Spectrum Awarded Manufacturing Contracts Valued in Excess of $1.1 Million; Core Competencies Expected to Expand as Company Builds Solid Financial Base.FORT WALTON BEACH Fort Walton Beach, city (1990 pop. 21,471), Okaloosa co., NW Fla., on the Gulf of Mexico; inc. 1941. It is a year-round beach and fishing resort east of Pensacola. Electronic equipment and small boats are made, and military aircraft are modified here. , Fla. -- Spectrum Sciences & Software Holdings Corp. (OTCBB OTCBB See OTC Bulletin Board (OTCBB). :SPSC), an emerging leader in homeland security through the provision of full-service, quality solutions in response to complex and diverse government initiatives, announced today an award by the U.S. Air Force of multi-year contracts to purchase Spectrum products built in support of current Department of Defense needs. These government purchases are expected to produce in excess of $1.1 million in revenue over the next two years. The new long-term contracts continue to strengthen Spectrum's financial base, and further expand the Company's manufacturing capabilities and core competencies. Specifically, the contracts were for two of Spectrum's premier product lines: the B-2, B-5, and B-7 Maintenance Platforms, which are essential to every basic military flight line maintenance operation; and critical torque adapters which are required for successful munitions operations. Dwight Howard, vice president of Spectrum Sciences, commented, "These contracts provide a stable working platform for us while we pursue new economies and efficiencies in our manufacturing operations. We continue to build upon our previous successes with sustained growth in our basic aircraft and munitions support equipment niche, with high-priority items for today's military field and depot units." Howard continued, "Our manufacturing staff continues to excel. We are pursuing contracts that make a difference in the mission readiness and sustainability of in-place U.S. and Allied military forces, and also have a positive impact on the Air Logistics Centers' and Depots' ability to maintain and service all of their weapons systems." Spectrum also announced that it has filed a Report on Form 8-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission which contains an update on the previously disclosed SEC informal inquiry into the Company. The report may be reviewed at the SEC's Public Reference Room, 450 Fifth Street, N.W., Washington, D.C., or at the SEC's internet website at www.sec.gov. About Spectrum Sciences & Software Spectrum Sciences & Software Holdings Corp. is highly focused on homeland security through the provision of full-service, quality solutions in response to complex and diverse government initiatives. Spectrum is dedicated to providing innovative, dependable and cost-effective products and services to a broad range of government customers, and is headquartered in Fort Walton Beach, Florida Fort Walton Beach is a city in Okaloosa County, Florida, United States. As of 2004, the population estimate for Fort Walton Beach, Florida is 19,992 recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau.[2] Fort Walton Beach is a year round fishing and beach resort. . Founded in 1982, the company currently has over 130 employees. Primary markets include engineering services, operation, maintenance, information technology and manufacturing. Spectrum provides and maintains Software Model Development and Safety Footprint Development to the United States Air Force United States Air Force (USAF) Major component of the U.S. military organization, with primary responsibility for air warfare, air defense, and military space research. It also provides air services in coordination with the other military branches. U.S. , the United States Army United States Army Major branch of the U.S. military forces, charged with preserving peace and security and defending the nation. The first regular U.S. fighting force, the Continental Army, was organized by the Continental Congress on June 14, 1775, to supplement local , the United States Navy United States Navy Major branch of the U.S. military forces, charged with defending the nation at sea and maintaining security on the seas wherever U.S. interests extend. The Continental Navy was established by the Continental Congress in 1775. and many of our allied nations. Spectrum also operates and manages one of the largest air-to-ground bombing ranges in the United States, located in Gila Bend, Arizona Gila Bend /ˌhilə 'bɛnd/ (O'odham: Hila Wi:n), founded in 1872, is a town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States. . The Information Technology Division provides a full range of IT services including web site development and hosting, software development and GIS services. The company's manufacturing division is ISO (1) See ISO speed. (2) (International Organization for Standardization, Geneva, Switzerland, www.iso.ch) An organization that sets international standards, founded in 1946. The U.S. member body is ANSI. 9001:2000-qualified and provides a broad array of services for both commercial and Department of Defense customers. The company has, or has had, contracts with the United States Air Force, including the Air Combat Command (ACC), the Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC); the Air Force Special Operations Command Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) was established 22 May, 1990,with headquarters at Hurlburt Field, Fla. AFSOC is a United States Air Force (USAF) major command and is the air component to the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), a unified command (AFSOC); the Air National Guard (ANG); the Department of Navy, including United States Navy (USN); United States Marine Corps United States Marine Corps (USMC) Separate military service within the U.S. Department of the Navy (see U.S. Navy), charged with providing marine troops for seizure and defense of advanced bases and with conducting operations on land and in the air in connection with (USMC); the Royal Australian Air Force The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) is the Air Force branch of the Australian Defence Force. The RAAF began in March 1914 as the Australian Flying Corps and became a fully independent Air Force in March 1921. (RAAF); the Royal Air Force (RAF) and the German Air Force (GAF). To find out more about Spectrum, visit our website at http://www.specsci.com. Forward-Looking Statements This news release contains forward-looking statements as defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees and of 1995. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance and underlying assumptions and other statements, which are other than statements of historical facts. These statements are subject to uncertainties and risks including, but not limited to, risks set forth in documents filed by the company from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All such forward-looking statements, whether written or oral, and whether made by, or on behalf of, the Company, are expressly qualified by these cautionary statements and any other cautionary statements which may accompany the forward-looking statements. In addition, the Company disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof. |
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