BCT LLC Achieves ISO 9001 Certification Through NQA, Strengthening Quality and Reliability for U.S. Defense Customers

Annapolis Junction, Md. BCT LLC, a Maryland based U.S. defense contractor specializing in Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) support for Department of Defense programs, today announced it has been formally certified to ISO 9001:2015 by NQA, a globally recognized accredited certification body.

This certification affirms BCT LLC’s commitment to maintaining a rigorous, process driven Quality Management System (QMS) that ensures consistent performance, continuous improvement, and reliable delivery of mission critical services to federal customers.

"Achieving ISO 9001 certification is a milestone that reflects our team’s discipline, professionalism, and unwavering dedication to quality," said Stephen Tate, CEO of BCT LLC. "Our DoD customers depend on precision, accountability, and repeatable excellence. ISO 9001 strengthens our operational foundation and reinforces the trust placed in us across SETA and technical support engagements."

The certification scope includes BCT LLC’s core functions supporting defense programs, including strategic planning, technical analysis, compliance management, and mission focused engineering support. NQA’s audit validated BCT LLC’s adherence to internationally recognized quality standards, including risk based decision making, documented processes, and continuous improvement mechanisms.

"Quality is not just a requirement in the defense sector, it is a responsibility," said Kathleen Pumphrey, COO of BCT LLC. “ISO 9001 certification demonstrates that our processes meet the highest global standards and that our organization is structured to deliver consistent, reliable results for our government partners."

ISO 9001 certification complements BCT LLC’s existing compliance posture under DFARS 252.204 7012, NIST SP 800 171, CMMC, and other federal cybersecurity and quality frameworks. Together, these standards reinforce BCT LLC’s readiness to support sensitive missions and evolving DoD requirements.

BCT LLC’s certification by NQA is effective immediately and will be maintained through ongoing surveillance audits and continuous improvement initiatives.

For more information about BCT LLC’s capabilities, quality programs, or defense support services, please contact information@bct-llc.com.