BATTELLE WINS AIR FORCE CONTRACT FOR DESIGN AND ENGINEERING SUPPORT PROGRAM II
July 20, 2005

BATTELLE WINS AIR FORCE CONTRACT FOR DESIGN AND ENGINEERING SUPPORT PROGRAM II

Columbus, OH-Battelle has been awarded a task order contract with a potential ceiling of $1.9 billion to provide engineering and technical services to support Air Force weapon systems, subsystems, and related maintenance processes. This award builds on several similar contracts under which Battelle has successfully accomplished more than 300 projects worth $327 million over the past 18 years.

"We're excited about the opportunity to continue our long history of supporting the Air Force," said Pete Hennessey, VP for Battelle's Air Force Sector. "In this time of war, improving performance and reducing the costs of weapon systems is a very tangible way for Battelle to support our military and contribute to our nation's security."

Battelle will lead a team of companies to improve the availability and effectiveness of Air Force aircraft and systems, and reduce the cost of operations and maintenance through cost-effective technology insertion.

Battelle is a global leader in science and technology headquartered in Columbus, Ohio since 1929. It manages laboratories, and develops and commercializes technologies and related services across the full spectrum of national security missions. Including its management and co-management of national laboratories, Battelle oversees a workforce of 19,000, while conducting $2.9 billion in annual research and development. Battelle innovations include the development of the office copier machine (Xerox), pioneering work on compact disc technology, medical technology advancements and fiber optic technologies.

For more information, visit www.battelle.org or contact National Media Relations Manager Katy Delaney at (410) 306-8638 or at delaneyk@battelle.org.