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Quantum Leap Innovations, Inc. Senator Carper Helps Announce
Newark Company to Receive Department of Homeland Security Contract Applying Technology to Emergency Responders
Wilmington, DE- On Friday, October 28, 2005, Senator Tom Carper will help announce that Quantum Leap Innovations, Inc. (QLI), a cutting-edge software development firm located in Newark, Delaware, has been awarded a contract by the Department of Homeland Security, Homeland Security Advanced Research Projects Agency (HSARPA). A member of the Senate Homeland Security Committee, Senator Carper will recognize QLI for their receipt of the contract – to develop an innovative information sharing system to meet the growing needs of the U.S. emergency responder community – at Quantum Leap’s headquarters in Newark. Those in attendance will hear about the cutting-edge technology being developed at QLI, tour the state-of-the-art facility, and see an exciting demonstration, conducted by members of QLI staff who have created an intricate program for connecting emergency response teams for almost any type of disaster. The ability for emergency responders to communicate with one another and exchange critical data regarding an emergency incident is regarded by many experts as the top priority for those on the frontlines when a man-made or natural disaster occurs. “The attacks of September 11th, Hurricane Katrina and impending threats like avian flu highlight the need for an innovative technology solution to this critically important homeland security challenge,” said Carper. The emergency responder community has a need to acquire, synthesize, communicate and share critical information. These abilities are key elements in an effective response to any emergency. It is crucial to ensure that all information flowing in and out of an incident command center is managed properly to choose the best solution possible when making critical decisions. Under this contract, Delaware-based Quantum Leap Innovations (QLI) will compete with three other world class firms to build an information technology architecture that will enable fire fighters, police, National Guard, and others responsible for protecting the public to coordinate their response to a crisis. The other firms – Northrop Grumman Corporation, Alion Science and Technology and Science Applications International Corporation – will develop competing architectures that will be evaluated against each other. One or more of them will be selected. According to Joseph Elad, CEO/Founder of Quantum Leap, “This will be the first time that emergency responders will have a tool to effectively capture information about the event and then disseminate information to all involved in the response to help guide decision makers as they coordinate the efforts of emergency responders. Once the crisis has passed, information about the incident will be analyzed to help determine the best possible response to similar situations in the future.” “This is a great day for Delaware. Senator Biden, Congressman Castle, and I are long-time supporters of Quantum Leap and the technology they have been developing. To see their hard work pay off proves that a small company with a lot of great people can and will make a difference in the world. We are proud of all their accomplishments and wish them the best of luck in developing their model,” said Carper. In selecting Quantum Leap Innovations for this contract the Department of Homeland Security is recognizing the record of success that the company has in developing innovative and focused technology solutions. According to HSARPA, Quantum Leap Innovations was selected from more than 30 companies that submitted proposals. Quantum Leap Innovations was founded in 1999. They work with both private companies and government agencies to research, develop, and implement state-of-the-art intelligent computing technologies and software. Friday, October 28, 2005 WHO: Senator
Tom Carper WHEN: Friday,
October 28, 2005 WHERE: Quantum
Leap Innovations, Inc. ###
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