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Oddball is extremely proud to have secured a prime position on the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secure, Performant, Reliable, and User-Centered Experiences (SPRUCE) indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract. This 5-year, $2.4 billion contract vehicle positions us to bid on critical projects that enhance digital experiences and infrastructure for both Veterans and VA staff. As a follow on to the CEDAR IDIQ, SPRUCE enables Oddball to continue leading the way in delivering human-centered digital solutions. With the SPRUCE award, we are excited to continue working with our partners to deepen our support of the VA, driving meaningful impact for years to come. Thank you to all the Oddballs who worked so hard on this effort! #SDVOSB #VeteransAffairs #GreatTeams #DigitalModernization

📣 We are thrilled to announce that Oddball has been awarded the Department of Veterans Affairs Mobile Features Support, including Military History (VA-MFSIMH) SBIR Phase III Contract! 🎉 This $14.1M, 3-year partnership marks our latest award from the VA and is a testament to the trust the Department places in our team to enhance the digital experiences for Veterans and their families.Through this contract, we’ll continue to innovate, providing agile, human-centered solutions that will ensure Veterans and their caregivers have seamless access to VA services through the flagship VA mobile app. From product management to DevSecOps and user-driven design, our work will have a direct and lasting impact on those who have served our country. Partnering with the VA is always an honor, and we look forward to the incredible results we’ll deliver together. #Veterans #DigitalModernization #Agile #DevSecOps #HumanCenteredDesign #VeteranServices

What a week for Oddball! We had the privilege of attending not just one but two fantastic events: 🇺🇸 At the Federal End-of-Year Collaboration Summit in Austin, our CTO, Rob Wilkinson, led an insightful panel on Integration of AI to Enhance Veteran Services, diving into how AI can revolutionize services for Veterans. Our CGO, Tony Meyer, also joined the fun, making it a day filled with valuable insights from VA leaders and great conversations with industry peers and government representatives. ⭐ Meanwhile, at the Health IT Summit, our team, including Heather Caudle, Beck Basnet, Scott Bonney, and Stephanie Breen, had a great time connecting with thought leaders across government and industry. The discussions centered on the cutting-edge innovations shaping healthcare in the Federal space—and we’re thrilled to be part of this momentum. These events showcased the power of collaboration and innovation as we continue our mission to drive impactful digital solutions for Veterans and beyond.

We’re very excited to share that our Chief Growth Officer, Tony Meyer, has been named an OrangeSlices AI 2025 Engage Federal Health 150 Honoree! This award recognizes leaders who are truly reshaping the Federal Health landscape, pushing for real collaboration, and driving forward the critical missions of agencies like the VA and CMS. These honorees are setting a powerful example of what it means to lead with purpose. Tony’s recognition speaks to his dedication—not just to the work we do, but to inspiring others and improving how government and industry work together for the greater good. We’re motivated by the efforts of all the honorees working to create lasting, positive change.As part of the leadership team here at Oddball, we’re proud to see Tony recognized among such forward-thinking professionals. It’s a reflection of the impact we strive to make every day in the Federal Health space. #EngageFederalHealth150 #FedHealth #DigitalModernization #Oddball See all the honorees here: https://lnkd.in/eadnzSqw

🎉 On the heels of our recent Iterate, Innovate, and Run Task Order (IIR) win, we’re proud to share yet another partnership with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs! Oddball has been awarded the VA Accredited Representative Tools (ART) task order on our CEDAR IDIQ vehicle. This one-year, $4.5 million contract enables us to partner with VA stakeholders to develop and maintain essential tools for accredited representatives, streamlining processes like accreditation and renewal. Our direct collaboration with Veteran Service Organization representatives will address the challenges of outdated VA technology, helping ensure Veterans receive the benefits they’ve earned more efficiently. This latest win marks another milestone in our ongoing mission to drive positive change for Veterans and their families. By modernizing these tools, we're reinforcing the support network for Veterans, providing them with the timely care and resources they deserve. 🇺🇸 #VeteranSupport #TechForGood #DigitalModernization #Oddball #Veterans

We’re looking forward to attending the Health IT Summit this Thursday at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center in Rockville, MD! With government agencies strategizing the next phase of health IT transformation, this event is a fantastic opportunity to discuss developments in emerging tech, data interoperability, and more. Planning to attend? Be sure to connect with Scott Bonney, Heather Caudle, Stephanie Breen and Beck B. See you at the summit! #FedHealth #DigitalModernization #Oddball #HealthITSummit24

🌟 We are excited to share that Oddball has been awarded a one-year, $5M follow-on contract for the VA.gov Iterate, Innovate, and Run Task Order! This contract allows us to continue driving forward our mission of enhancing the digital experience for Veterans by maintaining and improving key products that currently don’t have dedicated teams or owners. Our team will be working on important updates, bug fixes, and aligning these products with the latest platform tools and the VA’s design system. Plus, we’ll be providing ongoing support for the VA.gov web platform and the VA Health and Benefits mobile app, ensuring that Veterans have seamless access to the services and benefits they rely on. This award is a testament to the hard work and expertise of the Oddball team and reflects our commitment to delivering innovative solutions that truly make an impact. We’re ready to keep driving improvements and delivering results that matter for Veterans.  #VeteransAffairs #DigitalModernization #TransformingGovernment #Oddball

🎉 We're incredibly proud to announce that Heather Caudle, our VP of Federal, has been recognized as one of FORUM’s Leading for IMPACT – Women in Leadership award winners! Heather has been recognized as one of the select women driving the transformation of federal technology through her innovative leadership and dedication. We're grateful to have her talents and expertise as an integral part of team Oddball. 🏆 This prestigious award recognizes women who provide strong leadership, mentor the next generation, and transform how technology is implemented to drive mission-focused programs in the Federal space. Heather exemplifies all of this and more through her unwavering commitment to innovation, mentorship, and strategic leadership at Oddball. Please join us in congratulating Heather on this well-deserved recognition! #LeadingforIMPACTAwards #WomenInLeadership #DigitalTransformation

📣 We are excited to welcome Scott Bonney as our new Vice President of CMS Operations at Oddball! With over 15 years of leadership experience in federal government support, primarily with CMS, Scott brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise in health information technology, operations, and strategic growth. Most recently, he served as Vice President of Health Information Technology and Informatics Services at RELI Group Inc., where he oversaw the portfolio supporting HHS, CMS, CDC, NIH, and FDA. In addition to managing operations, Scott played a pivotal role in driving growth, building pipelines, and leading capture and proposal efforts. His diverse background spans technical delivery in application development, modernization, cloud migration, Agile transformation, and Human-Centered Design, as well as policy and strategic management across HHS. Previously, he also held leadership roles in non-profit work, supporting individuals with developmental disabilities through contracts with the state of Maryland. As a leader, Scott is passionate about empowering teams to innovate, deliver high-quality solutions, and grow both individually and collectively. His forward-thinking approach aligns with Oddball's mission to bring innovative technical solutions to support CMS and its critical work for the American people. We’re thrilled to have Scott onboard and excited about the positive impact he will make at Oddball!

Oddball is gearing up to attend the Defense Health Information Technology Symposium (DHITS) next week! Looking forward to exploring the latest innovations in healthcare IT and how we can contribute to advancing the field. Will you be there? If so, be sure to say hello to Tony Meyer, Heather Caudle, and Brandon Rapp who will be representing us! #DHITS2024 #HealthcareIT #Oddball