Global Procurement and Logistics Support
Vendor procurement, international logistics, and supply chain management
Identifying, sourcing, procuring, and delivering resources allows organizations to accomplish their global missions. GCI partners with international vendors to deliver needed items to the end users on time and within budget. Through our worldwide infrastructure, GCI can provide multiple alternatives, where competitive advantage can be gained from established supplier networks, domain awareness, technology expertise, and primary source market research. We procure and consolidate items to a global network of warehouses for shipment to over 150 countries. Our team of international freight forwarders and customs brokers enable us to provide surface or air transport, customs clearance, and delivery direct to the end user, anywhere in the world.
GCI personnel manage the export and import licensing process, including International Traffic in Arms (ITAR) licenses with the Department of State (DOS) and Commerce Control List (CCL) licenses with the Department of Commerce. We are licensed by the DOS, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) to export, import, and broker defense articles and services.
From providing routine procurement and delivery to aid in times of crisis, the GCI team is at the forefront in the effort to resource and outfit our customers to accomplish their missions.
- Procurement and delivery of materials for chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive (CBRNE) detection, border security, law enforcement, and defense
- Training on the use of CBRNE equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Equipment installation/maintenance/repair management
- Equipment disposition
- Equipment inspections requiring technical expertise and OCONUS presence
- Equipment installation, maintenance, and repair management
- HAZMAT (e.g. ordnance) movements
- International logistics and sustainment
- International, multi-modal shipment management
- Inventory management
- Local/regional ground transportation
- Supply chain management
- Naval vessel maintenance assistance
- Worldwide construction management
Global EVENT and Personnel Logistics
Comprehensive solutions for transportation, event management, and linguistic services
At GCI, we excel in organizing exceptional events and providing seamless logistics support. With over 20 years of experience in event planning in 110+ countries, we ensure every detail is meticulously managed. GCI has a proven track record in organizing small- to large-scale events at the local and international levels. We operate globally, providing a wide range of services wherever you need them.
Our approach is focused on proactive problem-solving, with the flexibility to handle last-minute changes and adjustments. GCI’s expertise ensures a smooth and efficient experience from start to finish, allowing you to focus on delivering successful and impactful events. Our team of experienced professionals is dedicated to delivering service that exceeds your expectations.
- Securing venues and coordinating audiovisual equipment for events of all types and sizes
- Arranging catering services to accommodate any budget or dietary restrictions
- Providing on-site coordination to manage registrations, handle administrative issues and ensure logistics run smooth so that participants can focus on the event
- Speaking multiple languages, ensuring clear communication and personalized service for clients from around the world
- Booking air, ground travel, and lodging for U.S. and foreign travelers
- Ensuring compliance
- with local, state, federal, and international travel regulations
- Coordinating with a network of providers to maximize cost savings across the entirety of transportation requirements
- Consistent tracking and oversight to validate smooth transportation
- Around-the-clock support to resolve arising/last-minute itinerary changes
- Utilizing forward-deployed personnel to source tickets from local/regional providers to optimize cost
- Supporting visa acquisition
- Issuing stipends and repayments to support expenses while on travel
- Our team identifies the right interpreters and translators to support the event
- Translation capability for technical, training documentation, presentations, open source, and/or classified material
- Conference and event interpretation (simultaneous, consecutive, whisper, telephone, and virtual)
- GCI maintains a network of professional interpreters and translators both in the U.S. and in over 80 countries abroad
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Defense Health Agency Enterprise Level Support
Vista Defense is assisting Defense Health Agency (DHA) in the implementation of a new infrastructure and application service framework for use in all medical treatment facilities (MTFs) in the Tri-Services. The goal is to produce an enterprise-managed delivery of Information Technology from the Data Center to Desktop (D2D) program that provides a predictable and acceptable end-user experience in support of MHS Genesis. The end product will deliver core infrastructure, tools, and processes to centrally manage and continually monitor devices used to support the core medical communities of interest (Med-COI). Infrastructure architect functions include:
- Active Directory/Identity, Authentication, and Authorization Management (IdAM)
- Infrastructure Storage Solutions Architecture
- IT Services Management Architecture (Service Design)
- Enterprise Management of End User Devices (EUDs) and Application Delivery
- Enterprise Mobile Solutions (cloud platform)
- Security Solutions Architecture
- Server and Desktop Virtualization
- Network, Engineering, and Security Architecture
- Application Architecture (Citrix/AppSense)
Vista Defense provides Tier III technical services for CONUS and OCONUS worldwide sustainment of the Carepoint Healthcare Application Suite (CHAS) Program, the Surgical Scheduling System (S3), and other Air Force Medical Service (AFMS) programs. Tier III Software sustainment functions include:
- System Design
- Configuration Management
- System Enhancement
- System/Subsystem Integration
- Software Deployment
- Service Calls
- Maintenance
- Website and Content Management
Vista Defense supports the worldwide sustainment of the Armed Forces Corporate Health Information Processing Service (AFCHIPS), Aeromedical Services Information Management System (ASIMS), Health Services Data Warehouse (HSDW), Surgical Scheduling System (S3), Clinical Data Repository (CDR), Clinical Data Mart (CDM), Military Health System Population Health Portal (MHSPHP), Carepoint 4G, and other associated applications. We manage refining the prototypes for optimal implementation by the DHA, the DoD, and other interested agencies, and provide Tier I/Tier II/Tier III consultation and customer support for implementation, troubleshooting, and management for the applications. Support functions include:
- Database Administration
- Systems Administration
- Systems Analysis
- Backup and Data Transfer
- Web and Application Development
- Training
For DHA, Vista Defense is implementing a cutting edge software solution that allows for an unprecedented mass migration against a very aggressive time-line within an inconsistent environment. Vista Defense is migrating DHA to a Windows 10 environment. We are providing DHA with an enterprise migration solution method that gives a consistent software approach across all service environments. This is a result of the current legacy Army Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) infrastructure not being able to support management of Windows 10 and the Navy has limited SCCM expertise. This software solution for migration of computer assets to a Windows 10 posture allows DHA to utilize the expanded capabilities and advanced security features of Windows 10.
Vista Defense provides program management, technical and engineering support related to the implementation of DoD Class 3 Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) within the DHA. To ensure Secure Data Exchange, Vista Defense is establishing an enterprise level PKI program for the more than 220,000 end user devices within DHA. Support functions include:
- Identity Protection and Management Support
- Technical and Engineering Support
- Testing and Assessment Support
- Registration Authority (RA) Support
- PKI Deployment Support
- Training and Outreach Support
Vista Defense is providing Cybersecurity Support for clinical applications. We provide planning, and technical coordination support prior to, during, and after the successful achievement of Authority to Operate (ATO) for the Solution Delivery Division. Vista Defense also supports all related system lifecycle cybersecurity documentation required as a result of significant architecture and design changes (e.g. Risk Assessments, Annual and Technical Reviews, Agile and Waterfall development cycles). Support functions include:
- Assessment and Authorization (A&A) Execution
- Cybersecurity Engineering Support
- Vulnerability Management
Data scientists provide expertise in the areas of predictive analytics, business intelligence, data discovery, statistics, data science, and research for the Defense Health Agency. Data scientists support data and research requests and projects related to prevention, injuries, medical readiness, readmission, clinical preventive services, suicide, opioid misuse, and other health service-related issues. Data scientists are responsible for supporting both operational and research data and analytical needs for MHS. Core activities focus on enterprise measurement, development and support of clinical registries, and data request fulfillment. Data discovery and research activities focus on development of de-identified data sets and reports for health statistics, research consultation, and use of big data, machine learning, and predictive analytics techniques.
Military Treatment Facilities and Medical Provider IT Support
Vista Defense is a key IT service provider to the DoD’s most critical and high-profile military treatment facilities to include Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Naval Hospital Jacksonville, Madigan Army Medical Center and the new William Beaumont Army Medical Center, one of the largest U.S. medical complexes in the world.