1981
MSI founded in Washington, D.C. with 30 staff
Our History
Founded in 1981 in a small townhouse in northwest Washington, D.C., we’ve grown in size
and presence around the world, and the ability to tackle complex international development challenges.
and presence around the world, and the ability to tackle complex international development challenges.
1990's
Broadening our technical base with 150 staff; offices on houseboats on the Potomac River
Early 2000's
MSI implements numerous large field projects
2006 and Onward
Iraq Tatweer and other large-scale project are underway, including M&E support contracts
2008
MSI is acquired by Coffey International Limited, an Australian firm
2013
MSI relocates to new offices in Crystal City, Virginia (USA)
March 2015
Firm undergoes leadership transition and Keith Brown takes the helm of MSI
Fall 2015
Tetra Tech announces intent to purchase MSI
January 2016
Tetra Tech confirms acquisition of MSI
2016-2017
Continued expansion into Asia, the Middle East, Latin America and Africa; more than a dozen MEL projects
2018
MSI boasts 800+ staff worldwide with more than 30 long-term projects; expansion of technical expertise continues
2020
MSI rapidly adapted operations to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic
2021
Earned EDGE gender equity certification and launched the Rule of Law and Government Accountability practice area
1981
MSI founded in Washington, D.C. with 30 staff
1990's
Broadening our technical base with 150 staff; offices on houseboats on the Potomac River
Early 2000's
MSI implements numerous large field projects
2006 and Onward
Iraq Tatweer and other large-scale project are underway, including M&E support contracts
2008
MSI is acquired by Coffey International Limited, an Australian firm
2013
MSI relocates to new offices in Crystal City, Virginia (USA)
March 2015
Firm undergoes leadership transition and Keith Brown takes the helm of MSI
Fall 2015
Tetra Tech announces intent to purchase MSI
January 2016
Tetra Tech confirms acquisition of MSI
2016-2017
Continued expansion into Asia, the Middle East, Latin America and Africa; more than a dozen MEL projects
2018
MSI boasts 800+ staff worldwide with more than 30 long-term projects; expansion of technical expertise continues
2020
MSI rapidly adapted operations to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic
2021
Earned EDGE gender equity certification and launched the Rule of Law and Government Accountability practice area