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2004 Press Releases

23 Dec 04 – AOCE Releases Eagle Vision III/IV Antenna System (Beta) 
AOCE's Training Development Section completed initial development of training data supporting the Eagle Vision III and IV Antenna Systems.  Eagle Vision is a mobile, off-the-shelf, data downlink and processing system that relies on the capabilities of commercial satellites.  EV systems incorporate the ability to acquire and process high-resolution, commercial imagery and provide this data to warfighters in the field, in real-time.  The EV III/IV Antenna courseware package provides Eagle Vision personnel with systems knowledge about the concepts and procedures associated with deployment, set-up and operation of the Eagle Vision III/IV Antenna Systems.  The Beta version is under review at selected EV sites.  We anticipate finalizing this courseware during the first quarter of the upcoming year.

8 Dec 04 – Alpha-Omega Begins Development of AN/USC-60A Familiarization Courseware
AOCE's Training Development Team began initial development of training data to support the AN/USC-60A Flyaway Tri-band Satellite Terminal (FTSAT) System.  The -60A FTSAT is a mobile, off-the-shelf, data communications system that is designed to uplink and downlink signals to/from communications satellites.  The FTSAT system is capable of operation over C, X or Ku-bandwidths.  This familiarization courseware is being developed to support Eagle Vision System personnel by providing provide information on FTSAT assembly and operation in support of the Eagle Vision worldwide mission.  

1 Oct 04 – AOCE, Inc. and SAIC Team to Provide Program Management Support At Headquarters USAF in Europe (USAFE)
Team AOCE provides program-wide management and engineering support to the Eagle Vision Program with particular focus on the U.S. USAFE Eagle Vision-1 (EV-1) system garrisoned at Ramstein Air Base (AB), Germany.  This project primarily supports HQ USAFE/IN in the management and sustainment of the US European Command (USEUCOM) Commercial Satellite Imagery (CSI) Program in accordance with duties assigned to USAFE/IN by USEUCOM/J2 as the Theater Executive Agent for CSI.  Team AOCE will support the Eagle Vision Program primarily, but not exclusively, for HQ USEUCOM, HQ USAFE, and AFEUR and execute tasks in accordance with Air Force Chief of Staff directives, support arrangements, and tasking.

30 Sep 04 – Alpha-Omega Change Engineering is a Proud Sponsor for the 2004 Logistics Officer Association (LOA) Conference
AOCE is proud to be one of the sponsors for the 2004 LOA National Conference to be held in Las Vegas from 11-14 October.  This year's conference is expected to attract nearly 1500 Loggies from military installations and corporations around the world.  We look forward to seeing you there.  The conference will be hosted by the Blackjack Chapter from Nellis AFB NV and will feature speakers such as:

- Dr. James G. Roche, Secretary of the Air Force; 

- Gen John Handy, Commander, US Transportation Command and Commander, Air Mobility Command; 

- Gen Gregory Martin, Commander, Air Force Materiel Command

- Lt Gen Donald Wetekam, Deputy Chief of Staff for Installations and Logistics

- Lt Gen Richard A. Hack, Deputy Commanding General, Army Materiel Command

- Maj Gen Stephen Wood, Commander, Air Warfare Center

 

27 Sep 04 – Alpha-Omega Wins Competition to Provide a Wide Range of Logistics Support Activities
AOCE has been awarded a contract to provide the Air National Guard Readiness Center (ANGRC) and Air National Guard (ANG) bases with technical expertise to assist ANG managers in Program Management and Integrated Logistics Support; Logistics Technology and Corrosion Support; Logistics Technical Advisor Support; and Transportation Management Support.

The overall intent of Program Management and Integrated Logistics Support Program is to improve supportability of ANG legacy weapon systems by resolving support equipment (SE) and prime mission equipment (PME) issues through use of integrated logistics support, acquisition and life-cycle management techniques.  Integrated logistics support includes, performance of feasibility analyses, logistics planning, requirements determination, policy and procedures development, long-term maintainability and reliability alternative determination, and training.

The objective of the Logistics And Corrosion Technology Support effort is to provide ANG operational units with corrosion technology advisory and consulting services.  AOCE will provide interface on corrosion and logistics issues between ANG Units, ANGRC, USAF Major Commands (MAJCOMs) and Air Logistics Centers (ALCs).  AOCE personnel will serve as the Corrosion Liaison at Robins AFB (WR-ALC) and work with the Air Force Corrosion Program Office to provide assistance to ANG units concerning depot aircraft and equipment repairs, as well as field issues.

The purpose of the Logistics Technical Advisor Support task is to support ANG Units with technical services and to assist ANGRC through direct field-level support to the ANG/LG staff, technical assistance as well as interface and coordination on logistics issues for the ANG units, ANGRC, USAF Major Commands (MAJCOMs) and USAF Air Logistics Centers (ALCs).  Provide field level support for requirements such as unit staff assistance, MSEP and mission conversion needs and participate in logistics study groups or teams.

The goal of the Transportation Management Support task is to provide ANGRC with technical expertise to assist ANG transportation managers in providing timely logistics, policy and planning support for ANG forces.  AOCE shall provide a focal point within the ANG to work and resolve organizational, functional and technical issues pertaining to transportation management.  AOCE experts will perform trade-off studies to assist in determining impact of changes in logistics/transportation readiness and vehicle management policy and procedures.

27 Sep 04 – Alpha-Omega Provides Civil Engineering Support At Aviano Air Base
AOCE will provide specialized mechanical engineering expertise to support ongoing design, construction, and system testing of a new Military Treatment Facility (MTF), and expansion of an existing clinic at Aviano AB, Italy.  An exhaustive examination of all design plans is required and may result in the requirement to assist in the redesign of some facets of the mechanical infrastructure of the facilities.  On site visits permit direct interface with the Resident Officer in Charge of Construction in a Quality Assurance role.

27 Sep 04 – Alpha-Omega Change Engineering Begins Logistics Information Systems Design And Analysis Support
AOCE will provide Headquarters Air National Guard (ANG) managers assistance in program planning, assessment, and coordination for complex interrelated issues on organization readiness ranging from identification of required contingency response missions and support plans to effective management of ANG resources. AOCE shall perform project management support, planning, tracking and reporting for the following two activities: (1) Develop a strategic plan database to support logistics transformation that ANG logistics action officers can use to document and track transformational completion activities in relation to ANG capabilities, and (2) Evaluate potential transformational initiatives listed in the Logistics Directorate Strategic Plan and provide reports outlining impact, costs, risks, benefits, and recommendations of potential initiatives.

27 Sep 04 – AOCE Awarded the Readiness and War Reserve Material Support Contract
AOCE will assist Headquarters Air National Guard  (ANG) managers with logistics plans related business systems development, training and program analysis resources necessary to support the Air National Guard Readiness Center in planning and executing their logistics systems requirements.  AOCE professionals will establish comprehensive War Reserve Material (WRM) and Expeditionary Site Planning (ESP) programs that guide the field to proper management of funds and equipment in support of ANG combat readiness.

23 Sep 04 – AOCE Will Provide National Guard Agile Logistics And Air Force Repair Enhancement Program (AFREP) Contract Support
AOCE will provide the Air National Guard Readiness Center (ANGRC) with technical expertise in planning and executing the transition of avionics Level of Maintenance codes and collecting and analyzing data for repair initiatives in support of AFREP.  We will: 

(1)  Establish an ANG focal point to work and resolve organizational, functional and technical issues pertaining to the two-level maintenance (2LM) and AFREP programs; 

(2)  Prioritize aircraft components for transition to 2LM or three-level maintenance (3LM); 

(3)  Evaluate 2LM or 3LM impacts on aircraft readiness, facilities, equipment and personnel, 

(4)  Recommend modifications to automated data systems to mitigate impact of these changes on operational units, 

(5)  Develop standards of performance that depict 2LM performance of weapon systems, and, if required, support equipment items and components.

9 Sep 04 – Alpha-Omega Team Begins Customer Service Training for Air Combat Command (ACC) Fitness Centers
The primary objective is to provide specific and relevant training that is effective in encouraging positive behavior change in the service performance of ACC Fitness Center staff members throughout the Command.  Our training plan is based on ten well proven, effective, and easy-to-use principles of exceptional customer service.  Trainers will teach principles of excellent customer service by using a combination of lectures, role playing involving all students, and examples/demonstrations of excellent customer service that are specifically customized to the fitness/sports jobs that the attendees perform.  These principles are the keys to enhanced service performance.

9 August 04 – Eagle Vision Electronics Fundamentals (EV FUN) Courseware Released
The Alpha-Omega Training Team released the final copy of the EV Electronic Fundamentals courseware package.  This courseware will provide the basic electronic understanding necessary for military personnel from multiples services, military commands, and military technical skill backgrounds, to operate and perform minor maintenance on the Eagle Vision system.  Topics of discussion include electrical and electronic theory in areas such as: Electron Theory; Ohm’s Law; Series, Parallel, and Series-Parallel Circuits; Semi-conductor Theory; Electrical Safety; and Spectrum Analyzers.  

22 July 04 – Alpha Omega Begins Development of Eagle Vision DITSCAP Courseware
AOCE's Eagle Vision training development team has initiated the development of an Eagle Vision Department of Defense Information Technology Security Certification and Accreditation Process (EV DITSCAP) electronic courseware package.  Working with SecureInfo Corporation, a national leader in certification and accreditation software and training, AOCE will convert existing training data into an electronic courseware package tailored to support the Eagle Vision Community.

7 July 04 – AOCE Begins Work with SAIC to Analyze Joint Task Force - Civil Support (JTF-CS) Activities
Alpha-Omega, teamed with Science Applications International Corporation, has begun a documentation review and analysis of JTF-CS guidance, mission directives, concepts of operations (CONOPs), and other documentation describing the organization's mission and manpower requirements.  Included in this effort will be client interviews and workshops, manpower workload data collection,  and analysis of workload against requirements.  As part of the evaluation effort, the SAIC-AOCE Team will observe JTF-CS as it participates in DP-04, a nationwide exercise of federal, state and local emergency response and support agencies.

28 May 04 – AOCE Releases Eagle Vision Electronics Fundamentals (EV FUN) Courseware (Beta Version)
Continuing Our Support to the Eagle Vision community, the Alpha-Omega Training Team completed initial development of a Beta courseware package for basic electronics awareness.  Since the Eagle Vision systems are operated by military personnel from multiple services, military commands, and military technical skill backgrounds, The Eagle Vision Program Management Team directed AOCE to develop a basic electronics course that will ensure personnel supporting the Eagle Vision Systems around the world all have a basic understanding of electrical and electronic theory.  This course provides basic information such topics as: Electron Theory; Ohm’s Law; Series, Parallel, and Series-Parallel Circuits; Semi-conductor Theory; Electrical Safety; and Spectrum Analyzers.  We expect this course to be released in final version to Eagle Vision locations within the next 60 days.

2 Apr 04 – AOCE Releases Eagle Vision Data Integration Segment (EV DIS) Beta Version Courseware
AOCE's Training Development Section completed initial conversion of training data supporting the Eagle Vision System.  Eagle Vision is a mobile, off-the-shelf, data downlink and processing system that relies on the capabilities of commercial satellites.  EV systems incorporate the ability to acquire and process high-resolution, commercial imagery and provide this data to warfighters in the field, in real-time.  The EV DIS course provides Eagle Vision personnel with systems knowledge about the concepts and procedures associate with the Eagle Vision System DIS.  This course consists of 13 Modules in the following topics:

Module 1: System Introduction

Module 2: Orthoimage Introduction

Module 3: Orthoimage Tools (OIT)

Module 4: Set-up and Preprocessing

Module 5: Final Production

Module 6: ZDR Revision

Module 7: Satellite Image Processing

Module 8: NTM Processing

Module 9: Raindrop Processing

Module 10: Process Automation

Module 11: NTF Export

Module 12: Printing Maps & Screen Captures

Module 13: Support Tasks

23 Feb 04 -- Alpha-Omega Begins SERE Support for CENTAF
AOCE has been awarded a task order to provide United States Central Command with Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape (SERE) program management. We will advise the Joint Search and Rescue Center (JSRC) on survival tactics, techniques, and procedures for recovery of downed aircrew members and isolated personnel. We will develop SERE Programs for both active and reserve units, coordinate SERE training requirements and manage all of the survival recovery aids and materials. Finally, we will assist in the deployment of mobile SERE support teams for Personnel Recovery (PR) operations supporting ongoing contingencies.

22 Feb 04 -- AOCE Moves to a New Location
Alpha-Omega's headquarters has moved to a new location.  This new location provides us the additional floor space needed to support our company's growth.  It also places us closer to a principal government customers in the heart of the Hampton Roads area.  In addition to our new office areas, you will soon see other changes at AOCE.  We have adopted a new logo and will  reformat the layout of our website in the near future.  So, check back soon to learn more about the changes at AOCE and to view more pictures of our new facility.

19 Feb 04 -- Eagle Vision Systems Familiarization Course (EV 101) Completed
AOCE's Training Development Section has completed development of the EV 101 Familiarization Course training courseware.  The EV 101 course provides systems users and other interested personnel with a brief description of Eagle Vision System and its capabilities.  Eagle Vision is a mobile, off-the-shelf, data downlink and processing system that relies on the capabilities of commercial satellites.  EV systems incorporate the ability to acquire and process high-resolution, commercial imagery and provide this data to warfighters in the field, in real-time.  This courseware is designed to support the needs of National Guard Eagle Vision Systems personnel at multiple Air National Guard locations in South Carolina, Nevada, and Hawaii, as well active duty personnel stationed overseas.

2 Jan 04 -- AOCE Begins TAPO Support at Ft Eustis
Alpha-Omega has been awarded a task order by US Special Operations Command's (USSOCOM) Technology Applications Program Office (TAPO) to provide technical expertise and recommendations for development, qualification, and integration of the Advanced Aircraft Survivability Equipment (ASE) systems on MH-60 and MH-47 aircraft.  AOCE will develop and provide recommendations for maintenance concepts, test equipment, system spares, technical manuals, and special tooling requirements in support of aircraft electronic warfare systems.  Assistance includes support for current and future ASE components and systems and includes the development of action plans, program milestones, system modification justifications, cost and operational effectiveness analyses (COEA), test and evaluation master plans (TEMP).  We will also participate in programmatic meetings, including Technical interchange meetings (TIM), Test Working Group (TWG) meetings and Preliminary and Critical Design Review (PDR and CDR) meetings.

2003 Press Releases

24 Dec 03 -- Instructor-Trainer Courseware to be  Released on December 30th.
As we reported in our July 23rd press release, we believe the most under-emphasized topic in nearly all organizations is the process of training of people in the organization.  A recurring theme in this area is also the lack of a capability to effectively train-the-trainers who become the instructors for the organization.  Designed as inexpensive, commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) courseware, Alpha-Omega's Instructor-Trainer Courseware will be officially released on December 30, 2003.  The AOCE Instructor-Trainer Course is designed to be a detailed familiarization course packaged on a single compact disk.  The course focuses on the basic essential elements of of instruction, including topics in: (1) how students learn, (2) group interaction, (3) determining training needs, (4) types of lesson presentations, medias, materials, and styles, (5) lesson plan development, (6) classroom presentation methods, and (7) critiques and instructor evaluations.  We have designed the Instructor-Trainer to be a great stand-alone course, or used as a tool to augment your existing internal training program.  The course can be used for initial training, or as continuation or refresher training for people already performing as instructors, teachers, or trainers.  We believe this course will help educational, government and commercial agencies fill a serious gap in how they train people to effectively impart their technical knowledge to others.  Please contact us if you would like additional information.  (E-mail: AOCE Instructor Trainer Course)

23 Dec 03 -- Distributed Ground System-Experimental (DGS-X) Contract Awarded
AOCE is pleased to announce that our Team has been awarded the DGS-X contract supporting the Air Force Transformation Center (AFC2TC) at Langley AFB, VA.  Our DGS-X Team, consisting of CACI (prime contractor), AOCE, DRC, and CollaborX was notified of contract award on December 19, 2003.  Our DGS-X Team will provide network and systems administration support to the Transformation Center, as well as support services for AFC2TC's applications, operations, technical evaluations, and integration to include client/server networks and systems configurations.  Specific areas of performance for our team include System Engineering Support, System Certification and Accreditation, and Distributed Common Ground System (DCGS) efforts at supporting sites.  DGS-X includes monitoring of DGS interfaces to ensure commonality and compatibility between various other systems.  Examples of systems DGS interfaces are the Imagery Exploitation Support System (IESS), Image Product Library (IPL), and the NSA Network (NSANET).  The award period for this effort is a base year and five additional option periods, with incremental growth in personnel manning as the program matures.  We expect initial project efforts to begin in January 2004.

8 Oct 03 -- Intelligence Oversight Familiarization Course Completed
AOCE's Training Development Section has completed development of the National Guard Bureau's (NGB) Eagle Vision (EV) Operations Intelligence Oversight Familiarization Course training courseware.  Eagle Vision is a mobile, off-the-shelf, data downlink and processing system that relies on the capabilities of commercial satellites.  EV systems incorporate the ability to acquire and process high-resolution, commercial imagery and provide this data to warfighters in the field, in real-time.  The Intelligence Oversight Program outlines the Intelligence gathering and surveillance activities that can be performed by DoD personnel.  This courseware is designed to support the needs of National Guard Eagle Vision Systems personnel at multiple Air National Guard locations in South Carolina, Nevada, and Hawaii.

29 Sep 03 -- Alpha-Omega Chosen to Provide Engineering and Logistical Services Support for USAF Engines
Alpha-Omega Change Engineering has been selected to provide technical and logistics services to support Air Force jet engine management issues.  This support will assist the Propulsion Management Directorate, Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center (OC-ALC/LPE), managers of USAF's large airlift engines and training engines such as the TF39, T56, J85, TF34, J69, J79, F107 and various helicopter engines. These engines power the C-5, C-130, T-38, F-5, A-10, T-37, F-4 aircraft and cruise missile as well as the H-60, UH-1 and the H-53 helicopters.  Our activities will focus on providing support to OC-ALC/LPE in the areas of supply and supply management of engine assets procured by Richmond Defense Logistics Activity (DLA).

19 Aug 03 -- National Guard Bureau Awards AOCE the Technology Based Training Contract
Alpha-Omega has been awarded a National Guard Bureau (NGB) contract for development of Technology Based Training (TBT) supporting the Air National Guard (ANG) and the Army National Guard (ARNG).  The objective of this effort is to develop and deliver a TBT training capability for ground crew and aircrew members in existing, updated, and new programs and systems.  The focus of TBT efforts is to provide National Guard personnel with the tools to expand their program and systems knowledge.  With this increased knowledge, Guardsmen are assured they will be able to effectively plan, manage, and employ to support both in peacetime and contingency operations.

23 Jul 03 -- AOCE's New Train-the-Trainer Nears Completion
Over the years, Alpha-Omega has compared government and commercial work processes and programs.  Our analyses have revealed many distinctly different areas unique to each work environment, as well as many common issues.  The most common topical area that exists in all organizations is the process of training people to do the tasks their organization needs to perform.  And, yet, a recurring theme in most organizations is a lack of capability to effectively train people to teach others.  We have observed this organizational development shortcoming in educational institutions, military organizations, government agencies, and in large and small businesses.  For this reason, AOCE has concentrated on developing a new Instructor-Trainer Development course that will meet the needs of both our government and our commercial clients.  This course focuses on the basic essentials elements of of instruction, including topics in: (1) how students learn, (2) group interaction, (3) determining training needs, (4) types of lesson presentations, medias, materials, and styles, (5) lesson plan development and (6) classroom presentation, and (7) critiques and instructor evaluations.  We believe this course will help educational, government and commercial agencies fill a serious gap in how they train people to effectively impart their technical knowledge to others.  We expect this new course to be available as an off-the-shelf courseware item by year end.  Please contact us if you would like additional information.

20 Jun 03 -- Alpha-Omega Begins Development of Eagle Vision Training Courseware
AOCE has begun the development of Technology Based Training (TBT) courses to support  National Guard Eagle Vision training requirements.  This training will provide Guardsmen with highly technical training in how to pack, deploy, set-up and operate Eagle Vision systems to provide US and allied military planners and commanders with up-to-date satellite imagery.

4 May 03 -- AOCE  Supports Our Forces Engaged in Operation Iraqi Freedom
We are proud to be a part of the team of Americans and Allies that has worked to free the people of Iraq.  Over the past few months, we have supported our deployed forces in the areas of requirements definition, operations, logistics, and data analysis efforts.  However, our role has been minor in comparison to the efforts of our military forces at home and abroad.  We appreciate the sacrifices each and every Airman, Soldier, Sailor, Marine, and Coastie makes on a daily basis to protect our freedoms and our way of life.  The entire AOCE staff proudly salutes our men and women in uniform.  

16 Apr 03 -- Alpha-Omega Change Engineering Supports Our Deployed Forces with Training Courseware
Alpha-Omega has provided on-going and rapid response assistance to our military forces deployed overseas in Afghanistan and Iraq.  As part of this support, we have provided courseware for both the Joint Standoff Weapon and the Litening system.  This support has helped to ensure our active and reserve forces achieve and maintain the highest state of readiness possible.

27 Mar 03 -- AOCE Teams with SAIC for the US Army's OPTARSS Contract
 AOCE is pleased to announce the availability of the OPTARSS contract for our Army customers.  Our Operations, Planning, Training, and Resources Support Services (OPTARSS) team offers FORSCOM warfighter support in 12 major task areas, including operations, training, modeling and simulation, flight operations, mobilization, deployment, C4I systems, program management, force protection, transformation, organizational support and task order management.

2002 Press Releases

7 November 2002 -- Scope of Alpha-Omega Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Program Support Becomes Broader 
AOCE was awarded an additional UAV program support contract to assist in addressing unresolved UAV challenges and future UAV unique requirements, and to propose and execute solutions.  This effort will primarily focus on issues associated with the expansion of the Air Force’s UAV fleet and increased flight operations outside military airspace.

24 October 2002 -- Canada Expands Use of InfoWorkSpace to Support Government Operations 
AOCE provided InfoWorkSpace collaborative software and corresponding LaunchPad instant messenger seat licenses to the Government of Canada to support fielding of a second IWS collaborative server. Coupled with our previous sale in December 2001, the IWS software suite will enable Canadian government personnel to collaborate electronically, leading to improved data management and knowledge sharing. This is AOCE's third international sale of collaborative software.

15 October 2002 -- Alpha-Omega Awarded Subcontract to Evaluate Air Force Combat Operations 
AOCE Operations Intelligence and Imagery consultants will analyze ongoing combat operations mission results, providing finished analysis results to senior Air Force leaders.  The purpose of this project is to determine aircraft mission effectiveness and munitions accuracy during real-world wartime scenarios.  The results of these analyses will be used to help shape the way the Air Force organizes, trains, and equips its forces in the future to better accomplish operational and tactical tasks.

26 September 2002 --  Alpha-Omega is Awarded the Logistics Support Contract for the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Program 
AOCE will provide Logistics Program Management for Air Combat Command's Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) programs.  Our experts will provide technical and programmatic support to functional managers, requirements officers, and Program Element Monitors (PEMs) for the UAV systems in the areas of planning, budget development and justification, requirements analyses, technical assessments, and development program reviews in support of operations, research, development and acquisition, and sustainment activities.

19 September 2002 -- AOCE Continues Support for B-52 Aircraft Technology Based Training (TBT)
In addition to assisting the Air Force in developing a standardized B-52 Familiarization Training courseware architecture, AOCE is in the midst of developing two highly-technical courses to support Technology Based Training (TBT) efforts for B-52 aircraft air and/or ground crews. These courses will be conversions of existing Air Force-owned Type 1 classroom training courses and will serve as TBT orientation tools for personnel to expand their system knowledge. 

11 September 2002 --  AOCE's Support for the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Program Grows to Include LCOM Issues
Air Combat Command has notified AOCE that it has activated an additional position supporting the UAV program.  Work supporting this effort is expected to begin on or about 1 October and will consist of Logistics Composite (LCOM) modeling efforts and supporting oversight of weapons integration issues for the UAV program.

10 September 2002 -- Laval University Purchases Web-4M Collaborative Software
Laval University's purchase of a 50-seat Web-4M educational software package, brings a new capability to the university.  Using the collaborative features of the Web-4M software, Laval's School of Psychology will benefit from the ability to work student and faculty collaborative projects and programs, as well as augment many areas of the school's curriculum.

18 June 2002 --  AOCE's Support for Air Combat Command's Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Program Expands
Alpha-Omega's support the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle program was recently expanded to meet the growing need planning, development, integration, testing, and fielding of UAV data transmission/receiver architectures and existing architecture improvement efforts.

5 April 2002 -- AOCE Announces the Veteran Affairs Management Studies and Analysis (VAMSA) Contract
AOCE, as a teammate with Science Applications International Corporation, announces the award of the the VAMSA contract.   VAMSA is a multiple award IDIQ contract vehicle that provides access to expert advice, assistance, guidance or counseling for design and detailed analysis in support of management, organizational and business improvements in six Service Areas: Planning and Management Analysis; Healthcare Services; Benefits Services; Actuarial Research and Services; Information Technology, System Analysis, and Services; and Organizational Management.  Award of this contract gives additional contracting option to our Department of Veterans Affairs and other federal government customers.

2 January 2002 -- AOCE Continues Support to Air Combat Command through the CAAS II Contract
With the issuance of the Contracted Advisory and Assistance Services (CAAS II) contract, AOCE has renewed its support to USAF's Air Combat Command (ACC).  A follow-on contract to the original CAAS contract, the ACC CAAS II contract was designed to meet the growing need within HQ ACC for temporary advisory and assistance services (A&AS).  CAAS is a multiple award IDIQ vehicle which can provide organizations with services in the general categories of: management and professional support services; studies, analyses and evaluations; and, engineering and technical services.  Although this contract is designed to meet the needs of virtually any Air Combat Command unit, the primary government offices using this contract vehicle are located at Langley AFB and Hurlburt AFB.

2001 Press Releases

17 December 2001 -- AOCE is Awarded the Headquarters Air Combat Command Aircrew Life Support Contract
AOCE has been awarded a contract to provide assistance in acquisition, processing, analysis, and dissemination of data and documentation associated with the Air Force Aircrew Life Support Program.  AOCE personnel will provide technical consultation and support to prepare, review, and evaluate potential technical and non-technical solutions.  This contract will assist in sustainment of all ACC Life Support issues for 4,500 aircrew members, 23 active flying wings, 608 life support personnel, and over 20 different types of aircraft.

14 December 2001 -- Canada Purchases IWS to Support Government Operations
AOCE has provided InfoWorkSpace collaborative software and corresponding LaunchPad instant messenger seat licenses to the Government of Canada. Coupled with on-site AOCE consultation and support, the IWS software suite will enable Canadian government personnel to collaborate electronically, leading to improved data management and knowledge sharing. The sale to the government of Canada marks the first international sale of IWS by AOCE. 

16 November 2001 --  AOCE Awarded An Information Technology Schedule (Group 70) to Enhance Support For Government Customers
AOCE has been awarded a General Services Administration (GSA) Information Technology Schedule.  The new schedule ensures AOCE's IT Professional Services are readily accessible to our federal government customers.  Our GSA IT Professional Services contract vehicle provides our customers with access to critical support in areas such as: IT Facility Operation and Maintenance; IT Systems Analysis; Automated Information Systems Design and Integration; IT Data Conversion; IT Network Management; Automated News Services, Data Services, or Other Information Services; and many other types of IT topics.  Our IT Schedule web page will be on-line soon to provide our customers with detailed information about our IT services.  In the meantime, please call or e-mail us if you would like to know more about how we can assist your organization with low-cost, professional IT Services. Visit our Information Technology page.

12 October 2001 -- AOCE is Awarded a Contract to Support Headquarters US Air Force Specialized Technical Projects Worldwide
AOCE has been awarded a multi-year contract to provide specialized support to the United States Air Force.  Work on this effort will support continuing engineering, packaging, deployment, integration and program management of HQ USAF. Specialized systems contracted for will provide technical support for operational and mission requirements in support of USAF global mission planning and execution.  Specific support AOCE will provide includes the Predator (and other UAVs) airframe's flight operations, mission planning, and specialized mission operations.  Subcontractors supporting this effort include General Dynamics - Electronic Systems and The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc. 

12 October 2001 -- AOCE Selected for B-52 Aircraft Technology Based Training (TBT) Contract Support
AOCE was awarded a five-year GSA contract to support the HQ Air Combat Command Directorate of Logistics and the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center in developing and delivering, a Technology Based Training (TBT) system to assist in familiarization and training of air and/or ground crews with on-going and evolving B-52 modifications, upgrades and improvements. The TBT will serve as an orientation tool to provide ACC personnel with information to gain and expand their system knowledge and understanding directly supporting combat readiness and effectiveness of the B-52 weapon system. 

30 August 2001 --  Alpha-Omega is Awarded the USAF Air Combat Command Support Contract for HQ ACC/DOT
AOCE has been awarded a contract to provide support for system requirement analysis and definition, programming execution, systems analysis, technical expertise, data management, resources management and program implementation for leading edge decision support systems.  The scope of the contract includes support to the systems, programs, projects and processes used by ACC to develop and sustain weapon systems, training, systems support functions, and related system training capabilities.  Major topical areas covered under this contract include support for USAF War Reserve Munitions (WRM), Test/Training Munitions and Ammunition Programs, 86th Fighter Weapons Squadron (Eglin AFB), and Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR).

24 August 2001 --  AOCE is Awarded the USAF Air Combat Command Contract for Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Formal Training Program Management
Alpha-Omega has been awarded a contract to support the United States Air Force Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Program at Headquarters Air Combat Command, Langley AFB, Virginia.  Our support will include assistance in the areas of planning, development, and execution of all ACC UAV reconnaissance programs.  The scope of this contract includes support to programs, projects and processes used by ACC to develop or sustain reconnaissance, training, support functions, and related training capabilities that meet existing and anticipated wartime requirements.

24 August 2001 --  Support Begins for Air Combat Command Command's Directorate of Operations, Flight Operations Division.  
On 1 September 2001, Alpha-Omega begins support the Flight Operations Division.  Support will include resource management support and consultation over a wide range of program areas supporting combat air forces.  Our support, as part of an integrated team of contractors and government employees will ensure effective program management for critical USAF programs around the world.

2 July 2001 --  MOBIS Contract Schedule Is Now In Place For Government Customers
AOCE has been awarded a General Services Administration (GSA) Management, Organizational, and Business Improvement Services (MOBIS) contract schedule.  The MOBIS Schedule offers government agencies easy access to our MOBIS Support services.  With these services, agency leaders gain the ability to improve their management and organizational effectiveness through the use of our specialized consulting, facilitation, survey and training services. Our GSA MOBIS vehicle provides our customers with access to key support topics such as process and systems improvement, business process engineering and reengineering, change implementation, strategic and business planning, training course development, training course delivery,  benchmarking and performance management, and many other topics.  Visit our MOBIS page.