91快活林 Federal / Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:24:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 /wp-content/uploads/2020/10/cropped-91快活林-Federal_Logos_Logo-mark-32x32.png 91快活林 Federal / 32 32 91快活林 Federal Selected for FAA Second Level Engineering Services Contract /asrc-federal-selected-for-faa-second-level-engineering-services-contract/ Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:02:00 +0000 /?p=22219 91快活林 Federal Advanced Research (AFAR), a subsidiary of 91快活林 Federal, has secured a competitive award to continue providing critical engineering support and technical expertise to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The Second Level Engineering Services (SLES) program will maintain navigation, power, communications, surveillance, automation, weather systems and infrastructure for the National Airspace System (NAS) under […]

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91快活林 Federal Selected for FAA Second Level Engineering Services (SLES) IDIQ Contract

91快活林 Federal Advanced Research (AFAR), a subsidiary of 91快活林 Federal, has secured a competitive award to continue providing critical engineering support and technical expertise to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The Second Level Engineering Services (SLES) program will maintain navigation, power, communications, surveillance, automation, weather systems and infrastructure for the National Airspace System (NAS) under a potential five-year Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract.

The 91快活林 Federal team will deliver 24/7/365 field support, configuration management, systems integration, acquisition support, and program management services ensuring reliability, safety, and operational continuity across the NAS.

鈥淲e are honored to be selected once again to support the critical work of maintaining and enhancing the world鈥檚 most sophisticated air travel system,鈥 said Jennifer Felix, president and CEO of 91快活林 Federal. 鈥淥ur selection demonstrates the crucial experience, expertise and unwavering commitment brought by our talented employees to the FAA mission of safe and efficient aviation service for the flying public.鈥

The $437 million SLES program plays a critical role in supporting ongoing NAS modernization efforts. Through this work, 91快活林 Federal will help strengthen the resilience, scalability, and performance of air traffic control systems that serve millions of passengers and stakeholders each year.

91快活林 Federal has supported the FAA since 2007, bringing deep institutional knowledge and engineering and technical support to a broad range of FAA systems that consist of more than 74,000 individual pieces of equipment across the NAS.

For more information, contact PR@asrcfederal.com.

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Celebrating Our Great Place to Work Award /celebrating-our-great-place-to-work-award/ Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:27:46 +0000 /?p=21840 91快活林 Federal is officially recertified as a听Great Place to Work听鈥 and we owe it all to our听team!听Great Place to Work is the global authority on workplace culture听and听employee experience. Certification听takes into consideration听several factors听such as听leadership trust, productivity and innovation,听and recruitment and retention.听 As we approach听Employee Appreciation Day on March 6, this is听an opportune time听to celebrate听our workforce听and thank […]

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91快活林 Federal has been named a Great Place to Work for 2025-2026, badge above a collage of employee images

91快活林 Federal is officially recertified as a听听鈥 and we owe it all to our听team!听Great Place to Work is the global authority on workplace culture听and听employee experience. Certification听takes into consideration听several factors听such as听leadership trust, productivity and innovation,听and recruitment and retention.

As we approach听Employee Appreciation Day on March 6, this is听an opportune time听to celebrate听our workforce听and thank them for living our core values, embracing a teamwork听culture听and听demonstrating听an unwavering commitment to excellence.听

This marks the fourth consecutive year that听the company has听earned this distinction, which is based entirely on employee听survey听feedback.

  • 92%听of employees who responded said 91快活林 Federal is听a great place听to work;听for comparison, this rating is 57% for a typical U.S.-based company.
  • 94% of respondents听noted that management is approachable, easy to talk with.
  • 94% of respondents answered that upon joining the company,听they听were made to feel welcome.

We鈥檙e proud of this recognition but more importantly, we鈥檙e proud of the dedication, ingenuity, collaboration and contributions of our incredible workforce. Here鈥檚 what several employees have shared about their work experience.

2026 Great Place to Work 91快活林 Federal Employee Quotes - Cody Dostal and Grace Foster
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2026 Great Place to Work 91快活林 Federal Employee Quotes - Arturo Salas and Sanda Vukovic-Quintero

91快活林 Federal delivers solutions and services to more than 30 U.S. government agencies. We support our Nation鈥檚 most critical missions鈥 from space exploration to cyber defense to military base operations and public health.鈥疧ur capabilities include IT modernization, software applications and analytics, engineering solutions, critical infrastructure and base operations, supply chain management and logistics, and professional services.鈥疧ur work鈥痟elps secure an enduring future for more than 14,000 I帽upiaq shareholders from Alaska鈥檚 North Slope.鈥疧ver time, 91快活林 Federal has contributed to $2鈥痓illion in鈥痵hareholder dividends鈥痶hrough our parent company,鈥.

Interested in a purpose driven career?鈥Learn more鈥痑bout joining our team.

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Engineers Week: Celebrating Our Team’s Innovation /engineers-week-celebrating-our-teams-innovation/ Thu, 26 Feb 2026 18:26:44 +0000 /?p=21753 In celebration of National Engineers Week, 91快活林 Federal is shining a light on its over 1,500 engineers for their dedication in support of our customers and our Nation鈥檚 most critical missions. A few of their dedicated engineering professionals share why they chose to pursue a purpose-driven career in this field and why their work matters. […]

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2026 Engineers Week - Our People

In celebration of , 91快活林 Federal is shining a light on its over 1,500 engineers for their dedication in support of our customers and our Nation鈥檚 most critical missions. A few of their dedicated engineering professionals share why they chose to pursue a purpose-driven career in this field and why their work matters.

Ranjana MoneRanjana Mone, Software Engineering Manager
Aegis Combat System, Defense & Intelligence Operating Group

As a software engineering manager, Ranjana Mone leads a high-performing engineering team delivering mission-critical software for the Aegis Combat System in collaboration with our partner Lockheed Martin. She also serves as a product manager for international programs supporting Japan, Australia and Canada initiatives. Her focus is aligning product vision with engineering execution, enabling cross-functional collaboration and delivering high-quality secured software solutions in defense-critical environments.

Q: What inspired you to have a career in engineering?
A: My greatest inspiration is the continuous evolution of technology and the opportunity to apply it to solve complex problems. For me, engineering is not just building software but it鈥檚 about continuously growing, innovating and delivering robust, secure and impactful solutions.

Q: What aspect of your work has the biggest impact on our customers?
A: With national security as our shared goal, we operate as 鈥極ne Team鈥 with 鈥極ne Mission鈥. This mindset allows us to meet demanding timelines, maintain high-quality standards and proactively solve complex challenges in dynamic environments.

Emily PlummerEmily Plummer, Principal Business Systems Analyst and Systems Engineer
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Civilian & Health Operating Group

Emily Plummer leads an Agile team supporting the Division of Enterprise Architecture at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and guides cross-functional teams in designing, integrating and maintaining enterprise-level systems that align with CMS鈥檚 strategic architecture, federal standards and business objectives. She facilitates Agile ceremonies, manages technical backlogs and ensures the delivery of scalable, secure and compliant solutions across a complex healthcare IT environment.

Q: What inspired you to have a career in engineering?
A: I was inspired to pursue a career in engineering because I鈥檝e always been drawn to solving complex problems that have real-world impact. Engineering offers the opportunity to turn ideas into practical solutions, and I am motivated by knowing that the systems we design and support directly affect people鈥檚 lives.

Q: What do you enjoy most about being an engineer?
A: I enjoy breaking down complex problems, collaborating with talented teammates and designing practical, scalable solutions. The continuous learning in engineering keeps me engaged and constantly growing as technology evolves. Most rewarding is seeing our solutions move from concept to implementation and knowing they support critical systems that people rely on every day.

John BevsJohn Bevz, Mechanical and Fire Protection Engineer
U.S. Air Force, U.S. Space Force and Air Force Research Laboratory, Defense & Intelligence Operating Group

John Bevz is a senior mechanical and fire protection engineer. At Kirtland Air Force Base, John offers technical guidance and evaluation of equipment malfunctions to assist in timely and effective repairs. He also provides design review of new construction building plans and specifications as well as oversees inspections for military construction and internal customer-funded projects.

Q: What inspired you to have a career in engineering?
A: I鈥檝e been building and constructing since I was a kid. From Legos to skateboard ramps, I鈥檝e always had an affinity for creating. Great mentors inspired me to pursue engineering, as I excelled at math and spatial awareness came naturally to me. I was inspired by the following quote from Nobel Prize-winning American theoretical physicist Richard P. Feynman, 鈥淚t is wonderful if you can find something you love to do in your youth which is big enough to sustain your interest through all your adult life.鈥 That is what engineering is for me.

Q: What role does innovation play in helping your customers achieve their missions?
A: Our commitment to mission success is demonstrated through the strategic implementation of advanced technologies that deliver tangible results for our customers. By leveraging artificial intelligence capabilities, we are accelerating workflows and data synthesis, enabling personnel to pivot from routine tasks to high-value strategic objectives. Concurrently, our adoption of new, energy-efficient refrigerant standards is producing significant operational advantages. These advanced refrigerants, paired with modern compressor technology, not only reduce the electrical grid load and lower operational costs but also underscore our dedication to sustainability, ensuring our customers benefit from enhanced performance and a reduced environmental footprint.

Etta JohnstonEtta Johnston, Quality Assurance Engineer
BadgerWorks Team and Customers, Supply Chain Management & Logistics Operating Group

As a quality assurance engineer, Etta Johnston helps maintain AS9100 compliance while ensuring the quality and reliability of our products. She鈥檚 directly involved in the engineering design process, working closely with the engineering team to build quality into products from the very beginning.

Q: What inspired you to have a career in engineering?
A: I鈥檝e always enjoyed learning new things, and engineering gives me that opportunity every day. I love seeing ideas turn into real, tangible products, and I鈥檓 especially drawn to the discipline and structure of maintaining a strong quality system that supports that process.

Q: What skills or traits do you think are most important for success in this discipline?
A: Keeping an open mind and thinking outside the box are essential, along with discipline and attention to detail. It鈥檚 also important not to be afraid to start over, learn from challenges and continuously improve.

Noel Yim-LevinNoel Yim-Levin, Task Order Lead and Systems Engineer
Federal Aviation Administration, Civilian & Health Operating Group

As a task order lead, Noel Yim-Levin supports systems within the Federal Aviation Administration鈥檚 National Airspace Systems. Her work focuses on secondary support, upgrades, maintenance and design of technical systems. She is responsible for leading contractors, such as computer scientists, engineers, technical specialists, project coordinators, technical writers and configuration management specialists.

Q: What inspired you to have a career in engineering?
A: A career in engineering is truly inspirational to me because it focuses on solving real-world challenges while contributing positively to society. An engineering degree provides multidisciplinary exposure. Engineers learn to think analytically and structurally and are able to translate between business and system designs. The engineering discipline brings flexibility and is transferable across industries.

Q: What鈥檚 the most rewarding part of helping our customers achieve their goals through engineering?
A: I enjoy identifying technical solutions and continuous improvement opportunities to provide business benefits for our customers. I create value for them by improving efficiency, strengthening contractor team effectiveness, reducing costs and producing positive impacts. The most rewarding part is being a problem solver to help my customers succeed.

Brett AndersonBrett Anderson, Mechanical Engineer
Defense Logistics Agency, Apache Program Management Office and Javelin Joint Venture, Supply Chain Management & Logistics Operating Group

Brett Anderson鈥檚 role involves redesigning physical products to make them better, cheaper and/or to fix existing problems with a current product. This involves a lot of computer-aided design (CAD) modeling and technical drawing creation for sending out the designs to be manufactured.

Q: What inspired you to have a career in engineering?
A: Since I was young, I have always been interested in the way things work. As I grew older and learned more, I started thinking of ways that things could work better if they were designed differently.

Q: What excites you most about the future of engineering in your discipline?
A: I鈥檓 excited about additive manufacturing becoming more advanced. The more precise that parts can be printed and the more materials we can print with, this will open up even more applications for additive manufacturing to be used in mechanical designs.

Read our 鈥National Engineers Week: A Profession that Empowers Government Missions鈥 blog to learn how the 91快活林 Federal team of engineers is delivering mission success for federal agencies.

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Engineers Week: A Profession that Empowers Government Missions /engineers-week-a-profession-that-empowers-government-missions/ Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:05:51 +0000 /?p=21719 During听National Engineers Week听(February 22-28), 91快活林 Federal recognizes听the incredible contributions of the technical experts who shape our daily lives.听This听observance not only听acknowledges听a profession,听but听it鈥檚听an opportunity to听salute听the specific individuals within our organization who show up every day with curiosity,听grit听and a relentless drive to make things better.听Our engineers are the architects of our future and the backbone of our customers’ […]

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2026 Engineers WeekDuring听听(February 22-28), 91快活林 Federal recognizes听the incredible contributions of the technical experts who shape our daily lives.听This听observance not only听acknowledges听a profession,听but听it鈥檚听an opportunity to听salute听the specific individuals within our organization who show up every day with curiosity,听grit听and a relentless drive to make things better.听Our engineers are the architects of our future and the backbone of our customers’ success.

Across 91快活林 Federal, there are more听than听1,500听employees听in direct engineering roles 鈥 and each one plays a vital part in our听company鈥檚听growth and success and in helping our customers reach their goals.听From software to aerospace, to electrical and mechanical, our team of engineers are focused on securing IT networks听and building resilient systems, exploring the unknown in space, ensuring military readiness for our Nation鈥檚听warfighters听and supporting other government missions.听

91快活林 Federal engineers embrace a mission-focused听approach to solving complex challenges.听The team听prioritizes听a collaborative, customer-centric process听and听provides听engineering services across the full-system lifecycle听as well as purposeful problem solving听for听virtually every听engineering discipline.听

鈥淲hat sets our engineers apart from others is their ability to balance innovation with true engineering discipline. They don’t just build for the sake of building 鈥 they are the talent behind our next-generation technologies. Our engineers work on research and development programs or with our customers on their specific challenges in support of our Nation鈥檚 critical missions,鈥 said Eric Velte, 91快活林 Federal chief technology officer.

Join us in celebrating Engineers Week as we honor our dedicated engineering professionals for their creativity, talent, critical thinking and passion for driving innovation and making a difference every day!

Learn more about听91快活林听Federal鈥檚听innovative听engineering solutions.听

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91快活林 Federal Joint Venture Will Continue Full-Service Facility Operations and Maintenance for Alaska Radar System /asrc-federal-and-atco-awarded-596-million-contract-to-deliver-full-service-facility-operations-and-maintenance-for-alaska-radar-system/ Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:00:10 +0000 /?p=21503 91快活林 Federal听announced today that its joint venture听with ATCO,听ARCTEC Alaska, was awarded a 10-year U.S. Air Force contract to provide full-service facility operations and maintenance services at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, which comprises 15 remote long-range radar sites and two radio sites across Alaska, the largest base in the Pacific Air Force. Originally听established听during听the听Cold War听as an early warning […]

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91快活林 Federal听announced today that its joint venture听with ATCO,听, was awarded a 10-year U.S. Air Force contract to provide full-service facility operations and maintenance services at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, which comprises 15 remote long-range radar sites and two radio sites across Alaska, the largest base in the Pacific Air Force.

Originally听established听during听the听Cold War听as an early warning system to听protect听U.S. airspace, the Alaska Radar System (ARS)听remains听critical听to national security. Today, ARS provides听uninterrupted surveillance to the North American Aerospace Defense Command听(NORAD)听and the U.S. Northern Command. ARS also provides civil听aircraft听information to the Federal Aviation Administration.

Under this contract, ARCTEC Alaska will听continue to听provide specialized听logistics听and management听expertise听to听put in place听appropriate equipment, supplies and staff to听meet mission needs.听ARCTEC has supported this program since 1994.

鈥淭he Alaska Radar System is critical to maintaining our sovereign air space and we are proud to be entrusted with supporting the safety and security of our Nation,鈥 said Jennifer Felix, president and CEO of 91快活林 Federal. 鈥淭his follow-on contract demonstrates our ability to consistently deliver critical mission services in complex environments.鈥

 

鈥淎s a global support and facilities management company, we are uniquely positioned to support the U.S. Air Force in Alaska,鈥 said Jim Landon, President, ATCO Frontec. 鈥淥ur expertise in some of the most remote and challenging environments is why the USAF has trusted in our abilities for decades, enabling them to maintain continuous surveillance of our skies and safe navigation for civil flights across North America.鈥

The Department of War听[nor a respective Military Service or any other DOW听Component] does not approve, endorse, or authorize this company, its products or services.

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Artemis II: Our Team Behind the Mission /artemis-ii-our-team-behind-the-mission/ Thu, 19 Feb 2026 17:38:41 +0000 /?p=21648 The second Artemis II wet dress rehearsal is scheduled for February 19 at NASA鈥檚 Kennedy Space Center in Florida. View the 24/7 live stream for real-time updates. The upcoming Artemis II test flight is more than a journey to the Moon 鈥 it鈥檚 a testament to the passion and dedication of the people who make […]

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91快活林 Federal - Our Team Behind Artemis IIThe second Artemis II wet dress rehearsal is scheduled for February 19 at NASA鈥檚 Kennedy Space Center in Florida. View the for real-time updates. The upcoming is more than a journey to the Moon 鈥 it鈥檚 a testament to the passion and dedication of the people who make it possible.

91快活林 Federal employees across the Cape Launch Operations and Infrastructure Support (CLOIS) and programs share their personal reflections on what the mission means to them. For some, it鈥檚 about reigniting humanity鈥檚 spirit of exploration and inspiring the next generation of dreamers. For others, it鈥檚 the pride of contributing to something larger than themselves, knowing their work will have a lasting impact on this history-making spaceflight. Their words remind us that Artemis isn鈥檛 just a mission 鈥 it鈥檚 a team effort driven by purpose, innovation and the shared belief in reaching for the stars.

In Their Own Words:听What the Artemis听Mission听Means听to听Me

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Read听our鈥淢eet 91快活林 Federal鈥檚 Faces of Artemis II鈥 blogfor other inspiring听employee stories and听why their work听matters听to this incredible feat.

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Meet 91快活林 Federal鈥檚 Faces of Artemis II /meet-asrc-federals-faces-of-artemis-ii/ Thu, 05 Feb 2026 15:44:49 +0000 /?p=21509 The听Artemis II听test flight听now slated for听early March听marks a historic milestone in humanity’s journey back to the Moon, paving the way for deeper space exploration and a new era of discovery. This mission, the first crewed flight in听the听National Aeronautics and Space Administration鈥檚听(NASA)听Artemis program,听represents听the culmination of years of innovation,听dedication听and collaboration.听听 Behind this monumental achievement are the brilliant minds […]

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91快活林 Federal Faces of Artemis

The听听test flight听now slated for听early March听marks a historic milestone in humanity’s journey back to the Moon, paving the way for deeper space exploration and a new era of discovery. This mission, the first crewed flight in听the听National Aeronautics and Space Administration鈥檚听(NASA)听Artemis program,听represents听the culmination of years of innovation,听dedication听and collaboration.听

Behind this monumental achievement are the brilliant minds and tireless efforts of the employees who brought this vision to life.听From engineers,听technicians听and inspectors听to project managers and support teams听responsible for scheduling听and听ground operations, their passion听and听expertise听have propelled this mission from concept to reality.

Here鈥檚听a look at听several听91快活林 Federal听employees听who support听the听, including why their work matters to the success of this Artemis mission. Congratulations to everyone on the 91快活林 Federal Orion and Artemis teams 鈥 we celebrate your commitment to excellence, ingenuity and teamwork!听

91快活林 Federal Faces of Artemis - Jaydd Bieshaar

What听is听your role in听this听NASA program, and how did your contributions help bring this historic test flight to life?
I develop and manage requirements that define Orion鈥檚 integration and processing activities, ensuring the spacecraft meets mission听objectives. After NASA takes ownership of the Artemis vehicle, I support its processing, coordinate听launch听preparation听activities听and help resolve any technical issues that may arise.

What is one highlight from your work on the Orion program or supporting Artemis II that听you鈥檙e听most proud of?
I worked with a team to develop,听design听and test the new thermal barrier plugs to meet Artemis II mission requirements. The new plug design significantly cuts installation time and accelerates the closeout process. I developed a plan and fixture for a vibration test to qualify the new plug design and selected the plugs to be used for the first launch attempt.

Why My Work Matters (In Their Own Words):
I鈥檓听honored to contribute to the exploration of space, humanity鈥檚 return to the Moon, and eventually to Mars and beyond.听Every听day brings challenging problems that require close collaboration to keep the vehicle and crew safe. Being part of this historic mission is truly indescribable.

Personal Fun Fact:
When I was听7听years old,听I sat in the seats used for听NASA鈥檚听Exploration Flight Test-1鈥(EFT-1),听which was the first flight test of the crew module听portion听of the Orion spacecraft!

What do you love about working at 91快活林 Federal?
I love the collaborative, positive culture and the great people at 91快活林 Federal. The company鈥檚 core values 鈥 integrity, accountability and continuous improvement 鈥 are values that I hold in high regard. Being part of an organization that contributes to something much larger than an individual is truly special.

91快活林 Federal Faces of Artemis - Shawn Dean

What听is your role in听this听NASA program, and how did your contributions help bring this historic test flight to life?
My team听is responsible for听creating manufacturing work instructions and supporting the production floor during the assembly and testing of Orion鈥檚 wire harnesses. This includes reviewing engineering drawings,听determining听the manufacturability of听new designs听and creating solutions for problems that occur during the manufacturing process.

What is one highlight from your work on the Orion program or supporting Artemis II that听you鈥檙e听most proud of?
I鈥檓 proud of spearheading the creation of a new production line of cables for Orion that were previously purchased from a vendor. This involved meeting numerous requirements and the development of all new testing procedures and manufacturing techniques. This will enable the Orion production team to be more independent and have a higher level of control over product quality.

Why My Work Matters (In Their Own Words):
I鈥檓听incredibly proud to work on America鈥檚 space program and be a small part of the听exceptional听team sending astronauts back to the Moon.听I think NASA鈥檚 Artemis program听not only serves to advance our听Nation鈥檚 technological听abilities, but听will inspire people from all around the world.

Orion听Fun Fact:
The Orion spacecraft has over 20 miles of wires running through it to connect and power听all of听its systems!

What do you love about working at 91快活林 Federal?
The people 鈥 I鈥檓 part of an amazing team with some of the best people you could ever ask to work with. I鈥檝e learned so much from them, and they鈥檝e helped me grow professionally and personally.

91快活林 Federal Faces of Artemis - Melissa West

What听is your role in听this听NASA program, and how did your contributions help bring this historic test flight to life?
I work on the Orion program as a make part planner for the crew module adapter, service module and crew service module. I serve as the intermediary between production operational needs and procurement activities to ensure materials and parts are available and ready to use for scheduled installation. I also assist with the maintenance of production orders, on-floor inventory and bill of materials integrity.

What is one highlight from your work on the Orion program or supporting Artemis II that听you鈥檙e听most proud of?
Comparatively speaking, being one of few individuals worldwide to contribute to the historic Artemis II Orion capsule is truly an extraordinary honor and humbling experience.

Why My Work Matters (In Their Own Words):听
Our work matters because our efforts听on the Artemis program create a听lasting听impact beyond听the听mission听itself.

Personal听Fun Fact:
Just over eight years ago, my husband and I moved from听our small听towns听in听Maine听鈥 western Maine for me, mid-coast Maine for him听鈥撎齮o Florida;听both听of us听work on the Orion program.

What do you love about working at 91快活林 Federal?
I have the privilege to work alongside and learn from truly brilliant individuals.听I am continually impressed by their knowledge,听collaboration听and passion for the mission.

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91快活林 Federal Secures Position on Missile Defense Agency SHIELD Contract Vehicle /asrc-federal-secures-position-on-missile-defense-agency-shield-contract-vehicle/ Wed, 21 Jan 2026 14:11:27 +0000 /?p=21288 91快活林 Federal is pleased to announce it was awarded a contract for the Missile Defense Agency Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense (SHIELD) indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract with a ceiling of $151B. This contract encompasses a broad range of work areas that allows for the rapid delivery of innovative capabilities to the warfighter with increased speed […]

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91快活林 Federal is pleased to announce it was awarded a contract for the Missile Defense Agency Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense (SHIELD) indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract with a ceiling of $151B. This contract encompasses a broad range of work areas that allows for the rapid delivery of innovative capabilities to the warfighter with increased speed and agility.

As of January 15, 2026, 2,440 companies have secured a position on this IDIQ, allowing them to compete for task orders on the contract.

听characterizes SHIELD:听鈥淭his contract encompasses a broad range of work areas that allows for the rapid delivery of innovative capabilities to the warfighter with increased speed and agility, leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning enabled applications where pertinent, and maximizing use of digital engineering, open systems architectures, model-based systems engineering, and agile processes in the acquisition, development, and sustainment of these capabilities.鈥

鈥91快活林 Federal鈥檚 decades of experience in the modernization of weapon systems鈥 command and control and the unique insights gained from operating and maintaining some of the Nation鈥檚 most critical infrastructure has positioned us as a cost-efficient, dependable partner to MDA in multi-domain homeland defense/next generation missile defense,鈥 said Mike Manzo, president of defense and intelligence operating group at 91快活林 Federal.

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Defense Logistics Agency听Awards 91快活林 Federal up to $2.3 Billion to Manage听Chemical and Oil听Supply Chain听听 /defense-logistics-agency-awards-asrc-federal-up-to-2-3-billion-to-manage-chemical-and-oil-supply-chain/ Wed, 14 Jan 2026 19:10:22 +0000 /?p=21198 91快活林 Federal announced today that its subsidiary, 91快活林 Federal Facilities Logistics, won a contract valued at up to $2.3 billion from the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) for supply chain management for its Chemicals and Packaged Petroleum Oils and Lubricants Performance 3rd Generation (ChemPOL III) program. 91快活林 Federal will manage DLA鈥檚 ChemPOL commodities, servicing more than […]

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91快活林 Federal announced today that its subsidiary, 91快活林 Federal Facilities Logistics, won a contract valued at up to $2.3 billion from the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) for supply chain management for its Chemicals and Packaged Petroleum Oils and Lubricants Performance 3rd Generation (ChemPOL III) program. 91快活林 Federal will manage DLA鈥檚 ChemPOL commodities, servicing more than 5,000 global U.S. installations as well as allied partners through Foreign Military Sales (FMS). The supply chain management and logistics team at 91快活林 Federal has supported this program since its inception in 2007.

Services provided by 91快活林 Federal include precise demand planning, technical procurement, distribution hub management, and quality and obsolescence oversight. By accurately forecasting global demand, 91快活林 Federal maximizes readiness to the warfighter and allied partners听by听optimizing听inventory to achieve stringent on-time delivery metrics.听91快活林 Federal’s听proprietary, integrated IT system enables real-time requisition processing, while a dedicated customer portal provides DLA with听constant听visibility of听ChemPOL听commodities.听

鈥淲e are honored to facilitate the third generation of this vital DLA听chemical and听lubricant听supply听program,鈥 said Jennifer Felix, president and CEO of 91快活林 Federal. 鈥淥ur supply chain听management听and logistics听team听has听proven听themselves time and again as a reliable听partner in听the听mission to get听critical听supplies to military commanders听on time听and on budget.鈥

The work听encompasses听global Department of War听demand for this supply chain, supporting approximately 17,000听delivery听orders each month.听

Awarded by听DLA Aviation, this contract has a听five-year base period, followed by one three-year and one two-year听option听periods.

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鈥楾ouchless ID鈥 Facial-matching Tech Streamlines Secure Airport Experience for TSA PreCheck Travelers /touchless-id-facial-matching-tech-streamlines-secure-airport-experience-for-tsa-precheck-travelers/ Thu, 08 Jan 2026 16:01:43 +0000 /?p=21118 By Mike听Horton, 91快活林 Federal Vice听President of听National听Security听听 As published in听WashingtonExec.听 91快活林 Federal works as a trusted partner to more than 30 government agency customers in defense and citizen services to听identify听key challenges and implement smart solutions. One standout success from 2025 advanced our mission with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).听 The challenge听 U.S. airports serve an average […]

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WashingtonExec Mike Horton TSA Blog

By Mike听Horton, 91快活林 Federal Vice听President of听National听Security听

As published in听.

91快活林 Federal works as a trusted partner to more than 30 government agency customers in defense and citizen services to听identify听key challenges and implement smart solutions. One standout success from 2025 advanced our mission with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).

The challenge

U.S. airports serve an average of approximately 45,000 flights and 2.9 million airline passengers. With the number of passengers increasing each year and the need for reliable and secure passenger screening, Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) must verify that individuals entering are legit.

91快活林 Federal鈥檚 aviation and technology experts collaborated on a common-sense passenger processing solution that not only helps security officers, but also U.S. air travelers,听airlines听and the airports in which they听operate.

A speedy and secure solution

To cost-effectively combat increasing wait times, 91快活林 Federal and our partners worked with our customers at the TSA to develop the successful TSA Touchless Identity Solution听(TIS), or 鈥淭ouchless ID鈥 鈥 the next generation of passenger identity verification technology to enhance national security while improving air travelers鈥 experience at airports.

How it works

TIS allows TSA听PreCheck听travelers to move through the security checkpoint without having to search for and present their boarding passes or IDs. With TIS,听the vast majority of听passengers can be cleared quickly, resulting in more passengers passing through checkpoints. This听ultimately helps听the airport trim costs and supports听an efficient听passenger experience.

Airline passengers enrolled in TSA听PreCheck听can opt into TIS for free. After enrolling, passengers need to update their active airline profile with valid passport information. The airline then provides a consent indicator on the passenger鈥檚 mobile boarding pass, entitling them to use a dedicated TIS lane at check-in. At the TIS kiosk, a TSO with a tablet and high-definition camera captures the passenger鈥檚 image and quickly verifies their identity against TSA data,听expediting听checkpoint processing in under 10 seconds. The result is up to 66% faster processing time for听PreCheck听passengers.

Software developed by 91快活林 Federal for this program leverages Customs and Border Protection鈥檚 Traveler Verification Service application interface and intelligent data filtering methods to comb through millions of passenger records. Consequently, TIS听is able to听validate听passenger鈥檚 information with听a very high听level of accuracy and is even able to reliably discern between identical twins.

Expanded access

The widespread implementation of TIS will help address understaffing and high passenger volumes at airports as it automates the check-in process. In total, 45 next-generation TIS kiosks are currently deployed across 15 high-volume international airports. Currently, airlines that support TIS include Delta, United Airlines, American Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Alaska Airlines at major hubs including Atlanta, San Francisco, Denver,听Los Angeles听and New York City. Airlines wishing to adopt this solution can make a simple modification of their current check-in processes to offer听PreCheck听passengers听an option听to opt-in for biometric identification.

In sum, TIS allows airports to advance security and efficiency while markedly improving the passenger experience. As U.S. travel increases in 2026 and beyond with large events such as the World Cup and Summer Olympics, passengers will continue to appreciate expedited airport security processing.

TIS was named an American Council for Technology and Industry Advisory Council (ACT-IAC) 2025 Innovation Champion Award听winner.

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