Donnell Systems wins SBA Women-Owned Small Business certification

Donnell Systems, the South Bend, Indiana-based developer of the OCIE information management platform, has earned Women-Owned Small Business certification from the U.S. Small Business Administration. The designation could expand federal contracting access as the company pushes deeper into government and regulated markets.

Why it matters: - The SBA Women-Owned Small Business certification gives Donnell Systems a new path to compete for federal contracts set aside for certified firms. - The designation also makes Donnell Systems easier for federal agencies and government partners to identify as a qualified small business technology provider. - Donnell Systems plans to use the certification to expand OCIE’s presence in government and regulated markets.

What happened: - Donnell Systems announced on October 2, 2026, that the company earned Women-Owned Small Business certification through the U.S. Small Business Administration. - The certification recognizes Mary Donnell’s leadership as owner of the Indiana-based technology company. - Mary Donnell said the milestone marks another chapter in the company built over three decades.

The details: - The SBA’s Women-Owned Small Business Federal Contract Program is designed to increase access to federal contracting opportunities for qualifying women-owned small businesses. - WOSB-certified companies can compete for federal contracts specifically set aside for certified participants in eligible industries. - Certified firms can also pursue other federal contracting opportunities outside the set-aside program. - OCIE is Donnell Systems’ information management solution, pronounced “Oh-See.” - OCIE has been deployed in financial services, mortgage servicing, healthcare and government. - Donnell Systems specializes in legacy application retirement and system decommissioning, data extraction, document automation and compliance-driven archiving. - The company says its archive solutions are designed to reduce risk, improve operational efficiency and help organizations meet regulatory requirements. - Donnell Systems lists its website as More information.

Between the lines: - The certification is both a business-development tool and a credibility marker for Donnell Systems. - Donnell Systems is positioning OCIE for more federal work while still serving established customers in regulated industries. - The company’s emphasis on compliance, automation and archive management fits markets where regulatory pressure is high.

What’s next: - Donnell Systems plans to use the WOSB designation in its broader growth strategy. - The company expects to continue expanding OCIE’s footprint in government and regulated markets. - Donnell Systems also says it will keep focusing on customer needs and practical information-management solutions.

The bottom line: - The WOSB certification opens a new federal contracting lane for Donnell Systems and reinforces its bid to grow OCIE beyond existing markets.