http://www.kihomac.com/ en katie.ballak@kihomac.com Copyright 2010 2010-03-24T20:04:44+00:00 http://www.kihomac.com/news/view/kihomac_honored_as_dod_mentor-protege_award_winner/ http://www.kihomac.com/news/view/kihomac_honored_as_dod_mentor-protege_award_winner/#When:19:04:44Z ALEXANDRIA, Virginia (March 16, 2010) – The Department of Defense (DoD) Mentor Protégé team of KIHOMAC and L-3 Integrated Systems (L-3 IS), Greenville, Texas received a 2010 Department of Defense Nunn-Perry Award during the 2010 DoD Mentor Protégé Conference. See award details at:  http://www.acq.osd.mil/osbp/mentor_protege/nunnperry/sstories.htm News Releases 2010-03-16T17:04:44-05:00 http://www.kihomac.com/news/view/kihomac_recognized_by_sba_dc_office_as_most_successful_8a_firm_in_transitio/ http://www.kihomac.com/news/view/kihomac_recognized_by_sba_dc_office_as_most_successful_8a_firm_in_transitio/#When:12:47:10Z ALEXANDRIA, Virginia (March 19, 2010) – The Small Business Administration has recognized KIHOMAC as the Metropolitan Washington District of Columbia area most successful 8(a) firm in the transitional stage.  KIHOMAC’s CEO, Mr Ki Ho Kang, has been chosen to present his firm’s success story at a National Press Club Webinar broadcast on June 2nd, 2010.This recognition is part of the Small Business Administration’s Smart Business Development Advisor program that educates small disadvantaged businesses on how to start, grow and succeed.  The purpose of the 8(a) Business Development Program is to assist small socially and economically disadvantaged business concerns in competing in the American economy.  The 8(a) program is nine years long and is divided into two stages:  a four-year development stage followed by a five-year transitional stage.  The transitional stage is acknowledged as being the most difficult portion of the program to navigate.Transition requires the 8(a) firm to make substantial and sustained efforts to enter the competitive marketplace and achieve specified targets of non-8(a) contract revenue that accrues from other than sole source contracts.  These competitive revenue targets start with 15% of total revenue in the first year of transition and end with 55% at graduation, or end of year 5.Mr. Kang focused KIHOMAC’s competency towards sustainment of complex aerospace systems.  The company has grown steadily at an annualized grow rate of over 130%, starting in 2004 with $156K in revenue and booking $10.9M in revenue by year end 2009.  Recently, the company expanded its scope of business activity by opening a 12,500 square foot Prototype Engineering and Fabrication center to address aerospace customer’s manufacturing needs that require high engineering content and specialty manufacturing.The Small Business Administration Webinar series is marketed to every firm in the 8(a) program and to 7j eligible (socially and economically disadvantaged firms) through organizations that include national and local Chambers of Commerce, economic development departments and industry associations. http://www.7jwebinar.com/webinar7web.html About KIHOMACKIHOMAC is an aerospace and defense acquisition and technology company founded in 2003. In 2005, KIHOMAC was certified as a veteran‐owned, 8(a), Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) providing system acquisition and life cycle management support to government agencies. Our capabilities include Acquisition Management, Business Support, Systems Engineering and Manufacture & Design. The KIHOMAC headquarters is located in Alexandria, VA with additional locations including Layton, Utah; Dayton, Ohio; Dallas, Texas; and Warner Robins, Georgia. News Releases 2010-03-19T10:47:10-05:00 http://www.kihomac.com/news/view/cmmi_approval/ http://www.kihomac.com/news/view/cmmi_approval/#When:15:50:43Z Alexandria, VA, Jan 4th, 2010 - During their recent first-ever independent Capability Maturity Model Integration(c) (CMMI) assessment, the KIHOMAC Software Group attained a Maturity Level 2 appraisal.  CMMI is the acknowledged industry standard for software quality process assessment.  The Level 2 appraisal affirms KIHOMAC’s strong commitment to professional quality processes and industry best practices. About KIHOMAC Inc. KIHOMAC is an aerospace and defense acquisition and technology company that was founded in 2003.  In 2005, KIHOMAC was certified as a veteran-owned, 8(a), Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) providing system acquisition and life cycle management support to government agencies.  Our capabilities include Acquisition Management, Business Support, Systems Engineering and Manufacture & Design.  The KIHOMAC headquarters is located in Alexandria, VA with additional locations at Hill AFB, UT, Nellis AFB, Nevada, Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio, Dallas, Texas, Ft. Smith, Arkansas and Warner Robins, Georgia. News Releases 2010-01-04T13:50:43-05:00 http://www.kihomac.com/news/view/september_2009_new_contract_award2/ http://www.kihomac.com/news/view/september_2009_new_contract_award2/#When:21:26:05Z A new contract was awarded to KIHOMAC to provide ICBM Mx Support for the 526th ICBM Systems Group. Contracts 2009-09-30T19:26:05-05:00 http://www.kihomac.com/news/view/september_2009_new_contract_award1/ http://www.kihomac.com/news/view/september_2009_new_contract_award1/#When:21:22:42Z A new contract was awarded for GMTS Engineering Support in the 516th SMXS. Contracts 2009-09-29T19:22:42-05:00 http://www.kihomac.com/news/view/september_2009_new_contract_award/ http://www.kihomac.com/news/view/september_2009_new_contract_award/#When:21:10:06Z A new contract was awarded to KIHOMAC by the 558th ACSG for F-4 CSI Support. Contracts 2009-09-28T19:10:06-05:00 http://www.kihomac.com/news/view/2009_ndia_systems_engineering_conference/ http://www.kihomac.com/news/view/2009_ndia_systems_engineering_conference/#When:20:57:58Z Rick Sorensen from our Utah Office briefed the A-10 Avionics System Architecture Trade Analysis at the NDIA Systems Engineering Conference.  The briefing outlines the work KIHOMAC performs with the A-10 System Program Office and presents our knowledge and potential in this area to support other programs requiring similar work. News Releases 2009-11-02T18:57:58-05:00 http://www.kihomac.com/news/view/new_contract_award10/ http://www.kihomac.com/news/view/new_contract_award10/#When:20:43:59Z KIHOMAC was awarded a new contract under GSA schedule for Materials and Processes (M&P) support to NASA Johnson Space Center’s Structural Engineering Division. KIHOMAC will support the Space Shuttle Orbiter’sThermal Protection System Problem Resolution Team by reviewing manufacturing/maintenance/repair specifications, providing general M&P support and assisting the Debris Assessment Team during Space Shuttle missions. Contracts 2009-10-20T18:43:59-05:00 http://www.kihomac.com/news/view/family_day_celebration_in_utah/ http://www.kihomac.com/news/view/family_day_celebration_in_utah/#When:20:21:44Z KIHOMAC’s Utah Office hosted a Family Fun Day at Lagoon Amusement Park in Farmington, Utah.  The event was attended by145 employees and family members. News Releases 2009-07-10T18:21:44-05:00 http://www.kihomac.com/news/view/kihomac_hires_chief_operating_officer/ http://www.kihomac.com/news/view/kihomac_hires_chief_operating_officer/#When:20:13:34Z KIHOMAC is proud to welcome Tom Galli to the company as Chief Operating Officer.  Tom joins KIHOMAC with a wide range of expertise in business development, system engineering, contracting and general management. News Releases 2009-05-15T18:13:34-05:00