Bearskin Services to Install Air Force Network and Telephone Systems

WYANDOTTE, Okla., Dec. 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Bearskin Services (Bearskin), a 100% tribally-owned, SBA Certified 8(a) company and an established supplier of IT & Telecom products and services, is pleased to announce it has secured a $5.5 million Base Network and Telephone Systems (BNTS) Contract to service the US Air Force's 14^th Fighter Training Wing stationed at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. Bearskin technicians will furnish comprehensive base network and telephone services to support the mission.

"Our second major contract award within 30 days validates our ability to meet the Armed Forces' demand for comprehensive technology and mission-critical communication services," states Katie Thompson, Contracts Manager for Bearskin Services. She adds, "The Wyandotte Tribe of Oklahoma's ongoing success hinges on our unparalleled leadership in telecommunications, network engineering, support, and database management."

Bearskin provides all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, vehicles, and supervision to ensure systems are available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. They provide customers with cutting edge information technology services, Helpdesk services, communication systems, products, information assurance, technologies, and customer support. With over seven years experience with 20+ government facilities, Bearskin has the technical expertise, proven methods, and extensive corporate resources – backed by excellent CPAR ratings across the board – to design, implement, and manage complex networking solutions. Their experienced staff meets all DoDD 8570 requires and carries numerous technical and security certifications including: Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) and Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE); many Nortel, Avaya, and Siemens certifications; Comp TIA A+, Security +, and Network+; Security CISSP; and IAT/IAM Levels I-III.

About Bearskin Services:
Head-quartered in a Native American HUBZone, Bearskin Services is a 100% Tribally-Owned business that supports the economic development of the Wyandotte Nation in Oklahoma. These economic development programs support nutrition, health services, housing, and education scholarships for Tribal members. With the stated mission 'to advance the standard of living of the Tribe…and to promote in any other way the general welfare of the Indians of the Wyandotte Nation,' Bearskin Services was honored as the 2010 Department of Energy (DOE) 8(a) Small Disadvantaged Business of the Year. Visit www.bearskinservices.com for more information.

Contact for Bearskin Services: Katie Thompson, Contracts Manager at (918) 678-4217

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