### Company Overview & Leadership
Sterling operates as an IT solutions provider [1] and transformational partner [7], specializing in crafting solutions for agility and efficiency centered around unique customer situations [3]. The company leverages nearly 30 years of success in the IT industry [2] and maintains an extensive network of over 1500 partners [11]. Sterling supports customers globally, including operations in Canada [2] and the United Kingdom (Sterling Computers Corporation (UK) LTD, Company Number 13862089) [12]. The organization’s core ethos, "the Sterling Way," emphasizes ethics, consistency, transparency, and predictability [7].
Sterling delivers comprehensive IT solutions built around six core capabilities, supported by highly-skilled and certified engineering staff [7]. These capabilities span both foundational IT services and advanced technology specializations:
* **Key Service Domains:** Dynamic digital workspaces, robust security, infrastructure modernization, enhanced connectivity, cloud leveraging, and comprehensive IT services [1]. * **Main Technology Specializations:** End-to-end AI solutions, including Edge-to-Rest AI, Conversational AI, Computer Vision, Digital Twin, Digital Personalities, and AI Security [8]. The company also offers the SkyWave™ platform, which integrates 5G/6G capabilities with enterprise-grade networking for low-latency solutions [10].
### Federal Market & Contracts
Sterling maintains a robust presence across the Federal market, holding a wide range of contracts spanning the Defense, Civilian, and Intelligence sectors [4]. The firm holds a robust portfolio of federal contracts, including CIO-CS, GSA, and ADMC-3 [9], alongside key procurement vehicles such as the NASA Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement (SEWP V) Government-Wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC) [2], the Army Desktop and Mobile Computing – 3 (ADMC-3) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract [2], and the GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) [2].
**Federal Contract Details:**
* **GSA MAS (47QTCA19D009K [2]):** Authorized for use by all US Government Agencies Worldwide [2], expiring April 7, 2024 [2]. Special Item Numbers (SINs) include purchase of new equipment (SIN 33411), software licenses (SIN 511210), Maintenance of Equipment, Repair Services, and/or Repair/Spare Parts (811212), and Order-Level Materials (OLM) [2]. * **NASA SEWP V:** Contract period runs from May 1, 2015, extended through April 30, 2025 [2]. The firm holds three primary contract numbers (NNG15SC89B, NNG15SC20B, and NNG15SC49B [2]) and three additional contracts (NNG15SC94B (Small Business), NNG15SC71B (Small Business), and NNG15SC40B (Large Business) [6]). The contract covers IT Products, Software, Cloud, and related Services [2]. * **CIO-CS (HHSN316201500043W [2]):** Authorizes procurement of IT products, services, and training for all Federal Agencies [2]. Includes a 60-month option period running from May 1, 2020, to April 30, 2025 [2]. * **ADMC-3 IDIQ (W5291J-19-D-0053 [2]):** A multiple award IDIQ with a $5 Billion ceiling across all contracts, covering Commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) IT equipment (desktops, notebooks, printers, and associated warranties) [2]. The period of performance runs through March 5, 2025, with an option period extending to March 5, 2030 [2]. This vehicle is open to the Army, DoD, and all Federal Agencies [2].
**Agency-Specific Vehicles and BPAs:**
* The DoD ESI Agency Catalog is open for ordering globally by DoD Departments and Agencies, including the Intelligence Community (IC) and the U.S. Coast Guard [3]. * Sterling holds the 2GIT BPA [5].
**State and Local Government (SLED) Contracts:**
The firm supports SLED agencies and educational institutions, leveraging buying power with multiple OEMs to deliver IT products and services [4]. Key SLED vehicles include NASPO ValuePoint [5], the Mohave Cooperative [1], and the California DGS Enterprise Technology contract [1].
* NCPA contracts (managed by Omnia Partners) include Dell NCPA 01-143, which expires November 30, 2025 [1], and Promark NCPA 01-169, which runs from December 14, 2023, to December 31, 2026 [1]. * Texas DIR Reseller Contracts include Dell DIR-TSO-3763, Carahsoft DIR-TSO-4288, and HPE DIR-TSO-4160 [1].
### Certifications & Socioeconomic
Sterling demonstrates commitment to quality, sustainability, and information security through adherence to multiple international standards and certifications [3]. The company also maintains specific socioeconomic designations and identifiers required for federal procurement.
**Certifications and Compliance:**
* The organization holds four ISO certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, and ISO 20243 [12]. * Sterling holds the CMMC certification [12]. * Federal contracts require adherence to specific mandatory FAR clauses, including 52.203-7 (Anti-Kickback Procedures) and 52.203-13 (Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct) [5]. The firm also enforces DFARS 252.225-7008 regarding Restriction on Acquisition of Specialty Metals for applicable prime contracts [5].
**Socioeconomic Status and Identifiers:**
* The firm is designated as a Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) under SEWP V Contract Group A (NNG15SC20B) [2] and under several NAICS codes, including 334111, 334112, and 334118 [1]. * Primary NAICS Code: 334111 [1]. * CAGE Code: 06AP0 [[LINK:https://sterling.com/contracts-2][2], [LINK:https://sterling.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Attachment-4-Ordering-Guide-Palo-Alto-Agency-Catalog-FINAL.pdf][3]]. * Unique Entity Identifier (UEI): YZTLALWM4UC7 [[LINK:https://sterling.com/contracts-2][2], [LINK:https://sterling.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Attachment-4-Ordering-Guide-Palo-Alto-Agency-Catalog-FINAL.pdf][3]].
### Recent News & Recognition
Sterling has secured significant industry recognition and achieved notable milestones, reflecting strong performance and strategic partnerships. President Tim McCabe attributes these achievements to the staff's results-driven approach and adherence to improving their craft [4].
**Industry Rankings and Performance Awards:**
* Sterling achieved its seventh consecutive appearance in the top 60 of the CRN Solution Provider 500 list [[LINK:https://sterling