SBA 8(a) – geoconvergence

07Jul 2022 by geoconvergence39dn

geoConvergence Earns Certified HUBZone Small Business Status

geoConvergence Earns Certified HUBZone Small Business StatusU.S. Government program will provide an advantage to geoConvergence when pursuing federal contracts(Bloomington, IN - July 6, 2022) geoConvergence, a best-in-class provider of geospatial intelligence and Information Technology (IT) consulting services, is pleased to announce that the company has received the HUBZone (Historically Underutilized Business Zone) certification from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). The SBA certified geoConvergence as a "qualified HUBZone small business concern." The company is now eligible to receive HUBZone contracting opportunities and will be included in the listing of SBA-qualified HUBZone small business concerns.The SBA HUBZone program, designed to limit competition for certain government contracts to businesses in historically underutilized business zones, gives preferential consideration to those businesses in full and open competition. As a HUBZone certified company with a Small…

10Feb 2022 by geoconvergence39dn

Indiana Geospatial Intelligence Firm Awarded 8(a) STARS III Contract

8(a) STARS III, Contract Vehicle, SBA 8(a)

Media contact: Chris Wallschris@39dn.com(812) 320-5467Indiana Geospatial Intelligence Firm Awarded 8(a) STARS III ContractThe GSA 8(a) STARS III contract has a total value of $50 billion(Odon, IN - February 11, 2022)True North Joint Venture, LLC, an SBA 8(a) Certified Joint Venture with its managing partner being geoConvergence, has been awarded a coveted spot on the GSA 8(a) STARS III contract vehicle. 8(a) STARS III is a $50 billion, Best-in-Class contract vehicle that is designed to give 8(a) companies a chance to compete for governmentwide contracts. GSA reports 8(a) STARS III will give the government access to advanced technologies including artificial intelligence, robotic process automation, blockchain and other emerging technologies. True North Joint Venture, LLC is an All Small Mentor-Protégé joint venture formed between geoConvergence and Evanhoe & Associates.“This award gives our…

23Jun 2021 by geoconvergence39dn

GSA 8(a) STARS III GWAC Initial Cohorts

SBA 8(a), STARS III

GSA 8(a) STARS III GWAC Initial CohortsGSA announced the initial cohorts list for the new GSA 8(a) STARS III GWAC on June 17, 2021. The source of this information is sam.gov.Click here to view the live map.This map was produced by geoConvergence.About geoConvergence:geoConvergence is an SBA 8(a) certified, minority-owned small business. The firm specializes in the design and implementation of world-class Geospatial Intelligence, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and Space Management solutions by leveraging technical skills in Software Development, Cloud Engineering, and Data Analytics required to create secure, effective, efficient, and resilient solutions in today’s highly connected network environment. geoConvergence has also earned the following Esri Specialties: Release Ready, Federal Small Business, and ArcGIS Online. For more information, visit https://geoConvergence.com.

29Mar 2021 by geoconvergence39dn

geoConvergence Earns Esri ArcGIS Indoors Specialty Designation

ArcGIS Indoors, Esri, SBA 8(a)

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Company Receives Designation for Indoor Mapping TechnologyContract Work at NSWC Crane Was Critical in Achieving this Esri DesignationOdon, IN - March 25, 2021"geoConvergence, an SBA 8(a) Certified Small Business, earned Esri’s ArcGIS Indoors Specialty designation in recognition of their knowledge and expertise in indoor mapping for use in creating connected workspaces. GIS incorporates geographical features to map, analyze and assess real-world problems. ArcGIS Indoors can be used to map and analyze the interiors of office buildings, warehouses and other structures for a variety of commercial and government purposes.“We’re honored to be among a handful of Esri Partner Network companies to earn this designation,” said Prem Radhakrishnan, geoConvergence co-founder and CEO. “The demand for indoor mapping technology continues to grow exponentially and our partnership with Esri allows…

19Feb 2021 by geoconvergence39dn No Comments

Getting to know your Indiana SBA 8(a) Companies

SBA 8(a)

The United States Small Business Association (SBA) 8a Business Development Program is a business program for small, disadvantaged businesses. The program duration is nine years. Once admitted to the program, firms are eligible to receive business training, counseling, marketing and technical assistance. The first four years of the program are the developmental stage and the last five years are the transition stage. The goal of the program is to have 8(a) firms graduate and thrive in a competitive business environment.Participants in this program can receive sole-source contracts, up to a ceiling of $4 million for goods and services and $6.5 million for manufacturing. 8(a) firms are also able to form joint ventures to bid on contracts. This enhances the ability of 8(a) firms to perform larger prime contracts and overcome…