A. Prentice Ray & Associates

A. Prentice Ray & Associates, known as APRA, is a professional services and consulting firm in the Washington DC area. Most of its work supports federal and defence agencies, covering technology modernisation, contracting, finance, program management and staffing, though it also serves state, local and private sector clients.

Products and services

• Information technology: cloud migration on Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure, software development, data analytics and systems integration.
• Acquisition and contract management: contract professionals familiar with the FAR, agency supplements, the CFR and DCAA audits.
• Financial support: staff for financial management systems and operations.
• Program and project management: Six Sigma certified managers reviewing processes and timelines.
• Training and staff augmentation: Oracle database training and recruitment for administrative, professional and technical contract roles.
• Construction and facilities management: listed among its service lines.

Customers and markets

Past performance includes the Department of the Navy, the District of Columbia Army National Guard, the Department of Homeland Security and the United States Air Force Air Combat Command.

Key facts

• Based in: Washington DC area, United States
• Certifications: Six Sigma certified project managers
• Cloud platforms: Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure