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Touchstone Consulting Group Wins Federal Cloud Computing Re-Compete Contract

^{Published on 2010-06-01 21:20:04 - Market Wire}
 

WASHINGTON--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--SRAa™s Touchstone Consulting Group ([ www.touchstone.com ]), a subsidiary of SRA International (NYSE: SRX), today announced that it has won a $5.3 million re-compete contract from the General Services Administration to provide program management support to the Federal Cloud Computing Initiative (FCCI).

"The team we have in place, led by SRA Principal Michael Lee, understands that the Federal Cloud Computing Initiativeis about answering the government's need for cost-effective computing --and that it also can solve someclassic ITimplementation challengeslike lengthy procurement cycles, and the redundant certification/accreditation of programs and infrastructure"

The FCCI contract places Touchstone at the heart of the federal governmenta™s push toward cloud computing and adoption of emerging technology.

aThe team we have in place, led by SRA Principal Michael Lee, understands that the Federal Cloud Computing Initiativeis about answering the government's need for cost-effective computing --and that it also can solve someclassic ITimplementation challengeslike lengthy procurement cycles, and the redundant certification/accreditation of programs and infrastructure,a said Emily Crespin, SRA vice president and director of Touchstone Consulting. aWe're tackling these larger issues by creating programsthat willstreamline thesecurrently lengthy and resource-intensive processes.a

Under the contract, Touchstone will assist in finding ways to improve the governmenta™s desire for transparency by creating Web portals for sharing information related to the program.

The FCCI was established to support the federal migration toward a cloud-based services environment. The FCCI is actively pursuing its goal of achieving an optimized, cost-effective, government-wide information technology infrastructure that supports agency missions, while providing reliability and security in service delivery.

Touchstone also supports the FCCI's governance structure, which includes the Cloud Computing Executive Steering Committee, Cloud Computing Advisory Council, Security Working Group, Standards Working Group, and Communications Working Group. Touchstone provides subject matter expertise for each of these bodies as well as the overall program.

Touchstonea™s experienced professionals provide a variety of management consulting services such as [ Digital Strategy, ][ Enterprise Architecture ], [ IT Strategy ], and [ Gov 2.0 ] services.

Located in Washington D.C., Touchstone provides strategy management consulting that helps leaders develop, launch and manage their strategies. Touchstonea™s client base includes federal, state, local and tribal governments, non-profits and private organizations. SRAa™s Touchstone Consulting group has helped numerous clients succeed by strengthening their focus, developing targeted strategies, and measuring results. For additional information, please visit [ www.touchstone.com ].

SRA and its subsidiaries are dedicated to solving complex problems of global significance for government organizations serving the national security, civil government and global health markets. Founded in 1978, the company and its subsidiaries have expertise in such areas as air surveillance and air traffic management; contract research organization (CRO) services; cyber security; disaster response planning; enterprise resource planning; environmental strategies; IT systems, infrastructure and managed services; logistics; public health preparedness; public safety; strategic management consulting; systems engineering; and wireless integration.

SRA and its subsidiaries employ more than 7,000 employees serving clients from its headquarters in Fairfax, Va., and offices around the world. For additional information, please visit [ www.sra.com ].