Our CEO Selected for the NMSDC COECP 2.0 Cohort!

Breaking news for Sterile Services Co (SSC): CEO Fania Carter has been selected to participate in the prestigious National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) COECP 2.0 program: a recognition that underscores both her leadership excellence and SSC's position as a scaling force in federal contracting and enterprise solutions.

This isn't just an honor. It's proof of momentum—and a springboard for what comes next.

What Is NMSDC COECP 2.0?

NMSDC’s Minority Supplier Corporate Executive Orientation Program (COECP) 2.0 is a top-tier executive program that connects high-performing MBE leaders with Fortune 500 executives, procurement decision-makers, and industry influencers.

The focus? Scaling. Growth. Market access.

Participants are selected for performance and readiness to compete at the highest levels. The program delivers strategic mentorship, direct procurement access, advanced enterprise-growth training, and high-value networking.

Translation: COECP 2.0 is built for leaders ready to move from small awards to enterprise partnerships—and Fania’s selection signals SSC is ready.

Fania Carter: Leadership Built on Federal Excellence

Fania Carter brings over 15 years of federal contracting expertise to Sterile Services Co. Her vision has always been clear: build a minority-owned enterprise that competes: and wins: on quality, compliance, and mission readiness, not just socioeconomic status.

Under her leadership, SSC has evolved from a capable small business into a maturity-certified, compliance-hardened, mission-critical partner for federal agencies and prime contractors. Her approach combines operational excellence with strategic growth: never sacrificing quality for scale.

"Being selected for COECP 2.0 is an incredible honor," Fania shared. "But more than that, it's an opportunity to bring SSC's proven capabilities to larger-scale missions where security, compliance, and performance aren't optional: they're mission-critical."

Fania's leadership philosophy centers on three pillars:

Mission First. Every contract, every deliverable, every engagement serves a greater purpose. Whether supporting defense operations, federal IT modernization, or critical infrastructure projects, SSC operates with a mission-first mindset.

Compliance as Competitive Advantage. While many contractors view compliance as a burden, Fania positioned it as SSC's differentiator. The company's extensive certification portfolio isn't just checkboxes: it's proof of maturity, process discipline, and operational readiness.

Partnerships Over Transactions. SSC doesn't just fulfill contracts. The company builds relationships with clients, primes, and partners invested in long-term mission success.

This leadership approach has positioned SSC for the exact type of scaling opportunity that COECP 2.0 accelerates.

SSC: Built to Scale, Ready to Deliver

Sterile Services Co isn’t chasing growth. It’s engineering it.

SSC builds the infrastructure, certifications, and operational maturity required for large-scale federal and corporate work—backed by documented capability, not hype.

Mission-Critical Services

SSC delivers mission-focused solutions that enhance efficiency, reliability, and operational excellence across four core service areas:

• Program Management: Leading complex initiatives with disciplined planning, transparent reporting, and performance-focused governance—executed with CMMI Level 3 process maturity.
• IT Support Services: Maintaining secure, dependable IT environments with responsive service delivery, modernization support, and operational continuity built for mission demands.
• Logistics & Supply Chain: Coordinating sourcing, procurement support, inventory, and distribution to keep teams equipped, on time, and ready to execute.
• Facilities Operations: Operating and maintaining facilities with safety-first procedures, preventative maintenance, and service reliability that keeps mission spaces fully functional.

Enterprise-Grade Operations

SSC operates with a scalable delivery model, strong quality systems, and nationwide readiness—positioned to compete for high-value task orders and IDIQ work.

The Certification Advantage: Socioeconomic Status Meets Technical Excellence

SSC holds one of the most comprehensive certification portfolios in federal contracting:

Socioeconomic Certifications:

• MBE (Minority Business Enterprise) – NMSDC Certified
• WOSB (Women-Owned Small Business) – SBA Certified
• SDVOSB (Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business) – VA Verified
• 8(a) Business Development Program – SBA Certified
• HUBZone Certified – SBA Certified

These certifications unlock set-aside opportunities and provide access to sole-source contracts. But SSC doesn't stop there.

Technical and Quality Certifications:

• ISO 9001 – Quality Management Systems
• ISO/IEC 27001 – Information Security Management
• CMMI Level 3 (SVC & DEV) – Process maturity across Service and Development
• C3PAO-Assessed CMMC Level 2 – Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification

Let that sink in. SSC holds both the socioeconomic credentials to compete in set-aside markets and the technical certifications required for mission-critical federal work. That combination is rare. That combination is powerful.

Why This Matters Now

Federal buyers must hit small business goals without increasing mission risk. That means prioritizing partners who bring security, maturity, and performance—on day one.

SSC fits that need. And COECP 2.0 expands access to:

• Prime contractor partnerships for teaming and joint ventures
• Corporate supplier diversity programs sourcing IT, cybersecurity, and consulting partners
• Large-scale IDIQ vehicles requiring both status and execution maturity
• Direct agency relationships focused on risk reduction and mission outcomes

The timing is right. The demand for secure, compliant delivery keeps accelerating—and SSC is ready.

What Comes Next

COECP 2.0 runs through 2026, providing Fania with ongoing mentorship, networking, and strategic guidance as SSC scales operations. The program culminates in direct engagement opportunities with major corporate buyers: the kind of relationships that transform business trajectories.

For SSC, this selection validates years of strategic investment in compliance, quality, and operational excellence. The company didn't chase certifications for their own sake. It built a business capable of competing at the highest levels: then documented that capability through rigorous certification processes.

Now, through COECP 2.0, those investments gain visibility with the exact decision-makers who award enterprise-level contracts.

SSC isn't just participating in the program. The company is leveraging it to accelerate mission impact, expand client relationships, and deliver secure, scalable, mission-ready solutions at greater scale.

Ready to Partner?

Sterile Services Co is actively engaged in strategic partnerships with prime contractors, federal agencies, and corporate enterprises seeking certified, mature, mission-focused partners.

With a full suite of socioeconomic certifications, proven technical maturity, and C3PAO-Assessed CMMC Level 2 compliance, SSC delivers the unique combination of set-aside eligibility and enterprise-grade capability.

Interested in learning more about SSC's capabilities and certifications? Visit our About Us page or explore our full certification portfolio.

Sterile Services Co: Certified. Proven. Ready to Scale.