OSS Appoints Lieutenant General David Bassett (Ret.) Board Member
One Stop Systems (NASDAQ: OSS), a provider of rugged enterprise-class compute solutions for AI and edge computing, has appointed Lieutenant General David Bassett (Ret.) to its Board of Directors, effective May 14, 2025. Bassett, currently a Senior Counselor at The Cohen Group, brings 35 years of military experience in defense acquisition and modernization.
His notable positions include serving as Director of the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) from 2020-2023, where he managed contracts worth over $3.5 trillion, and Program Executive Officer roles overseeing the Army's tactical network and ground combat vehicles modernization. His expertise aligns with OSS's initiatives to enhance U.S. Army vehicles' situational awareness through AI and edge computing technologies.
One Stop Systems (NASDAQ: OSS), fornitore di soluzioni di calcolo robuste di classe enterprise per l'IA e il edge computing, ha nominato il Tenente Generale David Bassett (in pensione) nel suo Consiglio di Amministrazione, con effetto dal 14 maggio 2025. Bassett, attualmente Senior Counselor presso The Cohen Group, porta con sé 35 anni di esperienza militare nell'acquisizione e modernizzazione della difesa.
Tra i suoi ruoli più importanti vi è stato quello di Direttore della Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) dal 2020 al 2023, dove ha gestito contratti per oltre 3,5 trilioni di dollari, oltre a incarichi di Program Executive Officer con responsabilità sulla rete tattica dell'esercito e la modernizzazione dei veicoli da combattimento terrestri. La sua esperienza è in linea con le iniziative di OSS per migliorare la consapevolezza situazionale dei veicoli dell'esercito USA tramite tecnologie di IA e edge computing.
One Stop Systems (NASDAQ: OSS), proveedor de soluciones informáticas robustas de clase empresarial para IA y computación en el borde, ha nombrado a Teniente General David Bassett (retirado) en su Junta Directiva, con efecto a partir del 14 de mayo de 2025. Bassett, actualmente Consejero Senior en The Cohen Group, aporta 35 años de experiencia militar en adquisición y modernización de defensa.
Entre sus cargos destacados se incluye su papel como Director de la Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) de 2020 a 2023, donde gestionó contratos por más de 3.5 billones de dólares, además de roles como Oficial Ejecutivo de Programas supervisando la red táctica del ejército y la modernización de vehículos de combate terrestres. Su experiencia se alinea con las iniciativas de OSS para mejorar la conciencia situacional de los vehículos del Ejército de EE.UU. mediante tecnologías de IA y computación en el borde.
One Stop Systems (NASDAQ: OSS)는 AI 및 엣지 컴퓨팅을 위한 견고한 엔터프라이즈급 컴퓨팅 솔루션 제공업체로, 데이비드 배셋 중장(예비역)을 2025년 5월 14일부로 이사회에 선임했습니다. 배셋은 현재 The Cohen Group의 수석 고문으로 재직 중이며, 국방 획득 및 현대화 분야에서 35년의 군 경력을 보유하고 있습니다.
그는 2020년부터 2023년까지 국방 계약 관리국(DCMA)의 국장으로 재직하며 3.5조 달러 이상의 계약을 관리했고, 육군 전술 네트워크 및 지상 전투 차량 현대화를 총괄하는 프로그램 집행 책임자 역할도 수행했습니다. 그의 전문성은 AI 및 엣지 컴퓨팅 기술을 통해 미 육군 차량의 상황 인식 향상에 대한 OSS의 이니셔티브와 잘 부합합니다.
One Stop Systems (NASDAQ : OSS), fournisseur de solutions informatiques robustes de classe entreprise pour l'IA et l'informatique en périphérie, a nommé le Lieutenant-général David Bassett (retraité) à son conseil d'administration, à compter du 14 mai 2025. Bassett, actuellement conseiller principal au sein de The Cohen Group, apporte 35 ans d'expérience militaire dans l'acquisition et la modernisation de la défense.
Parmi ses postes notables, il a été directeur de la Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) de 2020 à 2023, où il a géré des contrats d'une valeur de plus de 3,5 billions de dollars, ainsi que des rôles de responsable exécutif de programme supervisant le réseau tactique de l'armée et la modernisation des véhicules de combat terrestres. Son expertise correspond aux initiatives d'OSS visant à améliorer la conscience situationnelle des véhicules de l'armée américaine grâce aux technologies d'IA et d'informatique en périphérie.
One Stop Systems (NASDAQ: OSS), ein Anbieter robuster Enterprise-Computing-Lösungen für KI und Edge-Computing, hat Generalleutnant David Bassett (im Ruhestand) mit Wirkung zum 14. Mai 2025 in seinen Vorstand berufen. Bassett, derzeit Senior Counselor bei The Cohen Group, bringt 35 Jahre militärische Erfahrung in Verteidigungsbeschaffung und -modernisierung mit.
Zu seinen bedeutenden Positionen zählt die Leitung der Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) von 2020 bis 2023, in der er Verträge im Wert von über 3,5 Billionen US-Dollar verwaltete, sowie Programme Executive Officer-Rollen, die das taktische Netzwerk der Armee und die Modernisierung von Boden-Kampfwagen überwachten. Seine Expertise passt zu OSS-Initiativen, die Situationswahrnehmung der US-Armee-Fahrzeuge durch KI- und Edge-Computing-Technologien zu verbessern.
- Appointment brings significant defense sector expertise and connections through Bassett's 35-year military career
- Strategic alignment with OSS's military modernization initiatives, particularly in U.S. Army vehicles
- Bassett's experience managing $3.5 trillion in defense contracts could help secure new military opportunities
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Former Director of the Defense Contract Management Agency brings decades of defense acquisition and modernization expertise to support OSS’s AI and edge compute growth opportunities
ESCONDIDO, Calif., May 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- One Stop Systems, Inc. (OSS or the Company) (Nasdaq: OSS), a leader in rugged Enterprise Class compute for artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML) and sensor processing at the edge, today announced that it has appointed Lieutenant General David Bassett (Ret.) to its Board of Directors, effective May 14, 2025. OSS’s Board of Directors consists of five current directors: Mike Knowles, Greg Matz, Mike Dumont, Mitch Herbets, and David Bassett.
“We are excited to welcome Lieutenant General Bassett to OSS’ Board of Directors,” stated OSS President and CEO, Mike Knowles. “Attracting a Director of David’s caliber reflects the significant opportunities OSS is pursuing to improve the compute power and competitive edge of the U.S. Armed Forces. His experience managing modernization efforts and Ground Combat Systems programs across the U.S. Army is well aligned with our growth initiatives, including current programs underway to improve the situational awareness of U.S. Army vehicles. I look forward to David’s contributions and guidance.”
“I’m honored to join the Company’s Board at such a pivotal moment in defense innovation,” said Lieutenant General David Bassett (Ret.). “I believe OSS’s advanced commercial AI and edge computing technologies are critical enablers for the modernization of our military platforms. Delivering resilient capability to our soldiers means processing data at the tactical edge and the Army needs to accelerate the deployment of these commercial capabilities where speed, resiliency, and data-driven decision-making are paramount.”
Lieutenant General David Bassett (Ret.) Bio
Bassett currently serves as a Senior Counselor at The Cohen Group, a consulting firm based in Washington DC, where he advises on business development, regulatory affairs, and capital raising activities. Bassett’s distinguished 35-year military career was marked by leadership in modernization efforts and the management of large-scale acquisition programs.
From 2020-2023, Bassett served as Director of the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA), where he led more than 11,000 civilian and military personnel who managed more than 250,000 contracts with total value in excess of
He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering and a master’s degree in computer science from the University of Virginia, is a graduate of the Army Command and General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, and is a distinguished graduate of the Industrial College of the Armed Forces.
About One Stop Systems
One Stop Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: OSS) is a leader in AI enabled solutions for the demanding 'edge'. OSS designs and manufactures Enterprise Class compute and storage products that enable rugged AI, sensor fusion and autonomous capabilities without compromise. These hardware and software platforms bring the latest data center performance to harsh and challenging applications, whether they are on land, sea or in the air.
OSS products include ruggedized servers, compute accelerators, flash storage arrays, and storage acceleration software. These specialized compact products are used across multiple industries and applications, including autonomous trucking and farming, as well as aircraft, drones, ships and vehicles within the defense industry.
OSS solutions address the entire AI workflow, from high-speed data acquisition to deep learning, training and large-scale inference, and have delivered many industry firsts for industrial OEM and government customers.
As the fastest growing segment of the multi-billion-dollar edge computing market, AI enabled solutions require-and OSS delivers-the highest level of performance in the most challenging environments without compromise.
OSS products are available directly or through global distributors. For more information, go to www.onestopsystems.com. You can also follow OSS on X, YouTube, and LinkedIn.
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