The Red Gate Group, Ltd. (Red Gate) participated in the official kickoff of the Washington Headquarters Services (WHS) Analytical & Technical Support Services (ATSS) on Wednesday - officially launching the contract vehicle.
 
Red Gate was previously awarded the WHS ATSS multiple award indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract. The contract has a $1.5 billion ceiling for its five-year ordering period. 
 
Red Gate is one of only four companies to be awarded the small business pool – which provides a competitive environment for Department of Defense (DoD) requirements amongst highly qualified and experienced companies - yet reduces risks for acquisition delays that have plagued much larger contract vehicles/schedule competitions.
 
The core mission of ATSS is to provide a flexible and responsive contract for analytic and technical support services to the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) and their subordinate entities and is overseen by the DoD Washington Headquarters Service (WHS). In addition to WHS’s core customers, the ATSS contract also services the entire Department of Defense “Fourth Estate” – critical agencies and field activities that support the DoD mission – that include the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), Missile Defense Agency (MDA), and Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA). 
 
Key services for the contract include acquisition and sustainment oversight support, capability portfolio management, engineering and agile methodologies, acquisition intelligence, policy analysis and support, business and financial, international programs and security, legislative analysis and support, data science, data analytics, data governance, and technical support.
 
“With a very limited pool of IDIQ awardees, this contract is a great opportunity for Forth Estate customers who are exhausted by long acquisition delays,” said Rob Cordray, Red Gate’s Chief Growth Officer. “We are excited to work with our DoD customers and business partners who are looking for a more agile contract vehicle – reducing procurement timelines so we can all focus on delivering customer outcomes faster.”

TJ is a cofounder of Red Gate and has been a crucial part of the company since 2006.  A military veteran and corporate executive, TJ has over 20 years of experience in organizational and business transformations, as well as the development of technical capabilities and business practices to support critical organizational programs.  

Prior to joining Red Gate, TJ served as a program integrator at In-Q-Tel, where he evaluated and integrated new start-up technology firms on behalf of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), and the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA).  

Additionally, TJ served as a combat engineer officer at the United States Army Engineer Corps and holds a bachelor's degree in economics with a major in mathematics and a minor in computer science from the United States Military Academy.

”It is truly an honor to serve as the CEO of Red Gate.  As a founder of this organization, I have witnessed firsthand the development of this very special company.  I have been part of the maturity into a company dedicated to the delivery of excellence in every market we touch.  I am committed to continuing the tradition of continual improvement as well as the focus on culture and teamwork.  Red Gate is truly a reflection of all those who have and still work here today.  I am excited for the opportunity to lead this company into the next phase of our growth and value the trust put in me to do so."

​Red Gate is proud to announce we have received our first Great Place to Work® Certification.
 
The prestigious recognition is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at Red Gate. In fact, 94 percent of employees said it’s a great place to work – 35 points higher than the average U.S. company.

“Great Place to Work Certification™ isn’t something that comes easily – it takes ongoing dedication to the employee experience,” said Sarah Lewis-Kulin, vice president of global recognition at Great Place to Work. “It’s the only official recognition determined by employees’ real-time reports of their company culture. Earning this designation means that Red Gate is one of the best companies to work for in the country.”
 
Red Gate strives to provide the best work environment for personal and professional growth to employees. From ensuring competitive benefits packages, assisting employees during financial hardships due to COVID-19 or any other personal circumstances, to investing for employees to have access to free on-demand online training courses, travel insurance at no cost to employees, and more.

“We are thrilled to become Great Place to Work-Certified™ as we consider employee experience and corporate culture a top priority every day,” said Red Gate chief executive officer, Ernie Benner. “We know that we can’t bring bold solutions to our clients’ most critical problems without happy, healthy and dedicated employees. We celebrate and thank them for all they do to earn this incredible recognition.”

According to Great Place to Work research, job seekers are 4.5 times more likely to find a great boss at a Certified great workplace. Additionally, employees at Certified workplaces are 93 percent more likely to look forward to coming to work, and are twice as likely to be paid fairly, earn a fair share of the company’s profits and have a fair chance at promotion.
 
Great Place to Work® is the global authority on workplace culture, employee experience, and the leadership behaviors proven to deliver market-leading revenue, employee retention and increased innovation.

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