AST Awarded GSA Schedule 70 Contract for IT Professional Services and Training

NAPERVILLE, Ill. - Sept. 3, 2013 - PRLog -- AST Corporation, an Oracle Platinum Partner and a specialized provider of Oracle Applications and Technologies solutions, announced today that it has been awarded a 5-year Information Technology (IT) Schedule 70 contract by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), the procurement arm of the Federal government.  Known as the Multiple Award Schedule, the IT Schedule 70 grants agencies direct access to pre-authorized commercial experts who can thoroughly address the needs of the government IT community.

AST’s Schedule 70 contract allows federal, state and local government organizations the choice, flexibility, ease of use and quick access to AST’s high quality and award-winning Oracle Applications and Technology consulting services. Government organizations can now work closely with the expert sales team at AST to obtain fair and approved pricing and license terms. As a trusted vendor, AST can complete contracts with government agencies faster and with fewer obstacles.

“Making our services available through the GSA marks a significant milestone for us, as AST has a long history of bringing the best people, business practices and Oracle products together for public sector organizations," said Jennifer Ryerson, Vice President, Business Development for AST. "By reducing the procurement challenge, our GSA contract will help AST and prospective government clients focus on what matters most, efficiently assessing and resolving critical IT challenges.”

The following AST offerings are on the GSA IT Schedule 70 under contract #GS-35F-497AA:

• Special Item No. 132-50 Training Courses
• Special Item No. 132-51 Information Technology Professional Services

Federal, state and local agencies can obtain information about AST’s GSA Schedule 70 contract services on the GSA Advantage web site at www.gsaadvantage.gov (search for contract number GS-35F-497AA), or by contacting AST directly.

About AST Corporation

Established in 1995, AST Corporation is a Platinum level member of Oracle PartnerNetwork (OPN), Specialized Oracle Applications and Technologies systems integrator, an Oracle University training and delivery partner, and a certified Oracle On-Demand implementation provider. AST offers professional consulting services to Oracle Applications users and serves industry-leading organizations in: federal, state and municipal government; public transportation; airport and seaport; K-12 and secondary education; utilities/energy; manufacturing; insurance; retailing; telecommunications. Clients look to AST Corporation for leadership and assistance in business process redesign, project management, systems integration, systems administration and training.