SGIS

Infobox_Company
company_
company_type = Private
foundation = 2002
location_city = San Diego, California
location_country = USA
industry = Government Services
revenue = $62 million (2007)
homepage = [http://www.sgis.com/ www.sgis.com] |

SGIS is a Defense Contractor providing services, in the fields of Intelligence, Information Technology and Engineering, to the US Military and the US Federal Government. Founded in 2002, SGIS partnered with the United States Government to join the Counter-terrorism and Counter-intelligence effort, quickly becoming a component of several government agencies' support teams.

SGIS works with organizations at the federal, state and local levels including:
*The US Army
*The US Air Force
*The Department of the Navy
*The US Marine Corps
*The Director of National Intelligence (DNI)
*The National Security Agency (NSA)
*The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA
*Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
*Director of National Intelligence (DNI)
*JPL/NASA

SGIS has thirteen offices nationwide and is headquartered in San Diego, California. Other office locations: Albuquerque, Charleston, Charlotte, Dallas, Fort Lauderdale, Indianapolis, Metro-Washington D.C., Orlando, Carlsbad, Pasadena, Sierra Vista, Bradenton and Tampa.

History

CEO Hany Girgis founded SGIS from his garage in June 2002, shortly after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Girgis pinpointed that there would be an upsurge in Defense, Intelligence and Homeland Security. Because of organizations and federal agencies requiring more services to keep up with the war on terrorism, budgets increased providing Girgis with an opportunity to build a company that focused on defending our nation's freedom. In turn, he turned the way of government contracting.
Girgis' partner, COO Vince Virga joined SGIS in early 2003. Virga helped Girgis start up SGIS based on a 14-year friendship with Girgis that dates back to their college days at UCF and working together in management.SGIS soon became an 8(a) certified, Small Disadvantaged Business. This gave SGIS numerous chances to bid on government contracting opportunities and increase its presence within the market.
Today, SGIS has over 850 employees and is currently generating approximately $85 million.

Teammates

• Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC)• Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC)• Northrop Grumman• Electronic Data Systems (EDS)• The California Institute of Technology• General Dynamics• Rockwell Collins • Raytheon• L3 Communications• Lockheed Martin Corporation• Mantech International • Booz Allen Hamilton

Capabilities

*Information Technology
SGIS uses IT solutions and services to fit the specific mission areas of their government customers.SGIS works with a diverse group of customers across numerous agencies and departments enabling them to provide advanced technical solutions using proven methodologies. SGIS uses these approaches to optimize Information Technology resources and system adaptability. "SGIS Information Technology Capabilities:"
•IT Systems and Network Administration•Physical Network Security and Analysis•Applications and Software Development•Embedded Software Development/Testing•Database Development and Maintenance•Web Application Development•Information Assurance (VA, IDS, ISS and PKI)•Technical Documentation and Training•Configuration Management

*Engineering
SGIS provides a vast array of engineering services, from concept definition through life-cycle support, across several defense and government agencies. SGIS combines research and development with hands-on field experience to provide full-scale engineering and technical solutions across a broad area of operations for the Department of Defense, NASA and various Intelligence Agencies. "SGIS Engineering Capabilities:"
•Land Mobile Radio •Systems Engineering •Structural Analysis •Mechanical Design •RF and Communications •Quality Assurance •Thermal Engineering •Electro Mechanical Design •AutoCAD Design •Tactical Automated Security Systems (TASS) •2D & 3D Simulation and Training •Project Management •Embedded Software

*Intelligence
SGIS protects America’s borders and citizens by providing leading edge intelligence solutions. SGIS has a large team of intelligence professionals in support of multiple intelligence agencies providing all-source, HUMINT, SIGINT and ELINT analysis, collection management support, counterintelligence support, desk officer support and targeting support. "SGIS Intelligence Capabilities:"
•Counterintelligence Threat Analysis •Intelligence Collection Analysis •Collection Management •Targeting Support & Expertise •Global Operational Support •Desk Officer Support •Global Program Support •Intel Writing and Reporting •All-Source, HUMINT, SIGINT, ELINT Analysis •Life-Cycle Data Analysis and Technology Support •Geographic Information Systems Development •24/7 Watch Services

*Global Telecommunications
SGIS provides advanced telecommunications solutions to a variety of different departments and agencies including the Joint Chiefs at the Pentagon and the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA).SGIS also has telecom engineers and technicians deployed overseas supporting our military and embassies.

"SGIS Telecommunications Capabilities:"
•Defense Messaging (DMS) Services and Support •Telecommunications Systems Design, Installation and Maintenance •Video Teleconference Design, Installation and Support •Fiber Optic and Cat 5 Cable Installation •Tactical Automated Security Systems (TASS) •Wireless Systems Design, Installation and Maintenance •Certified Nortel and Lucent Engineers •Project Management

*Logistics
SGIS works with customers to ensure that critical operations function at the highest level of excellence, from supplying NASA engineering departments with highly specialized materials used in the construction of unmanned rovers to expediting the procurement and shipment of equipment to build geospatial networks.

"SGIS Logistics Capabilities:"
•Supply Chain Management •Integrated Logistics Management •Computer Based Training •Instructional Design •Technical Documentation •Material Management •Project Management

Contracts

The Air Intelligence Agency (AIA), an agency of the United States Air Force, awarded SGIS an Enterprise Operations Center Network Support Contract supporting the 690th Intelligence Support Squadron at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. The scope of the contract for SGIS includes: Systems Administration, Network Administration, Hardware Maintenance and Help Desk Support. The contract is valid until September 30, 2007, with two one-year options extending through September 30, 2009.

General Dynamics Information Technology awarded SGIS a Constructive Training contract supporting the 309th Military Intelligence (MI) Army Battalion in Fort Huachuca, Arizona. The MI Battalion trains soldiers, airmen, sailors, Marines and civilians. Under this contract, SGIS provides live and constructive personnel training and simulation support services, including personnel with the technical and tactical expertise necessary to serve as Counter-intelligence Training Specialists, Instructors and Curriculum Developers for the 309th MI Battalion. The scope of the contract for SGIS also includes supporting the training development of the Counterintelligence Special Agent Course, providing New Systems Training and Integration Office Support, providing Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) Doctrine Development and supporting the Army Training and Evaluation Program (ARTEP) with collective tasks and manuals for a Joint Interrogation and Debriefing Center (JIDC). The contract is valid until December 31, 2007.

* [http://www.sddt.com/Search/article.cfm?SourceCode=20080324cza SGIS is Awarded a SeaPort Enhanced Project Management, Administrative and Information Support Prime Contract by the U.S. Navy in Support of the Base Realignment and Closure Program Management Office (BRAC PMO)]

* [http://www.washingtontechnology.com/print/23_01/32066-1.html SGIS is Awarded a Simulator Maintenance and Support Contract in Support of the United States Army Program Executive Office for Simulation, Training & Instrumentation]

Awards

* Named to the Military Training Technology (MT2) 2008 Top Simulation Companies List
* Ranked #29 on San Diego Business Journal's Top 100 Fastest-Growing Privately-Held Companies List for 2008
* Named a Finalist for the 2008 AeA San Diego High Tech Awards in the Technology/ IT Services Category
* Jason Lipton, Managing Partner, has been named one of Tampa Bay's 2008 Up & Comers by the Tampa Bay Business Journal
* Named to San Diego Daily Transcript’s Defense Contractors List for 2008
* Named to San Diego Daily Transcript’s San Diego County Largest Employers List for 2008
* Small Business Administration (SBA) Awards SGIS CEO Hany Girgis with 2008 Entrepreneurial Success Award
* Ranked #10 on Entrepreneur Magazine’s 2008 Hot 100 List of The Fastest-Growing Businesses in America [http://www.entrepreneur.com/hot100/industry/govt.html]
* CEO Hany Girgis recognized as a Semifinalist for the Ernst & Young 2008 Entrepreneur of the Year Award in San Diego
* Orlando Business Journal’s 2008 Best Places to Work in Central Florida Award in the Small Business Category
* South Florida Business Journal’s 2008 Business of the Year Award in the Technology Category
* Ranked #8 on bizSanDiego Magazine’s 2008 Fast Growth List
* Ranked #11 on San Diego Business Journal's Largest Defense Contractors List for 2008
* San Diego Business Journal's 2008 Technology Executive of the Year Awards, Finalist
* Ranked #45 on San Diego Business Journal's Largest Private Companies List for 2007
* Ranked #32 on San Diego Business Journal's Highest Revenue Generators List for 2007
* Named to 2007 Inc 500 - with 735.6% growth over 3 years
* Named the 13th Fastest growing Company in America (2006) by Entrepreneur Magazine and PricewaterhouseCoopers.
* Hany Girgis, CEO and founder of SGIS, was named San Diego’s Small Business Person of the Year for 2007 by the Small Business Administration (SBA).

External links

* [http://www.sgis.com SGIS Corporate Website]
* [http://www.sgis.com/releases/SGIS%20To%20Host%20Golf%20Tournament%20Benefiting%20Susan%20G.%20Komen%20for%20the%20Cure%20062708.htm SGIS To Host Golf Tournament Benefiting Susan G. Komen for the Cure]
* [http://www.sgis.com/releases/SGIS%20Named%20to%20the%202008%20Inc.%205000%20List%20for%20Second%20Consecutive%20Year%20082608.htm SGIS Named to the Inc.5000 List for the Seond Consecutive Year]
* [http://www.entrepreneur.com/hot100/details/200810.html SGIS Ranks #10 on Entrepreneur Magazine's 2008 Hot 100 List]
* [http://www.bizsandiego.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=601&Itemid=2 SGIS Ranks #8 on bizSanDiego Magazine’s 2008 Fast Growth List]
* [http://www.sandiegometro.com/2008/may/sba4.php Hany Girgis Wins 2008 SBA Entrepreneurial Success Award]
* [http://www.sddt.com/News/article.cfm?SourceCode=20080520czf SGIS Appoints Michael Albano as Division VP of IT Services 2008]
* [http://orlando.bizjournals.com/orlando/stories/2008/05/19/focus6.html SGIS Named One of Central Florida's Best Places to Work for Second Consecutive Year 2008]
* [http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/business/20070703-9999-1b3award.html SGIS founder named Small Business Person of the Year - "Sign On San Diego" July 3, 2007]
* [http://www.inc.com/inc5000/2007/company-profile.html?id=200703920 SGIS named to Inc. 500 2007]