Terry Moore Retires

The Senior Vice President of UIC Government Services retired on October 1st this year. In a retirement luncheon on August 28th, UIC Board of Directors and UIC Executive Directors joined UICGS employees at the new Springfield office in Virginia to honor "Captain" Moore. President and CEO of UIC Delbert Rexford presented Terry with the Employee of the Year award, recognizing Mr. Moore for his distinguished U.S. Navy career, 14 years with Bowhead, and multi-million dollar revenue gains experienced by UIC Government Services under Terry’s leadership.

The new Sr. Vice President of Operations for UIC Government Services is Michael Hundley, who served under Terry for more than a decade. Mr. Michael Hundley has over 30 years of industry experience, participating as an active member of the Naval Surface Warfare Center contracting community supporting Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin, and Computer Sciences Corporation.

Mr. Hundley has a degree in Business Administration and his professional background includes a focus in engineering, information technology, business operations, and strategic planning. In previous positions with Bowhead, Mr. Hundley served as a Vice President, Director of Operations, and Business Development Director.

Vol. 15, Issue 4 | Fall 2019

“Elevated view”

From left to right: Delbert Rexford (President and CEO of UIC), Terry Moore (Sr. Vice President of UICGS), and Price Brower (Chairman of the UIC Board of Directors).

Sr. Vice President of Operations for UIC Government Services is Michael Hundley.

Dear fellow UIC Shareholders,

Fall is quickly passing into winter and our days are growing cooler and shorter. The weather is requiring our attention, the animals of the Arctic are migrating, and the hunting and whaling season is open. We offer our prayers to all of

our hunters and whaling crews for success, and to return home safe and unharmed. I am very proud of our Iñupiat culture and traditional values, where we share our fall harvest bounty with our elders, small children, and those who are unable to care for themselves.

With the recent loss of several Utqiaġvik citizens due to suicide, I want to express my prayers and support to the families and friends that are suffering such a tragic loss. It is so important for us to help each other to prevent suicide. If you suspect someone is depressed, upset, or thinking of taking their own life, please reach out to them and help. See the suicide prevention ad in this newsletter for assistance and where to learn more about helping yourself and/or others suffering with the symptoms that could lead to suicide.

As with the changes of the season, UIC experienced a change of leadership in October. Captain Terry Moore retired from our Government Services Division after 14 years at the helm. It is my honor and pleasure to have known and worked with Terry, a true man of talent, dignity, and wisdom. He will be missed.

Quyanaq.

Message from the President

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Delbert J. Rexford, President and CEO

UIC Board of Directors

Price E. Brower, Chairman

Delbert J. Rexford, President/CEO

Lloyd Kanayurak, Vice President

Richard Ungarook, Sr., Corporate Secretary

Beverly J. Shontz Eliason, Treasurer

Ned Arey, Sr., Vice Chairman

Charles D. N. Brower, Director

Nagruk Harcharek, Director

Don Gray, Director

UIC Sr. Executive Management

Delbert Rexford, President & CEO

Jeevan Pokharel, Chief Operations Officer

Rick Owen, General Counsel

Mike Hundley, Sr. VP, Operations, UIC Government Services

Clayton Arterburn, Sr. VP, Commercial Services

Nagruk Harcharek, Director, UIC Lands

Hazel Katuk Pebley, Director, Stock Dept.

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Stuaqpak Town Hall Meeting

Begich Capital Partners and the Stuaqpak Team was thrilled to see such a huge crowd attend the Stu-aqpak Town Hall on October 10th. They are excited to be a part of the Utqiaġvik community and look forward to providing a grocery store that not only provides the groceries and goods that are needed, but is also a gathering place for the community. They ask for everyone's patience as they get things in the store cleaned, updated, and up to standard. They won't be able to do everything right away, but want you to know they are working hard for you.

Mark Begich and The Stuaqpak Team say "thank you, and we look forward to seeing you at Stuaqpak".

Mark Begich manning the raffle ticket pot.

News from UIC Science

Members of UIC Science traveled by helicopter to Icy Cape to collect soil and insect samples, along with taking pictures of the landscape for references on soil remediation. UIC Science also helped visiting re-searchers install equipment at Cape Simpson, which aids in their research on coastal erosion,and water current directions and temperatures.

Also, NOAA asked UIC Science to retrieve a faulty "sail drone" out in the Beaufort Sea approximately 28 Miles Northwest of Utqiaġvik. The rudder had broken while it was following some ice caps. It was brought to Point Barrow where it was properly dis-mantled and then sent back to NOAA headquarters for repairs. Hopefully, it will be sent back out into the ocean in the near future.

Damaged NOAA Sail Drone.

Suicide Warning Signs

National Suicide Prevention Hot Line:

Call 1-800-273-8255Alaska Suicide Prevention Hot Line:

Call 1-877-266-4357

afsp.org/signs

Talk• Being a burden• Unbearable pain• Feeling trapped• No reason to live• Considering suicide

Mood• Depression• Loss of interest• Irritability or rage• Anxiety• Humiliation

Behavior• Increased use of alcohol or drugs• Withdrawal from activities• Isolating from family & friends• Sleeping too much to too little• Acting recklessly• Aggression• Researching suicide on-line

New faces to UICCassandra Ayerdis joined UIC Construction LLC as an Assistant Controller.

Hope Donaldson is our new Benefits Accounting Manager in the Anchorage office.

London James joined UIC Construction, LLC as a Project Coordinator.

Justin Jurica started in July with Umiaq Design as Jr. Party Chief at Alpine.

Jamie Kasak is a new intern in the environmental department at Alpine, a program under UMIAQ Environmental, LLC.

Heston Allred joined Umiaq Environmental in Anchorage as an Environmental Technician in August.

Glynis Blankenship recently joined the Bowhead Proposal Department as Senior Proposal Manager, located in our Springfield, VA office.

Renee Galbraith also joined the Bowhead Proposal Department in Springfield as a Proposal Production Specialist IV.

Alexis Thomas recently joined the UICGS Office Management Department as an Office Assistant I, located in our Springfield, VA headquarters office.

Douglas Ascencio recently joined the UICGS IT department as a Helpdesk Technician II, located in our Springfield, VA headquarters office.

Returning to UIC and other employee newsCarol Kimmialuk Edwardsen rejoins UIC as the Commercial Human Resources Coordinator in Barrow.

Ellen Leavitt is the Stakeholder Engagement Coordinator for Umiaq Environmental, LLC in Anchorage.

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Bernice “Aviuk” Oyagak, formerly working the Barrow office, has recently joined UIC Nappairit in the Anchorage office as Project Engineer.

Selma “Sirraq” Khan was recently promoted to the Commercial/Corporate Human Resources Senior Manager in the Anchorage office.

Vikas Hasija, with UIC Government Services (UICGS), was recognized for research conducted for next generation airbags that could lead to reduction of brain injuries in automotive crashes.

DeMarcus Crawford, Site Lead/Aircrew Training Manager with UICGS, was recognized for his duty and diligence in following proper security/safety protocols during a security drill.

Robert “Kyle” Brown with UICGS was acknowledged as a patriotic employee for his support of our National Guard and Reservist employees.

Trish King with UICGS was nominated by her peers for Living the Iñupiat value of Humility (Qiñuiññiq)!

Bill McCormick was promoted to the role of General Manager of UIC Nappirit, LLC.

Anayanait

Watch out for icy and slippery surfaces! Use your ice grippers!

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Recent UIC Wins

Bowhead Mission Solutions, LLC (BMS), Systems and Technology Group (S&T) received a five-year contract from the Headquarters, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Acquisition Logistics and Technology) Professional Services. BMS will support the mission of providing soldiers a decisive advantage in any mission by providing quality acquisition professionals to develop, acquire, field, and sustain the world's best equipment and services through efficient leveraging of technologies and capabilities to meet current and future Army needs. This work will support the OASA(ALT) statutory responsibilities in areas such as research and development, strategic policy initiatives, Congressional engagements, oversight and management of acquisition programs of record, and management of the acquisition workforce.

BMS also won a one-year contract to provide security administrative services for Commander Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet (CNSP) Security Directorate.

Bowhead Program Management & Operations, LLC (BPMO), Engineering & Information Technology Group (E&IT) earned a five-year contract to provide Integrated Product Support (IPS) elements for efforts associated with the technical refurbishment and lifecycle support for Radar Systems, subsystems, and components supported at NSWC Crane, Radar Technologies Division (Code WXP). The effort includes supply support; product support management; Packaging, Handling, Storage, and Transportation (PHS&T); design interface; maintenance planning; and technical data support for Radio Frequency and Microwave Technologies, Radar Systems, and other associated electronics.

Bowhead Manufacturing Technologies, LLC (BMT) in the Manufacturing and Products Group (M&P) was recently awarded a contract to support tools and kitting support by the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) Lakehurst, NJ. The MH-60R is the world’s premier maritime surveillance

helicopter. The M&P Group was contacted by NAWCAD with an urgent requirement due to a contractor failure to perform. Bowhead received the Statement of Work (SOW) and Performance Work Statement (PWS) to support NAVAIR and the Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF) fleet of MH-60Rs. Bowhead provided the Government a compliant proposal within 30-days and was subsequently awarded the contract.

BMT leadership recently met with PMA-299 technical and program leadership at Lakehurst, NJ for a program status update on the MH-60R Tools and Kitting Procurement Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA). The Government complimented BMT for their responsiveness and quality management system assisting PMA-299 getting the program back on track to meet program milestones.

Bowhead Marine Support Services, LLC (BMSS),Manufacturing and Products Group (M&P) won a five-year contract with NSWC Crane Radar Pedestal Cable Assemblies. BMSS will provide manufacturing, testing, reverse engineering, and technical data package generation for radio frequency and electrical cables.

Bowhead Cybersecurity Solutions & Services, LLC (BCSS), Engineering & Information Technology Group (E&IT) procured a five-year contract for Management, Training, and Multi-Intelligence Support Services to Air Force National Tactical Integration (AF NTI) Program.

Bowhead Cybersecurity Solutions and Services, LLC (BCSS), Information Technology (IT) Group won a one-year contract to support the DCMA Procurement Center by providing all personnel, equipment,

MH-60R Maritime Surveillance Aircraft

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UIC places in top ten again

On September 27th, several Anchorage UIC employ-ees, Board Director Beverly Shontz Eliason, Presi-dent Rexford, and CFO Jeevan Pokharel, attended an awards luncheon at the Anchorage Marriott Downtown that recognized the 2018 Top 49 Alaska businesses by their gross revenues. Alaska Business, a state-wide magazine, named UIC as #10 for 2018. UIC held the ranking of #9 for the two previous years and #10 for two years before then.

To see the complete list of Top 49 businesses, go to: akbizmag.com/lists/top-49ers

From left to right: Ellen Leavitt, Beverly Shontz Eliason, Greg Solomon, Buddi Richey, Delbert Rexford, Rick Owen, Jeevan Pokharel, Cynthia Trapp, Selma Khan and Jason Strickler

Spotlight on UIC Employee FamilyMcKenzie Kanayurak is the daughter of Deena Akoo-tchook, a UIC Anchorage employee. Her brothers are *Barrow Dan Akootchook, now deceased, who worked for UIC Real Estate at the time he passed away in 2017, and Koby Akootchook. Her grandparents are Benny and Linda Akootchook of Barrow; her great grandparents are Rev. Isaac and the late Mary S. Akootchook of Kaktovik, and the late Max and Ethel Ungarook of Barrow.

McKenzie will graduate from East High school in December of 2019 and will be walk in May 2020 to receive her diploma. She is currently taking a college course while finishing her senior year at East High School. She plans to attend the University of Alaska Anchorage in January 2020 to major in accounting to get her bachelors degree. McKenzie became ad-vanced in math in elementary school, and is working to achieve her goals to graduate college and work a summer job. She enjoys reading, listening to music, and being with family.

UIC Makes the Washington Technology Top 100!

UIC ranks #85 on Washington Technology’s Top 100 list of largest federal contractors in the Washington, D.C. area.

The rankings are based on the 2018 prime contracts in IT, professional services, telecommunications, and other high-tech service areas within the Federal Government. Rank #85 is up five spots from our 2018 rank of #90.

Now

Hiring!

UMIAQ Environmental is supporting oil spill remediation and clean-up activities in North Slope communities. We are look-ing for persons interested in helping keep their communities clean.

(907) 852-4460 or (907) 677-5273www.UICAlaska.com/careers

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Rockford Corporation had a very successful end to the Federal Government’s fiscal year. In September, Rockford was awarded three new projects:

• Fort Hood (Texas), Airfield Fueling Repairs (D-B)

• Shaw Air Force Base (South Carolina), Replace UG Storage Tanks (D-B)

• JB Langley-Eustis (Virginia), Aviation Fuel Upgrades

Rockford is currently working through the required upfront paperwork, issuance of subcontracts, plans, material buyout, etc. The actual work on-site will start in the middle of 2020.

supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform DAI Financial Services Support in support of the DCMA Procurement Center.

BCSS IT Group obtained a two-year contract entitled Facilities Services Directorate (FSD) Information Technology (IT) Systems and Technology Support Services. BCSS will provide technical and analytical work pertaining to diagnostics, configuring, testing, integration, installation, and maintenance of the IT systems, network infrastructure, workstations, laptops, mobile devices, switches, routers, circuits, and connectivity services and procedures for the DHS - Customs & Border Protection.

Bowhead Program Management & Operations, LLC (BPMO), Engineering & Information Technology (E&IT) Group won a one-year contract entitled Planning and Performance Management for Services in Support of the Chief Evaluation Officer. BPMO will provide assistance to the newly appointed Chief Evaluation Officer in establishing, refining, and determining evaluation activities, learning agendas, and capacity assessments for the U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of the Secretary, Office of Planning and Performance Management.

Bowhead Mission Solutions, LLC (BMS), Systems and Technology (S&T) Group won a four-year contract entitled National Guard Bureau Counterdrug Division (NGB-J32) System Engineering and Technical Assistance. BMS will support the execution of its counter-drug mission. These services assist NGB-J32 in formulating strategic planning requirements; engaging subject matter expertise in operations, oversight, metrics, training, state plans, legal authorities, counter-threat finance, and multi-mission capabilities in order to align programs, policies, budgets, and missions over a multi-year period.

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S&T Group Plans Hurricane Dorian Relief Effort

Bowhead’s Systems and Technology (S&T) Group subject matter experts support Weapons and Tactics, Personnel Recovery, and Training Readiness divisions for U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command, Hurlburt Field, FL. On September 1, Hurricane Dorian hit the Bahamas as a major hurricane. In the hours following, the Air Force Special Operations Command was tasked with creating a no-fail plan to support a relief effort.

Our S&T Group subject matter experts researched and accomplished landing and drop zone surveys for Gold Rock Airfield, located east of Freeport, Bahamas. Their plan was to enable nine MC-130J transport aircrafts and multiple CV-22 special mission aircrafts to utilize this airfield to deliver supplies and rescue personnel in the Bahamas. Even though the planned airfield was not utilized due to Grand Bahama International airport re-opening, it shows Bowhead personnel are knowledgeable, vastly experienced, and always ready to answer our nation’s call anytime, anyplace.

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