Tracewell Systems Awarded Sole Source Contract with Department of the Navy for Shipboard Mobile E-Tool Manager Deployment

January 2, 2009

COLUMBUS, Ohio-Tracewell Systems was recently awarded a sole source contract with the Department of the Navy, Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command. Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Pacific (SPAWAR Pacific) awarded a firm-fixed price contract to Tracewell Systems, Inc. for portable tool manager carts for transport, storage and charging system with single point LAN connection for interface electronics.

"Tracewell is pleased to be chosen for our efforts in designing a unique, light-weight 7-Drawer Mobile E-Tool for ship board use supporting the Navy's maintenance efforts on the V-22 Osprey aircraft," said Rob Harris, director of sales and marketing for Tracewell Systems. "Once again, Tracewell leads the way for advanced COTS packaging for deployed electronics in harsh rugged environments."

About Tracewell:
Since 1973, Tracewell Systems has been offering comprehensive system engineering services, technical solutions and products for both commercial and government applications that are typically deployed in rugged and harsh environmental conditions. Tracewell's enabling solutions are based on a long history of innovation and patents covering system design, power architecture, thermal management, backplanes and unique manufacturing techniques backed by superior customer service. Tracewell adds value through innovative design, development and modification of new or legacy systems. The company's unique manufacturing approach leads to simplicity in design, overall cost reduction and lightweight products that have increased reliability. Tracewell Systems is an ISO 9001:2008 and ITAR certified facility. For more on Tracewell Systems please visit www.tracewell.com.

January 2, 2009

Contact:
Rob Harris
(614) 318-6807
Rharris@Tracewell.com

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Andrea White
(614) 885-7921
awhite@greencrest.com