WillCo Technologies Has Been Awarded the Missouri NSP Administrative Services Contract

May 21, 2009, Kansas City, MO – The State of Missouri through the Department of Economic Development has awarded WillCo Technologies, Inc. the Missouri Neighborhood Stabilization (NSP) Program Administrative Services contract.  WillCo Technologies along with a team of housing and development professionals will provide the State of Missouri with administrative services support for the Department of Economic Development’s NSP.

The Missouri Department of Economic Development’s NSP is designed to rehabilitate and redevelop distressed neighborhoods.  Through grants provided to the State of Missouri’s Department of Economic Development, the United States Department of Housing and Development plans to stabilize neighborhoods and stop the decline of property value.

WillCo Technologies and a team of housing and development professionals proposed a program for Missouri’s NSP to provide a web-based system centered upon a WillCo designed Missouri NSP web-portal and supported by the team’s housing and development expertise.  The web-based system is cost-effective and expedient.  WillCo will leverage their IT Service and Support Center in support of the web-based system.

WillCo Technologies already has experience in providing support to the United States government.  WillCo Technologies is the sole provider for workforce information assurance software to the United States Army.

WillCo Technologies, Inc. was founded in 2005 by President and CEO, Kevin J. Williams, and provides full service, industry specific IT solutions and support.  WillCo Technologies, Inc. core competencies are software development, IT consulting, IA services, systems integrations, and program management.  WillCo Technologies, Inc. is a Small Business Administration (SBA) qualified HUBZone small business concern (SBC), a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), and a self-certified Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB).  WillCo Technologies, Inc. corporate offices and operations are located in the Central Business District of Kansas City, MO.

WillCo Technologies Is Approved As a HUBZone Small Business

April 22, 2009, Kansas City, MO – The United States Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved WillCo Technologies, Inc. application for certification as a qualified HUBZone small business concern (SBC).  WillCo Technologies will have more access to government contracts as an SBA HUBZone SBC.

The SBA HUBZone Empowerment Contracting program was enacted to promote growth in “historically underutilized business” zones (HUBZone).  Qualified HUBZone SBC’s are given more federal contracting opportunities.  The idea behind the SBA HUBZone program is to promote growth, create jobs, and empower distressed communities by singling out small businesses in distressed communities.

To become a qualified HUBZone SBC, a small business must be located in a HUBZone, be owned by at least one citizen of the United States, and at least 35% of its employees must reside within a HUBZone.  If a company meets all three of these requirements they may apply for certification as a qualified HUBZone SBC.  As a qualified HUBZone SBC, WillCo Technologies will have access to more federal contracting opportunities.

WillCo Technologies is already the sole provider for information assurance (IA) workforce software to the United States Army.  By becoming a qualified HUBZone SBC, WillCo will have more access and preference for federal contracting opportunities.  Through the combination of prior federal contracting experience and HUBZone certification, WillCo plans to market their industry recognized IA workforce software as well as industry specific information technology solutions to various federal, state, and local governments as well as federal, state, and local government contractors.

WillCo Technologies, Inc. was founded in 2005 by President and CEO, Kevin J. Williams, and provides full service, industry specific IT solutions and support.  WillCo Technologies, Inc. core competencies are software development, IT consulting, IA services, systems integrations, and program management.  WillCo Technologies, Inc. is a Small Business Administration (SBA) qualified HUBZone small business concern (SBC), a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), and a self-certified Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB).  WillCo Technologies, Inc. corporate offices and operations are located in the Central Business District of Kansas City, MO.

WillCo Technologies Has Released Their White Paper on IASTAR® to the Federal Government

January 30, 2009, Kansas City, MO – WillCo Technologies, Inc. has released their white paper “IA Strategic Tracking & Reporting: FISMA Personnel Compliance Made Easy” concerning Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002 (FISMA) compliance to the federal government.  FISMA was passed in the wake of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks to strengthen the federal government and affiliates information technology (IT).

The United States Army uses WillCo Technologies’ IASTAR® (Information Assurance System for Tracking Assessment and Reporting) as their sole information assurance (IA) compliance program for the Department of Defense Directive 8570 (DoD 8570).  DoD 8570 is the DoD response to FISMA.  For the Army, WillCo Technologies developed a customized version of IASTAR® – the Army Training and Certification Tracking System (ATCTS).

WillCo and IASTAR®’s have a proven and recognized record in providing the Army with IA workforce compliance for DoD 8570.  WillCo Technologies plans to expand their IASTAR® brand throughout the entire federal government to assure federal departments’ and agencies’ compliance with FISMA.  WillCo’s white paper, “IA Strategic Tracking & Reporting: FISMA Personnel Compliance Made Easy,” and IASTAR®’s record will provide the federal government with proof of successful compliance by using WillCo Technologies and IASTAR®.

WillCo Technologies, Inc. is a Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) founded in 2005 to provide full service IT solutions and support.  WillCo’s core competencies are software development, IT consulting, IA services, systems integrations, and program management.  WillCo’s corporate headquarters are in Overland Park, KS and operations headquarters in Kansas City, MO.  The company has affiliates in California, the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia serving government IT customers.

The WillCo Technologies Team Gives Back to the Kansas City Community with Bee-of-Service Program

January 26, 2009, Kansas City, MO – WillCo Technologies, Inc. has started the Bee-of-Service Program to give back to the community of Kansas City.  The Bee-of-Service Program encourages the WillCo Technologies team to volunteer or provide community service in any way.  WillCo believes that giving back to Kansas City and providing community service are essential qualities for a company and the community bond.

The Bee-of-Service Program encourages the WillCo Technologies team to provide community service.  Each team member is rewarded with paid-time-off for their dedication and commitment.  For every eight hours of community service, a WillCo team member will receive four hours of paid-time-off.  It is WillCo’s belief that by giving back to the Kansas City community and by encouraging the WillCo team members to as well, that WillCo will help meet the tangible needs and a need of spirits for the community and the WillCo team.

WillCo Technologies, Inc. is a Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) founded in 2005 to provide full service IT solutions and support.  WillCo’s core competencies are software development, IT consulting, IA services, systems integrations, and program management.  WillCo’s corporate headquarters are in Overland Park, KS and operations headquarters in Kansas City, MO.  The company has affiliates in California, the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia serving government IT customers.

WillCo Technologies Has Released to the Department of Defense Their White Paper on IASTAR®

December 12, 2008, Kansas City, MO – WillCo Technologies, Inc. has released to the Department of Defense (DoD) their white paper concerning the DoD Directive 8570 (DoD 8570).  The United States Army WillCo Technologies IASTAR® (Information Assurance System for Tracking Assessment and Reporting) as their sole information assurance (IA) compliance program for DoD 8570.

DoD 8570 is the DoD response to the Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002 (FISMA).  FISMA was passed in the wake of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks to strengthen the federal government and affiliates information technology (IT).  IASTAR® is WillCo’s IA program for DoD 8570 compliance.  For the Army, WillCo Technologies developed a customized version of IASTAR® – the Army Training and Certification Tracking System (ATCTS).

WillCo Technologies’ DoD 8570 IASTAR® White Paper was created to bring attention to the deficiencies of DoD 8570 compliance within the DoD.  It offers the DoD a solution with IASTAR®.  WillCo’s IASTAR® will identify, assess, align, and track the DoD IA workforce and then report said data.  As the leading source for DoDD 8570 compliance software, WillCo Technologies has the capabilities, the preparations, and the proven qualities to help all DoD agencies comply with DoD 8570.

WillCo Technologies, Inc. is a Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) founded in 2005 to provide full service IT solutions and support.  WillCo’s core competencies are software development, IT consulting, IA services, systems integrations, and program management.  WillCo’s corporate headquarters are in Overland Park, KS and operations headquarters in Kansas City, MO.  The company has affiliates in California, the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia serving government IT customers.

United States Army Purchases 1,000,000 End User Licenses from WillCo for Army Specific Version of IASTAR®

April 15, 2008, Kansas City, MO – The United States Army’s Army Headquarters Department of the Army Office of Information Assurance and Compliance (HQDA OIA&C) has contracted WillCo Technologies, Inc. to purchase an enterprise license for WillCo’s IASTAR® software and support.  The license will cover 1,000,000 end users for the Army Training and Certification Tracking System (ATCTS).

ATCTS is the Army’s information assurance (IA) compliance program for Department of Defense Directive (DoDD) 8570.  DoDD 8570 is the DoD response to the Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002 (FISMA).  FISMA was passed in the wake of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks to strengthen the federal government and affiliates information technology (IT).

ATCTS is the Army specific version of IASTAR®.   WillCo developed IASTAR® specifically for DoDD 8570 compliance.  According to DoDD 8570, the Army must identify, assess, align, and track their IA workforce and then report said data.

The expanded contract increases WillCo Technologies, Inc.’s business exposure.  WillCo is now the leading source for DoDD 8570 compliance software.

WillCo Technologies, Inc. is a Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) founded in 2005 to provide full service IT solutions and support.  WillCo’s core competencies are software development, IT consulting, IA services, systems integrations, and program management.  WillCo’s corporate headquarters are in Overland Park, KS and operations headquarters in Kansas City, MO.  The company has affiliates in California, the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia serving government IT customers.

WillCo Technologies, Inc. Has Opened a New IT Service and Support Center in Downtown Kansas City

Kansas City, MO, October 26, 2007 – WillCo Technologies, Inc. has joined in the Downtown Kansas City, MO revitalization.  WillCo has opened an office at 929 Walnut Street in the heart of the Financial District.  The 5,000 square foot office will be WillCo’s new IT Service and Support Center.

Along with the Sprint Center and the soon to open Power and Light District, WillCo has joined in the Downtown revitalization by leasing a 5,000 square foot space to serve as the IT Service and Support Center.  While corporate headquarters will remain in Overland Park, KS, the new space will be the main center of operations.

The new center will house executive offices, IT professionals, administrative staff, and a help desk.  The new center will allow WillCo to expand its capacity and capabilities as well as providing staff with new opportunities of networking and recreation.

The center is located in a Historically Underdeveloped Business Zone (HUBZone).  WillCo will apply for SBA Certified HUBZone designation.  SBA Certified HUBZone designation will create new commercial and government business opportunites for WillCo Technologies, Inc.

WillCo Technologies, Inc. is a Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) founded in 2005 to provide full service IT solutions and support.  WillCo’s core competencies are software development, IT consulting, IA services, systems integrations, and program management.  WillCo’s corporate headquarters are in Overland Park, KS and operations in Kansas City, MO.  The company has affiliates in California, the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia serving government IT customers.

United States Navy Subcontracts WillCo’s IASTAR® to Identify IA Workforce in Accordance to DoDD 8570

Kansas City, MO, September 29, 2006 – The United States Navy Naval Medical Information Management Center (NMIMC) is to use WillCo’s IASTAR® online assessment tool for Department of Defense Directive (DoDD) 8570 compliance.  NMIMC will use WillCo’s IASTAR® online assessment tool to identify and align their information assurance (IA) workforce.

WillCo developed IASTAR® (Information Assurance System for Tracking Assessment and Reporting) specifically for DoDD 8570 compliance.  DoDD 8570 is the DoD response to the Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002 (FISMA).  FISMA was passed in the wake of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks to strengthen the federal government and affiliates information technology (IT).  IASTAR® will help NMIMC identify, assess, align, and track their IA workforce and then report said data in compliance with DoDD 8570.

NMIMC’s mission is to improve, develop, test, and disseminate quality IT with an emphasis placed on enhancing patient care.  WillCo is pleased to provide NMIMC with IASTAR® for their IA workforce identification process.

WillCo Technologies, Inc. is a Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) founded in 2005 to provide full service IT solutions and support.  WillCo’s core competencies are software development, IT consulting, IA services, systems integrations, and program management.  WillCo’s corporate headquarters are in Overland Park, KS.  The company has affiliates in California, the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia serving government IT customers.

United States Army Contracts WillCo to Use IASTAR® to Develop Army IA Workforce Compliance Program

Kansas City, MO, April 24, 2006 – The United States Army’s Army Headquarters Department of the Army Office of Information Assurance and Compliance (HQDA OIA&C) has contracted WillCo Technologies, Inc. to develop their information assurance (IA) workforce compliance program.  The Army purchased 1,000 end user licenses to use in a proof-of-concept pilot program.

WillCo developed IASTAR® (Information Assurance System for Tracking Assessment and Reporting) specifically for Department of Defense Directive (DoDD) 8570 compliance.  DoDD 8570 is the DoD response to the Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002 (FISMA).  FISMA was passed in the wake of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks to strengthen the federal government and affiliates information technology (IT).

HQDA OIA&C will use IASTAR® to develop the Army IA workforce compliance program.  The Army IA workforce compliance program is in accordance with DoDD 8570.  The Army must identify, assess, align, and track their IA workforce and then report said data in compliance with DoDD 8570.

The HQDA OIA&C is responsible for the Army’s IA and compliance.

WillCo Technologies, Inc. is a Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) founded in 2005 to provide full service IT solutions and support.  WillCo’s core competencies are software development, IT consulting, IA services, systems integrations, and program management.  WillCo’s corporate headquarters are in Overland Park, KS.  The company has affiliates in California, the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia serving government IT customers.