On January 10, 2003 AIS Engineering was awarded a General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Technology Service HUBZone contract. This government wide agency contract (GWAC) certifies AIS Engineering to bid for and carry out government projects. Why is this exciting news? For government agencies, it means that you have an exceptionally capable communications company to utilize for your upcoming projects. For private companies, HUBZone certification is your guarantee that AIS Engineering has met rigorous quality standards and is qualified to carry out the most important, time sensitive, and ambitious projects. Below is a brief synopsis of the functional areas and applicable business categories of our government certification.

• Functional Area #1—To provide Internet services and direct access via telecommunications
Business Categories:
Internet Service Provider / Web Hosting

• Functional Area #5—To engage in planning and designing computer systems that integrate computer hardware, software, and communication technologies; to install such systems and train and support their user
Business Categories:
Business Process Reengineering (BPR) / Cabling and Wiring / Configuration Management / Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) / Hardware / LAN Design / WAN Design / Network Designing and Installation / System Analysis /System Design and Integration / Telephony / Voice Over IP

• Functional Area #6—To provide on-site management and operation of computer systems and/or data processing facilities
Business Categories:
Computer Operations and Support / End User Support / Equipment Inventory and Maintenance / Facilities Planning and Support / Hardware and Software Maintenance / Help Desk / Network Management