KSA Integration Awarded Position on $96M U.S. Marine Corps Logistics Support IDIQ

Stafford, VA | March 16, 2026 – KSA Integration is proud to announce that we have been selected as one of seven awardees on a five-year, $96 million multiple-award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to support the Logistics Plans, Policies, and Strategic Mobility Division of the United States Marine Corps.

Awarded by Marine Corps Installations Command in Arlington, Virginia, this contract will provide professional services support to the division and its subordinate elements. Work will be performed primarily at government facilities across the National Capital Region as well as contractor locations, with a period of performance through March 8, 2031.

Selected from a competitive pool of 19 bidders, KSA Integration will support the Marine Corps’ critical logistics planning, policy development, and strategic mobility efforts, strengthening the foundation of warrior readiness by ensuring Marines have the logistics, infrastructure, and operational support needed to deploy and sustain forces in contested environments.

“This award reflects the trust the Marine Corps places in the KSA Integration team and our commitment to supporting mission-critical logistics and strategic mobility efforts,” said KSA Integration CEO Bryan Altmire. “Through our Warrior Readiness portfolio, we focus on delivering the analysis, operational insight, and mission support that helps ensure Marines are prepared for the challenges of today and tomorrow. We are honored to continue partnering with the Marine Corps to deliver the expertise and innovative solutions needed to keep Marines ready and resilient.”

KSA Integration looks forward to delivering high-impact support that strengthens logistics planning and enhances operational readiness across the force.

Learn more: Contracts for March 6, 2026 > U.S. Department of War > Contract | U.S. Department of War, 7 awardees named to $96M Marine Corps Logistics Plans, Policies, and Strategic Mobility Division support IDIQ | OrangeSlices AI

KSA Ranks #2 Best for Vets Employer Among Medium Sized Businesses

 

Stafford, Va., November 30, 2025 – KSA Integration proudly joins nearly 250 companies across the nation recognized by Military Times as a Best for Vets employer in 2025. Military Times announces its annual list recognizing organizations that demonstrate exceptional dedication to hiring, retaining and supporting America’s veterans.

KSA ranked second across the country in the medium sized business category, seventh in consulting, and 18th in Virginia.  The 2025 rankings reflect an increase from employer submissions last year, underscoring sustained growth and momentum across sectors from defense and manufacturing to technology, healthcare and finance.

“For more than a decade, Best for Vets has set the standard for corporate accountability in veteran employment,” said Jon Simkins, Executive Editor of Military Times and Sightline Media Group. “Every employer that makes this list is doing more than checking a box, they are actively building cultures that value service, skill and leadership.”

Each year, Military Times surveys hundreds of companies and organizations nationwide. The methodology evaluates recruitment and onboarding practices, retention and career advancement programs, and support for veterans and military spouses. Responses are verified and scored to ensure a rigorous, unbiased ranking.

Trends Emerging in the 2025 data include:

  • Expanded mentorship and transition programs to help veterans adapt civilian career skills.
  • Significant growth in employee resource groups for veterans and military families.
  • Increased focus on upskilling and continuing education benefits for veteran employees.
  • Rising participation among mid-sized companies and government contractors, widening the diversity of recognized employers.

Peter Judd, retired Army veteran and Portfolio Manager for Warrior Care at KSA, commented on this award: “This is a testament to KSA’s exemplary employees, our culture, and our values. We are so proud to be named a Best for Vets employer and look forward to the continued success in 2026.”

The full 2025 ranking is available at bestforvets.militarytimes.com/employers.

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About Military Times

The Military Times digital platforms and magazines are the trusted source for independent news and information for service members and their families. The military community relies on Air Force Times, Army Times, Marine Corps Times, and Navy Times for reporting on everything that matters in their lives, including pay, benefits, finance, education, health care, recreational resources, retirement, promotions, product reviews, and entertainment. Military Times is published by Sightline Media Group. To learn more, visit militarytimes.com.

About KSA Integration

KSA Integration, LLC, is a Service- Disabled Veteran-owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that was founded by LtGen Keith Stalder (USMC, Ret.) and Bryan Altmire in November 2010. KSA Integration offers a comprehensive portfolio of support capabilities in two critical areas: Warrior Care and Warrior Readiness. For more information, visit us at www.ksaintegration.com/ or contact info@ksaintegration.com.

 

KSA Integration Named to Inc.’s 2025 Best Workplaces

Stafford, VA | September 2, 2025 – KSA Integration was named to Inc.’s Best Workplaces of 2025. This marks the company’s fifth appearance on the prestigious list that honors workplaces that continually invest in employee development, benefits, and experiences.

Out of thousands of applicants, Inc. selected just 514 honorees for its 2025 list following a competitive evaluation process in partnership with Quantum Workplace. The selection process included a detailed benefits audit and an employee engagement survey covering topics such as pay, management, senior leadership, and overall satisfaction. Finalists were then vetted to ensure alignment with Inc.’s editorial standards for fairness, transparency, and ethics.

“Inc.’s Best Workplaces program celebrates the exceptional organizations whose workplace cultures address their employees’ welfare and needs in meaningful ways,” says Bonny Ghosh, editorial director at Inc. “As companies expand and adapt to changing economic forces, maintaining such a culture is no small feat. Yet these honorees have not only achieved it—they continue to elevate the employee experience through thoughtful benefits, engagement, and a deep commitment to their teams.”

KSA Integration’s employee survey results underscored the company’s strong workplace culture and people-first values:

  • Top word employees used to describe KSA: Supportive
  • Senior leadership is recognized for valuing people as the organization’s most important resource
  • 89.47% of employees were classified as highly engaged
  • 100% of employees surveyed agreed: “If I contribute to the organization’s success, I know I will be recognized.”

“Earning a spot on Inc.’s Best Workplaces list for the fifth time is a strong affirmation of the culture we’ve built at KSA,” said Bryan Altmire, Chief Executive Officer of KSA Integration. “We’ve always believed that when you invest in your people, you strengthen your mission. Our success as a company is directly tied to the dedication, professionalism, and talent of our team.”

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About KSA Integration

KSA Integration, LLC, is a Service- Disabled Veteran-owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that was founded by LtGen Keith Stalder (USMC, Ret.) and Bryan Altmire in November 2010. KSA Integration offers a comprehensive portfolio of support capabilities in three critical areas: 1) Data Science and Analytics, 2) Warrior Care, and 3) Business Process Improvement. For more information visit us at www.ksaintegration.com/ or contact info@ksaintegration.com.

About Inc.

Inc. is the leading media brand and playbook for the entrepreneurs and business leaders shaping our future. Through its journalism, Inc. aims to inform, educate, and elevate the profile of its community: the risk-takers, the innovators, and the ultra-driven go-getters who are creating the future of business. Inc. is published by Mansueto Ventures LLC, along with fellow leading business publication Fast Company. For more information, visit www.inc.com.

About Quantum Workplace

Quantum Workplace, based in Omaha, Nebraska, is an HR technology company that serves organizations through employee-engagement surveys, action-planning tools, exit surveys, peer-to-peer recognition, performance evaluations, goal tracking, and leadership assessment. For more information, visit QuantumWorkplace.com

2025 KSA Veterans Suicide Awareness Campaign

For over a decade, suicide has been among the leading causes of death for post-9/11 U.S. military veterans. An overwhelming percentage of 21st century veterans can immediately call to mind friends, loved ones, and comrades lost to suicide since the September 11th attacks. Most also know someone who has come perilously close to a successful attempt.

As we begin 2025, KSA Integration is announcing a two-part social media campaign to increase veterans suicide awareness and promote activities we hope will contribute to preventing these terrible losses. Recent research suggests one of the few consistent indicators in supporting mental health is the importance of community and connection. Checking in on the men and women you served with — especially those with whom you’ve lost touch — really can make a difference.

Every Thursday throughout 2025, KSA’s social media feed will issue a call for our followers to participate in “Buddy Check Thursdays”. We’re encouraging veteran supporters to check in on someone whom you know is struggling, feel might be at risk, or haven’t spoken with in many years. Our intention is to promote the value of connection within the veteran caregiving community with a weekly reminder to reach out to each other (and the longer you haven’t chatted, the better). We may never know how much a text, phone call, or simple demonstration of concern can make a difference.

Additionally, on “Spotlight Saturdays”, we intend to highlight veterans service organizations, relevant non-profits, public-private partnerships, and other significant groups leading the veteran’s suicide prevention fight. We plan to shine the spotlight on at least 50 organizations, groups, and advocates this year on our social media and hope you, our followers, will support their efforts in whatever way possible as we promote them.

Our 2025 awareness campaign is barely a drop in the bucket compared with the work so many have advanced to contribute to reducing the tragic rate of veteran suicide. This year, we’re proud to support a cause in keeping with KSA Integration’s core values and humbly ask you, our social media followers, to endorse, support, and advance these efforts.


About KSA Integration

KSA Integration, LLC, is a Service- Disabled Veteran-owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that was founded by LtGen Keith Stalder (USMC, Ret.) and Bryan Altmire in November 2010. KSA Integration offers a comprehensive portfolio of support capabilities in three critical areas: 1) Data Science and Analytics, 2) Warrior Care, and 3) Business Process Improvement. For more information visit us at www.ksaintegration.com/ or contact info@ksaintegration.com.

KSA CEO Announces New Director of Business Development

To our Team and Friends,

KSA Integration is pleased to announce the appointment of George Nunez as our Director of Business Development.

A stalwart member of KSA’s team since 2021, George has delivered value in each of our three portfolios. In Warrior Care, George was instrumental in beginning KSA’s support to the Department of Veterans Affairs for reintegration and readjustment retreats for veterans and spouses. In Business Process Improvement, George researched and wrote for studies supporting Marine Corps Training & Education Command and Marine Corps Systems Command. In Data Analytics, George updated technical documents for the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory supporting the Marine Corps transition of an AI-enabled C5ISR system prototype to a Program of Record. George has also collaborated on and led proposal responses that have sustained our current client delivery, diversified our client base, and reflected KSA’s core values.

As KSA’s new Director of Business Development, George has a strong background in Marine Corps and Joint affairs. As an infantry officer, he served in eight battalions in the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Marine Divisions, completing combat deployments and overseas tours based out of Guantanamo Bay, Cuba and Okinawa, Japan. His Marine Corps career concluded in Washington, DC after assignments as a foreign area officer and a strategic planner in Headquarters Marine Corps and joint tours as a politico-military affairs officer on the Joint Staff and at the National Defense University. George holds graduate degrees in management, international relations, and defense studies, and is fluent in Spanish. George and his wife Martie have three adult children and live in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

For almost 15 years, KSA Integration has provided service, integrity, and value to our customers. We annually receive numerous workplace awards, including Inc. magazine’s national Best Workplace, Best for Vets, and the Hire Vets Platinum award. As we grow, KSA’s vision is to support our Veterans and deliver value to our customers through our talented team. We are confident and grateful that George will develop KSA’s business in accordance with our shared high standards.

Very respectfully,

Bryan Altmire, CEO


About KSA Integration

KSA Integration, LLC, is a Service- Disabled Veteran-owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that was founded by LtGen Keith Stalder (USMC, Ret.) and Bryan Altmire in November 2010. KSA Integration offers a comprehensive portfolio of support capabilities in three critical areas: 1) Data Science and Analytics, 2) Warrior Care, and 3) Business Process Improvement. For more information visit us at www.ksaintegration.com/ or contact info@ksaintegration.com.

Navigating a Digital Storm to Save Your Reputation

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It was a rookie Photoshop mistake, or so it’s alleged. A photo was released showing three perfectly happy children with their mother, Catherine, Princess of Wales. The occasion? Mother’s Day in the UK. But instead of celebration, the image sparked controversy. The royal family’s communications team found themselves in the middle of a Category 5 storm. Major news agencies recalled the photo over signs of digital manipulation. The controversy fueled conspiracy theories, already rampant. Suddenly, the whole world was talking. The photo was mentioned in White House briefings and even the King of the Netherlands weighed in.

If you think this “gossip” is irrelevant to you or your business, think again. In today’s era, every keystroke can ignite a public opinion wildfire. Understanding the digital populace’s pulse has never been more crucial. Artificial intelligence (AI) and new digital tools have transformed communication strategies. Old playbooks are now obsolete. It’s now easy for anyone to alter an image or create authentic-seeming recordings or texts. As a result, anyone can get the above-mentioned “royal treatment.”

In this complex environment, monitoring and analyzing online conversations, also known as social listening, and data analytics act as digital antennae. They capture the myriad voices of cyberspace. This informs smarter, swifter crisis management. A successful strategy requires proactive responses, not just reacting to damage after it occurs. Being attuned to digital dialogue can almost predict public sentiment shifts. This allows for adjustments before the storm hits.

Take the poorly edited photo. What might seem trivial unraveled into a significant crisis. It illustrates a modern communications challenge: Public trust is your most valuable yet fragile asset. In this context, social listening and analytics are lifelines. They allow you to gauge public opinion, identify reputation threats, and craft sincere, empathetic responses. Most importantly, you can get ahead of a potential story without losing control of the narrative.

As we enter an AI-driven era, the need for robust crisis communication strategies grows. Deepfakes and sophisticated disinformation campaigns are on the rise. These technologies, while innovative, also introduce new manipulation forms, making the digital landscape treacherous. Clinging to outdated methods is like holding a compass when your opponent is relying on GPS.

The need for evolved crisis communication tactics is clear. Strategies must be as dynamic and multifaceted as the platforms navigated. This involves proactive monitoring, sophisticated data analysis, and an empathetic understanding of public sentiment. It’s about creating a dialogue based on trust and transparency, admitting errors, and showing a real commitment to improvement.

As we navigate the complexities of digital age crisis communication, the services offered by KSA Integration become more pertinent. Our expertise in analytics, consulting, and solution development equips organizations to adeptly manage any storm. For more information about our solutions, please contact david.hitchcock@ksaintegration.com.

 


About KSA Integration
KSA Integration, LLC, is a Service-Disabled Veteran-owned Small Business (SDVOSB) founded by LtGen Keith Stalder (USMC, Ret.) and Bryan Altmire in November 2010. KSA Integration offers a comprehensive portfolio of support capabilities in three critical areas: 1) Data Science and Analytics, 2) Warrior Care, and 3) Business Process Improvement. For more information visit us at www.ksaintegration.com/ or contact info@ksaintegration.com.

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