ECS team will provide science, engineering, and research solutions for NOAA’s National Ocean Service
FAIRFAX, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ECS,
a leader in advanced technology, science, and engineering solutions, has
been named a prime awardee on ProTech Oceans Domain, a five-year, $3B
multiple-award indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract
serving the National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Ocean Service (NOAA
NOS). The award comes on the heels of ECS winning prime contractor
status on the ProTech
Fisheries Domain IDIQ in September 2018.
On the ProTech Oceans Domain contract, ECS will lead a team of
scientists, engineers, and consultants to support NOS’ mission to
address evolving economic, environmental, and social pressures on oceans
and coasts. Primary subject areas include navigation services, coastal
research and observations, emergency response, and place-based
conservation.
The ECS team will provide applied research, development, engineering,
and operations solutions; conduct and produce oceanographic studies,
analyses, and reports; carry out field sampling, data collection, and
surveys; and provide additional services including consulting, program
and project management, and capacity building.
“Science-based decision-making, supported by established scientific
methods, is critical in creating our desired outcome: safe, healthy, and
productive oceans and coasts,” said Gustavo
Rubio, vice president of science and research at ECS, and program
manager for the contract. “We look forward to supporting NOAA NOS
scientists, natural resource managers, and specialists. Together, we
will ensure safe and efficient marine transportation, protect coastal
communities, and work to conserve marine and coastal places.”
“We are honored to have this opportunity to continue our partnership
with NOAA to protect the earth’s natural resources,” said George
Wilson, president of ECS. “We have assembled some of the nation’s
most talented scientists to share resources and expertise in support of
the NOAA National Ocean Service mission.”
ECS has supported multiple NOAA offices for the past 19 years,
consistently earning exceptional customer satisfaction scores and
direct, positive customer feedback highlighting ECS’ ability to deliver
the highest quality products, services, and solutions.
About ECS
ECS, a segment of ASGN, delivers advanced solutions and services in
cloud, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning
(ML), application and IT modernization, and science and engineering. The
company solves critical, complex challenges for customers across the
U.S. public sector, defense, intelligence and commercial industries. ECS
maintains partnerships with leading cloud, cybersecurity, and AI/ML
providers and holds specialized certifications in their technologies.
Headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, ECS has more than 2,400 employees
throughout the U.S. and has been recognized as a Top Workplace by The
Washington Post for the last five years. For more information, visit www.ECStech.com.
About ASGN
ASGN Incorporated (NYSE: ASGN) is a leading provider of IT and
professional services in the technology, creative, digital, engineering
and life sciences fields across commercial and government sectors.
Operating through its Apex, Oxford and ECS segments, ASGN helps leading
corporate enterprises and government organizations develop, implement
and operate critical IT and business solutions through its integrated
offering of professional staffing and IT solutions. Our mission as an
organization is to be the most trusted partner for companies seeking
highly skilled human capital and integrated solutions to fulfill their
strategic and operational needs. ASGN was founded in 1985 and is
headquartered in Calabasas, California. For more information, visit us
at asgn.com.
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