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Towne Bank's Newsletter Article Feautres Mark N. Klett

In their winter 2010 Newsletter, "Towne Today", Towne Bank wrote an article titled "Speaking Up for Small Businesses". This article features KCG founder and CEO, Mark N. Klett and discusses his testimony before members of the U.S. House of Representatives regarding the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

KCG-INC Receives Center of Veteran Enterprise Certification

Klett Consulting Group is proud to be among the first Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDOVSB) to be certified by the Center of Veteran Enterprise (CVE) on behalf of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

The Code of Federal Regulations authorizes the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Center for Veterans Enterprise (CVE) to examine ownership and control records to verify that the businesses registered in VetBiz Vendor Information Pages (VIP) database are eligible to participate in VA's buying authority established under Public Law (P.L.) 109-461, Section 502 and 503.

KCG-INC Listed as Top 10 Small Business to Watch 2009

The Hampton Roads Business Journal, Inside Business, listed Klett Consulting Group among the Top 10 Small Businesses to Watch for 2009. [View Our Ad]

KCG-INC Wins Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Contract

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has awarded Klett Consulting Group, Inc. a contract to support DHS and its components under the Program Management, Administrative, Clerical and Technical Services contract also known as PACTS. This multipleaward, indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity program has a maximum value of $1.5 billion over four (4) Functional Categories. Klett Consulting Group, Inc. and their teammates will be working under the Program Management category (Functional Category 1). Klett Consulting Group’s contract shall provide advisory and assistance services on administrative management issues, such as financial planning and budgeting, equity and asset management, records management, office planning, strategic and organizational planning, site selection, and business process improvement. Services under this Functional Category may also include but are not limited to that of general management consultants that provide a full range of administrative; human resource; marketing; process, physical distribution and logistics; or other management consulting services. [View Press Release]

KCG-INC Participates in U.S. House of Representatives Smart Contracting Caucus

Kevin H. Merritt, Director of Operations at Klett Consulting Group, Inc. participated in the U.S. House of Representatives Smart Contracting Caucus on July 28, 2009. Mr. Merritt’s experience as a Department of Defense (DoD) Contractor and as Director of Operations for a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business in Virginia Beach, VA provided the caucus with direct understanding of the issues facing small businesses, particularly the SDVOSB community. There are challenges facing Small Businesses in the Federal Sector and this caucus serves as a forum on potential resolutions. Kevin Merritt said, “Small Businesses are the source of economic growth for our nation. Klett Consulting Group believes in discussing our ideas and concerns with the members of Congress. Together, we can develop ways to improve the procurement process and support the small business community.” [View Full Article]

KCG-INC Wins Renewal on Robot Venture Effort

In support of the Hampton Roads Military and Federal Facilities Robot Venture effort, KCG was awarded a renewal of this vital effort to help realize this concept and vision. KCG’s team of Bill Piersol, Kenny Greenwell, and Mark Klett has supported our customer for 3 years and we are honored to be able to continue. Through this contract, KCG has been working with federal agencies and politicians all over the eastern seaboard including a submission to our congressional delegation.

Mark N. Klett Conducts DoD Open Architecture Seminars

Department of Defense (DoD) has mandated that Open Architecture (OA) is required for all future system development. Unfortunately, most “in service” or legacy command and control and computer based weapons systems do not have the capability to meet the demanding OA requirements imposed by DoD. However, there are ways to harness OA-based solutions that reduce this problem with rapidly upgradeable OA system components that also enhance affordability in production and modernization. Additionally, OA creates the ability to re-use components across programs or domains and enable affordable hardware and software acquisition, while reducing life cycle maintenance. For DoD, OA provides the technology basis necessary for improved warfighting capability. OA promotes Global Information Grid (GIG) interoperability and promises to make the Navy’s FORCEnet implementation a reality.

Mark N. Klett is a renowned authority on Open Architectures, DoD Architecture Frameworks (DoDAF) and the Global Information Grid (GIG). Mr. Klett will lecture at 2 seminars hosted by Technology Training Corporation(TTC) in Washington DC, June 10 - 11 2009 and July 15 - 16 2009. Read more...
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KCG-INC Participates in State Veterans Workforce Development Taskforce

Klett Consulting Group, Inc. continues to be a key participant in the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Veterans Workforce Development Taskforce. KCG continues this pro bono service because of the company’s commitment to veterans. Mark Klett, President and CEO of Klett Consulting Group, said, “Klett Consulting Group is fortunate to have the resources and the talent to advance the causes of veterans and we will continue to assist as KCG is needed.” [View Full Article]

KCG-INC attends signing of Virginia Legislation for Robotics

William Piersol, Klett Consulting Group Inc.‘s Robot Venture Program Manager, as part of the Hampton Roads Military and Federal Facilities Alliance, attended the signing of House Bill 2415 sponsored by Delegate Joseph Bouchard (D, Virginia Beach). “This law will encourage the research and development of new technologies right here in Virginia, and it will create jobs in the process,” said Bouchard, by focusing on new technologies with military and industrial applications we can remain on the cutting edge and keep our economy moving forward.” [View Full Article]

Mark N. Klett Speaks to the U.S. House of Representatives

Mark N. Klett, President and CEO of Klett Consulting Group, Inc will speak to the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Small Business, Subcommittee on Contracting and Technology, entitled “Ensuring Stimulus Contracts for Small and Veteran-Owned Businesses” on March 12, 2009. Mr. Klett’s extensive experience as a Department of Defense (DoD) Contractor and as the leader of a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business in Virginia Beach, VA will provide the committee with direct understanding of the issues facing the SDVOSB community. [View Full Article]

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Klett Consulting Group, Inc. Receives 2008 Best of Virginia Beach Award