FIREBIRD AST NAMED AS 2017 FINALIST FOR SECAF’S PRESTIGIOUS GOVERNMENT CONTRACTOR OF THE YEAR

Firebird Lauded for its Success in the Government Contracting Industry

April 4, 2017, McLean, VA – Firebird Analytical Solutions and Technologies today announced that it was selected as a finalist for the 9th Annual Small and Emerging Contractors Advisory Forum (SECAF) Awards. Winners will be announced at the SECAF Awards Gala on Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at the Hilton McLean in Tysons Corner. The commemorative event honors small and emerging government contractors and the players in the industry that rely on small business.

2017 finalists are named in the following categories:

  • SECAF Government Contractor of the Year (under $6 million in revenue)

  • SECAF Government Contractor of the Year ($6 to $12 million in revenue)

  • SECAF Government Contractor of the Year ($12 to $25 million in revenue)

  • SECAF Award of Excellence

  • SECAF Government Project of the Year

  • SECAF Small Business Partner of the Year

Firebird Analytical Solutions and Technologies is a finalist for Government Contractor of the Year (under $6 million in revenue)

“We are honored and humbled to be recognized by our peers in the government contracting Industry as a high-performing company,” said CEO Bruce MacNair of Firebird AST. “When I founded the company 6 years ago, my goal was to deliver specialized services to the Defense, Intel, and Law Enforcement communities. It’s exciting to see our amazingly talented team be recognized for their contributions to the Mission.”

“The SECAF Awards Gala is the preeminent annual event that spotlights small businesses that are doing outstanding and innovating work in the government contracting community,” said Cameron Hamilton, Chairman of SECAF and Principal at The McLean Group.  “It is a privilege to publicly recognize Firebird AST as it is a shining example of the commitment, strategy, and leadership that enable the community of small business government contractors to reach higher levels.”


About Firebird AST

Firebird AST is a market recognized leader within the Defense, Intelligence, and Law Enforcement Communities. It is a Service Disable Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that provides highly specialized analytic services and related solutions to customers here at home and overseas. Wherever our clients need us, we are there.

About The 9th Annual SECAF Awards Gala

The 9th Annual SECAF Awards Gala is the premier commemorative event honoring the small and emerging government contractors and the players in the ecosystem that rely on small business. The event, expected to sell out at 500 attendees, will be held Tuesday, May 9, 2017, from 6:00pm to 9:00pm at the Hilton McLean in Tysons Corner. Tickets and tables can be purchased at: www.secaf.org.

About The Small and Emerging Contractors Advisory Forum

The Small and Emerging Contractors Advisory Forum (SECAF) enables the small and emerging government contractor to achieve maximum growth rates in a highly competitive marketplace. Providing members with business resources, access to influencers and government agencies, and advocacy opportunities and education, SECAF is an important resource for a growing company. SECAF also serves the medium to large government contractors, providing invaluable introductions to specialized small businesses that enable the overall contracting community to work successfully in tandem. For more information, visit www.secaf.org.