EASI Engineered Support Systems (MM)

ST. LOUIS, Oct. 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Engineered Support Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:EASI) wholly-owned subsidiary Universal Power Systems, Inc. (UPSI) in Chantilly, Virginia was awarded a $2.96 million contract to upgrade Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) as well as power and fire suppression systems for Joint Reserve Intelligence Units at 20 different Army, Air Force, Navy, and Marine Corps sites in the continental U.S. (CONUS). The firm fixed price contract is projected to be completed by September 2006, and includes an additional $1.18 million in unfunded options. The project supports Defense Intelligence Agency efforts to upgrade secure IT networks and infrastructure for Joint Reserve Intelligence Centers (JRICs) in support of the ongoing Global War on Terror. The initiative, established in 1995, provides automated systems, communications infrastructure and technical support to more than 20 JRICs located throughout CONUS. Using electronic connectivity provided by the secure communications systems, the Joint Intelligence Centers, Combat Support Agencies, and Service National Intelligence Centers can task and manage the production activities of Reservists located at these sites. "This award gives our team another opportunity to direct advanced sustainment solutions to support a critical mission in the Global War on Terror," said Engineered Support Vice Chairman and CEO, Gerald A. Potthoff. "By delivering upgraded power, HVAC, and fire suppression systems, UPSI's efforts are representative of the versatile and integrated solutions our customers associate with Engineered Support." UPSI will install uninterruptible power supplies where required, adding backup generator sets with automatic transfer capability to provide 24/7 emergency power, and will install additional lighting circuits and outlets. The company will also update existing commercial HVAC equipment or provide additional commercial equipment to supplement the existing cooling system. FM200 fire suppression systems will be installed as well, to replace existing water sprinkler or Halon systems. Engineered Support Systems, Inc. provides advanced sustainment solutions including the design, manufacture and supply of integrated military electronics, support equipment and technical and logistics services for all branches of America's armed forces and certain foreign militaries, homeland security forces and selected government and intelligence agencies. The company also produces specialized equipment and systems for commercial and industrial applications. For additional information, please visit the Company's website at http://www.engineeredsupport.com/ . DATASOURCE: Engineered Support Systems, Inc. CONTACT: Larry Cox, Communications Mgr. of Engineered Support Systems, +1-314-553-4960, Web site: http://www.engineeredsupport.com/

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