OST, INC. Awarded Pennsylvania IT Staff Augmentation Services Contract
MCLEAN, VA, Oct. 21, 2026 – OST, Inc., a leader in mission operations, workforce solutions, and resilience services, has been awarded a $1 billion contract by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to continue serving as its Managed Service Provider (MSP) for Information Technology Staff Augmentation Services (ITSA). The contract includes a two-year base period and three one-year option periods.
“Pennsylvania agencies depend on access to qualified technology professionals to deliver essential services and meet evolving needs,” said Kelly Martini, the Commonwealth’s Chief Procurement Officer. “Our IT staff augmentation program provides a consistent, accountable framework for securing that expertise, with a focus on responsible stewardship of taxpayer dollars and opportunities for qualified businesses to participate in Commonwealth contracting.”
Under the agreement, OST will continue serving as the managed service provider for Pennsylvania’s IT staff augmentation program, which supports Commonwealth agencies in obtaining technology staffing resources. Since 2015, OST has delivered a comprehensive MSP solution for Pennsylvania, connecting agencies with the talent, processes, and vendor management capabilities needed to sustain critical technology operations and accelerate modernization initiatives across the Commonwealth. Through the program, OST supports both executive agencies and COSTARS cooperative purchasing members, helping government organizations rapidly access high-quality technology professionals while advancing Small Diverse Business and Veteran Business Enterprise participation goals.
“This contract reflects more than a decade of collaboration built on performance, innovation, and trust,” said Kim Hayes, Chief Operating Officer of OST. “At OST, we view workforce readiness as a foundational element of resilience. The ability to rapidly identify, deploy, and manage specialized talent directly impacts government’s capacity to deliver services, adapt to changing technologies, and meet emerging challenges. We’re honored that Pennsylvania continues to utilize OST to operate this critical capability on behalf of its citizens.”
The award further advances OST’s vision of a National Resilience Operating Platform that integrates workforce solutions, mission operations, technology modernization, cybersecurity, infrastructure readiness, and emergency response capabilities into a unified approach for government customers. Through this model, OST helps agencies strengthen operational readiness, maintain continuity, and execute critical missions when performance matters most.
About OST, Inc.
For more than 27 years, OST has helped governments build and sustain resilient mission ecosystems by connecting people, processes, technology, and operational expertise. Through its National Resilience Operating Platform, OST delivers solutions spanning Mission Operations and Workforce Services, Aviation and Transportation, Disaster Response and Community Resilience, and National Security and Readiness.
OST supports state and local governments including Pennsylvania, Ohio, the District of Columbia, Maryland, New York, Texas, and Louisiana, as well as agencies across the federal government. By integrating workforce agility, technology modernization, operational excellence, and resilience planning, OST enables clients to perform, adapt, and respond when it matters most.
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