Global Technical Systems (GTS), founded in 1997 [2], is a Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) and leading technology innovator serving U.S. military and intelligence agencies. Operating across six U.S. states [3], the company secured a landmark US$782 million contract for U.S. Navy combat system network equipment manufacturing in early 2020 [3].
The company's leadership comprises veterans and industry experts with extensive military and intelligence experience:
- Terry Spitzer - President & CEO: Navy veteran with 20+ years leading military/intelligence support operations [3]
- Kevin McTigue - Chief Growth Officer: Led 1000%+ revenue growth over 12 years; 22-year military career including USNR Unit Commander [1]
- Ed Miller - Executive Vice President: 40+ years Intelligence Community and Defense Acquisition experience; former USSOCOM Program Executive Officer [4]
As a DoD prime integrator and NSA Trusted Integrator [3], GTS specializes in advanced technology solutions across multiple domains:
- Naval combat systems and command-and-control systems
- Multi-enclave secure communications and 5G mobile technologies
- Electro-mechanical batteries (EMBs) for green energy and defense applications
- Biometric identification technologies
- Chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosives defense systems [3]
The company maintains a comprehensive Quality Management System certified to ISO 9001:2015 standards [1], with a history of certification achievements:
- ISO 9001:2000 certification (May 2004) [4]
- ISO 9001:2008 certification (October 2009) [4]
- ISO 9001:2015 certification (July 2016) [4]
- Most recent recertification (June 2022) [4]
GTS operates under the GSA Professional Services Schedule (PSS) GS-00F-285DA [1], offering specialized services through four Special Item Numbers:
- 871-3 System Design, Engineering and Integration
- 871-4 Test and Evaluation
- 871-5 Integrated Logistics Support
- 871-6 Acquisition and Life Cycle Management [1]
The company serves a diverse federal customer base including:
- U.S. Navy (NAVSEA, NAVAIR, NAVWAR)
- United States Space Force
- Department of Homeland Security
- U.S. Army
- U.S. Air Force
- U.S. Special Operations Command [5]
Recent achievements include a $7.8M contract modification for Battle Force Tactical Training systems [1] and the development of the Eagle-X family of trusted computers for zero-trust architecture [5]. The company maintains its mission-driven focus on excellence in defense technology innovation, emphasizing creativity, teamwork, and ethical practices in support of national security objectives [2].