Synergy Group JV, a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), emerged from the vision of USAF veteran Anthony Closson during his deployment in Iraq as a communications specialist [2]. The company specializes in IT integration services and value-added reseller solutions for federal agencies, maintaining a strong commitment to military values and veteran employment throughout its organizational structure [4].
- Anthony Closson - Chief Executive Officer, USAF veteran and former NCO
- Dan Via - VP of Federal Programs
- Shakil Qureshi - Minority Owner VP
- Brent Canter - Contract Manager I/Deputy FSO e-GOS Representative [1]
The company has distinguished itself as one of only six SDVOSBs selected for the NIH CIO-CS contract vehicle, securing positions in both Small Business and SDVOSB categories [1]. Through the National Institutes of Health Information Technology Acquisition and Assessment Center (NITAAC), they deliver comprehensive IT solutions with the following contract parameters:
- Contract Specifics:
- $20 billion ceiling
- Base period: May 1, 2015 - April 30, 2020
- Option period: May 1, 2020 - April 30, 2025
- 0.35% NITAAC Contract Access Fee
- Firm-fixed price structure [2]
Synergy Group JV's core capabilities encompass a broad spectrum of IT and professional services, delivered through a results-oriented consultative approach [2]:
- Information Technology Solutions:
- 24/7/365 Infrastructure Management & Operations
- Information Assurance and Cyber Security
- Custom Application Development (CMMI Level 3)
- Enterprise Resource Planning
- System Integration [3]
- Professional Services:
- Program/Project Management utilizing PMI methodology
- IT Subject Matter Expert services
- Security-cleared personnel deployment
- Administrative support [5]
- 17 million+ Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs)
- Technical Refresh Program (TRP)
- Electronic Government Ordering System (e-GOS)
- Comprehensive support for both CONUS and OCONUS locations [2]
- Active involvement in veterans' charities
- Veteran employment across all organizational levels
- Security-cleared personnel capabilities
- Strong military values integration [2]
- NITAAC Electronic Government Ordering System (e-GOS): https://cio.egos.nih.gov
- Direct program management contact through Anthony Closson at (703) 259-8552
- Prompt payment terms with 0.025% discount for sub-15 day payments [2]
The company continues to expand its capabilities in enterprise-scale implementations, including SAP, Oracle Peoplesoft, and Oracle Applications, while maintaining SEI CMMI Level 3 compliance for application development [2]. Their comprehensive approach to IT modernization and security compliance positions them as a trusted partner for federal agencies requiring sophisticated technology solutions.