ROCKVILLE, MD, DSFederal, Inc. has obtained its Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI-DEV) Maturity Level 3 appraisal. The rating verifies the company’s commitment to quality and process improvement in software development efforts, spanning its Health & Grants Management and IT Solutions departments.The appraisal results from a concentrated, company-wide effort to integrate clearly defined operational standards and project management processes for all software development services. With CMMI-DEV Level 3 status, DSFederal strengthens its positioning to procure sophisticated IT projects that require the rating as a prerequisite.
The CMMI Institute, housed at Carnegie-Mellon University, focuses on improving organizational performance to create mature corporate cultures. An outside team of Standard CMMI Appraisal for Process Improvement (SCAMPI) appraisers conducted a nine-day, on-site assessment from October 21 to October 30, which evaluated DSFederal’s compliance with 17 requirements. Said CEO Sophia Parker in a statement, “We could not have achieved this significant milestone in a record short time without the dedication of the entire staff. Obtaining this prestigious appraisal transforms DSFederal into a complex and mature service provider, and it reinforces our commitment to developing innovative technology that connects the brightest minds and solves the toughest challenges for our clients.”
DSFederal is a woman-owned consulting firm that specializes in research support, enterprise IT solutions, business process improvement, and training for Federal government agencies. The company has received awards from the U.S. Small Business Administration (Top Woman-Owned Small Business), the Washington Business Journal (Top Small Technology Company), and SmartCEO (Cornerstone Award.) Clients include the Departments of Health and Human Services, Homeland Security, Transportation, Defense, and Agriculture, among others. Projects range from mobile app development to training solutions to customization of software and processes in support of multi-billion dollar efforts for HHS agencies. www.dsfederal.com