Daniel R. DeVos (second from left), President and Chief Executive Officer of Concurrent Technologies Corporation (CTC) receives, on behalf of CTC, the Small Business Program Award from the Pittsburgh Office of the U.S. Department of Defense's (DoD's) Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA). Presenting the award to Mr. DeVos are Mr. David Chapman (left), Assistant Director of Small Business  at DCMA, and Commander Herbert F. Byrns (second from right), U.S. Navy. Lynne A. Hood (right) CTC's Manager-Contract Resources also participated in the award ceremony held at CTC on March 19, 2002.

JOHNSTOWN, PA, March 26, 2002 - Daniel R. DeVos, President and Chief Executive Officer of Concurrent Technologies Corporation (CTC) today announced that CTC received the Small Business Program Award for fiscal years 1999 and 2000 from the Pittsburgh Office of the U.S. Department of Defense's (DoD's) Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA). The award was presented to Mr. DeVos by Mr. David Chapman, Assistant Director of Small Business at DCMA, and Commander Herbert F. Byrns, U.S. Navy, at a special ceremony held at CTC on March 19, 2002.

The Small Business Program Award is presented to a large prime contractor who through superior performance in the execution of its Small Business Program has shown significant achievement in providing maximum subcontracting opportunities to the following business classifications: Small Businesses, Small Disadvantaged Businesses, Women-Owned Small Businesseses and HUBZone (Historically Underutilized Business Zones) Businesses. CTC also received recognition from DCMA for its subcontracting efforts in the area of "optional socio-economic programs," with specific praise noted for CTC's mentor protégé relationship with the Cambria County Association of the Blind. Additionally, CTC received special recognition and commendation for its "search, identification and assistance provided to Southern University at New Orleans under the Historically Black College and Universities/Minority Institutions (HBCU) program."

Commander Byrns noted that CTC achieved outstanding subcontracting performance in both the dollar amounts and percentages of awards made to small, small disadvantaged, women-owned, HUBZone businesses and HBCU's during fiscal years 1999 and 2000. A memorandum cited the CTC organization, its employees and Senior Management for their dedication, commitment and support of the small business program and for CTC's contribution to the interests of the local and national small business communities.

In acknowledging the award, Mr. DeVos noted, "We are very pleased and honored to receive such high distinction from DCMA. Through our Small Business Program, CTC is deeply committed to supporting the U.S. Government's small business policies to the fullest extent possible, while still maintaining optimum performance. We recognize how important the Government's initiatives are to the overall economic well-being of our Nation and we feel fortunate to have the opportunity to participate in efforts that are beneficial to all parties who are involved."

CTC is an independent, nonprofit, applied research and development organization that provides management and technology-based solutions to a wide array of clients representing state and federal government as well as the private sector. Established in 1988, CTC operates from more than 20 locations throughout the United States with a staff of over 1,100 employees.