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
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 C. Schulze
COO · MS Mathematics · Technical Lead
42 years IT, 38 years carrier-grade network engineering. Current AT&T core backbone contractor — CRS to DriveNets migration. Designed and deployed 3,400+ location enterprise satellite network. BGP/OSPF/MPLS operational depth at Tier 1 service provider layer. Python and R for infrastructure analytics and automation.
government@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.