MELE ASSOCIATES, INC.
ROCKVILLE, MD

MELE provides advanced program management and program management office (PMO) services supported by project management expertise in energy, national and nuclear security, IT and construction management. , Inc. (MELE) is a Veteran/Minority Owned Small Business established since 1993 with 100 employees located in Rockville, MD; Washington, D.C.; Denver, CO; and Honolulu, HI. The DOE Office of Radiological Security reduces and protects vulnerable radiological and nuclear material at civilian sites worldwide. MELE provides program management and technical expertise for research, Project Management Experts Group, PMP Certification, Office of North & South American Threat Reduction SMEs, Search & Secure Program, and PM support for the U.S. Original Removal Program. Alan Chiogioji has 15 years experience in finance and management. As Chief Financial Officer for MELE Associates, Alan Chiogioji developed the business plan and financial strategy for the company and directs a professional staff that supports one of the fastest growing technology and consulting firms in the D.C.-Maryland area. and funding of capital, Alan Chiogioji helped develop strategic partnerships that ensure the continued growth of the company. As liaison to financial institutions, Alan Chiogioji manages all financial transactions pertaining to the corporation and client contracts. In addition to financial planning, analysis, forecasting, budgeting, development of operating budgets, optimizing accounting systems, acquisition, asset management, marketing, overseeing of audits, assessment and management of financial risk, and human resource planning and staffing in a high growth competitive environment, Alan Chiogioji has formulated the business strategy for MELE, establishing both short and long-range goals that have proven successful as the company expands to meet an ever-growing demand for high quality services. Alan Chiogioji has also brought both technology skills and vision to the company, designing, installing and operating the LAN and WAN computer systems and a communications system, integrating the latest technology with strong technical accounting knowledge and experience in state-of-the-art business and information systems and management. His experience includes the maintenance of the software and hardware configuration, training and maintenance of the system. He holds an MBA from the University of Maryland. Mr. Nash has more than 45 years of expertise including 33 years as a commissioned civil engineer for the U.S. Navy. His experience includes management, program management, facility design, construction, logistics, and facility maintenance. Appointed by the U.S. Government to the Senior Executive Service from 2003 to 2004, Mr. Nash served as Director of the Iraq Program Management Office which managed the $18.4 billion provided by Congress to support reconstruction in Iraq. His innovative program management approach to managing large projects under difficult environments enabled him to effectively manage all construction, non-construction and logistics activities in Iraq as part of a joint effort between the Army and the U.S. State Department. Mr. Thal brings over thirty years of experience in the information technology and engineering fields, including executive and senior management responsibilities in the Federal and private sectors. He has extensive experience in system design, development and integration; strategic business planning; change management; information systems planning; business process improvement, data management and standards; program management; and standards based architectures, development and applied engineering; architectural, scientific and analytical solutions to a wide range of technical and managerial problems. Mr. Thal has provided guidance, oversight and direction in the planning and execution of key tasks and projects for the Department of Defense, Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Agriculture, Department of Transportation and the General Services Administration. As President & CEO of MELE Associates, Dr. Chiogioji (RADM USN ret) has built an organization from 3 people in 1993 to a staff of more than 180 technical, engineering, and administrative professionals. Dr. Chiogioji has more than 40 years of senior management experience in the engineering and research fields. Among his areas of specialization are nuclear and fossil-fueled power; energy efficiency, economics and financing; international energy programs; industrial waste utilization and minimization; and construction management. Deputy Director for the Department of Energy’s New Production Reactor Program Alan Chiogioji has 25 years experience in finance and management. As Chief Financial Officer, Alan is responsible for the business plan and financial strategy for the company and directs a professional staff that supports MELE Associates, Inc. As liaison to financial institutions, Alan manages all financial transactions and client contracts. He is directly responsible for financial planning and analysis, forecasting, budgeting, accounting systems, acquisitions, asset management, marketing, audit and human resources. He holds a B.A. from Duke University and an MBA from the University of Maryland. Chief Financial Officer of MELE Associates, Inc. Mr. Okinaga specializes in financial services, corporate, real estate, and trust law. As a graduate of Georgetown University’s Law Center, Mr. Okinaga provides more than 35 years experience in corporate organizations and laws. Mr. Okinaga was selected by his attorney peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2011for Banking and Finance Law, for Financial Services Regulation Law, and for Litigation – Banking U& Finance, listed since 2005. Mr. Okinaga is also a Justice Awardee from the American Judicature Society Law Firm Partner specializing in financial services, corporate, real estate, and trust law MELE was awarded the DICCE 2 contract to support the Department of Energy (DOE), National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) for the Design, Integration, Construction, Communications and Engineering (DICCE) competition. The purpose of this Contract is to strengthen the capability of foreign governments to deter, detect, and interdict illicit trafficking in nuclear and other radioactive materials across international borders and through the global maritime shipping system. As a key component of this mission, Nuclear Smuggling Detection and Deterrence (NSDD) works collaboratively with foreign partners to equip official points of entry and other checkpoints with radiation detection equipment and related systems. To assist in accomplishing the NSDD Program mission, the DOE requires experienced contractors to perform the design, on-site construction, and integration of these systems. The scope of this follow-on procurement is...