WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 7, 2013) – Excalibur Staffing Services, a minority-owned HUBZone certified staffing and consulting firm, announced today it has been awarded a competitive contract to provide support to the Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration’s Office of Congressional and Public Affairs. Excalibur will perform as a Prime contractor on this effort for a period of twelve months with four renewal option years.

Specifically, Excalibur will be providing support to the Office in speechwriting and other outreach methods to ensure uniform agency communications. Directly supporting the Administrator and Deputy Administrator our services will focus on U.S. Flag matters, Merchant Marines, piracy, the Recovery Act, ship recycling and environmental stewardship, the Ready Reserve Force, the U. S. Maritime Academy, cargo preference, Maritime Security Program, Title XI, and other administration priorities.

DOT’s Maritime Administration works determinedly to promote the use of waterborne transportation and its seamless integration with other segments of the transportation system. The agency maintains the health of the merchant marine, since commercial mariners, vessels, and intermodal facilities are vital for the support of national security.

“Excalibur is very excited to work with DOT’s MARAD team performing this important work. We bring noted talent to this effort, helping communicate MARAD’s message to stakeholders with pride and accuracy,” said Marcus White, President of Excalibur Staffing. “MARAD’s role in national security cannot be overstated. We believe this contract compliments our direction in supporting our nation’s security including other work performed for  the U.S. Army.”

Excalibur adds value to DOT’s small business goals as a certified minority-owned HUBZone firm.

About Excalibur Staffing Services

Excalibur Staffing Services, a Washington DC based company, specializes in surge capabilities with effective temporary or permanent placement of government contractors and consultants, legal, administrative, and various professionally trained staff. Excalibur provides qualified professionals and teams to government agencies, state and local governments, corporations, and law firms to satisfy both long and short-term project needs in a cost-effective manner.

About Department of Transportation Maritime Administration

The Maritime Administration is the agency within the U.S. Department of Transportation dealing with waterborne transportation. Its programs promote the use of waterborne transportation and its seamless integration with other segments of the transportation system, and the viability of the U.S. merchant marine. The Maritime Administration works in many areas involving ships and shipping, shipbuilding, port operations, vessel operations, national security, environment, and safety. The Maritime Administration is also charged with maintaining the health of the merchant marine, since commercial mariners, vessels, and intermodal facilities are vital for supporting national security, and so the agency provides support and information for current mariners, extensive support for educating future mariners, and programs to educate America’s young people about the vital role the maritime industry plays in the lives of all Americans.

Contact:
Emily LaVaun Walton
VP, Strategy/Business Development
Excalibur Staffing Services
202-589-1122
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