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Identification, Location & Contacts

This profile was last updated:
09/13/2024
Status:
Active

User ID:
P1087324
Name of Firm:
BLEN INC.
Capabilities Statement Link:
https://www.blencorp.com/capabilities
Trade Name ("Doing Business As ..."):
BLEN INC
UEI:
KAR6JDB1HJ16
Address, line 1:
200 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW
Address, line 2:
SUITE 08-162
City:
WASHINGTON
State:
DC
Zip:
20002-
Phone Number:
202-844-2969 x
Fax Number:
E-mail Address:
mike@blencorp.com
WWW Page:
https://www.blencorp.com/
E-Commerce Website:
https://www.blencorp.com
Contact Person:
MIKE ENDALE
County Code (3 digit):
001
Congressional District:
98
Metropolitan Statistical Area:
8840
CAGE Code:
5HC49
Year Established:
2004
Accepts Government Credit Card?:
[X] Yes [  ] No
GSA Advantage Contract(s):

(Note: Size information is now under "NAICS Codes with Size Determinations by NAICS", below.)


Organization, Ownership & Certifications

Legal Structure:
Subchapter S Corporation
Ownership and Self-Certifications:
Black American, Other Minority Owned, Self-Certified Small Disadvantaged Business, Service-Disabled Veteran, Veteran

Current Principals

1. Ephrem M. Girma, President
2. Mike Endale, Vice President

“Business Development Servicing Office” (for certifications)

WASHINGTON METROPOLITAN AREA DISTRICT OFFICE (SBA office code 0353)

SBA Federal Certifications

8(a) Certification:

SBA 8(a) Case Number:
C00t02
SBA 8(a) Entrance Date:
08/29/2022
SBA 8(a) Exit Date:
08/28/2031

HUBZone Certification:

HUBZone Certified?:
[X] Yes [  ] No
HUBZone Certification Date:
03/05/2024

8(a) Joint Venture - SBA Certified:
NOTE: Notify your servicing SBA Business Opportunity Specialist to have your 8(a) joint venture approval date reflected in DSBS.

8(a) JV Entrance Date:
8(a) JV Exit Date:

Women Owned - SBA Certified:

WOSB Certified?:
[  ] Yes [X] No
WOSB Pending?:
[  ] Yes [X] No

Economically Disadvantaged Women Owned - SBA Certified:

EDWOSB Certified?:
[  ] Yes [X] No
EDWOSB Pending?:
[  ] Yes [X] No

Veteran-Owned Small Business - SBA Certified:

VOSB Certified?:
[X] Yes [  ] No
VOSB Joint Venture?:
[  ] Yes [X] No
VOSB Certification Date:
11/04/2022
VOSB Certification Expiration Date:
11/04/2026

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business - SBA Certified:

SDVOSB Certified?:
[X] Yes [  ] No
SDVOSB Joint Venture?:
[  ] Yes [X] No
SDVOSB Certification Date:
11/04/2022
SDVOSB Certification Expiration Date:
11/04/2027

Other Certifications

Non-Federal-Government Certifications:

(none given)

Products & Services

Capabilities Narrative:

Founded in 2004, BLEN, Inc. is an SBA Certified 8(a) and VA Certified Small Business (VOSB) technology firm. We are known for building cutting-edge software solutions and mobile apps to help public agencies, non-profits, and enterprises to transform from using legacy systems to scalable modern digital services. We are entrusted to help build some of the largest Federal software projects including The United States Patent Office, The White House, GSA, HHS Head Start among others using these technologies: Software Development and DevSecOps, Mobile and Web Development, Data and Analytics, Microsoft BI, Google BigQuery, Cloud Migration, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Azure, Google Cloud (GCP), Agile, Robotic Process Automation (RPA), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine learning (ML), Human Centered Design, Enterprise IT Modernization, Content Management System (CMS), Drupal, WordPress, React, API, Microservice, UI/UX, Digital Solution, Strategy, Architecture, Database Management

Special Equipment/Materials:

1. Software Development and DevSecOps: Our Design Thinking approach speeds up application development, promoting Agile and DevSecOps adoption. Through quick prototyping and rapid iterations, we enable faster implementation of solutions. 2. Mobile, Web, and CMS: Our expertise lies in simplifying complex information on government websites. We build flexible, secure content management systems (CMS) using Drupal and WordPress. We also specialize in mobile app development. 3. Enterprise IT Modernization: We provide IT modernization services with customized solutions for government agencies. Leveraging digital transformation, we deliver best-of-class solutions. 4. Cloud Engineering: We team is proficient managing and migrating you to AWS, Azure, and GCP. 5. Intelligent Automation: We help federal agencies to increase productivity, efficiency, compliance, and cost reduction. We specialize in Robotic Process Automation (RPA), Machine Learning (ML), and Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Business Type Percentages:

Research and Development (20 %)
Service (80 %)

Bonding Levels

Construction Bonding Level (per contract)
$0
Construction Bonding Level (aggregate)
$0
Service Bonding Level (per contract)
$1,000,000
Service Bonding Level (aggregate)
$2,000,000

NAICS Codes with Size Determinations by NAICS:

# Primary? Code NAICS Code's Description "Buy Green"? (1) Small? (2)
1 Yes 541511 Custom Computer Programming Services   Yes
2   518210 Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services   Yes
3   519290 Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services   Yes
4   541512 Computer Systems Design Services   Yes
5   541513 Computer Facilities Management Services   Yes
6   541519 Other Computer Related Services
General $30.00m Small Business Size Standard: [Yes]
Special 150 Employees Information Technology Value Added Resellers: [Yes] (4)		   Yes
7   541611 Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services   Yes
8   541612 Human Resources Consulting Services   Yes
9   541613 Marketing Consulting Services   Yes
10   541618 Other Management Consulting Services   Yes
11   541690 Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services   Yes
12   611430 Professional and Management Development Training   Yes
(1) By entering Yes for "Buy Green", the firm asserts that it obeys EPA guidelines for environmental friendliness for this NAICS code. Note, EPA guidelines do not exist for every NAICS code.
(2) If Yes, the firm's revenues/number of employees do not exceed the NAICS code's small business size standard.
(4) As seen above, the size standard can depend on subcategories within a NAICS code.

Keywords:

Software Development and DevSecOps, Mobile and Web Development Data and Analytics, Microsoft BI, Google BigQuery, Cloud Migration, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Azure, Google Cloud (GCP), Agile, Robotic Process Automation (RPA), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine learning (ML), Human Centered Design, Enterprise IT Modernization, Content Management System (CMS), Drupal, WordPress, React, API, Microservice, UI/UX, Digital Solution, Strategy, Architecture, Database Management

Miscellaneous:

Quality Assurance Standards:
(none given)
Electronic Data Interchange capable?:
[  ] Yes [  ] No

Export Profile (Trade Mission Online)

Exporter?:
[  ] Yes [  ] No [X] Wants To Be
Export Business Activities:
Service(s), Consultant
Exporting to:
Australia; Canada; India; New Zealand; Sweden; United Kingdom
Desired Export Business Relationships:
Joint venture/coventure, Wholly owned subsidiaries/branches, Investment
Description of Export Objective(s):
Information Technology Related Services

Performance History (References)



Name:
IT Modernization: Legacy Advance Fleet (650K) Management Platform to AWS Cloud
Contract:
GSA | Fleet
Start:
11/20/2020
End:
11/25/2025
Value:
$1,500,000
Contact:
Phone:


Name:
IT Modernization: $10B Grant Monitoring & Auditing Legacy System to Google Cloud
Contract:
HHS | ACF
Start:
05/01/2017
End:
04/01/2025
Value:
$2,915,933
Contact:
Phone:


Name:
OPEN Data Drupal Dev - Human Centered Design & Emerging Technologies (AI/ML)
Contract:
USPTO
Start:
04/01/2015
End:
04/01/2025
Value:
$990,470
Contact:
Phone:


Name:
Drupal Website Dev - Build & Mantain uspto.gov with 2.4+ Million Monthly Vistors
Contract:
USPTO
Start:
09/27/2021
End:
09/27/2026
Value:
$196,460
Contact:
Phone:


Name:
Web / Mobile-based Childcare Management System on Google Cloud (ReactJS; NodeJS)
Contract:
Wonderschool
Start:
08/30/2021
End:
12/31/2022
Value:
$208,440
Contact:
Phone:


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