Solutions for OT, IT and Quality Assurance
Our Expertise - Developing and supporting quality safety systems and software for the DOE Complex and it's contractors.
ITNS Joins Savannah River Site’s Mentor-Protége Program
A New Chapter in Our Journey!
We are thrilled to announce that InfoTech NorthStar has been selected to join the Savannah River Site’s (SRS) Mentor-Protégé Program! This significant milestone marks an exciting new chapter in our growth as a woman-owned small business, and we couldn’t be more excited about the opportunities this partnership brings.
At InfoTech NorthStar, we’ve always been committed to delivering top-tier technology solutions while driving innovation and excellence. This new collaboration with SRS is a natural extension of our mission to empower women in business and contribute to the broader advancement of the energy sector. By joining the Mentor-Protégé Program, we’re set to gain invaluable mentorship, support, and resources from industry experts, enabling us to take our business to the next level.
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What We Do
Built for companies with the highest standards, including yours.
InfoTech NorthStar may appear new, but our roots in the DOE Complex go back to 1996. Over the years, we’ve supported a wide range of high-profile projects, including the Tank Side Cesium Removal (TSCR) system, which recently went ‘hot’ at the Hanford Tank Farms. Our expertise also extends to the eTools software packages, used at both the Hanford Tank Farms and the Hanford 222-S Laboratory, providing mission-critical administrative tracking for TSRs and other data acquisition systems.
Today, our Operational Technology (OT) and Information Technology (IT) solutions support more than 30 applications in daily use across the DOE Complex. With this proven track record, InfoTech NorthStar is ready to deliver the same level of excellence on your most important projects.
OT and IT
OPERATIONAL TECHNOLOGY (OT) -
Our OT expertise spans the full spectrum of design, programming, and engineering services, with a strong focus on safety, reliability, and compliance. We provide PLC and DCS design and programming, including HMI design for platforms such as ABB and Allen-Bradley. Our team specializes in safety software design and development, supported by complete Software QA Lifecycle documentation. We also offer UL 508A panel design, component selection, and full skid design and delivery upon request.
In addition, we deliver instrumentation and control systems design, including specification, integration, and licensed electrical and control system engineering services. Our capabilities extend to drawing preparation for P&IDs, loop diagrams, electrical elementaries, communications, general arrangements, one-lines, and setpoint calculations. We support every stage of testing—factory, construction, and operational acceptance—along with procedure development. With certified experts in ISA-84 / IEC-61508 safety instrumented system design, SIL calculations, and FMEA studies, we bring the highest level of safety assurance to every project.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) -
On the IT side, we provide comprehensive software lifecycle practices, including Agile methodologies, to develop functional solutions aligned with DOE QAP requirements. Our team delivers full-stack, web-based, and mobile applications using modern frameworks such as Angular, ASP.NET, MicroServices, .NET Core, C#, and JavaScript. From greenfield development to validation, testing, and user training, we ensure each solution is both robust and user-ready.
We also maintain and enhance existing applications with rigorous configuration management and structured build processes. Our database expertise covers design and implementation with SQL, SSAS, SSIS, and SSRS. Beyond databases, we are experienced with Entity Framework (EF) as well as cloud technologies including AWS and Microsoft Azure, with support for Fed-certified environments.
Software Quality Assurance and Enterprise Architecture
SOFTWARE QUALITY ASSURANCE -
InfoTech NorthStar brings expert-level knowledge and experience in Software Quality Assurance across both Operational Technology (OT) and Information Technology (IT) environments. Our SQA practices are built on DOE and ASME standards, including ASME NQA-1 (Subpart 2.7), DOE Order 414.1D, DOE G 414.1-4 Safety Software Guide for Use with 10 CFR 830, Subpart A, Quality Assurance Requirements, and DOE O 414.1C Quality Assurance.
We specialize in safety software and SQA for high-level nuclear waste processing facilities, including purpose-built tank-side assemblies and skids. On the IT side, our expertise extends to SQA for administrative systems and tools that track Technical Safety Requirements (TSRs) at operational nuclear waste facilities. Our services include SQA program reviews, studies, and preparation assistance—including full refactoring—as well as SQA surveillance and audit preparation with full support through defense.
ENTERPRISE ARCHITECTURE -
We provide comprehensive Enterprise Architecture (EA) services designed to align with DOE Order 200-1A through the Federal Enterprise Architecture Framework (FEAF). Our approach supports the full FEAF taxonomy, including business, data, application, and infrastructure categorizations.
Our team has hands-on experience with EA tools such as ABACUS, including advanced software features, modeling, reporting, and data analytics. Beyond implementation, we provide guidance and consulting for EA strategy development, communication planning, and process maturity improvements—ensuring both EA and data management practices are optimized for long-term success.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT (IT & OT) -
For both IT and OT task-oriented solutions, we deliver full-spectrum project management support. Our services include budgeting, planning, and scheduling; status tracking and project team integration; and facilitation of project meetings. By leveraging Value Engineering and Systems Engineering techniques, we help ensure projects remain efficient, cost-effective, and strategically aligned with client objectives.