Centuria Selected for $16M Contract to Provide NWS Radio Network Support
June 28, 2024
Centuria Corporation (Centuria) is proud to announce that they have been awarded the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Weather Radio (NWR) National Maintenance contract in support of the National Weather Service (NWS) Office of Dissemination (DISS).
NOAA NWS operates the NWR All Hazard Network to provide continuous transmissions of weather-related information and hazard warnings to maritime vessels, aircraft, and the public. Centuria will provide Help Desk, Logistics, Depot, and Field Maintenance Support to the NWR Network and the GEONETCast – Americas (GNC-A) satellite broadcast and dissemination service that provides 24x7x365 National and International weather observations, forecasts, watches, and warnings to North and Central America and the Caribbean.
Centuria’s COO Rakesh Patel said of the award, “The NWR National Maintenance win is a significant award for Centuria, and we are honored to have been selected to continue our support for this critical NWS program. As severe weather events become more frequent, it is vital the NWR network has the necessary support to meet its mission and provide life-saving information to the public and Centuria is committed to delivering that support.”
ABOUT CENTURIA
Recognized by the Washington Post as a Top Workplace for 2024, Centuria is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and an ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 20000-1:2018 registered company assessed at CMMI Level 3 for Services. They have been delivering Information Technology; Engineering and Scientific solutions; and Managed Services to the Federal Government since 2002. During two decades of service, Centuria has earned the trust and respect of government clients with a mission-oriented and service-first approach. Centuria strives to continually develop, improve, and modernize the systems and programs government clients rely on to achieve their missions. Centuria is headquartered in Reston, VA with offices in Rochester, NY, and Oklahoma City, OK.
Centuria recognizes Ryan Sale for his dedication, attitude, and achievements in providing first class service to our customers. Ryan serves as the Observation Lead supporting the Tri-Agency [United States Navy (USN), United States Coast Guard (USCG), and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)] U.S. National Ice Center (USNIC) where he has been instrumental in ensuring USNIC meets its critical global maritime safety operations mission. Over the past few months, Ryan stepped in as acting Team and Imagery Order Desk Lead while the position was vacant. He supported the development of new Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for imagery ordering that simplified and streamlined the process. Ryan also provided orientation and training for the incoming Team and Imagery Order Desk Lead. Ryan demonstrated initiative and adaptability to ensure the standards for the Imagery Order Desk were maintained. For his efforts, Ryan was awarded the USNIC’s Team Member of the Quarter (TMOQ) Award. The Director/Commanding Officer of the USNIC, CDR Travis Wendt, said, “Ryan has been a steady and dependable force at the U.S. National Ice Center, keeping the order desk operating at the highest standard and without delays, blackouts or shortcomings.” Centuria celebrates Ryan and this substantial achievement and recognition. We congratulate him and thank him for all he does for Centuria and our customers.
Centuria Corporation (Centuria) announced today that they have been awarded a contract to supply technical support to the United States Space Force (USSF) Mission Delta 2 (MD2) 19th Space Defense Squadron (19 SDS) at the Naval Support Facility (NSF) Dahlgren in King George, VA. Centuria will provide technical services to operate and maintain the Space Domain Awareness (SDA) Technical Control Facility (TCF) used to identify, track, and prevent collisions of objects in earth’s orbit and track launches from adversaries through intelligence gathering. Centuria’s Executive Vice President, John Cordeiro, said of the award, “Centuria is honored to be selected for this task order, especially given the critical importance of this USSF mission to our National Security. We look forward to providing the comprehensive, 24/7/365 technical services required to keep our warfighters and citizens safe through federated space domain awareness.” ABOUT CENTURIA Recognized by the Washinton Post as a Top Workplace for 2024, Centuria is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and a registered ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 20000-1:2018 and CMMI Level 3 assessed company. Since 2002, Centuria has been delivering Information Technology, Engineering Scientific and Managed Services to the Federal Government. Centuria offers technical and scientific expertise in information technology, aerospace, meteorology, radar, and defense systems and has earned the trust and respect of our clients through a mission-oriented and service-first approach. Centuria is headquartered in Reston, VA, with offices in Rochester, NY.
At Centuria, we take pride in the dedication and expertise of our team members who ensure mission-critical software meets the highest standards. Today, we are spotlighting Erika Outland, a highly skilled leader who manages a team of software test engineers supporting the Headquarters (HQ) Cyberspace Capabilities Center (CCC) at Scott Air Force Base. With a sharp focus on quality and precision, Erika and her team are responsible for assessing and certifying mission-critical software packages for Air Force customers. Their work ensures that deployed software is secure, reliable, and mission-ready. Under Erika’s leadership, the team has streamlined testing processes, enhanced training efforts, and improved efficiency, allowing for faster certification timelines without compromising quality. Most notably, she received an official letter of recognition from the division’s Director of Cyberspace Support stating, “Your outstanding contributions and unwavering commitment to excellence have left a profound impact on our organization.” Under her leadership, the Software and Application Certification Assessment (SACA) team’s outstanding high-priority package queue has decreased by over 95%. Whether tackling complex challenges or coordinating with key Government stakeholders, Erika and her team are committed to delivering excellence. We are grateful for Erika’s leadership and contributions to our mission. Thank you for your hard work and dedication!
