RP Professional Services, LLC (RP) is excited to announce the promotion of Michael Hartnett to the position of Head of Delivery, in addition to his current role as IT Solution Architect. Michael has been an integral part of the RP team for more than three years, consistently demonstrating exceptional leadership and dedication to offering high-quality solutions to our clients.  

Throughout his tenure at RP, Michael has exemplified our core values through his determination, drive, innovative nature, and commitment to our company’s mission. His ability to cultivate strong relationships across programs and foster collaboration among teams has significantly enhanced our operations. Michael’s leadership extends beyond his immediate duties. He has played a pivotal role in advancing key organizational initiatives that have been crucial to our growth and efficiency.  

Michael’s dedication to innovation and excellence has been evident in his recent participation with MIT Hacking Medicine, where he collaborated with other professionals to design solutions addressing challenges in veteran healthcare.  

In his expanded role as Head of Delivery, Michael will oversee RP’s government customers, ensuring that projects and staff meet the highest standards of quality and excellence. His extensive experience in program management and IT solutions positions him uniquely to drive RP’s Delivery strategies and ensure client satisfaction. We couldn’t be happier to have Michael assume this important role within RP’s leadership team! 

RP Professional Services, LLC (RP) is a people-centric and customer-focused Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) offering mission-focused technology, financial, and program management services to Civilian, Health, and Defense customers. RP has over 20 years of management experience, bolstered by our ISO® 9001:2015, 14001:2015, 20000-1:2018, 27001:2013, and 56002:2019 certifications, as well as CMMI® Maturity Level 3 Services and Development. Our people-centric ethos, coupled with our mature processes and capabilities, has resulted in multiple inclusions in the Inc. 5000. 

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This summer, RP’s BRIDGE Employee Resource Group (ERG) chose to support Operation Gratitude, an organization dedicated to honoring those who serve or have served in the military and first responder communities. Operation Gratitude enables individuals to express their appreciation through various means, including care packages and letters. Since its inception, the organization has distributed over 4 million care packages and, in the past year alone, facilitated the writing and delivery of more than 300,000 letters. 

RP’s partnership with Operation Gratitude began on the Fourth of July and continued through Labor Day. This initiative encouraged employees, their families, and friends to come together and thoughtfully contribute to this meaningful cause. The level of engagement across the company was truly remarkable, demonstrating the strong commitment of the RP Pro community to supporting those who serve. 

RP Pro is deeply committed to giving back to the military community, reflecting our values as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). Through various philanthropic partnerships and initiatives, we strive to honor those who serve. Participating in meaningful causes like Operation Gratitude allows us to express our gratitude and foster a spirit of community within our team. We are thankful to everyone who contributed to brightening a service member’s day and are proud to support those who have served. 

“Giving back is an integral part of who we are at RP Pro. Supporting Operation Gratitude allowed us to express our appreciation for those who serve, while also reinforcing our core values and strengthening the sense of community within our team,” said Nate Kreoger, COO of RP Professional Services, LLC. 

RP Professional Services, LLC (RP) is a people-centric and customer-focused Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) offering mission-focused technology, financial, and program management services to Civilian, Health, and Defense customers. RP has over 20 years of management experience, bolstered by our ISO® 9001:2015, 14001:2015, 20000-1:2018, 27001:2013, and 56002:2019 certifications, as well as CMMI® Maturity Level 3 Services and Development. Our people-centric ethos, coupled with our mature processes and capabilities, has resulted in multiple inclusions in the Inc. 5000. 

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RP Professional Services, LLC (RP) proudly highlights Michael Hartnett’s involvement with Veterans Health – MIT Hacking Medicine 2024. This first-of-its-kind event was launched by Tampa VA, along with VHA Innovation Ecosystem, Microsoft, and MIT in order to design solutions to the top challenges facing Veteran health care. This is a cause that aligns closely with not only our company’s mission, as an SDVOSB, but also Michael’s own status as a United States Marine Corps Veteran.  

Michael joined other innovators, makers, scientists, nurses, doctors, entrepreneurs, programmers, engineers, researchers, artists, UX and CX designers to take steps towards completely reimagining the future of Veteran health care. The “hackers” utilized their eclectic skills set to find ways to revolutionize the care that will be provided for veterans moving forward.  

The attendees were selected through a nationally competitive process that ensured a diversity of background and expertise. The Hackathon event spanned over the course of three days, in which teams used generative AI tools provided by Microsoft and de-identified data from the VA to create solutions that addressed critical challenges set forth in VA’s Priorities to Action (P2A). 

Michael Hartnett is quoted, regarding the importance of this landmark hacking event: “As a disabled veteran who relies on the VA Health system, I am deeply committed to improving access and addressing problem areas to enhance the experience for my fellow veterans. Attending this event was a pleasure, as it allowed me to connect with others who share my concerns and witness the dedication of talented individuals working towards meaningful solutions. It was truly refreshing to see the VA’s genuine care and proactive efforts to improve the system for all veterans.” 

We are incredibly proud of Michael Hartnett, who is dedicated to driving innovation and excellence in support of our nation’s veterans. Michael’s participation in the Veteran’s Health – MIT Hacking Medicine Hackathon exemplifies the incredible work being done to enhance veterans’ healthcare and the leadership and commitment that define RP Professional Services. Hats off to you, Michael! 

RP Professional Services, LLC (RP) is a people-centric and customer-focused Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) offering mission-focused technology, financial, and program management services to Civilian, Health, and Defense customers. RP has over 20 years of management experience, bolstered by our ISO® 9001:2015, 14001:2015, 20000-1:2018, 27001:2013, and 56002:2019 certifications, as well as CMMI® Maturity Level 3 Services and Development. Our people-centric ethos, coupled with our mature processes and capabilities, has resulted in multiple inclusions in the Inc. 5000. 

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Event Recap:

When: Monday, May 20th, 2024
Where: Kavas Tacos + Tequila, Orlando, FL
Theme: Networking Happy Hour for Veterans and Digital Services Professionals

Highlights of the Evening:

• Community Engagement: The evening was a fantastic opportunity for attendees from the veteran and digital services sectors to connect, share insights, and discuss future collaborations.
• Relaxed and Fun Atmosphere: Guests enjoyed a casual setting with delicious snacks, engaging conversations, and unique attractions such as a cigar station and a beer burro, adding a special touch to the evening.
• Building Connections: This event set a positive tone for the rest of the conference, with attendees leaving energized and better connected within the industry.

We are incredibly grateful to everyone who joined us and contributed to the lively atmosphere. Your participation helped make this event a standout start to an exciting week of opportunities at VETS24.

Thank You:

A special thank you to our co-sponsor, Coforma, for their partnership in making this event possible. Together, we created an environment where meaningful interactions were the highlight of the evening.

We look forward to future collaborations and events where we can continue to foster relationships within the GovCon community. Stay tuned for more updates and upcoming events!

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Thank You For Joining Us!

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all who attended the event. The presence of our valued partners, fellow T4NG2 awardees, and esteemed Government customers truly made this event exceptional. We are immensely thankful for the collective enthusiasm and commitment to success demonstrated throughout the evening.

As we look to the future, RP is eager to build upon the strong relationships forged during this event and is committed to delivering outstanding results for its partners and Government customers. We hope that you enjoy the beautiful and lively images from the event below, which can be downloaded directly or from the provided link.

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The team at RP & Partners (a JV consisting of RP Professional Services, LLC, Nemean Solutions, LLC, Knowledge Management, Inc. and Federated IT, Inc.) is both thrilled and honored to officially announce our recent award of Transformation Twenty-One Total Technology Next Generation 2 (T4NG2). T4NG2 is a $61B Multi-Agency, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), Multiple Award Task Order contract with a base ordering period of five years and one five-year option period.  

VA T4NG2 allows awardees to partner with the VA to deliver software engineering support services, program management and systems, operations and maintenance, enterprise network engineering, strategy planning, health care information technology, and cybersecurity. It is a follow-up to the original Transformation Twenty-One Total Technology Next Generation (T4NG) vehicle. The VA awarded the previous iteration to 21 contractors in 2016 with a $22.3 billion ceiling. RP was one of only 30 contractors awarded a spot on this current contract.  

CEO, Rish Patel, says of the recent award, “I’ve spent many years putting together an incredible team, developing capabilities, and building past performance to ensure RP was well-positioned to win T4NG2. As a SDVOSB, it has always been my mission for RP to support the VA and give back to my fellow community of veterans.” RP is excited to increase the company’s footprint through this award, as well as looking forward to helping VA achieve its goals of “improved performance, high-quality and accessible benefits, and strong governance!” 

RP Professional Services, LLC (RP) is a people-centric and customer-focused Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) offering mission-focused technology, financial, and program management services to Civilian, Health, and Defense customers. RP has over 20 years of management experience, bolstered by our ISO® 9001:2015, 14001:2015, 20000-1:2018, 27001:2013, and 56002:2019 certifications, as well as CMMI® Maturity Level 3 Services and Development. Our people-centric ethos, coupled with our mature processes and capabilities, has resulted in multiple inclusions in the Inc. 5000. 

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RP has been named to the annual Vet100 list—a compilation of the nation’s fastest-growing veteran-owned businesses. The ranking, created in partnership with Inc. Magazine and Syracuse University’s D’Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF), was born out of the iconic Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies based in the U.S. Both distinctions are considered hallmarks of entrepreneurial success.

Originally established as “Vet50,” the list was expanded in 2020 to include 100 veteran-owned businesses in acknowledgment of veteran entrepreneurs’ growing culture and success.

Said RP’s CEO Rish Patel: “We are humbled to be recognized as a Vet100 honoree! We are grateful for this opportunity and recognition from the D’Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families – IVMF and Inc. Magazine. It has been a privilege to oversee the growth of RP over the past few years. As a people-focused company, we’ve been able to truly live our mission through challenging times. I am honored to accept this prestigious recognition on behalf of our customers, employees, and partners. It is a dream come true to see RP listed among this prestigious list of other veteran-owned businesses.” Last month, RP was ranked No. 3 on the Washington Business Journal list of Fastest Growing Companies for 2022.

Founded in 2011, RP Professional Services (RP) is a people-centric Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) government contractor. Headquartered in Ashburn, VA, RP offers its federal clients a wide array of Technology and Mission Services. By prioritizing its people, RP advances its customers’ goals while furthering its employees’ growth.

“Economic prosperity is so important to so many aspects of American life, from home and main street to even our standing in the world,” says Scott Omelianuk, Inc.’s Editor in Chief. “Given that prosperity is driven by small business, and given, we now know, the impact Veteran founders have on that small business, we can only continue to recognize them and say, again, thank you for your service.”

“In almost every industry, we see veteran-owned businesses excelling by applying leadership and management skills they learned from their military service and having a tremendous impact in their communities,” said Dr. Mike Haynie, Syracuse University Vice Chancellor as well as the Founder and Executive Director of the IVMF. “Veteran entrepreneurs are a critical component of the small business landscape, and we’re excited to see some of our program graduates recognized by Inc., particularly those who are enjoying recurring placement on the Vet100 list. We appreciate Inc.’s commitment to highlighting these success stories. One specific area we’re proud to see growth this year is the number of those businesses whose veteran business owners are women. All of us here at the IVMF take pride in moments like these, and we’re grateful for the continued partnership with Inc.”

Vet100 honorees will be formally recognized during the Vet100 Dinner and Awards Ceremony at IVMF’s Veteran EDGE Conference in Dallas, TX.

For more information on the Inc. Vet100 list, visit: https://ivmf.syracuse.edu/vet100

About Inc. and the Inc. 5000

The world’s most trusted business-media brand, Inc., offers entrepreneurs the knowledge, tools, connections, and community to build great companies. Its award-winning multiplatform content reaches more than 50 million people each month across a variety of channels, including websites, newsletters, social media, podcasts, and print. Its prestigious Inc. 5000 list, produced every year since 1982, analyzes company data to recognize the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States. The global recognition that comes with inclusion in the 5000 gives the founders of the best businesses an opportunity to engage with an exclusive community of their peers and the credibility that helps them drive sales and recruit talent. The associated Inc. 5000 Conference is part of a highly acclaimed portfolio of bespoke events produced by Inc. For more information, visit www.inc.com.

About Syracuse University’s D’Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families 

Syracuse University’s D’Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) delivers no-cost career training and entrepreneurship programs across the US and globally. And they help ease the transition after service back into communities for service members, veterans, and their families, as well as prepare them for successful careers and business ownership. They have supported over 170,000 to date. It’s IVMF’s mission to support theirs. For more information, visit ivmf.syracuse.edu and follow the IVMF on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

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