Johnstown, PA, June 1, 2007—Daniel R. DeVos, President & CEO of Concurrent Technologies Corporation (CTC) today announced that CTC has been awarded a contract by the United States Marine Corps Systems Command (MARCORSYSCOM) with a potential value of $30 million over three years to establish a Technology Infusion Cell (TIC) for technology identification, validation, research, development, prototyping, and test and evaluation support to the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) and its component commands.

TICs serve as an ultra-responsive resource, tied to academia and industry, to meet the unique requirements of Special Operations Forces (SOF) and share concepts and information with Department of Defense (DoD) organizations and other rapid deployment forces. Under the TIC program, CTC will provide deployed forces with ultra-responsive, independent evaluation, applied research, rapid prototype development, and time-sensitive critical information, compartmented as required.

Under the initial tasks, CTC will support the USSOCOM in the development, test, evaluation, and certification of advanced unmanned aerial systems, including aircraft systems technology integration, engineering, maintenance, development of procedures and training, coordination with government agencies for flight certifications, and all tasks necessary to provide comprehensive aviation support services. CTC will also develop a conceptual model for a secure, computing environment named Virtual Bootable Environment System (ViBES) and support the design and modeling of a communications signal environment characterization and protection technology.

"CTC is very pleased to have been selected for the critical task of supporting our nation's special operations warriors in maintaining a technological edge on the battlefield," said DeVos. "Work performed under this contract falls under CTC's Force Readiness core capability area."

CTC established the initial TIC in Fayetteville, North Carolina near Fort Bragg to bring CTC scientists and technologists closer to the operator, enabling a firsthand understanding of technology gaps and problems faced by SOF, and the formulation of technology solutions. In this way, the TIC serves as a force multiplier for the nation's special operations warriors. TIC-developed technology solutions will further the DoD's ability to react to potentially dangerous technological advances around the world while enabling SOF to develop and acquire advanced technology solutions and maintain combat superiority on the battlefield with decreased risk to soldiers. CTC will establish a second TIC in St. Petersburg, Florida and will continue to manage and execute work in support of these technology development efforts.

USSOCOM plays a vital role in the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT) by identifying and disrupting terrorist organizations that are constantly acquiring new technology from various national and transnational organizations. These technologies often provide improved lethality to our adversaries. Technology to support and enhance operations by SOF must be identified, developed, and employed rapidly while enemy technology applications must be monitored and thwarted. TIC efforts fulfill the clear requirement to facilitate independent, unbiased rapid evaluation and research, as well as prototype development, of emerging technologies that will assist our forces to successfully fight the GWOT. The end result is deployed SOF with significant technological advantages.

CTC is an independent, nonprofit, applied research and development professional services organization providing innovative management and technology-based solutions to a wide array of clients representing state and federal government as well as the private sector. Established in 1987, CTC operates from more than 35 locations with a staff of 1,500 employees. For more information about CTC, visit www.ctc.com