Next Phase is pleased to announce it was awarded a contract for the Missile Defense Agency Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense (SHIELD) indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract with a ceiling of $151B. This contract encompasses a broad range of work areas that allows for the rapid delivery of innovative capabilities to the warfighter with increased speed and agility.
Next Phase Solutions and Services, Inc. (Next Phase) and its SBA Mentor, Consolidated Safety Services, Inc. (CSS), proudly announce the formation of NeXcss, an SBA-approved 8(a) Mentor-Protégé Joint Venture built to advance mission outcomes across the federal landscape.
NeXcss unites two proven leaders with complimentary strengths and a shared commitment to public service. The Joint Venture combines Next Phase’s expertise in digital government modernization, AI/ML platforms, spectrum engineering, human-centered design, and agile delivery with CSS leadership, and their wholly-owned subsidiary, Riverside Technologies, in environmental intelligence, satellite and remote sensing, applied field science, regulatory compliance, and emergency response. Together, the JV brings over four decades of award-winning delivery across science, technology, and national mission environments.
Grounded in public -purpose and measurable outcomes, NeXcss delivers integrated, science-driven digital solutions that connect data, domain, and decision-making, enabling federal agencies to make better-informed policy choices, modernize with confidence, mitigate risk, and build resilient systems that benefit the nation.
NeXcss is now open for partnership and engagement. Learn more about how we are accelerating impact across government missions.
Next Phase is proud to announce a new partnership with American Rivers, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to safeguarding clean water and restoring healthy rivers nationwide. Next Phase will assist in advancing American Rivers’ data strategy and governance initiatives, further enabling the organization’s use of information to drive conservation outcomes with national impact.
For over 50 years, American Rivers has worked to protect and restore rivers, ensuring that communities have access to clean water, vibrant habitats, and resilient ecosystems. The ability to connect people, partners, and resources across the country to accomplish the mission is vital to their success. Using enabling technologies and modern data strategies to make those important connections, American Rivers demonstrates their commitment to streamlining identification of the people, partners and resources to execute the mission. “We’re honored to partner with American Rivers. By investing and modernizing data practices, American Rivers is laying the foundation for greater collaboration, transparency, and mission success and it is exciting to play a small part in that success,” said Lisa Wolff, President and CEO, Next Phase.
Through this partnership, Next Phase is helping American Rivers design and implement a tailored data strategy that will, among other benefits, empower teams to make faster and more confident decisions in support of river conservation.
Next Phase remains committed to supporting organizations, like American Rivers, that harness the power of data to solve critical challenges. For American Rivers, this work ensures that science, advocacy, and community action are informed by data-driven insights, helping to accelerate efforts to protect and restore the rivers that sustain life for many.
To learn more about American Rivers’ mission and how you can support their work, please visit www.americanrivers.org and consider making a donation to help safeguard clean water and healthy rivers.
Another Win! Next Phase to support the FDA’s Chief Data Office efforts to modernize.
Next Phase Solutions and Services, Inc., shares news of its recent contract award from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
Next Phase Solutions and Services, Inc., shares news of its recent contract award from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
Next Phase Solutions and Services, Inc. (Next Phase), an SBA Certified 8(a), and Economically Disadvantaged, Woman-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) focused on engineering, science and IT services, announces the appointment of Mr. Raghu Bemgal, to the role of Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Mr. Bemgal will lead the technology initiatives, spearhead innovation efforts, and drive transformative solutions for our federal and commercial clients. His deep understanding of emerging technologies, and ability to translate them into practical applications, will undoubtedly serve Next Phase well. With Mr. Bemgal’s appointment, Next Phase reaffirms its commitment to innovation, excellence, and customer success. His leadership and strategic vision will be instrumental in shaping the company’s future and fostering continuous growth and success.
“Raghu is a world-class technologist ready to take the lead on all aspects of technology for Next Phase. As the CTO, Mr. Bemgal’s responsibilities will include leadership of day-to-day product development and the management of the IT Consulting Practice. His background in driving success through constant product iteration, combined with his Federal healthcare IT background, makes him a perfect fit for realizing the Next Phase innovation goals.” said Lisa Wolff, President and CEO.
Mr. Bemgal brings his diverse industry experience of 20+ years, demonstrated exceptional leadership, technical expertise, and an unwavering commitment to driving innovation to his new role. His contributions and strategic vision have played a pivotal role in our company’s growth and success. Most recently, Mr. Bemgal has led multiple digital modernization efforts such as the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ Enterprise Data Lake (EDL) and FDA’s modernization effort for advanced data management within the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER). As CTO, Raghu will lead our technology initiatives, spearhead innovation efforts, and drive transformative solutions for our clients. His deep understanding of emerging technologies, and ability to translate them into practical applications, will undoubtedly propel us to new heights.
Prior to his time at Next Phase, Mr. Bemgal successfully led the development of complex Federal IT systems for both small and large IT service providers. Mr. Bemgal holds a Master of Science and a Bachelor of Technology degree in Computer Science and Engineering.
Founded in 2011, Next Phase Solutions and Services, Inc. is a rapidly growing small business, with a reputation for understanding business challenges and delivering solutions that exceed expectations. We pride ourselves on developing lasting relationships with our clients that allow us to anticipate their needs and deliver results that advance their mission. To learn more about Next Phase’s work with Federal programs visit here.
Media Contact: Karen Rosenbauer, Chief Growth Officer, Next Phase | KRosenbauer@npss-inc.com
Next Phase Solutions and Services, Inc. (Next Phase), an SBA Certified 8(a), and Economically Disadvantaged, Woman-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) focused on engineering, science and IT services, and IMSG, Inc. a leader in environmental science and services, are pleased to announce their collaboration in the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Mentor-Protégé Program.
Columbia, MD February 7, 2022 – Next Phase was awarded a $500M, 5-year DASH BPA contract by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to support CMS healthcare quality initiatives for the Center for Clinical Standards and Quality (CCSQ). CCSQ will procure services over 5 years to support their vision and mission for the development and implementation of a cohesive, CMS-wide approach to measuring and promoting healthcare quality across CMS’ strategic programs designed to ensure cost effective, high quality, accessible healthcare for the nation. Under this BPA, Next Phase will deliver digital services to support data analytics using agile delivery services including: Data analytics and reporting, Human-Centered Design (HCD), IT management and governance, business process analysis, solution architecture and design, agile application development and configuration, systems integration, and DevOps.
“We are very excited to continue our support of critical healthcare services for CMS. DASH leverages our comprehensive experience in data analysis systems, including Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, as well as the work we perform designing, building, and continuously improving human-centered and innovative digital services for our Federal customers.” Lisa Wolff, President & CEO.
About Next Phase: Next Phase is known for its ability to wrangle the toughest data, achieve data modernization, enhance data integration, build insightful analytics and visualizations, and help agencies achieve cloud-based, best-in-class Data-as-a-Service (DaaS) transformations. As a full-spectrum digital services company, Next Phase combines digital government modernization, product delivery, and human-centered design to create solutions people want to use.
Come Join Us: We are hiring, come look at the opportunities we have on our careers page.
For more information, contact Karen Rosenbauer at krosenbauer@npss-inc.com or Mike Radomski at mradomski@npss-inc.com.
Ranked No. 914 in the Inc. 5000’s national list for 2021, our team is proud to be one of America’s fastest growing companies with 528% growth — we’re on a roll!
Next Phase ranked No. 6 (141.67% growth) in the Baltimore Business Journal’s 2020 FAST50 list! The FAST50 list recognizes the fastest growing companies in Maryland!
