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By Light Awarded $4M Army National Guard Contract

MCLEAN, Va. /ScoopCloud/ -- By Light Professional IT Services LLC (By Light), a renowned provider of IT services and simulation solutions, is excited to announce its continued collaboration with Warhorse Training Solutions to provide cutting-edge recruiting systems to the U.S. Army National Guard (ARNG). This newly awarded contract, valued at $4,040,361, is set to significantly expand the deployment of By Light's recruiting experiences from 252 to an impressive 954 systems.

Under this agreement, By Light will design and deliver 702 GEN3 Vocational Recruiting Experiences (VRE) characterized by their portability and user-friendly features allowing for easy setup on any table surface. Their flexibility makes the VREs well suited for deployment in various event scenarios. Each system boasts a 24-inch full HD touchscreen display, a compact computer unit, and a built-in soundbar, offering users a rich and immersive experience. Moreover, these systems are designed with the future in mind, enabling the integration of additional Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) experiences.

A key component of this contract is a comprehensive three-year after-market support package to ensure that the investment made by the ARNG is safeguarded and always ready for action.

By Light's VREs address recruiting challenges and pave the way for sustainable recruiting success. This exceptional solution introduces an innovative approach to attract, engage, and educate potential recruits about the diverse career opportunities available in the military. "These experiences serve as hands-on tools to vividly illustrate to potential recruits the excitement, growth potential, and purpose-driven nature of military occupational specialties," said Cory McAndrew, General Manager at By Light.

The commitment of the National Guard Bureau (NGB) to acquire these additional systems marks a significant step in addressing recruiting shortfalls and readiness challenges the U.S. military faces. "By attracting and engaging young individuals through immersive experiences, By Light's VREs offer engaging gameplay, lead generation capabilities, and seamless operation," said Vicente Sanchez, Program Manager at By Light.

By Light is honored to continue its support of the ARNG in its mission to strengthen the ranks with capable and dedicated individuals. The By Light VRE contract represents the forward thinking of industry and the NGB by providing tools and resources to meet the evolving needs of today's recruitment landscape.

About By Light:

By Light Professional IT Services LLC, headquartered in McLean, VA, is an ISO 9001, 20000-1, and 27001 registered and CMMI-Dev Level 3 rated systems integrator that provides secure, turnkey systems by incorporating exceptional engineering, project management, telecommunications, and cyber capabilities to safeguard mission success. Founded by industry professionals with extensive knowledge in the DoD, DISA, and other U.S. Government agencies, By Light successfully implements technical solutions that integrate commercial best practices to meet the needs of government. For more information, visit https://bylight.com/.

About Warhorse Training Solutions:

Warhorse Training Solutions, LLC headquartered in Spotsylvania, VA, is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business with extensive expertise in training systems, logistical support, and communications-based support. Warhorse Training Solutions provides a combat Veterans approach and ensures mission requirements are met before, during, and after development of its services. The goal of the organization is to provide a turnkey solution for our customers to allow the Warfighter to train effectively and efficiently. For more information, visit https://warhorsets.com/.

By Light Professional IT Services LLC (By Light), a renowned provider of IT services and simulation solutions, is excited to announce its continued collaboration with Warhorse Training Solutions to provide cutting-edge recruiting systems to the U.S. Army National Guard (ARNG). This newly awarded contract, valued at $4,040,361, is set to significantly expand the deployment of By Light's recruiting experiences from 252 to an impressive 954 systems.

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By Light Awarded $934,188 Army National Guard Contract

MCLEAN, Va. /ScoopCloud/ -- By Light Professional IT Services LLC (By Light), a prominent provider of IT services and simulation solutions, is thrilled to announce its continued partnership with Warhorse Training Solutions to deliver advanced systems and upgrades to the Army National Guard. The contract, valued at $934,188, aims to enhance the existing vocational recruiting capabilities and introduce new third-generation Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) experiences.

By Light will develop and deliver 123 Generation 3 Vocational Recruiting Experiences, featuring portable and user-friendly designs that can be effortlessly set up on any table surface, making them ideal for deployment at various event scenarios. These systems come equipped with a 24-inch full HD touchscreen display, a mini-computer, and a built-in soundbar, providing multiple immersive experiences. Furthermore, they offer the flexibility to incorporate additional MOS experiences in the future.

Included in the contract is the Lead Generation Retrofit Kit for the existing 85 Gen1 Vocational Recruiting Systems previously supplied to the Army National Guard. This upgrade will bring these systems up to par with the latest functionality found in the Gen2 systems, facilitating faster and easier downloads of leads captured during events.

Additionally, By Light will enhance the Gen1 Vocational Recruiting Systems by introducing supplementary MOS experiences to expand the capabilities of each system, offering multiple MOS experiences on a single kiosk. It will provide prospective Soldiers with an opportunity to learn about various job opportunities offered by the Army National Guard, broadening their awareness of available options through use of familiar technology that resonates with young adults.

"We are excited about our ongoing partnership with the Army National Guard and our continued support in their recruiting efforts," said Cory McAndrew, General Manager at By Light. "Our cost-effective and impactful point-of-need recruiting experiences and upgrades will revolutionize recruitment efforts, allowing prospective recruits to explore different MOS experiences in a fun and interactive manner."

By Light and Warhorse Training Solutions remain committed to delivering high-quality solutions that meet the evolving needs of the Army National Guard. This partnership signifies a significant stride towards advancing critical recruiting capabilities and ensuring the readiness of our nation's defense forces.

About By Light:

By Light Professional IT Services LLC, headquartered in McLean, VA, is an ISO 9001, 20000-1, and 27001 registered and CMMI-Dev Level 3 rated systems integrator that provides secure, turnkey systems by incorporating exceptional engineering, project management, telecommunications, and cyber capabilities to safeguard mission success. Founded by industry professionals with extensive knowledge in the DoD, DISA, and other U.S. Government agencies, By Light successfully implements technical solutions that integrate commercial best practices to meet the needs of government. For more information, visit https://bylight.com/.

About Warhorse Training Solutions:

Warhorse Training Solutions, LLC headquartered in Spotsylvania, VA is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business with extensive expertise in Training Systems, Logistical Support, and Communications-based support. Warhorse Training Solutions provides a combat veterans approach and ensures mission requirements are met before, during, and after development of their services. The goal of the organization is to provide a turn-key solution for our customers to allow the Warfighter to train effective and efficiently.

By Light Professional IT Services LLC (By Light), a prominent provider of IT services and simulation solutions, is thrilled to announce its continued partnership with Warhorse Training Solutions to deliver advanced systems and upgrades to the Army National Guard. The contract, valued at $934,188, aims to enhance the existing vocational recruiting capabilities and introduce new third-generation Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) experiences.

Related link: https://www.bylight.com/

By Light Awarded $2M Army National Guard Contract

MCLEAN, Va. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Army National Guard awarded a $2M follow-on contract to By Light Professional IT Services LLC (By Light) and its teaming partner Warhorse Training Solutions. Under this contract, By Light will provide 44 additional Recruiting Experiences to attract and educate young men and women about critical Military Occupational Specialties (MOS) while providing recruiters with valuable personnel leads. This contract also provides one year of maintenance and support for the existing 85 Recruiting Experiences fielded across the United States.

The new Recruiting Experiences consist of 44 interactive kiosks offering vocational and vehicle operator experiences. The first group of 22 kiosks features 4-in-1 Virtual Recruiter Touch Screens that allow players to engage in simulated vocational experiences, such as Air Traffic Controller, IT Specialist, Allied Trade Welder, or Combat Medic via intuitive touchscreen displays.

The second group of 4-in-1 Virtual Recruiter Vehicle Operator kiosks consists of 22 hands-on interactive Vehicle Operator Stations that invite players to sit and operate various vehicle controls to engage in four simulated experiences: Firefighter, Motor Transport Operator, Horizontal Construction Engineer, or Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Operator.

The Recruiting Experiences include scoring and leaderboard features that promote a fun and competitive environment, helping to attract and retain groups of potential recruits while allowing the recruiter ample time to engage in one-on-one conversations with individuals. Additionally, the kiosks all have the capability to capture player contact information data that can easily be retrieved by recruiters using an improved and simple lead-generation data retrieval system.

"With U.S. Army and National Guard's average cost of $110 per lead, the ROI for these experiences is realized very quickly," says Cory McAndrew, General Manager for By Light's Port Orange, FL, facility. Port Orange houses By Light's modeling and simulation integration center, where technology experts develop training solutions and provide support to industry in the areas of engineering and manufacturing services.

About By Light:

By Light Professional IT Services LLC, headquartered in McLean, VA, is an ISO 9001, 20000-1, and 27001 registered and CMMI-Dev Level 3 rated systems integrator that provides secure, turnkey systems by incorporating exceptional engineering, project management, telecommunications, and cyber capabilities to safeguard mission success. Founded by industry professionals with extensive knowledge in the DoD, DISA, and other U.S. Government agencies, By Light successfully implements technical solutions that integrate commercial best practices to meet the needs of government. For more information, visit https://bylight.com/.

The Army National Guard awarded a $2M follow-on contract to By Light Professional IT Services LLC (By Light) and its teaming partner Warhorse Training Solutions. Under this contract, By Light will provide 44 additional Recruiting Experiences to attract and educate young men and women about critical Military Occupational Specialties (MOS).

Related link: https://www.bylight.com/