Problems solved, not guessed.
Secure IT infrastructure consulting, network design, and modernization services for DoD and mission-critical environments. Strategic subcontractor partner for prime contractors requiring CMMC and FCI compliance.
Core Competencies
Secure network architecture
LAN/WAN, Zero-Trust, high-availability, multi-site distributed environments
Carrier-grade routing
BGP, OSPF, MPLS, EVPN, SD-WAN — Tier 1 service provider protocol depth
RF & wireless
VHF to satellite, microwave, enterprise wireless, remote and expeditionary nodes
Performance engineering
MTU, latency, throughput modeling and validation — problems others escalate
Structured cabling
Cat5e/6, single & multimode fiber, outside plant deployment and lifecycle
NaaS & lifecycle
Network as a Service reducing total cost of ownership across the full lifecycle
Verified Certifications & Partnerships
How Prime Contractors Use TIES
Overflow engineering capacity
Complex network design and deployment tasks when prime resources are fully committed.
CMMC/FCI-compliant subcontractor
Trusted sub for DoD infrastructure requiring verified compliance posture — documentation ready.
Escalation-level specialist
Persistent performance, MTU-level, and multi-vendor interoperability failures others couldn't resolve.
Design validation & peer review
Protocol-level analysis and mathematical performance modeling before deployment commits.
Compliance Posture
CMMC Level 1 current — Dec 2025 through Dec 2026
SPRS verified and current
Aligned with 48 CFR 52.204-21 FCI protection requirements
CMMC Level 2 roadmap actively in progress
Audit-friendly configurations and documentation supporting prime compliance obligations
Vendor-agnostic design — aligns with Prime standards and government mandates
Past Performance
USARC Infrastructure Program
Subcontractor: American Systems, Ciber · 2001–2012
Enterprise cabling, fiber, and voice infrastructure
Led Nortel → Cisco UCM migrations across 12+ sites
Multi-site program management and execution
Additional past performance available upon request.
Key Personnel
Julie A. Wussler
CEO · MSN, RN · WOSB Principal
20+ years clinical and operational leadership. Drives strategy, compliance, operations, and project oversight. Clinical background brings disciplined documentation standards, high-stakes decision-making, and multi-team coordination directly applicable to federal contracting environments.
jawussler@tiestech.netBrian Schulze
COO · MS Mathematics · Technical Lead
42 years IT, 38 years carrier-grade network engineering. Technical delivery, infrastructure execution, and quality assurance across complex multi-site federal and commercial environments. MS Mathematics with Data Science emphasis applied to performance modeling and analytics.
bschulze@tiestech.netNews & Awards
SBA WOSB certification confirmed — TIES Communications, Inc.
2025TIES Communications, Inc. achieves official SBA WOSB certification, strengthening federal contracting and subcontracting eligibility across all NAICS codes.
CMMC Level 1 SPRS assessment completed and verified
Dec 2025Self-assessment score submitted to the DoD Supplier Performance Risk System. CMMC Level 2 roadmap actively in progress in preparation for expanded DIB work.
Engage a proven infrastructure partner
Whether supporting an agency directly or working alongside a prime, TIES Communications delivers the engineering depth, compliance posture, and accountability required for mission success.