a note from
8-koi
headquarters
:: spring 2020
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In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic we are in support of you, our most important asset. As a team we are actively seeking solutions to this crisis for the benefit of our people, community and customers.
The 8-koi medical supply line of business has been working hard trying to get scarce critical supplies to organizations in need. Currently 8-koi has fulfilled purchase orders for 577,600 3-ply masks for Indian Health Services in the Oklahoma City area as well as providing masks to West Palm Beach County, the Oklahoma National Guard and businesses supporting temporary hospitals in large cities.
Just as important, 8-koi has active healthcare personnel working hard to lend their expertise to the massive effort underway to care for all types patients at U.S. Military medical facilities. We extend our heartfelt thanks to
Cheryl Sills, RN, CCM
who continues to report to the Center for the Intrepid at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, TX and is personally notifying patients of their negative COVID-19 test results. This is an example of the 'human touch' we continue to offer to our customers - while wearing appropriate PPE, of course.
While the scale of impact is still unknown, we’re here and committed to working on additional ways we can help now and in the long term.
It’s a daily choice and practice to see the good, the possibilities and focus on what we can do. We are surrounded by heroes – the moms, dads, neighbors, friends and family members - who are on the front-lines during these uncertain and unprecedented times. Everyday people rise up to support our heroes with compassionate and creative solutions and gestures letting them know they aren’t alone and reminding us that we’re all in this together.
Please take time to invest in your essential self-care and balance time with your loved ones. When you can get outside, take a walk, get some fresh spring air. We’re all counting on each other.
Stay healthy and safe,
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Inga I. Young
Founder and President
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We are committed to the well-being of our people and keeping them safe. As we adjust to a new normal, to ensure smooth operations we have a few reminders:
- Thanks to all who are submitting their time sheets before the midnight deadline at the end of the week on Friday. Your diligence keeps us in compliance with the DCAA, which is critical for our operations.
- There’s no slowdown on phishing scams or emails with links to fraudulent web pages intended to steal your personal information and install malware. Just one click and a malicious hacker could have access to our entire network. Be on the lookout as 91% of all malware transmits via phishing emails. Inaccurate email addresses, suspicious URLs and requests for personal information are all reasons for suspicion and to hit delete.
- Working from home and VPN access – please limit file sizes to less than 5MB, be mindful of time zones when scheduling meetings or waiting for a response and remember to log off the VPN when not in use.
- Feel free to use our voluntary COVID-19 Self-Assessment at any time to determine if you or someone in your household is at-risk for the virus.
Above all, stay safe, wash your hands, help others and keep it positive!
As always, your questions, concerns and suggestions are welcome.
Stay healthy and be well,
Dean
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Congratulations to our top three challengers and winners of the Biggest Losers Contest!
Amy Sigmon – 6.42%
Emily Tirado – 2.18%
Krutika Kanfade – 2.02%
The challenge ran from January to March and consisted of weekly weigh-ins. Winners were determined based on the the percentage of weight lost.
Keep up the good work and congratulations to all who participated and improved their wellness.
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Happy Birthday
May
1 – Steve Steven
11 – Kathy Deitz
16 – Chris Manning
June
5 – Sharlene Leftwich
6 – Von Coleman
12 – Joshua Smith
15 – Laquetta Marie Hollman-Turner
28 – Victor Benziger
July
31 – Li Li
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Happy Work Anniversary
June
10 years – Laura Varley, Engineering Project Coordinator
5 years – Brian Williams, Sr. Electrical Engineer
4 years - Sirena Hendrickson, Financial Admin
July
19 years – Li Li, Sr. Mechanical Engineer
14 years – Steve Steven, Sr. Mechanical Engineer
1 year – Alexis Mota, FSO
1 year – Debbie Dash, Govt Site Exec Admin
1 year - Sharlene Leftwich, Walter Reed Secretary III
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CDE's Victor Benziger, PE,
Earns Certification
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Congratulations to Victor Benziger, PE, structural engineer at Cape Design Engineering. He earned his AACE Certified Estimating Professional certification. Kudos to you, Victor!
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8-koi Supports Premier Education and Training Facilities Upgrades
Palm Beach State College (PBSC) has selected CDE as the preferred service provider to perform its structural and mechanical/electrical/plumbing (MEP) continuing services contracts for single projects under $1,000,000 across the college’s five campuses.
Read the full article in
Brevard Business News
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Another win in the world of construction news, 8-koi was recently awarded a contract at the Naval Air Station in Jacksonville for SAR Pool Structural Repairs. This facility is critical to the
Navy Rescue Swimmer training program
at NAS Jax.
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Lastly, the Astronaut Crew Quarters (ACQ) at the Kennedy Space Center Operations and Checkout (O&C) Building keeps cool thanks to our construction (HVAC) work. Watch how Astronauts and NASA personnel stay cool in the ACQ in this video from
Spaceflight Now
. Nice work, Team!
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MEET THE TEAM ::
Elizabeth Berry
Healthcare Division Vice President
Meet Elizabeth Berry, 8-koi’s Healthcare Division vice president. Elizabeth is a graduate of the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) – “GO RUNNERS!” During her college years she studied organizational communications and became interested in the government contracting industry.
That spark of interest turned into a flame, and throughout her eight-year government contracting career, Elizabeth crafted marketing campaigns for her employer’s healthcare initiatives and took on the role of program manager, becoming a steward of over $27.5M in federal procurement awards. In her working experience Elizabeth realized new interests and passions including business development, leading to her current role and recent promotion to vice president of 8-koi’s Healthcare Division. Devoted to 8-koi and its core values of passion, excellence, dependability, and thoughtfulness, Elizabeth strives to lead by example.
Outside of the office, Elizabeth and her husband, Jeff, can be found corralling their two young daughters and working on DIY home improvement projects. Around her neighborhood it’s a familiar sight to see Elizabeth with her beloved Boston Terriers, Sammy and Henry. In her home life, Elizabeth toils with perfecting a salsa recipe (a common past time for San Antonians). She also enjoys discovering and cooking new dishes like Akaushi steak to brisket-stuffed jalapeno poppers. The grill at the Berry residence is always fired up. If you’re in South Texas, she’ll show you the best taquerias in town!
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PASSION | EXCELLENCE | DEPENDABILITY | THOUGHTFULNESS
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8-koi is expanding its team!
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#DYK
The federal government has achieved its goal of awarding at least 25% of all federal contracts to small businesses. Still in the works, meeting the 5% procurement goal of federal contracts being awarded to women contractors.
- SCORE
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