MetroIBR Awarded CATTS DAPPS Supporting US Census Bureau

Released in partnership between Imagine Believe Realize (IBR) and MetroStar

Rockledge, FL & Reston, VA – Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024 – Imagine Believe Realize LLC (IBR) and MetroStar are pleased to announce that MetroIBR—an SBA-Certified Small Business joint venture (JV) between the two companies—was awarded the Commerce Acquisition for Transformational Technology Services (CATTS) Census Decennial, Applicant, Personnel, and Payroll System (DAPPS) Support Services Task Order.  
 
This contract supports MetroIBR's goals of continuing to serve as a trusted advisor to the U.S. Census Bureau (USBC) in support of mission-critical systems and applications, specifically, DAPPS, which is an enterprise-wide application used throughout the decade supporting the Field Division (FLD) administrative work conducted in the Area Census Offices (ACO) and Regional Census Center (RCC) during a decennial, census test(s), and special censuses. MetroIBR will manage and implement system and application upgrades and security support to ensure that the DAPPS system operates securely and implement new enhancements for the upcoming 2026 and 2028 Census Test(s), Special Censuses, and 2030 Census research and testing phase while supporting the U.S. Census Bureau’s Plan for Developing 2030 Census. 

"We are thrilled to have been awarded this task order and to continue our partnership with the USCB,” said Elizabeth Ahrens, VP of Operations at MetroStar. “Together, we will leverage our expertise to drive innovation and deliver meaningful results in support of the DAPPS program and overall Census mission." 
 
“IBR has been leading digital transformation projects for our federal customers for over ten years. We are excited to continue delivering modernized HR capabilities for the Census Bureau,” said David Chafin, CEO of IBR.  “Expanding our HR Solutions Business practice with large-scale Peoplesoft ERP enables IBR to provide the Census Bureau with scalable solutions that enhance operational efficiency, improve workforce management, and streamline human resources processes. This strategic growth allows IBR to support the Census Bureau’s mission through innovative technology, ensuring that critical HR functions are modernized to meet future demands." 

 MetroIBR offers a tailored approach to system transformation and modernization, leveraging its deep expertise in cloud migration to help the Census’ CATTS DAPPS system evolve and optimize its operations. MetroIBR will guide Census through a seamless transition from legacy systems to cutting-edge, cloud-native architectures. This modernization will enable Census to unlock the full potential of the DAPPS cloud, delivering enhanced agility, scalability, and cost-efficiency. MetroIBR’s focus on automation and innovation ensures that Census can rapidly adapt to changing needs while improving security and operational resilience. The result is a forward-looking, high-performance environment that fosters continuous growth and flexibility. 

About MetroStar 

Founded in 1999, MetroStar has spent over two decades dedicated to transforming the public sector through innovative technology solutions. As we navigate a new era of technology, our mission is to empower government agencies with the tools and strategies needed to meet today's challenges while preparing for tomorrow's opportunities. Focusing on cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), digital experience, application modernization, and Enterprise IT, we have established ourselves as a key partner in driving digital transformation, supporting dozens of federal agencies, hundreds of thousands of users, and millions of Americans. 

About IBR 

IBR, a small business and MetroIBR’s managing partner, was formed in 2007 to help government agencies and industry leaders modernize infrastructure, systems, and applications. Since then, IBR has delivered transformative software and systems engineering solutions across the federal sector, leveraging advanced technologies (cloud, artificial intelligence, automation, machine learning) to eliminate inefficient stovepipes, decrease costly physical footprints, and standardize best practices.  IBR was an early supporter of IT modernization efforts within the DOC. Since 2014, the company has helped the U.S. Census Bureau (USCB) meet its business goals and objectives across several directorates. Through its Prime “Database Center of Excellence” contract, IBR is partnering with USCB to transition from a traditional decentralized and stove-piped framework to a centralized model for the development and administration of database systems and services.