New Joint Venture Combines Expertise to Accelerate Federal IT Modernization
MANASSAS, Va. & ARLINGTON, Va…August 15, 2025… OPTiMO Information Technology and Total Systems Technologies Corporation (TSTC) today announced the formation of OPTiTotal, an SBA-certified joint venture delivering mission-critical IT solutions to government customers across classified and unclassified environments.
With more than 40 years of combined federal IT experience, OPTiTotal unites the strengths of two high-performing small businesses to help agencies solve their most complex digital, cybersecurity, and operational challenges—faster, securely, and with total compliance. Its team of experts and capabilities span Digital Design & Development, Intelligence & Analysis, AI and Data Analytics, Cybersecurity & Risk Management, Program & Acquisition Management, and Financial Management & Internal Controls.
“For decades, OPTiMO and TSTC have each delivered trusted, high-impact solutions to government. OPTiTotal integrates our complementary capabilities to offer robust and responsive IT modernization expertise to all types of federal customers,” said OPTiMO CEO Michael Miguelez. “We’ve long respected TSTC’s proven track record, and this joint venture builds on that mutual trust to better serve our customers,” he continued.
“Federal agencies know both TSTC and OPTiMO as reliable, results-driven partners. By forming OPTiTotal, we’re combining the strengths of two established teams that share the same commitment to mission success, innovation, and integrity. We’re proud to join forces with OPTiMO to deliver even greater value to our customers,” said Christine Podracky, CEO of TSTC.
OPTiTotal is SBA 8(a) certified and brings CMMI SVC and DEV Level 3 plus ISO-certified processes to every engagement. OPTiMO and TSTC have delivered solutions that reach tens of millions of users and consistently exceed federal standards for security, accessibility, and performance in unclassified and classified environments. Together, they have provided long-standing support to a range of federal agencies, including Census Bureau, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, Department of Health and Human Services, Department of the Treasury, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Postal Service, U.S. Secret Service, and Transportation Security Administration.
About OPTiMO Information Technology
OPTiMO, the managing partner of the joint venture, brings over 17 years of experience in delivering innovative, enterprise-scale digital transformation solutions to the federal government. Known for developing one of the most widely used federal applications, serving 73 million users with a 92% satisfaction rate, OPTiMO excels at improving service delivery, streamlining operations, and ensuring compliance. The company’s CMMI-DEV Maturity Level 3 appraisal reflects its commitment to disciplined, high-quality software development. OPTiMO has also led successful federal budgeting and financial modernization initiatives, delivering cloud-hosted automation tools that reduce manual workload and increase transparency.
About Total Systems Technologies Corporation (TSTC)
TSTC brings over two decades of experience modernizing federal systems, with a strong focus on high-security environments, financial systems transformation, and cloud governance. TSTC’s strengths leverage our CMMI SVC and DEV Level 3 and multiple ISO certifications and include cybersecurity and information assurance, migrating legacy systems to secure, data-centric cloud architectures, and audit readiness and internal controls. Its work supporting agencies such as the U.S. Coast Guard, United States Secret Service, Transportation Security Administration, and DHS showcases the company’s deep expertise in risk management, A&A services, and strategic cloud adoption, including Zero Trust enablement and classified cloud environments.