Beacon Wins DHS Small Business Achievement Award

April 18, 2012 - PRLog -- Bel Air, MD – April 18, 2012 – Beacon is a recipient of a 2012 Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Small Business Achievement Award.

The award recognizes Beacon’s outstanding work in support of the DHS mission—in particular, the work performed for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Office of the Chief Procurement Officer in FY11.

“We are honored to be selected by DHS for this prestigious award,” said Carol Koffinke, CEO of Beacon Associates. “We’re proud of our team’s expertise, hard work, and commitment to excellence in support of mission-critical homeland security efforts.”

The annual DHS Small Business Achievement Award recognizes exceptional contributions to the homeland security mission by a select group of small business firms from across the country. The award is sponsored by the DHS Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) and includes nominations and substantial participation by the broader DHS procurement community and program offices in DHS components.

Beacon provides integrated training support services to the Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) located in Anniston, Alabama. The contract includes recruitment and registration of students, scheduling of transportation and lodging, coordination with other CDP functional areas and contractors, and quality control. Beacon has also supported DHS on a number of other contracts, including within FEMA, the Transportation Security Administration, and the U.S. Coast Guard.

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Beacon Associates, Inc. is a company of leaders, putting people at the center of winning solutions. Their mission is to partner with their clients to help them achieve their desired outcomes. Beacon’s clients include Cabinet-level federal agencies, Global 500 firms, and local organizations. Through thought leadership, exceptional people, and vast experience, Beacon produces quantifiable benefits for their clients.