company updates from 8-koi :: autumn 2021
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Thirteen years ago I started 8-koi to be different, to do better than others, and to offer an easier and more efficient option to the government. I knew what, but I had to learn how along the way. In this season of gratitude, I owe a great deal of thanks to those who have given their time, leant their expertise and allowed me to learn from what they found out the hard way. Because of the generosity of so many, I am honored to see 8-koi thriving as it is today.
I can only hope to share as much in return to help others find their own success. In observance of our 13-year Anniversary that we celebrated on August 8th, I tried to think about the most important lessons that have helped me throughout my entrepreneurial journey and want to make sure I pass them to you, along with a golden heap of appreciation.
With this perspective, I would love nothing more than to see 8-koi continue to grow and improve for at least another 13 years. In order to do this, I continue to seek out the wisdom of other experienced and gracious professionals in the industry, and am honored to welcome Rich Kube to our leadership team as VP of our Design Engineering Division who will help lead CDE. You can read more about Rich and his work with us below.
Finally, I'm thrilled to report that we purchased our new 8-koi headquarters building on September 15th. This is a huge step forward for us and was the result of several years planning and searching for the perfect space. Making our 20,000 square foot dream a reality could only be possible with the top-notch guidance and professional attention of our local real estate experts. Keep reading to see more about the plans to bring our team together under one roof.
Every season and every day we are given a chance to learn, grow and change. I'm looking ahead to see what this autumn brings to 8-koi, CDE, and all of you.
With abundant thanks,
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Inga I. Young
Founder and President
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Get Ready to VOTE in November!
8-koi is a nominee for the "Small Business of the Year Award" category that recognizes the many achievements of a Small Business that demonstrate exceptional growth in the marketplace, diversity, A+ Customer Service, leadership, a positive workplace environment and a profitable business model. Read more at 8-koi.com.
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MAKING GREAT PROGRESS WITH OUR 4 Ps:
People, Programs, Process and Pipeline
The 3rd quarter was another excellent showing by our People. We continue to gain traction by executing excellent “human touch” operations. Here are some of latest 2021 highlights:
PEOPLE: In our HQ, we are thrilled to have hired Rich Kube, VP of Design Engineering, and added to our team engineers, recruiters, and construction support and admin. The newest team members have hit the ground running and are already making a positive impact throughout 8-koi.
PROGRAMS:
Construction
- 8-koi was recently awarded a NAVFAC contract to convert and expand spaces for the VA hospital in Jacksonville, FL.
- The construction team received an “Exceptional” CPARS in support of Various Kennedy Space Center Mechanical System Replacements.
Design Engineering
CDE successfully captured contracts supporting multiple federal, state and county agencies. Some projects include:
- Structural evaluation of an antenna control tower
- A chilled water piping system upgrade for Palm Beach State College
- Construction design of the Trident Control Center for Cape Canaveral Space Force Station
- Roof structure evaluations for multiple Brevard County Schools
Healthcare
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8-koi was awarded a large Purchase Order (PO) to support a large company providing PPE to the US government (photo above).
- We won a contract to provide PPE for a physician’s group out of Atlanta, GA. This contract has the capacity to grow to support up to 8,000 Georgia-based physician’s offices.
- 8-koi was awarded a contract out of Brooklyn, NY, to provide medical equipment for a group of urgent care offices.
Technical Administration
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8-koi won the General Services Administration Streamlined Technology Acquisition Resources for Services III (STARS III) Government-Wide Acquisition Contracts (GWACs) contract vehicle.
- 8-koi was selected as a teammate to support RGNext on the Launch and Test Range System (LTRS) LTRS integrated support (LISC) contract to support, operate, maintain and sustain launch ranges at Florida’s Space Coast and Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.
PIPELINE: We continue to leverage an extra year of 8(a) eligibility – now valid until April 2023.
- We’ve identified 11 new business development opportunities that we are evaluating for pursuit.
- As the end of the fiscal year approaches, 8-koi construction has been hard at work for potential future awards submitting five proposals in August and September alone.
PROCESS: We gained further traction by focusing on continuous improvement - our “Big Rocks.” 8-koi is received its Export Compliance Program Registration - International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Additionally, 8-koi developed a Joint Commission Accreditation Requirement Process for credentialing medical personnel. Finally, our IT capability has been enhanced by establishing an off-site backup.
8-koi team members and current customers make our success possible. We appreciate each of you and the trust you place in us.
Onward,
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Dean Rosenquist
Chief Operating Officer
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#DYK 8-koi has a new video to showcase our team and capabilities?
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Welcome, Rich Kube
VP of Design Engineering Division
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Rich recently joined the leadership team, bringing with him his vast knowledge of quality standards and experience successfully leading multi-disciplinary project teams. An Air Force Veteran, Rich has decades of experience in complex engineering and compliant operations for the government contracting industry to include aviation and aerospace. He supported NASA Shuttle systems engineering and maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) for over a decade and is a recipient of numerous technical achievement awards. See more about Rich here.
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Meet Carlos at 8-koi Careers |
Carlos Badillo is a proud military veteran leading 8-koi's corporate recruiting office.
Carlos Badillo es un veterano orgulloso de su servicio military, y es quien lidera los esfuerzos de reclutamiento corporativo en 8-koi.
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8-koi to be Recognized for HIRE Vets Gold Medallion Award |
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On November 10, 8-koi will be recognized during a virtual ceremony as a Gold Medallion Awardee for the Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans (HIRE Vets) Medallion Program. Implemented by the requirements of the HIRE Vets Act of 2017 (Public Law 115-31), the HIRE Vets Medallion Award is the only federal award recognizing exceptional achievement in veteran employment. By meeting the criteria required for a Gold Medallion Award, 8-koi, Inc. demonstrated both patriotism and recognition of the value veterans bring to the workplace. Learn more about HIRE Vets at https://www.hirevets.gov/ and watch the video below.
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Our New Headquarters Building Welcomes
People and Pets Alike!
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8-koi's new corporate headquarters building on Florida's Space Coast is 20,000 SF on two acres, and is being prepped to welcome in our team from the 8-koi business office in Melbourne and, eventually, CDE's Merritt Island team.
Inga says, "We really wanted a building that reflected our unique corporate culture and located in an area that was easy to get to for most of our employees. Being close to the river with the outdoor space will, I hope, make our workplace very attractive for our employees to be comfortable and productive.”
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World Mental Health Day is observed this month and we understand that our animal companions - our fur babies - are very important to us for emotional support and other health benefits. 8-koi is embracing a more pet-friendly workplace and is offering pet care insurance as part of our benefits package. To celebrate working towards better mental health for everyone, and all these happy fuzzy faces that make us feel better, we want to see your pets... Whether on the job, at home, or on the go, show us your pets.
Post your pet pics and tag 8-koi on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn! -ruff-
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Robin O'Connor and Trixie working hard to reduce stress at HQ |
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MEET THE TEAM ::
Li Li
Mechanical Engineer IV
“I like to work on different kinds of projects so I can always learn something new,” she said.
After earning her Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering at TsingHua University in Beijing, China, she continued her education in the US earning her Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado.
In 2001, Li began working for CDE. With decades of experience, she’s skilled in handling projects through the beginning to end phases - from conceptual building, mechanical and plumbing system designs through the construction phase, and overcoming the challenges in between. See more about 8-koi and CDE capabilities.
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PASSION | EXCELLENCE | DEPENDABILITY | THOUGHTFULNESS |
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Have you downloaded our new division slicks? |
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Technical & Administrative
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The Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference (I/ITSEC) is the world's largest modeling, simulation and training event. - MORE-
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Our 'Big Fish'
Les Daniels is back at I/ITSEC
29 NOV - 3 DEC!
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Don't worry if you didn't receive past issues of 8-koi kurrents. You can read them here!
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HAVE YOU FOUND US ON GOOGLE? |
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Full-spectrum contracting solutions with a human touch |
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8-koi, Inc. has complied with the passage of an interim rule to bridge the gap toward full transition to the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program. The Department of Defense is requiring all contractors with the clause at Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 252.204-7012 in their contracts to conduct a self-assessment of NIST SP 800-171 standards and enter their results into the Supplier Performance Risk System by November 30, 2020. Contractors who have not entered their results by that deadline will not be eligible for an award on a contract containing DFARS 252.204-7012.
For more information, click here.
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