On May 15, 2014, Q.E.D Systems, Inc. (QED) and Advanced Integrated Technologies, LLC (AIT) were awarded the 2013 Department of Defense (DOD) Nunn-Perry Award for their outstanding and successful Mentor- Protégé relationship.

After three years of participation in the Mentor-Protégé Program with QED, the Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, AIT, had a 56% percent employee growth and an annual revenue increase of 149%.

QED continues to grow its relationships with other companies through the Mentor Protégé program, and is proud of the support provided to small businesses throughout the industry.