Rockledge, Florida — Saalex Solutions, Inc., as a subcontractor to a.i. solutions, announced the contract award to support the National Aeronautical Space Administration’s (NASA) Launch Services Program (LSP). The contract, known as Expendable Launch Vehicle Integrated Support 3 (ELVIS 3), will provide end-to-end launch services for NASA and NASA-sponsored payloads on commercial expendable launch vehicles. Encompassing over a 9.5 year period, the total potential value of the contract is $387.6 million.

Work on the contract will be based near Saalex’s regional headquarters in Rockledge at Kennedy Space Center in Florida and will include activities at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California and other sites where the U.S. government launches satellites and other spacecraft.

Saalex President/CEO, Travis Mack, said: “We are excited to support NASA’s launch services program and enhance our NASA presence at the Kennedy Space Center. We are enthusiastic about this award and look forward to working hand in hand with a.i. solutions.”

About Saalex Solutions, Inc.

Saalex Solutions, Inc. is an Engineering and Information Technology Services company with a focus on Test Range Operations and Maintenance, Integrated Logistics Support, Engineering Services and Information Technology Services. Founded in 1999 by Travis Mack, Saalex Solutions, Inc. is a Small Disadvantaged, Service Disabled Veteran-Owned and Operated business headquartered in Camarillo, California.

Camarillo, California – This month, Saalex Solutions, Inc (Saalex) has joined Central Coast Minority Enterprise Resource Affiliates (CCMERA) to support CCMERA’s advocacy and mission, championing of diversity and small business enterprises in a manner that is tangible and visible within the Central Coast region including Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, and Ventura counties. CCMERA “helps businesses do business”! Their mission is to be a dynamic business development resource, which assists emerging, small, and mid-size entities, within the Central Coast region of California, to generate revenue and grow the enterprise. This is done through the power of creating connections, facilitating networking, inculcating knowledge, and leveraging synergies of available resources for excellence in business growth and success.

As an affiliate of CCMERA, Saalex has gain a unique strategic position in a large consumer demographic and community. Through our CCMERA Affiliation, we:

• Demonstrate our commitment to the small and minority enterprise community comprising diverse underserved communities, such as, African Americans, Asians, Latinos, Pacific Islanders, as well as women, veteran, and other populations
• Establish Saalex as an advocate of small business, economic development, and community development within the tri-counties region
• Solidify our connection & relationship with this community/consumer group

Saalex looks forward to working with CCMERA in this new venture.

About CCMERA

To accomplish our mission, CCMERA’s initiatives include facilitating educational and networking events, enabling knowledge and communication, providing support services, and expediting access to vital resources, with the purpose of helping minority businesses grow and prosper. We are a dynamic central hub for disseminating business information and connecting the dots between and among entrepreneurs, professionals, small and mid-size enterprises, and the agencies, consultants, corporations, customers, and organizations that positively impact the bottom line. CCMERA works cooperatively with all organizations, however, we exist to enhance business development, economic development, and financial literacy for African American, Asian American, Latino, Native American, indigenous peoples, and other communities of color, as well as, for women, veterans, and other underrepresented groups.

CCMERA connects the dots among stakeholders across the commerce spectrum. These stakeholders are comprised of Affiliate Members; Federal, State, County, and local Agencies; Business Related Organizations; Financial Institutions and Lenders; Central Coast Communities; Customers; and 8(a), WOSB, SDVOSBC, and HUBZone entities.

About Saalex Solutions, Inc.

Saalex Solutions, Inc. is an Engineering and Information Technology Services company with a focus on, Test Range Operations and Maintenance, Integrated Logistics Support, Engineering Support and Information Technology Services. Founded in 1999 by Travis Mack, Saalex Solutions is a Small Disadvantaged, Service Disabled Veteran-Owned and Operated business headquartered in Camarillo, California.

Camarillo, California – On August 19, 2016, Saalex President/CEO, Mr. Travis Mack keynoted at the Pacific Coast Business Times (PCBT) Spirit of Small Business Awards Luncheon at the Bacara Resort & Spa in Santa Barbara, California. The PCBT and the Los Angeles District Office of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) created the Spirit of Small Business to recognize the accomplishments of small businesses. Click here for more photos of the event.

The Spirit of Small Business honored businesses with fewer than 100 employees in the following categories: East Ventura County, West Ventura County, South Santa Barbara County, North Santa Barbara County, San Luis Obispo County, Woman-Owned Business, Minority-Owned Business, Family-Owned Business and Exporter of the Year. Eight winners were announced for this year. They were:

VENTURA COUNTY | Beacon Coffee Company: John and Jennifer Wheir, Owners

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY | Summerland Winery: Nebil “Bilo” Zarif, Owner

CENTRAL COAST | Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co.: Jaime and Jim Dietenhofer

FAMILY-OWNED | Santa Paula Materials: Mile and Roko Grbic, Owners

MINORITY-OWNED | Lead Builders: Ron Galvariz, Founder

GREEN BUSINESS | Brighten Solar: Marine Schumann, Jeremy Favier and Gautier Meyers, Co-founders

VETERAN-OWNED BUSINESS | CJSeto Support Services: Chet Seto, CEO

WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESS | BōKu International: Lynn Rollé, Owner

We were also joined by Mr. Victor Parker of the SBA Los Angeles District Office, Congresswoman Lois Capps, Heritage Oaks Bank, Mr. Ray Bowman from the Ventura County EDCVC, Wells Fargo, and many of the event sponsors.

During Mr. Mack’s keynote speech, he shared his small business experience that was unbeknownst to nearly all of Saalex employees today. Saalex Solutions, Inc. started its humble beginnings as an IT startup company in a studio apartment. Once, while undergoing small business struggles, Mr. Mack was 60 days away from giving up on the company. Through perseverance and familiarizing himself with all the SBA had to offer, Mr. Mack led Saalex to become a recognized Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned, Small Business in Ventura County today. We hope that Saalex’s success story has motivated other small business owners to triumph over the many bad days.

We like to extend our congratulations to all Spirit of Small Business Award winners. In addition, we would like to thank Mr. Henry Dubroff of PCBT and Mr. Victor Parker of the SBA Los Angeles District Office for giving Mr. Mack this amazing opportunity. We love to help because small business matters! Please do not hesitate to contact us at slxbd@saalex.com for future Small Business events and your Small Business needs.

Saalex Solutions, Inc. is an Engineering and Information Technology Services company with a focus on, Test Range Operations and Maintenance, Integrated Logistics Support, Engineering Support and Information Technology Services. Founded in 1999 by Travis Mack, Saalex Solutions is a Small Disadvantaged, Service Disabled Veteran-Owned and Operated business headquartered in Camarillo, California.

Camarillo, California – On August 19, 2016, Saalex President/CEO, Mr. Travis Mack keynoted at the Pacific Coast Business Times (PCBT) Spirit of Small Business Awards Luncheon at the Bacara Resort & Spa in Santa Barbara, California. The PCBT and the Los Angeles District Office of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) created the Spirit of Small Business to recognize the accomplishments of small businesses. Click here for more photos of the event.

The Spirit of Small Business honored businesses with fewer than 100 employees in the following categories: East Ventura County, West Ventura County, South Santa Barbara County, North Santa Barbara County, San Luis Obispo County, Woman-Owned Business, Minority-Owned Business, Family-Owned Business and Exporter of the Year. Eight winners were announced for this year. They were:

VENTURA COUNTY | Beacon Coffee Company: John and Jennifer Wheir, Owners

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY | Summerland Winery: Nebil “Bilo” Zarif, Owner

CENTRAL COAST | Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co.: Jaime and Jim Dietenhofer

FAMILY-OWNED | Santa Paula Materials: Mile and Roko Grbic, Owners

MINORITY-OWNED | Lead Builders: Ron Galvariz, Founder

GREEN BUSINESS | Brighten Solar: Marine Schumann, Jeremy Favier and Gautier Meyers, Co-founders

VETERAN-OWNED BUSINESS | CJSeto Support Services: Chet Seto, CEO

WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESS | BōKu International: Lynn Rollé, Owner

We were also joined by Mr. Victor Parker of the SBA Los Angeles District Office, Congresswoman Lois Capps, Heritage Oaks Bank, Mr. Ray Bowman from the Ventura County EDCVC, Wells Fargo, and many of the event sponsors.

During Mr. Mack’s keynote speech, he shared his small business experience that was unbeknownst to nearly all of Saalex employees today. Saalex Solutions, Inc. started its humble beginnings as an IT startup company in a studio apartment. Once, while undergoing small business struggles, Mr. Mack was 60 days away from giving up on the company. Through perseverance and familiarizing himself with all the SBA had to offer, Mr. Mack led Saalex to become a recognized Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned, Small Business in Ventura County today. We hope that Saalex’s success story has motivated other small business owners to triumph over the many bad days.

We like to extend our congratulations to all Spirit of Small Business Award winners. In addition, we would like to thank Mr. Henry Dubroff of PCBT and Mr. Victor Parker of the SBA Los Angeles District Office for giving Mr. Mack this amazing opportunity. We love to help because small business matters! Please do not hesitate to contact us at slxbd@saalex.com for future Small Business events and your Small Business needs.

Saalex Solutions, Inc. is an Engineering and Information Technology Services company with a focus on, Test Range Operations and Maintenance, Integrated Logistics Support, Engineering Support and Information Technology Services. Founded in 1999 by Travis Mack, Saalex Solutions is a Small Disadvantaged, Service Disabled Veteran-Owned and Operated business headquartered in Camarillo, California. 

Camarillo, California – Saalex had another successful attendance at the National Defense Industry Association (NDIA) Navy Gold Coast 2016 conference this year. President/CEO Travis Mack, who has attended this conference for over 10 years, is constantly amazed by the coordination and thought that the NDIA implements into making the Navy Gold Coast a success each year.

The level of NDIA’s commitment to the event and to small businesses was evident by the line-up of senior speakers, as well the ease of accessibility made to the government entities to all that attended. We appreciate our senior civilian government and active duty representatives taking the time to explain the critical need and status of the Department of Navy and the Department of Defense Small Business procurement plans.

It was a pleasure attending panels hosted by the Navy Commands and meeting everyone at the conference. Thank you to all that stopped by our booth and left a business card with us. If we missed you, we hope to see you next year at the beautiful new venue: the Town and Country Resort & Convention Center in Old Town San Diego, CA.

Saalex Solutions, Inc. is an Engineering and Information Technology Services company with a focus on, Test Range Operations and Maintenance, Integrated Logistics Support, Engineering Support and Information Technology Services. Founded in 1999 by Travis Mack, Saalex is a Small Disadvantaged, Service Disabled Veteran-Owned and Operated business headquartered in Camarillo, California

Camarillo, California – Saalex President/CEO, Mr. Travis Mack will keynote at Pacific Coast Business Times Spirit of Small Business Awards Award Luncheon on August 19, 2016 at the Bacara Resort & Spa in Santa Barbara, California. Honorees are celebrated from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

The Pacific Coast Business Times and the Los Angeles District Office of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) created the Spirit of Small Business to recognize the accomplishments of small businesses. The Spirit of Small Business honors businesses with fewer than 100 employees in the following categories: East Ventura County, West Ventura County, South Santa Barbara County, North Santa Barbara County, San Luis Obispo County, Woman-Owned Business, Minority-Owned Business, Family-Owned Business and Exporter of the Year.

Entries will be judged based upon the nominee’s record of success, ability to overcome adversity and community commitment, in addition to meeting the basic requirements of being tri-county based and having 100 or fewer employees.

The deadline to nominate a business is due June 24, 2016. Click here for more information.

We would like to thank Mr. Henry Dubroff of PCBT and Mr. Victor Parker of the SBA Los Angeles District Office for giving Mr. Mack this opportunity.

Saalex Solutions, Inc. is an Engineering and Information Technology Services company with a focus on, Test Range Operations and Maintenance, Integrated Logistics Support, Engineering Support and Information Technology Services. Founded in 1999 by Travis Mack, Saalex Solutions is a Small Disadvantaged, Service Disabled Veteran-Owned and Operated business headquartered in Camarillo, California.

Camarillo, California – Saalex Solutions, Inc. (Saalex) is the proud recipient of the U.S Small Business Administration (SBA), Los Angeles District Office, 8(a) Graduate of the Year for 2016 Award. Since 1963, the National Small Business Week has annually recognized the significant impact made by outstanding entrepreneurs and small business owners. During this week, the U.S. SBA honors small business owners and entrepreneurs for their outstanding achievements through various awards.

“The guidance and support we have received from the SBA since 1999 has served as a catalyst for our growth.” said Saalex President/CEO, Mr. Travis Mack. “This award further enforces that the 8(a) program is a phenomenal program for small businesses. Saalex is a testament to that assertion.”

Saalex will be formally recognized for this achievement at the 2016 Small Business Week Awards Luncheon on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at the Hilton, 555 Universal Hollywood Drive, Universal City, CA. We hope to see you there!

Saalex Solutions, Inc. is an Engineering and Information Technology Services company with a focus on, Test Range Operations and Maintenance, Integrated Logistics Support, Engineering Support and Information Technology Services. Founded in 1999 by Travis Mack, Saalex Solutions is a Small Disadvantaged, Service Disabled Veteran-Owned and Operated business headquartered in Camarillo, California.

Camarillo, California – Saalex Solutions, Inc. (Saalex) is the proud recipient of the U.S Small Business Administration (SBA), Los Angeles District Office, 8(a) Graduate of the Year for 2016 Award. Since 1963, the National Small Business Week has annually recognized the significant impact made by outstanding entrepreneurs and small business owners. During this week, the U.S. SBA honors small business owners and entrepreneurs for their outstanding achievements through various awards.

“The guidance and support we have received from the SBA since 1999 has served as a catalyst for our growth.” said Saalex President/CEO, Mr. Travis Mack. “This award further enforces that the 8(a) program is a phenomenal program for small businesses. Saalex is a testament to that assertion.”

Saalex was formally recognized for this achievement at the 2016 Small Business Week Awards Luncheon on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at the Hilton, 555 Universal Hollywood Drive, Universal City, CA. Saalex’s Director of Administration, Ms. Lisa Marmion, attended and received the award.

Saalex Solutions, Inc. is an Engineering and Information Technology Services company with a focus on, Test Range Operations and Maintenance, Integrated Logistics Support, Engineering Support and Information Technology Services. Founded in 1999 by Travis Mack, Saalex Solutions is a Small Disadvantaged, Service Disabled Veteran-Owned and Operated business headquartered in Camarillo, California.

This week, Saalex will be attending two (2) job fairs. On Wednesday, April 13th, 9am-12pm, our Human Resources team will be at the Spring Career Fair 2016 at the Naval Base Ventura County, Port Hueneme, CA. On the following day, Thursday, April 14^th, President/CEO Travis Mack will attend the Hiring Our Heroes Military Spouse Program at Patrick Air Force Base, FL.

More details here: Spring Career Fair 2016 | Hiring Our Heroes

We look forward to seeing you there!

Saalex Solutions, Inc. is an Engineering and Information Technology Services company with a focus on, Test Range Operations and Maintenance, Integrated Logistics Support, Engineering Support and Information Technology Services. Founded in 1999 by Travis Mack, Saalex is a Small Disadvantaged, Service Disabled Veteran-Owned and Operated business headquartered in Camarillo, California.

Camarillo, California – Saalex Solutions, Inc. (Saalex) was awarded the General Service Administration’s (GSA) Schedule Professional Services Schedule (PSS) on April 7, 2016.

GSA PSS contract offers our federal and eligible state, local, and contractor clients a streamlined, simple contracting vehicle for procuring professional services offered on Contract No. GS-00F-110DA. GSA, established by the 1949 Federal Property and Administrative Services Act, provides federal agencies with the work environment, products, technology, and other services needed to meet their goals.

The GSA PSS contract makes it easy for our eligible customers to acquire professional services on a delivery-order basis at pre-negotiated prices.

Special Item Numbers Awarded on Contract No. GS-00F-110DA:

• 871 1 – Strategic Planning for Technology Programs/Activities

• 871 2 – Concept Development & Requirements Analysis

• 871 4 – Test & Evaluation

• 871 5 – Integrated Logistics Support

• 871 6 – Acquisition & Life Cycle Management

Click for more information regarding our GSA catalog and our contract information hosted on the GSA eLibrary website.

Saalex Solutions, Inc. is an Engineering and Information Technology Services company with a focus on Test Range Operations and Maintenance, Integrated Logistics Support, Engineering Support and Information Technology Services. Founded in 1999 by Travis Mack, Saalex Solutions is a Small Disadvantaged, Service Disabled Veteran-Owned and Operated business headquartered in Camarillo, California.