Patriotic Employer Award
14 September 2026
One of our Program Managers, Jason Legum, was recently honored with the Patriotic Employer Award, a recognition presented to employers who provide exceptional support to members of the National Guard and Reserve.
OBXtek Awarded Position on NASA SEWP VI Governmentwide Acquisition Contract
7 July 2026
OBXtek is pleased to announce its selection for the NASA Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement (SEWP) VI Governmentwide Acquisition Contract, a premier acquisition vehicle.
OBXtek supports the 2026 DS Foundation Golf Tournament
16 June 2026
We were proud to lend our golf swing to support Diplomatic Security Foundation's 35th Annual DSF Mike Considine Charity Golf Outing, placing 4th out of 36 teams.
OBXtek Appoints New President and CEO
6 April 2026
OBXtek today announced that the Company's Board of Directors has appointed Aaron Drabkin as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective April 3, 2026.
OBXtek Awarded Subcontract Under MRATS program
20 March 2026
OBXtek today announced that the Company was awarded a role as a subcontractor to Advanced Concepts Enterprises under the AFSOC Mission Readiness and Training Support Services contract.
OBXtek Achieves Final CMMC Level 2 Certification
4 March 2026
OBXtek is proud to announce that the company has successfully achieved Final Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Level 2, validating its adherence to NIST SP 800-171.
OBXtek Inc. announced the promotion of Clayton Crosby to Senior Vice President of Operations
12 February 2026
OBXtek Inc. announced the promotion of Clayton Crosby to Senior Vice President of Operations, overseeing Digital Modernization, Acquisition, and Mission Support Solutions.
2025 HIRE Vets Medallion Award
15 January 2026
OBXtek is honored to receive the 2025 Platinum HIRE Vets Medallion Award, a prestigious recognition from the U.S. Department of Labor for our commitment to hiring veterans.
OBXtek Announces Appointment of Michael Schaefer as Chief Growth Officer
13 January 2026
OBXtek is pleased to announce the hiring of Mike Schaefer as its new Chief Growth Officer, bringing over 20 years of executive leadership experience in government contracting.
OBXtek awarded Missile Defense Agency SHIELD IDIQ
8 January 2026
OBXtek was awarded the Missile Defense Agency Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense (SHIELD) IDIQ, a contract with a ceiling value of over $150B.
Bicycle Building for a Cause: OBXtek's 2025 Leadership Summit Highlights
11 September 2025
OBXtek Headquarters hosted the 2025 Leadership Summit in McLean, VA, including a team-building exercise building bicycles blindfolded, later donated to the Boys and Girls Club.
2024 HIRE Vets Medallion Award
31 October 2024
OBXtek was recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor as a Hire Vets Medallion Award recipient for our commitment to recruiting, employing, and retaining veterans.
OBXtek, HunaTek partner under SBA's All Small Mentor-Protégé Program
8 March 2024
OBXtek Inc. and HunaTek have partnered under the U.S. Small Business Administration's All Small Mentor-Protégé Program, forming the HunaTek-OBXtek JV.
OBXtek announces new Chief Financial Officer, Aaron Worles
16 January 2024
OBXtek Inc. announced that Aaron Worles has been promoted to Chief Financial Officer, overseeing all financial operations and strategy for OBXtek.
OBXtek promotes Beth Barnickel to Director of Quality
9 January 2024
OBXtek Inc. has promoted Beth Barnickel to Director of Quality, leading the Quality Program to an integrated Quality and Process Improvement program.
OBXtek promotes Jason Tremper to Director, Information Technology
9 January 2024
OBXtek Inc. has promoted Jason Tremper to Director, Information Technology, managing the organization's multifaceted cloud environments.
Washington Business Journal ranks OBXtek 4th Largest Veteran-Owned Company in Greater D.C.
21 December 2023
OBXtek Inc. has been recognized as the fourth largest veteran-owned company in the Greater D.C. area by the Washington Business Journal.
OBXtek wins 2023 OnCon Icon Awards for Top 50 Executive Team and Top 50 Operations Team
29 November 2023
OBXtek Inc. was honored with two awards during the 2023 OnCon Icon Awards: the Top 50 Executive Team and Top 50 Operations Team.
Clayton Crosby joins OBXtek as Vice President, IT & Cyber Solutions
12 October 2023
OBXtek Inc. has hired Clayton Crosby as the Vice President of Information Technology & Cybersecurity Solutions.
OBXtek receives 2023 Daniel K. Inouye Leadership and Community Service Award
13 September 2023
OBXtek Inc. and Ed Jesson, OBXtek Founder and Chairman of the Board, were presented with the 2023 Daniel K. Inouye Leadership and Community Service Award.
OBXtek's Joe Martinez selected as finalist for Admin Awards
12 September 2023
Joe Martinez, Administrative Services Manager, was announced as a Finalist in the Administrative Excellence in Public Service Award category at the 2nd Annual Admin Awards.
OBXtek promotes Russell Cash to Vice President, Proposal Strategy & Operations
11 May 2023
OBXtek Inc. has promoted Russell Cash to Vice President, Proposal Strategy & Operations, leading win strategy sessions for all OBXtek recompetes.
OBXtek establishes Charitable Foundation to support veterans and education
26 April 2023
OBXtek Inc. has established a charitable foundation to streamline and focus giving efforts, supporting organizations focused on veterans and education.
Washington Business Journal ranks OBXtek as 31st Largest Government Technology Contractor in Greater D.C.
11 April 2023
The Washington Business Journal ranked OBXtek as the 31st Largest Government Technology Contractor in the Greater D.C. area, the fifth consecutive year in the top 40.
OBXtek promotes Jennifer Liu to Vice President, Operations
20 January 2023
OBXtek Inc. has promoted Jennifer Liu to Vice President, Business Operations, overseeing the PMO and Corporate Communications.
Washington Business Journal ranks OBXtek 3rd Largest Veteran-Owned Company in Greater D.C.
12 December 2022
OBXtek Inc. has been recognized as the third largest veteran-owned company in the Greater D.C. area by the Washington Business Journal.
OBXtek awarded Global Enterprise Network Modernization contract with U.S. Army
21 November 2022
OBXtek was awarded the Global Enterprise Network Modernization - OCONUS (GENM-O) contract with the U.S. Army, valued at nearly $80 million.
Washington Business Journal ranks OBXtek as 12th largest cybersecurity company in Greater D.C.
4 November 2022
OBXtek Inc. has been recognized as the 12th largest cybersecurity company in the Greater D.C. area by the Washington Business Journal.
OBXtek, MCR partner under SBA's All Small Mentor-Protégé Program
18 October 2022
OBXtek Inc. and Management Consulting & Research (MCR) have partnered under the SBA's All Small Mentor-Protégé Program, forming the OBX-MCR Alliance.
Mikayla Mayoryk selected as finalist for Admin Awards
16 August 2022
Mikayla Mayoryk, an OBXtek Administrative Services Manager, is a finalist for The Admin Awards in the Colleen Barrett Award for Administrative Excellence category.
OBXtek awarded Air Force contract to provide HH-60G aircraft ground and flight test services
1 July 2022
OBXtek Inc. was awarded a 5-year contract to provide HH-60G aircraft ground and flight test services for the 33 Rescue Squadron at Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan.
Frank Martinez, OBXtek Chief Financial Officer, recognized as 2022 Top 50 CFO Award Winner
8 June 2022
Frank Martinez, OBXtek chief financial officer, was recognized as a Top 50 CFO Award Winner during the 2022 OnCon Icon Awards.
OBXtek recognized for corporate diversity by Washington Business Journal
22 April 2022
OBXtek Inc. has been ranked 27th on the Washington Business Journal Corporate Diversity Index for Midsize Companies in Greater D.C.
OBXtek successfully completes certification audit for integrated quality management system
22 April 2022
OBXtek Inc. successfully completed a certification audit for our integrated quality management system, including ISO 9001, ISO/IEC 20000-1, and ISO/IEC 27001.
OBXtek awarded contract with AFSOC supporting 492 Special Operation Wing
5 April 2022
OBXtek Inc. was awarded a contract with the Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) supporting the 492 Special Operation Wing.
Washington Business Journal ranks OBXtek as 28th Largest Government Technology Contractor in Greater D.C.
14 March 2022
The Washington Business Journal ranked OBXtek as the 28th Largest Government Technology Contractor in the Greater D.C. area, moving up three spots.
Aaron Drabkin, OBXtek General Counsel, recognized as 2022 Top 100 Corporate Counsel Award Winner
14 February 2022
Aaron Drabkin, OBXtek general counsel & chief compliance officer, was recognized as a Top 100 Corporate Counsel Award Winner for a second consecutive year.
OBXtek secures CMMI reappraisal at Maturity Level 3 for Development and Services
2 February 2022
OBXtek Inc. announced that it has received a benchmark appraisal for CMMI for both Development and Services at Maturity Level 3.
Washington Business Journal ranks OBXtek 4th Largest Veteran-Owned Company in Greater D.C.
16 December 2021
OBXtek Inc. has been recognized as the fourth largest veteran-owned company in the Greater D.C. area, moving up one spot from 2020.
OBXtek hires Susan M. Hinkle as Director of Quality
9 November 2021
OBXtek has named Susan M. Hinkle, a seasoned quality and program management professional, as the new Director of Quality.
Washington Business Journal ranks OBXtek as 10th largest cybersecurity company in Greater D.C.
29 October 2021
OBXtek Inc. has been recognized as the 10th largest cybersecurity company in the Greater D.C. area, moving up one spot from last year.
Colonel (Ret.) Timothy Cole joins OBXtek as Business Development Executive
25 October 2021
OBXtek Inc. has hired Timothy Cole as a Business Development Executive, leading capture activities for the Acquisition Support and Program Management Center of Excellence.
Washington Business Journal ranks OBXtek as 31st Largest Government Technology Contractor in Greater D.C.
17 March 2021
The Washington Business Journal ranked OBXtek as the 31st Largest Government Technology Contractor in the Greater D.C. area, moving up six spots.
OBXtek launches Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
26 February 2021
OBXtek recently launched a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Program for all employees, building a culture of community and belonging.
OBXtek launches Veteran Employee Resource Group in ongoing effort to support veterans
18 February 2021
OBXtek recently launched a Veteran Employee Resource Group to promote veteran recognition and opportunities for professional development.
Aaron Drabkin, OBXtek General Counsel, recognized as Top 100 Corporate Counsel Award Winner
8 February 2021
Aaron Drabkin, OBXtek general counsel & chief compliance officer, was recognized as a Top 100 Corporate Counsel Award Winner during the 2021 OnCon Icon Awards.
Washington Business Journal ranks OBXtek as 11th largest cybersecurity company in Greater D.C.
4 December 2020
OBXtek Inc. has been recognized as the 11th largest cybersecurity company in the Greater D.C. area by the Washington Business Journal.
Colonel (Ret.) Mike McKinney joins OBXtek as Chief Operating Officer
30 October 2020
OBXtek Inc. has hired Mike McKinney as its Chief Operating Officer, overseeing all customer-facing operational aspects of the company.
OBXtek awarded multiple pools on OASIS Small Business
16 September 2020
OBXtek Inc. was added to the list of approved vendors on GSA's OASIS Small Business multiple award IDIQ contracts for Pools 4, 5A, 5B, and 6.