Current Press Releases

These are our current Press Releases.  To your left, we have also provided links to Press Releases from a few years past.

25 Apr 08 –  AOCE Provides Additional Support to OuterLink's Automatic Flight Following System (AFFS) Pilot Program
As a follow-on to AOCE's past support, we have completed additional support activities for OuterLink's AFFS program.  This segment included J-staff AFFS integration support, development and display of a continuously updated common operating picture (COP), and training system operators and managers during the 2008 Vigilant Guard Exercise in South Carolina.  Support activities included GPS tracking of air and surface assets and also included maintaining satellite and terrestrial data communications between command elements and moving assets.  Principal locations for our support team's activities were at the exercise location supporting the National Guard Joint Operations Center (JOC) Forward and at the JOC-Rear located within the combined State Emergence Management Center (SEOC) and and National Guard facility in Pine Ridge.

15 Apr 08 –  Alpha-Omega Releases the Advanced Eagle Vision Data Acquisition Segment Training Courseware
AOCE's Training Development Team has released Advanced Eagle Vision Data Acquisition Segment (AEVDAS) courseware.  The AEVDAS is the updated version of the original EV DAS equipment suite.  The AEVDAS is a mobile, satellite imagery downlink system that provides military units with access to the capabilities of commercial satellites.  AEVDAS Systems consist of an antenna and self-contained computer and imagery collection equipment.  This suite of equipment provides the warfighters and homeland security personnel with deployable high-resolution commercial imagery capabilities.  The AEVDAS course provides Eagle Vision personnel with systems knowledge about the following concepts and procedures:

Module 1: AEVDAS Site Selection and Set-up

Module 2: AEVDAS Planning

Module 3: Acquisition Scheduling

Module 4: Spot 2, 4, and 5 Satellite Imagery Acquisition

Module 5: IRS Satellite Imagery Acquisition

Module 6: Radarsat Satellite Imagery Acquisition

Module 7: Shutdown and Support

7 April 2008 – Training Aids, Devices & Instructor Led Training
All pending administrative actions have been completed to finalize our GSA Schedule 69 for  Training Aids, Devices & Instructor Led Training Services.  This GSA Schedule provides Federal and eligible state and local agencies with access to our training courses, courseware, and and our training development staff.  Government personnel can view this contract schedule from our contracts page or through GSA Advantage.

29 March 2008 – MEECN Support for HQ Air Combat command Begins
AOCE has been awarded a CAAS III Task Order to provide Minimum Essential Emergency Communications Network (MEECN) Systems and associated systems support.  This effort directly supports Headquarters Air Combat Command, Directorate of Communications Operations Division Strategic and Support Systems Branch (HQ ACC/A6OS).  AOCE will assist in supporting the development, testing, fielding, and sustainment of various strategic command and control systems.  We will provide planning, controlling, analyzing, and documenting assistance and provide assistance in developing metrics, schedules, and baselines.  AOCE will also assist in establishing, defining, maintaining and monitoring milestones.

11 February 2008 – AOCE Approved for GSA Training Aids, Devices & Instructor Led Training
Alpha-Omega Change Engineering has been awarded a GSA Multiple Award Schedule 69 for  Training Aids, Devices & Instructor Led Training Services.  This GSA Schedule is intended to provides Federal and eligible state and local agencies with access to our training courses, courseware, and training development staff.  Administrative actions are still underway to finalize documents.  As soon as these actions are completed, we will post this schedule on our web site.

16 January 2008 – Alpha-Omega Approved for GSA Temporary Support Services Schedule
Alpha-Omega Change Engineering has been awarded a GSA Multiple Award Schedule 736 for Temporary Support Services.  This GSA Schedule is intended to provide Federal agencies with a temporary solution (i.e. staff augmentation), which would allow agencies to quickly respond to temporary or contingency staffing requirements that arise when critical projects temporarily warrant more assistance or when key staff members are unavailable for work due to emergency, accident, illness, family responsibilities, jury services, etc.  Examples of positions that may be filled using this schedule include, but are not limited to the following:  clerical secretary, legal/medical secretary, receptionist, general clerk, accounting clerk, audit support, environmental technician, paralegal, researcher, procurement clerk, technical writer, etc.

31 December 2007 – AOCE Awarded Technical Data Conversion Support Contract
AOCE has been selected by EADS to provide technical data conversion support for selected maintenance and operational tasks.  AOCE development personnel will develop a menu-driven system to access and review a title screen and supporting technical information for the performance of each of the selected procedures.  AOCE technical experts and graphics personnel will ensure the content for each procedure is fully supported by customer-provided photographs and other visual information.

11 December 2007 – Alpha-Omega Awarded the SPAWAR SDN-M Courseware Development Effort
The AOCE Training Development Team has been selected by the Navy's Space and Naval Warfare (SPAWAR) Systems Command to convert existing classroom materials for mobile communications systems equipment into a robust Special Operations Forces Deployable Node – Medium (SDN-M) courseware package.  Initial technology-based training (TBT) courseware will include training that encompasses SDN-M security, safety, system and component overviews, theory of operations, and general systems operations.  Emphasis will be placed on general system operating procedures in a real-world, deployed environment.

25 September 2007 – Task Order Awarded to AOCE Team for BCS Services Supporting GTACS Modernization
The AOCE CAAS III Team has been awarded a Task Order to provide program management support to HQ Air Combat Command (ACC/A8C) for the modernization of the ground based command and control (C2) node known as the Control and Reporting Center (CRC), leading up to Battle Control System-Mobile (BCS-M) being fielded.  Our Team's highly qualified Ground Theater Air Control System (GTACS) expert will support Air Staff, MAJCOM, and National Guard Bureau across a wide range of CRC issues and modernization efforts to facilitate the development, acquisition and fielding of GTACS command and control systems.  Tasks include analyzing costs, schedules and technical performance of GTACS, advising during development of future force structure, providing long-term continuity on all programming and force structure issues related to gaining Air Force, Joint Forces and ANG units, as well as implementing program acquisition strategy.

14 September 2007 – HQ ACC Selects the AOCE CAAS III Team to Provide USAF Security Forces Training
Team AOCE has been selected to provide support for AF Security Forces.  AOCE personnel will support activities at multiple locations observing and analyzing force-on-force iteration using available facility breaching tools to determine effectiveness.  We will inspect and analyze the complement of breaching tools.  In addition, we will review blueprints and structural integrity of facilities capable of housing assets to determine breach tool effectiveness.  Our consultants will analyze storage/staged configurations to determine the best locations.  And, we will provide recommendations concerning improved tools, staging configurations, tactics, techniques and procedures, and training regiment for new or existing tools.

13 September 2007 – AOCE CAAS III Team Selected for the HQ ACC Surgeon General Support 
The AOCE CAAS III Team has been awarded a task order to provide the ACC/SG Financial Management Branch with Uniform Business Office (UBO) support.  The UBO Manager coordinates the efforts of the UBO managers located at ACC’s 16 Military Treatment Facilities (MTF).  We will continue to provide contractor inputs to policy and business practices for the Medical Services Account (MSA), Third Party Collections (TPC), and Medical Affirmative Claims (MAC), to include all reimbursement sales codes.  Program goals also include maximizing command medical reimbursement (1) providing effective management of the UBO programs across the command; (2) conducting staff assistance visits to train MTF staff and evaluate the effectiveness of UBO programs and practices; and (3) troubleshooting barriers to effective operations.

12 September 2007 – AOCE Awarded Contract to Support US State Department Resource Management Office
AOCE has been selected to provide support to the US State Department.  Our consultants will be heavily involved in the overall Mission/Bureau Performance Planning process, reviewing both embassy and bureau plans for the coming fiscal years as well as analyzing the planning process itself seeking ways to improve or streamline it. Our consultants will also review Bureau Performance Plans (BPP) and coordinate the development of planning assessments for State Department programs required by the Office of Management and Budget. They will assist in the preparations for the OMB’s Program Analysis Review Tool (PART) evaluation exercise. And, our consultants will support RM/SPP’s Interagency Outreach Project coordinating foreign policy initiatives with other agencies.  AOCE consultants will support the Joint Strategic Planning (JSP) process serving as planning coordinators, meeting facilitators, editors and reviewers.  Our personnel will also coordinate support for the Joint Policy Council, assisting both State and the Agency for International Development (USAID) offices in addressing issues and preparing for meetings. They will organize staff participation in the process by preparing various memoranda requesting short-tour assignments to work on the plan. They will identify and track all State and USAID bureau contacts for Strategic Goal and Regional Priorities sections of new JSP and draft the text of Strategic Goal (SG) 7 introductory section.

2 August 2007 – AOCE Team Selected for the HQ ACC CAAS III Contract
The Alpha-Omega Change Engineering Team has been selected by the Headquarters Air Combat Command (HQ ACC) Acquisition Management and Integration Center (AMIC) as one of the eight contract teams that will provide services to Air Combat Command under contract number FA4890-07-D-0001, Air Combat Command (ACC) Contracted Advisory and Assistance Services (CAAS) III.  Of the eight teams selected, the AOCE Team was selected as one of the small business-led teams that will provide Advisory and Assistance support under the tasks orders associated with this Multiple Award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract Award.  

The CAAS III contract will serve as a vehicle to provide broad technical and analytical tools, to support and improve policy development, management and administration and to improve the operation of systems.  CAAS shall be used to complement the Government’s technical expertise in accomplishing its mission.  Outputs may take the form of information, advice, opinions, alternatives, analyses, evaluations, recommendations, training and services to complement the Government’s technical expertise.  All organizations within the HQ ACC, ACC bases and ACC geographically separated units are authorized primary using activities of this contract.  In addition, tenant activities located on any ACC base may utilize this contract vehicle when base contracting services are authorized as part of an approved host/tenant agreement.  The nature of this work will, at times, demand the contractor be capable of quick response to deadlines.  The required contractor support shall fall into one of the following categories:

    a. Management and Professional Services

    b. Studies, Analyses and Evaluations

    c. Engineering and Technical Services

Congratulations to our teammates.  We look forward to working together to support HQ Air Combat Command's critical homeland security and combat support missions. The AOCE Team consists of: Odyssey Systems; Camber Corporation; CACI; Tybrin Corporation; Eiden Systems Corporation (ESC); SSB, Inc.; Advanced Concepts Enterprises Inc. (ACEs); Lawrence-Battelle; and Innovative Management Concepts, Inc. (IMC).

27 Jul 2007 – AOCE Releases the Eagle Vision Grounding Course
AOCE also released another courseware package concentrating on Eagle Vision equipment and personnel protection.  This course concentrates upon proper equipment grounding for safe systems operations.  Topics covered include: Grounding Systems Requirements; Connections; Grounding Grids; Maintenance Policy; Grounding Resistance, Tests, & Inspections,; and Grounding & Lightning Protection Requirements.

27 Jul 2007 – AOCE Development Team Releases the Eagle Vision Workarea/Equipment Safety Course
Today, AOCE released the next courseware package in its series of Eagle Vision support courses.  This course concentrates upon on personnel safety during Eagle Vision operational and support activities.  Topics discussed in this course include: Office Safety; Proper Lifting Procedures; Electrical Safety; Hazardous Materials; and Electromagnetic Radiation coverage.

20 Jul 2007 – Alpha-Omega Releases the Eagle Vision Pallet Build-up Course
In addition to the release of the Aircraft Load course, AOCE has released the Pallet Build-up course.  This course is designed to provide EV personnel with Eagle Vision-specific information about cargo preparation and pallet-build-up.  Data covered includes:  General information on how to prepare for pallet build-up, load and secure items on a pallet, and inspect a completed pallet; How to properly weigh and mark cargo for air or surface transportation; and an Overview of cargo manifesting and the responsibilities and duties of the cargo custodians.

20 Jul 2007 – AOCE Releases the Eagle Vision Aircraft Load Course 
Alpha-Omega's Training Development Section completed development and has released the Aircraft loading course for Eagle Vision Systems.  This course was designed to incorporate Air Force and unit-specific data into a single training familiarization course that outlines how to prepare and load EV-related equipment on three major aircraft types: the C-17 Globemaster III, C-130 Hercules, and the C-5 Galaxy.  Training Topics covered include: Cargo-related characteristics of each aircraft used for loading and planning purposes; Safety methods and procedures when working around aircraft; Materials handling equipment used during aircraft loading procedures; and Methods and procedures concerning cargo shoring and restraining.

2 Jul 07 –  AOCE Completes the First Level of Support to OuterLink's Automatic Flight Following System (AFFS) Pilot Program
Alpha-Omega has completed the initial portion of its support to the OuterLink effort.  This segment included support to integrate, test, train operators and managers, and provide other support for the Automatic Flight Following System (AFFS) Pilot Program. Initial work primarily supported both satellite and terrestrial data communications for National Guard Joint Operations Center training exercise operations.

30 May 07 –  AOCE Awarded the JTIDS Support Contract

AOCE has been awarded a contract to provide Tactical Data Networks Planning and Management Support (JTIDS/Crypto) to the ACC Command and Control, Intelligence and Reconnaissance Division (ACC/A3Y). HQ ACC/A3YJ supports information technology and the Global Information Grid (GIG) by providing Link 16 Network Design and management service support to the MAJCOMs and warfighting commands. The primary responsibility of A3YJ as the Air Force Link 16 Network Design Facility is to design, deliver and maintain Link 16 operational networks used by AF organizations worldwide and the combat Air Forces during training, exercises, testing and contingency operations. As part of the responsibility to support timely net-centric operations, A3YJ provides oversight in key support areas critical to network operations that include crypto net key management (Link 16 and F-22A/F-35), spectrum operational requirements and training recommendations to AF and Joint courses.

11 May 07 –  AOCE Teams with SDS International to Support HQ USAF

SDS International and AOCE have been awarded a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)  to provide air, space, intelligence and information operations support services for Air Force Operations Deputy (Ops Dep) to the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS), HQ USAF/A3/A5 branches.  Our team will provide an optimal mix of GSA-Schedule Contractor team members from: (1) Professional Engineering Services (PES); (2) Information Technology (IT); Financial & Business Solutions (FABS); Advertising & Integrated Marketing Solutions (AIMS) and Logistics Worldwide (LOGWORLD).  Support services are anticipated in areas such as program management, training and consulting services.  This effort is will provide HQ USAF/A3/A5 with repeatable, defined, accurate, timely, well-documented and managed processes that produce quality end results that are affordable and meets customer’s needs.

22 Mar 07 –  OUSD(P) Blanket Purchase Agreement Awards Announced
AOCE is pleased to announce that Washington Headquarters Services (WHS) has awarded a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) to the Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) Team.  The BPA our team supports will provide a broad range of professional and executive-level mission support services, primarily for the Office of Under Secretary of Defense, Policy (USD(P)). The USD(P) provides advice and assistance to the Secretary, Deputy Secretary, and the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy on national security policy, military strategy and plans, defense capability policy, and emerging global issues to include responsibility for the core management functions of the Policy organization.

25 Jan 07 –  AOCE Supports the Automatic Flight Following System (AFFS) Pilot Program
Alpha-Omega has been chosen to assist OuterLink Corporation in integrating, testing, training operators, and providing other support for the Automatic Flight Following System (AFFS) Pilot Program. This Pilot Program is a Congressionally mandated program to test standard commercial Satcom systems to address National Guard operational needs and anticipated Department of Homeland Security mission requirements. The system includes the aircraft Satcom equipment, the Network Communications Center for two-way routing of both satellite and terrestrial data communications, and the software for the National Guard operations centers, together with the on-going use of capacity on commercial Mobile Satellite Service (MSS) geostationary communication satellites and Fixed Earth Stations (FES).