Torch’s team will integrate Army needs across the complete range of life-cycle engineering responsibilities for programs and products. Engineering expertise delivered under the contract enables comprehensive and rapid research, design, development, production, acquisition, test, delivery, sustainment, modification, modernization, and reclamation support for aviation, missile, ground, sea, and soldier systems and all associated development, production, and support equipment.

“The Lifecycle contract allows Torch to continue building upon our success delivering innovative solutions for Warfighter systems which rely upon ED’s broad lifecycle engineering expertise,” Torch President and CEO John Watson said. “We are honored to support this effort in partnership with the AMRDEC Engineering Directorate.” The U.S. Army AMRDEC is operationally aligned with the U.S. Army’s new Army Futures Command (AFC). The AMRDEC provides an extensive research, development, engineering, and acquisition capability to enable responsive solutions for the nation’s Warfighters. AMRDEC has the mission to deliver collaborative and innovative aviation and missile capabilities for responsive and cost-effective research, development, life cycle engineering, and modernization solutions.

Dr. Schumacher has over 27 years of experience in civil space and missile defense, serving in various project management, strategic planning and engineering roles. Prior to joining Torch, he served as Director of Science & Technology at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center. Also at NASA, he served as Director of the Office of Strategic Analysis and Communications, and held leadership positions on projects including X-37 Space Plane and the Constellation Program’s Lunar Lander. He spent the first 12 years of his career supporting Army Air and Missile Defense programs.

Dr. Schumacher received a BS in Industrial Engineering from Texas A&M University, and his MS and PhD in Systems Engineering from the University of Alabama in Huntsville. He was appointed to the Senior Executive Service in 2008. He is a Harvard Senior Executive Fellows graduate, as well as a graduate of Leadership Huntsville/Madison County’s Leadership Class 23. He is a recipient of the Presidential Rank Award, NASA’s Outstanding Leadership Medal, and the University of Alabama in Huntsville Alumni Association’s Alumni of Achievement Award.

Torch President John Watson stated, “We are very excited to welcome Daniel to Torch. His proven leadership abilities and clear commitment to continued education are consistent with our company’s core attributes. Having Daniel join our leadership team will bring a wealth of experience to Torch as we support our customers across Huntsville and the nation.”

The work to be completed by Torch and teammates has a 5-year period of performance and will be completed primarily in Huntsville. “Aviation ground support equipment is a critical component for maintaining and repairing Army aircraft,” Torch President John Watson said. “We are excited to have been selected to help AGSE PMO continue its crucial mission of bringing lifecycle technology solutions to soldiers in the field who enable continued fleet readiness.”

The work to be completed by Torch and teammate CGI has a 5-year period of performance. “This is an exciting award for Torch Technologies and our employee-owners,” Torch President John Watson said. “Obsolescence management is critical to the Army products life-cycle and ensures that parts, as well as new technology, are available to replace those obsolete parts. We are honored to have been selected to support the MST Obsolescence effort.”

The work to be completed by Torch and its highly experienced team will be primarily conducted in Huntsville, AL and Colorado Springs, CO. The Task Order has a 5 year period of performance with a one year option. “In this era of tightening budgets and broadening threats, models and simulations provide a cost effective means of performance assessment and training enhancement,” Torch President John Watson said. “We are honored to have been selected again to lead the contractor team to support SSDD’s Models and Simulation Program Support Mission.”

Tasks involve technical support requirements for AMCOM SAMD managed missile weapon systems, their associated support/test equipment, and repairable secondary items. The Non-Standard Missile Division is the premier organization responsible for providing product assurance, production engineering, system engineering, technical data management, and test and evaluation support for customers worldwide.

“Torch Technologies and our highly experienced team are honored to be given this opportunity to be a partner with SAMD’s Non-Standard Missile Division,” Torch CEO Bill Roark said. “Our 14 team members and subcontractors bring a wide range of experience that represents a spirit of excellence, and we are extremely proud to be supporting such an important mission for SAMD. The Non-Standard Missile Division has a long history of providing critical technical support to customers worldwide, and Torch is incredibly fortunate to be a team member of such an esteemed organization.”

Torch Technologies and our highly experienced team consider it an honor to be given this opportunity to be a partner with SSDD in all areas of Strategic Systems development. Our team of 59 team members and subcontractors bring a depth and diversity of experience that represent a spirit of excellence and we are extremely proud to be supporting such an important mission for the AMRDEC. “The System Simulation and Development Directorate has a long history of developing all types of simulation and analysis to support strategic systems development for the AMRDEC, performing a unique mission for the soldier,” Torch CEO Bill Roark said, “and Torch is privileged to be a team member of such a prestigious organization.”