s ability to support agencies with enterprise-wide and mission-specific technology services through one of the government’s premier IT acquisition vehicles. Centuria’s Executive Vice President, John Cordeiro, said of the award, “The NASA SEWP VI award represents an important milestone for Centuria and reflects our continued growth as a trusted provider of mission-focused technology services to the Federal Government. Being selected in both Categories B and C strengthens our ability to support agencies with enterprise-wide and mission-specific solutions that address complex operational, technical, and cybersecurity challenges. We are proud of this achievement and look forward to expanding the ways federal customers can access Centuria’s expertise through the SEWP VI contract vehicle.” The award builds on Centuria’s more than two decades of experience supporting federal missions across information technology, aerospace, meteorology, radar, and defense systems. Through SEWP VI, Centuria will continue delivering customer-focused solutions that help agencies modernize critical systems, strengthen mission performance, and meet evolving technology requirements. ABOUT CENTURIA Recognized as a Top Workplace in Greater Washington again in 2026, Centuria is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and an ISO 9001:2015- and ISO 20000-1:2018-registered, CMMI Level 3-assessed, and CMMC Level 2-certified company. Since 2002, Centuria has been delivering Information Technology, Engineering, Scientific, and Managed Services to the Federal Government. Centuria offers technical and scientific expertise in information technology, aerospace, meteorology, radar, and defense systems and has earned the trust and respect of its clients through a mission-oriented and service-first approach. Centuria is headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with offices in Rochester, New York.

WTOP News Names Centuria A Winner Of The Greater Washington area Top Workplaces 2026 Award

By Olivia Hernandez • June 23, 2026
Reston, Virginia, June 22nd, 2026 – Centuria Corporation (Centuria) announced today that it has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2026 honor by WTOP News. This list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage LLC. The confidential survey uniquely measures the employee experience and its component themes, including employees feeling Respected & Supported, Enabled to Grow, and Empowered to Execute, to name a few. This recognition follows Centuria's 2024 Top Workplaces award and underscores the company's continued commitment to fostering an engaging, positive, transparent, and supportive workplace culture. "Receiving this award for a second time is especially meaningful because it reflects the experiences of our employees," said Juan Hernandez, President of Centuria. "Our people are the foundation of everything we do, and this recognition affirms our commitment to creating a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to succeed. As we continue to grow and support critical government missions, we remain focused on strengthening a culture built on trust, collaboration, and professional development." "Earning a Top Workplaces award is a badge of honor for companies, especially because it comes authentically from their employees," said Eric Rubino, Energage CEO. "That's something to be proud of. In today's market, leaders must ensure they're allowing employees to have a voice and be heard. That's paramount. Top Workplaces do this, and it pays dividends." ABOUT CENTURIA Recognized as a Top Workplace in 2024 and 2026, Centuria is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and an ISO 9001:2015- and ISO 20000-1:2018-registered, CMMI Level 3-assessed, and CMMC Level 2 3PAO-certified company. Since 2002, Centuria has been delivering Information Technology, Engineering, Scientific, and Managed Services to the Federal Government. Centuria offers technical and scientific expertise in information technology, aerospace, meteorology, radar, and defense systems and has earned the trust and respect of its clients through a mission-oriented and service-first approach. Centuria is headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with offices in Rochester, New York. Company Contact https://www.centuria.com ABOUT ENERGAGE Making the world a better place to work together. Energage is a purpose-driven company that helps organizations turn employee feedback into useful business intelligence and credible employer recognition through Top Workplaces. Built on 20 years of culture research and the results from 30 million employees surveyed across more than 80,000 organizations, Energage delivers the most accurate competitive benchmark available. With access to a unique combination of patented analytic tools and expert guidance, Energage customers lead the competition with an engaged workforce and an opportunity to gain recognition for their people-first approach to culture. For more information or to nominate your organization, visit energage.com or topworkplaces.com .