Arlington, VA – April 15, 2025 – Exacta Solutions, a premier provider of innovative solutions to the federal government, has been awarded a contract under the U.S. General Services Administration’s (GSA) new OASIS+ Multi-Agency Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. The award marks a significant milestone in Exacta Solution’s continued growth in federal acquisition and positions the company as a key player in the evolving services acquisition landscape.

Arlington, VA – April 4, 2025– STEMBoard, a leading technology solutions company and 8(a) certified Women-Owned Small Business, has been awarded a three-year Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) under the Department of Defense’s TRADEWINDS initiative, overseen by the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO). This highly selective award positions STEMBoard as a key provider of cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) services across the DoD enterprise.

By recognizing the underrepresentation of minorities in STEM fields, STEMBoard has launched various initiatives to address this disparity. By increasing the minority imprint on technology, STEMBoard aims to create a more equitable and diverse tech landscape that reflects the broader population.

GDIT has recognized STEMBoard and their efforts to promote the need for mentorship, hands-on experiences, and inclusive education to empower future leaders in STEM fields. By inspiring and nurturing the next generation of STEM leaders, STEMBoard envisions a brighter and more innovative future.

Former NASA rocket scientist, founder, and CEO Aisha Bowe is manifested on a future flight of New Shepard. She is the first Black woman confirmed to travel on a commercial flight to space with Blue Origin, the private spaceflight company founded by Jeff Bezos. New Shepard is a reusable suborbital rocket system named after astronaut Alan Shepard, the first American to go to space.

The Department of Defense (DoD) announced that STEMBoard is a recipient of the fiscal year 2022 Nunn-Perry Award. The prestigious award recognizes Mentor-Protégé Program (MPP) participants who have successfully expanded their footprint in the defense industrial base. STEMBoard will be recognized for its accomplishments on March 30, 2023, at the 2023 Mentor-Protégé Summit in Orlando, FL.

STEMBoard has been awarded a $4.2 million contract by the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) to provide support for their mission. The contract aims to enhance DTRA's ability to identify, assess, and respond to potential threats by leveraging STEMBoard's expertise in data analysis, modeling, and simulation. This partnership will contribute to strengthening national security efforts and advancing defense capabilities through innovative technological solutions.

Aisha Bowe has been recognized and celebrated for her exceptional achievements in the business world with the Virginia Business Magazine Black Business Leaders Award. Her dedication to increasing diversity and inclusion in STEM industries is evident through her initiatives, such as developing STEM programs for underserved communities and promoting educational opportunities for underrepresented individuals.