Educology Solutions (ESI), founded in 2008 by Robin Appia, is a specialized IT services provider that addresses the critical need for end-user training on complex federal government technology systems [1]. The company has distinguished itself through quality management excellence and mission alignment while maintaining a core team of subject matter experts, technical specialists, and trainers.
- Aligns team efforts toward shared objectives
- Clearly articulates organizational vision
- Defines precise employee roles
- Champions future-focused initiatives
As an SBA 8(a) and Woman-Owned Small Business, ESI delivers comprehensive services to federal, state, and local government agencies through multiple contract vehicles [1]. The company can receive sole source contracts up to $4M from federal agencies with expedited 60-90 day acquisition timelines [2].
ESI maintains a robust portfolio of contract vehicles and strategic partnerships to support service delivery:
- GSA IT Schedule 70 (GS-35F-616GA)
- 8(a) STARS III GWAC
- SBA 8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8)
- DC Supply Schedule MOBIS (PODS-2006-R-918-00)
- Maryland Consulting & Technical Services (CATS+)
- AWS Partner Network
- IBM Business Partner
- Red Hat Business Partner
- Salesforce Consulting Partner
The company's commitment to excellence is demonstrated through comprehensive quality management certifications [1]:
- ISO 9001:2015 Certification
- CMMI Services/3
- CMMI Development/3
- 8(a) Certified Small Business
- Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB)
- Small Disadvantaged Business
- Multiple state-level certifications including DC CBE, DC DOT/WMATA DBE, MD DOT MBE, and NH DOT DBE [1]
ESI has achieved significant recognition in the federal technology sector, marked by two major milestones:
- Selection for the GSA Best-in-Class STARS III Government-wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC) in 2022, a $50B ceiling Multiple Award IDIQ vehicle [5]
- Named to Washington Technology's Fast 50 list in 2019, ranking 41st with a 42.2% five-year compound growth rate [2]
Through these achievements and capabilities, ESI continues to strengthen its position as a leading provider of federal IT services, leveraging experienced professionals to deliver mission-critical solutions through established contract vehicles and partner networks [3].