Odyssey News and Awards
Contract Awards
Odyssey Awarded Prime EPASS Contract Supporting AFLCMC Armament Directorate
Our team has been awarded the prime contract to support the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s Armament Directorate (AFLCMC/EB) through the Engineering, Professional, and Administrative Support Services (EPASS) contract. The single-award, five-year contract consolidates three predecessor contracts and carries a ceiling value exceeding $725 million. Our scope includes acquisition, engineering, test, logistics, financial, and specialty support across Air Force armament programs—from air dominance and munitions to next-generation weapons development. The company is expanding its presence in the Eglin AFB area in support of the award, with additional growth planned near Hill AFB and Robins AFB.
WRAIR Diarrheal Disease Research Contract Reawarded
The Life Sciences team has been reawarded a contract to support the Diarrheal Disease Research (DDR) department within the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR). Partnering with Goldbelt Apex, the five-year effort focuses on developing prophylactics, vaccines, and therapeutics against Shigella, Campylobacter, and Enterotoxigenic E. coli—pathogens that collectively represent a significant source of illness among deployed warfighters. The DDR team has contributed to the development of seven vaccine products to date, including one that has reached Phase II clinical trial.
Odyssey Named Top Five Veteran Employer in Massachusetts
Military Times has named us to its Best for Vets: Employers list, placing in the top five among Massachusetts-based companies. The recognition reflects our sustained commitment to recruiting, supporting, and advancing veterans—who make up nearly 50 percent of our workforce. The 
annual list is compiled through a voluntary survey evaluating veteran hiring practices, retention efforts, benefits for Reserve and National Guard members, and workplace culture.
Dr. Douglas Blake Joins as Director of Operations; Niceville Office Opens
Dr. Douglas Blake has joined the team as Director of Operations, leading regional operations and overseeing the new office in Niceville, Florida. Blake brings four decades of leadership experience spanning active-duty Air Force service, senior roles within the Air Force Test Center, Air Force Research Laboratory, and the Office of Naval Research, and most recently serving as Senior Vice President and General Manager at Reliance Test and Technology, LLC. His appointment directly supports our expanding mission at Eglin AFB, where the team is delivering lifecycle management support for Air Force weapons systems and advanced technologies.
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The Web-Based Employee Portal is to be Decommissioned / Moved to SharePoint Soon…
Team Odyssey—access to the resources currently available through the Odyssey Corporate Website-based Employee Portal page will transition permanently to Odyssey’s new SharePoint-hosted Employee Portal in the near future.
Please be sure to explore the new SharePoint Odyssey Employee Portal and get familiar with its updated tools and layout—all information and services you currently use—and additional new features—will be easily accessible at the new SharePoint mployee Portal!