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J.S.M. Electronics Inc. is a woman-owned small business that manufactures cable assemblies, connectors and interconnect products. It
has been in business nine years, has 35 employees with annual sales of $9 million. Over the course of one year, J.S.M. delivered over
13,000 assemblies and maintained a 99.61 percent quality rating.
It successfully supported four different programs at MFC including Wind Corrected Munitions Dispenser, Longbow Launcher, Joint Common Missile and Longbow Missile. On the latter program, J.S.M. interfaced with Lockheed Martin's production and technical employees culminating in an innovative design of radio frequency coax cables that surpassed performance requirements. Its design coupled with its best value pricing resulted in savings exceeding $1 million. J.S.M.'s accelerated deliveries of the cables single handedly prevented a gap in Ocala's production line. J.S.M. further demonstrated a strong commitment to a successful relationship with Lockheed Martin by investing more than $50,000 into a dedicated assembly and test area to support Longbow Missile production needs. This included the re-layout of an entire building and a major construction effort. We applaud J.S.M. for its responsiveness and dedication to customer satisfaction. Its outstanding quality and delivery performance qualifies J.S.M. as a candidate for silver level Preferred Supplier status. |
On Monday, April 4, Missiles and Fire Control recognized seven high-performing small business suppliers and seven
employees at the 10th Annual Small Business Awards banquet at the Orlando Airport Marriott. Each has contributed significantly
to the overall success of the Small Business Program.
The special event was co-hosted by Missiles and Fire Control and Simulation Training & Support (STS), which also recognized seven of its best small business suppliers, four employees and two teams for their contributions. Key participants in the banquet included Missiles and Fire Control - Orlando President Stan Arthur, Simulation, Training & Support President Dan Crowley, Mistress of Ceremonies STS Communications Director Nettie Johnson, MFC Supplier Diversity Director Cathy Usztan-Bedford, MFC Supplier Diversity Senior Manager Evelyn Mills, STS Small Business Liaison Officer Phyllis Grant and Shared Services Global Supply Chain Management Vice President John Hatch. Other special guests included Mitchell Morand, Small Business Administration area director; Walt Wallace, Small Business Administration procurement representative; Malik Ali, executive director of the Florida Minority Supplier Development Council; and Mike Bush, corporate director of Supplier Diversity. "I commend all of you for the outstanding contributions you have made to Lockheed Martin," Dan Crowley said. "The partnership our Supplier Management team cultivates with small businesses makes a difference for our end users." Stan Arthur was also commended for his outstanding support of small business utilization. Under Stan's leadership, Missiles and Fire Control received the highest national honor for small business, winning the Dwight D. Eisenhower Award; and subcontract awards to small businesses increased by 56 percent, awards to small disadvantaged businesses by 74 percent and to women-owned small businesses by a record 244 percent. Two of the winning suppliers, Sue Englander, president of EEI Manufacturing Services; and Eliseo Valenzuela, president of First State Manufacturing; had the opportunity to address the attendees. Both expressed gratitude for the honor and commented on the outstanding teamwork and support they received from Lockheed Martin. "It has been a lifelong dream of mine to support a company like Lockheed Martin," Eliseo said. "I am truly thankful to have earned your confidence." First State manufactures environmental covers for JASSM. |
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