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News Release 09-18-2006
Engineering Services Network, Inc. (Corporate Press Release)

Navy Enlists ESN for Security Strategies

Arlington, VA – (Sept. 18, 2006) – Engineering Services Network, Inc. (ESN), a trusted leader in engineering and technology solutions based in Arlington, VA, announced today that the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center, (SPAWAR), Charleston has awarded the company $5.8 million in support of the Naval Network Warfare Command.

ESN, which has a long history in defense support of U.S. forces and global security, will provide technical and subject-matter experts to the Naval Network Warfare Command (NETWARCOM), President and CEO Raymond F. Lopez Jr. said. ESN is a service disabled veteran owned company that proudly stands shoulder to shoulder with its customers.

“SPAWAR, Charleston selected ESN to deliver mission-critical solutions, because accurate information is critical in ensuring our ships and sailors have the best equipment and support possible,” Lopez said. “At ESN, we have a deep fountain of knowledge and experience in combat systems, both ashore and afloat, and we use that expertise to empower our naval fleet and help keep secure the men and women who defend our country.”

The U.S. military and government count on ESN as a valued and trusted partner that delivers mission-critical services in five key areas: engineering and technical support; strategic and program management; testing and evaluation; operations support; and information technology.

ESN’s SPAWAR, Charleston contract is valued at more than $1 million annually, with one base year and four option years, for a total of $5.8 million.

ESN’s work supporting type commanders and the fleet’s Deploying Group System Interoperability Testing Program will provide significant exposure and insight to NETWARCOM by, ensuring the information used in making critical equipment and program decisions is accurate and up-to-date.

“Our customers rely on ESN to help them navigate through the challenges of their day-to-day operations and deliver practical solutions,” Lopez said. “ESN provides information that is easy to use and understand so our clients can make informed decisions and develop strategies for advancement and growth. We are honored that SPAWAR, Charleston has entrusted us with this important mission. We are ready to serve.”

Under the SPAWAR, Charleston contract, ESN experts will apply their technological and management knowledge to assist NETWARCOM in completing its mission. That mission includes: to act as the Navy’s central operational authority for space, information technology requirements, network and information operations in support of naval forces afloat and ashore; to operate a secure and interoperable naval network that will enable effects-based operations and innovation; to coordinate and assess the Navy operational requirements for and use of network/command and control/information technology/information operations and space; and to serve as the operational forces’ advocate in the development and fielding of information technology, information operations and space.

In addition, the contract might generate job opportunities. “There is a possibility of up to five new support positions being added to support the contract,” said Paul Barber, vice president of ESN’s Southeast Region in Chesapeake, VA.

ESN’s customers include the U.S. Navy, U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Marine Corps, Military Sealift Command, Department of Health and Human Services and other federal agencies.

“At ESN, our mission is to provide trusted and time-tested solutions that support our nation’s defense. We take that role seriously,” Lopez said.

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