Certifications

Professional, certified IT experts in Silver Spring, Maryland working for you!

Experienced support for PC, MAC and Linux environments

The NERDS Group employs highly qualified, certified professionals to design, develop and implement customized IT solutions for your business. With more than 19 years of experience in all facets of information systems, you can rest assured that no matter what systems you use, we have experience supporting it.

Our Networking team includes:
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineers (MCSE)
CISCO Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
Apple Certified Support Professionals (ACSP)

We are members of the Apple Consultants Network with Apple Certified Technicians on staff. Our Linux and Unix expertise includes the design, building, operation and maintenance of Linux based firewalls, routers, mail servers, Internet servers and database servers. We also specialize in mixed Apple Mac/Linux/Windows networking solutions.

Business Certifications

Maryland MBE – Certification # 00-297
Minority Status: Female

SIC Code:
7375B Information retrieval services, on-line
7379B Computer consultants
7373B Computer-aided design (CAD) systems services
7371B Computer software writers, free-lance
7376B Computer facilities management

NAICS Code:
514191 On-Line Information Services
541519 Other Computer Related Services
541512 Computer Systems Design Services
541511 Custom Computer Programming Services
541513 Computer Facilities Management Services

Products and Services:
CUSTOM WEB SOLUTIONS
DATABASE ENABLED SERVICES
WEB DEVELOPMENT
E-COMMERCE
HOSTING
CO-LOCATION
DEDICATED SECURE HOSTING
INTERNET CONSULTING
INTERNET ACCESS
NETWORK DESIGN
IMPLEMENTATION AND ADMINISTRATION
SYSTEMS INTEGRATION SERVICES
NETWORK SECURITY AND FIREWALLS

Virginia SWaM Certification Number: 711299 Expires 6/9/2017 Company Name: Network Engineering & Resources Development Specialists, LLC

MD – SBR: Maryland’s is committed to the growth and success of small businesses. In 2004, the State created the Small Business Reserve (SBR) Program, providing small businesses with the opportunity to participate as prime contractors on State contracts and procurements by establishing a unique marketplace where small businesses compete against other small businesses instead of larger, more established companies. Once a solicitation has been designated “SBR Only,” an award can only be made to a registered SBR vendor.

Montgomery County, MD – LSBR: Verify on searchable list.

Howard County MBE – Certification Number W14-22 Expires 2/4/2016 (see attached certificate)

Maryland Small Business Reserve – The Maryland Department of General Services and the State recognize that small and minority-owned businesses are the foundation of a strong, healthy and vibrant economy. DGS helps the small business community participate in State government contracting opportunities by leveling the playing field through a variety of programs.

MD-CATS+ – Consulting and Technical Services Plus – The objective of this Master Contract, effective April 22, 2013 through April 21, 2028, is to enable State government to procure IT consulting and technical services in a timely and economical manner. Through CATS+, the State will have a flexible means of obtaining information technology (IT) resources quickly, efficiently and cost effectively by issuing task orders specific to its needs.

WSSC SLBE – Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) Small Local Business Enterprise (SLBE) – In progress as of 11/2014 – The SLBE program was established to assist small businesses located in Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties. To qualify, businesses must meet certain size standards, be established for at least one year, and have its principal place of business in Montgomery or Prince George’s Counties in Maryland.

WSSC Central Bidders Registration (MBE Certified) – The Procurement Office of WSSC is responsible for negotiating pricing, terms, and conditions for goods and services for the WSSC. The MBE Program enables Minority and Women-owned businesses to bid on jobs that are set aside for MBE certified businesses.

Prince George’s County Supplier Development & Diversity Div. – MBE Certification Number 14-10128 Expires 10/19/2015. We have eight different “Commodity Codes” for services we can provide