The InDyne checkout, assembly, and payload processing (CAPPS) program team, led by InDyne Program Manager Janet O'Hara, was recognized for its performance and contributions to Boeing's CAPPS program, a critical aspect of the work conducted for NASA's human space flight program. The award noted InDyne's outstanding support and the critical role the company plays in providing expertise in the areas of imagery, technical training and IT desktop support.

"The innovative ideas, exceptional level of service, and abilities and awareness of operational impacts displayed by InDyne's employees are just a few of the things that make InDyne deserving of this award," said Russell G. Carroll, Boeing's division director, supplier management and procurement, Space Exploration Division. "Boeing Space Exploration Division selected InDyne based on its work toward total customer satisfaction. The challenging tasks and schedules, high standards of ethical conduct, business leadership and team spirit displayed by InDyne's employees are all reflected in this selection."

Mark Jager, Boeing's CAPPS Program Manager, presented the award to O'Hara and InDyne President and CEO C. Donald Bishop on Aug. 25, 2006, during NASA's Space Flight Awareness ceremonies in Orlando, Fla.

In his award presentation, Jager noted that the InDyne team supports every employee on the CAPPS program and readily supports the NASA customer and other contracts as needed to help handle surge requirements.

He said that the technical expertise InDyne brings to the CAPPS team has significantly contributed to the success of the program:

• InDyne IT group successfully completed the upgrade and reconfiguration of more than 850 computer workstations to the XP operating system. This task was accomplished without impact to operations and met all challenging schedule milestones.
• InDyne Imagery met all requirements for the Return-To-Flight milestone mission(s). These critical tasks focused on recording hardware configurations during assembly for use as historical records and -- if needed -- for on-orbit troubleshooting. InDyne expanded its imagery capabilities to encompass videography and graphics, producing high-quality products for internal and external customers.
• The Technical Training group maintains 223 training classes covering a wide range of technical and safety topics, and provides critical employee certifications. InDyne conducts more than 1,000 classroom sessions each year.
• InDyne Imagery has teamed with Technical Training to produce a series of training videos covering a wide variety of topics from area access, to safety, to skill certifications. These training videos are available to employees via computer-based training. The Imagery group has even staged re-enactments of close-call incidents used for safety training. This effort has resulted in time savings to employees and cost savings associated with the delivery of instructor-led classes.
• InDyne recently expanded and improved its employee training center, which is now centrally located and better equipped to serve its many customers.
• InDyne maintains a business office that is responsive to Boeing's business and contractual demands and sensitive to managing overhead costs/rates.
• InDyne's demonstrated focus on customer satisfaction its commitment to continual improvement and performance excellence make InDyne a very worthy recipient of this award.

Janet O'Hara, InDyne's CAPPS Program Manager, and InDyne President and CEO C. Donald Bishop hold the prestigious Exceptional Company Performance Award presented by The Boeing Co. for InDyne's support of checkout, assembly, and payload (CAPPS) processing work critical to NASA's human space flight program. With them at the award presentation are, from left: Bob Miller, InDyne Chief Financial Officer; Skip Olson, Vice President of Operations; and Tom Niemeyer, KICS Program Manager.

Founded in 1984, InDyne Inc. is a high-technology firm specializing in information technology, science and engineering, and technical and program management services. InDyne has the requisite experience to respond to changing requirements; train and retain a skilled workforce; and use emerging technology to improve productivity and reduce costs to its customers. InDyne believes that its clients should pay for results -- not efforts. InDyne's mission is to provide cost-effective, high quality services and solutions tailored to meet specific customer needs. For more information about InDyne Inc., visit www.indyneinc.com.