Contract Vehicles
Federal Contract Support Backed by Long-Term Agency Experience.
TechPerm has operated as a trusted subcontractor to federal prime contractors in the Baltimore-Washington-Annapolis corridor since 1995. Our work spans the Social Security Administration, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, National Institutes of Health, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the Department of Homeland Security — across infrastructure operations, enterprise application engineering, systems modernization, cloud migration, cybersecurity compliance, and IT staffing. As an MBE, SDB, and Certified Federal Small Business with CAGE code 58UL6, TechPerm helps prime contractors meet small business subcontracting goals while delivering the agency-specific depth that mission-critical programs require.
Past Performance & Federal Agency Support
Trusted support across SSA, CMS, NIH, USDA, and multiple federal integrators — delivering infrastructure, application engineering, modernization, and security services at enterprise scale.

Social Security Administration (SSA)
Subcontractor since 1995
TechPerm has supported SSA across six consecutive contract vehicles spanning infrastructure, enterprise application development, systems modernization, and independent testing — working in COBOL, DB2, Java, and modern web environments across Retirement, Survivors, Disability, Earnings, and Enumeration systems. Our engineers have delivered full SDLC support from requirements through operations and maintenance, performed IV&V and quality assurance on agency-wide modernization programs, and provided engineering operations at SSA's National Computing Center in Baltimore. Over 25 years of continuous SSA support means our team understands the agency's systems, timelines, and suitability process before the contract starts.
TechPerm’s Contract History, Legacy Support, and Strategic Wins at SSA
IWSLAN under
Unisys (1990s)
TechPerm provided subcontract support during SSA’s foundational infrastructure expansion. We played a major role on the support help desk and in desktop engineering efforts, including the full conversion of over 60000 desktops to NT 4.0.
AWSSC under
Lockheed Martin (2000s)
TechPerm supplied key liaison consulting resources—software engineers and systems engineers—as SSA modernized and scaled its national capabilities. Over 30 TechPerm contractors contributed to this effort.
ITSSC and ITSSC2 with
Leidos (2010–present)
TechPerm provided key liaison consultants and serves as a major delivery partner across infrastructure, engineering, and cyber/ICAM.
- Over 100 TechPerm consultants currently support SSA under ITSSC2
- Strong mission continuity and deep institutional knowledge
- TechPerm is one of only two exclusive partners positioned with Leidos for the ITSSC3 recompete
CGI/TAYS Subcontractor (Current)
TechPerm provides 25 infrastructure specialists embedded within OSOHE, delivering daily operational stability and modernization support.
Personnel transitioned seamlessly and continue to support evolving mission requirements.
Recent Win – TechPerm Exclusive Partner with Leidos
Leidos secured a highly competitive, single-award BPA to lead SSA’s Enterprise Web Redesign (SSA.gov), delivering a modern Web Content Management System (WCMS) and comprehensive digital services.
TechPerm is the exclusive teaming partner supporting Leidos on this award.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Subcontractor since 2005
TechPerm has supported CMS IT operations across data center management, network engineering, end-user services, security compliance, and cloud migration — primarily through the CITIC contract and a range of adjacent CMS programs with Leidos, Accenture, QSSI, and other primes. Our engineers have delivered RMF/ATO documentation, identity and access management, Oracle Financials and IDM support, and cloud transition work for Medicare and Medicaid systems. Two decades of CMS support means our team knows the infrastructure, the primes, and the compliance requirements specific to this customer.
CALLOUT
Enterprise IT infrastructure, cloud migration, security, and application support for the nation’s largest healthcare payer.
TechPerm footprint at CMS (2005–present)
- MMIS Modernization Contracts
- HITECH / ACA Technology Programs (2010s)
- Virtual Data Center (CMS VDC)
- HCQIS Contracts (HCQIS–TTC, HITECH HCQIS)

TechPerm at DHS/CBP to present
As a subcontractor to Konica Minolta, TechPerm delivers managed digital infrastructure talent to ensure reliable, secure, scalable, and cost-effective solutions across USDA programs. Supporting scaling of lead Drupal and PMP resources. (2023–present)

DHS Support
TechPerm has supported a DHS prime contractor for 15 years by providing compliant resume pipelines, competitive pricing, and a strong employee-care model.
Our qualifications and staffing performance have enabled the prime to support DHS with a highly cost-effective services model.
National Institutes
of Health (NIH)
Subcontractor since 2021
TechPerm supports NIH through data center operations and enterprise IT engineering services, contributing to IT infrastructure continuity for one of the nation's largest federal civilian research agencies. Work has been performed in partnership with Booz Allen Hamilton under the CIO-SP3 contract vehicle.
CIO-SP3 Support
- Data center support and CIO-level enterprise services
- IT operations and continuity support
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Active support
TechPerm has supported USDA enterprise IT through Microsoft 365 modernization initiatives, including SharePoint migration, tenant-to-tenant transitions, and content restructuring, as well as Konica Minolta DocPoint and OICO program support. Our team manages the technical and coordination details of these migrations so agency staff experience minimal disruption during transitions.
Enterprise Content & M365 Modernization
- SharePoint modernization
- Microsoft 365 tenant migrations
- Content restructuring & information architecture
- Konica Minolta DocPoint support
- OICO enterprise support services
Public Trust & Federal Suitability Expertise
Specialized expertise ensuring smooth onboarding, compliance, and workforce readiness for federal contracts.
Public Trust Process Knowledge
- Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 4 suitability requirements
- Agency processes: SSA, DHS, HHS, CMS, USDA, NIH
Candidate Guidance & Onboarding
- eQIP/eApp guidance and accuracy checks
- Fingerprinting and identity verification
- PIV card processes and facility access
- Managing adjudication timelines (30–90 days)
Compliance & Risk Management
- Experience with credit issues, foreign travel, employment gaps
- Ensuring adherence to federal suitability and SBU handling rules
- Coordination with CORs, COs, and security offices
Onsite/Hybrid Readiness
- BI packet completion
- Fingerprints & PIV issuance
- Suitability approval tracking
Commercial Staffing
- Allegis
- Arinc
- CareFirst
- Johns Hopkins School International Studies
- Johns Hopkins Hospital System
State of Maryland
- Data Center
- Applications Development
- DevOps
Contract Vehicles & Teaming
TechPerm operates as a qualified subcontractor on federal civilian agency programs across the Washington-Baltimore region. Our certifications — MBE, SDB, and Certified Federal Small Business (CAGE: 58UL6) — support prime contractor small business subcontracting plans and set-aside compliance at SSA, CMS, NIH, USDA, DHS, and related agencies.
Current Contract Vehicles
[CONTRACT VEHICLE — TO BE CONFIRMED]
TechPerm is actively pursuing teaming arrangements with prime contractors competing on civilian agency IT programs in this corridor. To discuss a teaming opportunity or current staffing requirement, contact Jim Huelskamp at techperm.com.
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Let's Talk About Your Current Requirement
Whether you are a prime contractor looking for a qualified sub with proven agency experience, or a federal agency seeking reliable IT support, TechPerm brings the track record and the depth to deliver.
Contact
Jim Huelskamp at techperm.com