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MEP Success Stories from Virginia

EMC Achieves DFARS Compliance with Guidance from GENEDGE

Reported Year
2021
EMC’s management realized they must meet new DOD cybersecurity requirements to continue bidding on and winning DOD contracts, plus prepare for the upcoming Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). Since they lacked the inhouse cybersecurity expertise, management turned to GENEDGE’s cybersecurity program - Virginia’s Defending Controlled

GENEDGE Assists Chesapeake Machine Works in Meeting DOD Cybersecurity Requirements

Reported Year
2021
When the new cybersecurity requirements (DFARS 252.204-7012) were announced, CMW’s leadership team wanted to protect their data while also getting ahead of their competitors. However, after a quick assessment of the potential financial commitment, CMW realized that outside cybersecurity support would be cost prohibitive. Fortunately, CMW learned of

Marvin's QMS Revived in Preparation for ISO 9001:2015 Certification

Reported Year
2020
Marvin’s Roanoke Facility was previously ISO 9001 certified but dropped their certification while keeping the quality management system (QMS). However since the QMS was not maintained over time, Marvin began experiencing a decline in production reliability and product repeatability. Management desired to improve their QMS and become fully ISO 9001

Gap Analysis Drives QMS Improvements for Draper Aden Associates

Reported Year
2020
DAA experienced significant growth through acquisition over the last few years. Leadership recognized the need to develop a quality management system (QMS) to mitigate the risk of legal claims. DAA approached GENEDGE, part of the MEP National Network™, about achieving ISO 9001 certification as a method of quality improvement and to match other