Concept Through Production
Innovative Design, Rapid-Prototyping and Manufacturing Solutions for System,
Sub-System and Component Level Requirements
Rebecca Ufkes
President
843-266-3527
rebeccaufkes@uec-electronics.com
Comprehensive Product Life Cycle Support
• Program Management & Requirements Analysis
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Concept Engineering & Product Development
Rapid Prototyping and Proof of Concept
Certification Test & Evaluation
Quality Manufacturing & Production Services
Comprehensive System Integration
Warehousing & Logistics Support
City Bus Mass-Flow Sensor
DC/DC Power Supply
Mobile Electronic Warfare
Support System (MEWSS)
RFDU Test Set
Standard Missile - 6
Breakout Box
Radio Mount
w/ Signal Conversion
Capabilities, Capacity and Infrastructure
 Two miles from the CHS International Airport & Ports
 Over 14 Years in Commercial and Military Markets
 ISO 9001:2008 & AS9100 B Certified
 ~100 Agile and Technically Diverse Employees
 80,000 sq. ft. - Design, Manufacturing & Integration space
 Integrated ERP & Cost-Accounting System
 DCAA Approved – Accounting, Time Tracking
 DoD Secure Facility
 Successfully Performing on Major ID/IQ Contracts
 ITAR Certified
 Certified Dock-to-Stock – Just-in-Time Supplier
 Graduate of U.S. Navy MTAPP Program
 DoD Mentor-Protégé with Raytheon Missile Systems
 Certified Woman-Owned, 8(a), SDB entity
 SBA Small Business Prime Award - 2008
Key Business Development Milestones
• Began in Commercial Market
• Entered DoD via subcontract work
• Built up past performance, relationships, and customer knowledge
• Government sponsored program participation – MTAPP and DSTARR
• Required infrastructure
• Prime Contract Experience
• 8(a) Sole Source
• SPAWAR 8(a) MAC
• Small Business Competitive - IWTDDA
• DoD Mentor Protégé
• Finding a Mentor
• Defined goals
Current Status
Challenges:
• Small Business strategy in MAC environment – Pros and Cons
• Opportunities and role as prime
• Role as a sub
• Balancing DoD and Commercial portfolio
• Maintaining competitiveness in both
• Different cost structure and execution model
Plan:
• Continue to work with respective Small Business Offices
• Respond to Market Surveys
• Collaboration with other small businesses