As a company with extensive experience, we bring over three decades of knowledge in training, security solutions, and specialized mission support services. DECO treats each program’s mission as if it is our own.
DECO is a subsidiary of IDS International. Since 1986, DECO has evolved from our foundation of the installation of alarm, security, and electrical systems to a global provider of training, security solutions, and specialized technical services. Our personnel provide years of experience in law enforcement, military, civil affairs, multinational, and commercial organizations. This unique combination of experience and expertise enhances our leadership’s ability to provide both an experienced perspective and the institutional knowledge necessary for effective and visionary management required to accomplish our clients’ goals
We bring a flexible and adaptable organizational framework to reliably deliver global support to countries and organizations worldwide. Our performance in the field and our operational focus on making the complex appear simple is further supported by our organizational diligence that allows us to apply innovations that support long term sustainability, to maintain continuous flexibility in our delivery approach, and to focus all our energies on properly scoping, planning, and executing. Our personnel excel in challenging environments where every action demands strict accountability, situational awareness, and unique knowledge applied from years of leadership.
Timeline
1986
1986: DECO was founded
1999: SBA8(a) Certified
1999: First 8(a) & Sole Source Awards
1998: DECO is organized as a MN corporation
1999: HUBZOne Certified – one of six in the U.S.
2000: Awarded first prime FPS contract
2001: GSA GSA Schedule 84 Awarded
2002: Minority Firm of the year for SBA’s Region V
2004: SBA 8(a) Graduate
2002: DECO begins providing Construction Surveillance services
2003: Awarded first prime Construction Surveillance contract for DOS
2004: Ranked #2 Fastest Growing Private Company in MN
2005: Ranked #125 on the INC list
2005: Ranked #2 Fastest Growing Private Company in MN
2006: Awarded prime DOS Antiterrorism Assistance contract & conducts first overseas training delivery
2006: DECO celebrates 20 years in business
2008: SBA Midwest Office Entrepreneurial Success Award
2010: DECO begins offering overseas logistics services
2016: DECO celebrates 30 years in business
2013: Diversity in Business Honoree
2019: DECO completes our 2,500 training delivery
2020
Timeline
1986
1986: DECO was founded
1998: DECO is organized as a MN corporation
1999: SBA8(a) Certified
1999: HUBZOne Certified – one of six in the U.S.
1999: First 8(a) & Sole Source Awards
2000: Awarded first prime FPS contract
2001: GSA GSA Schedule 84 Awarded
2002: Minority Firm of the year for SBA’s Region V
2003: Awarded first prime Construction Surveillance contract for DOS
2004: SBA 8(a) Graduate
2004: Ranked #2 Fastest Growing Private Company in MN
2005: Ranked #125 on the INC list
2005: Ranked #2 Fastest Growing Private Company in MN
2005: Ranked #3 Top Minority-Owned Businesses in MN
2006: Awarded prime DOS Antiterrorism Assistance contract & conducts first overseas training delivery
2006: DECO celebrates 20 years in business
2008: SBA Midwest Office Entrepreneurial Success Award
2010: DECO begins offering overseas logistics services
2013: Diversity in Business Honoree
2016: DECO celebrates 30 years in business
2019: DECO completes our 2,500 training delivery
2020
DECO has deployed over 15,000 experts to over 80 countries worldwide. Our global footprint ensures we have the experience and reach necessary to provide services and solutions to any part of the world, in any type of environment.
We utilize our global footprint and unique pool of experts to provide innovative approaches for highly complex, mission-critical programs.
By leveraging our broad experience and capabilities in the government sectors, we provide a wide range of security services and solutions to commercial customers worldwide.