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Advanced Technology Systems Named to Lockheed Martin's SBInet Team

Business Wire, Sept 18, 2006

MCLEAN, Va. -- Advanced Technology Systems, Inc., an IT company that delivers innovative technology solutions to federal, state, and local government organizations, today announced it is one of eight key partners on Lockheed Martin's (NYSE:LMT) team competing to deliver a Secure Border Initiative (SBInet) solution to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The SBInet program is a comprehensive multi-year plan to secure America's 6000 miles of borders.

"Advanced Technology Systems is proud to be part of Lockheed Martin's elite team vying for SBInet," said Leon Perry, Chief Operating Officer of Advanced Technology Systems. "With our extensive experience in mobile data solutions, information sharing and secure data access for law enforcement, we are well positioned to help deliver a flexible, integrated solution for DHS that will protect America's citizens and secure its borders."

Advanced Technology Systems' homeland security experience includes supporting the DHS' Homeland Security Advanced Research Projects Agency (HSARPA) and the Federal Air Marshal Service (FAMS). The company also supports the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the National Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (Nlets) - an International Justice and Public Information Sharing Network - and more than 500 local, state and Federal law enforcement agencies. Additionally, Advanced Technology Systems owns and operates a multi-state (18 states) network to secure wireless access into state and national criminal justice information data systems.

As part of the Lockheed Martin solution team for SBInet, Advanced Technology Systems will apply its expertise in mobile data solutions, Global Justice XML Data Model (GJXDM)-based applications, and secure access to Nlets, NCIC, and CJIS data to meet SBInet information sharing goals. The company will also leverage its experience with enhanced data access, sensor fusion, and communications capabilities in providing situational awareness along the border.

Other partner companies joining Lockheed Martin in its bid for the SBInet contract include Accenture (NYSE:ACN), HDR, Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), High Performance Technologies Inc. (HPTi), Parsons Corporation, Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC), and Sandler & Travis Trade Advisory Services (STTAS).

The Lockheed Martin team is one of five teams competing for the estimated $2 billion border surveillance system contract. DHS is expected to make an award later this month.

ABOUT ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS

Advanced Technology Systems is an information technology company that delivers solutions to help our customers meet their most pressing challenges. Working in partnership with the Department of Defense (DoD), civilian agencies, and public safety and national security customers, as well as other federal, state, and local government organizations, the Company develops innovative technology solutions that support its customers' missions, goals, and objectives. ATS's proven capabilities include systems integration, infrastructure management, business process improvement, wireless services, and specialized functional expertise. On April 20, 2006, Advanced Technology Systems announced that it had signed a definitive stock purchase agreement with Federal Services Acquisition Corporation pursuant to which Federal Services will purchase all of the outstanding capital stock of ATS for $84 million in cash and $1 million in stock at closing, and up to an additional $39 million in contingent payments. For more information about Advanced Technology Systems and its ingenuity at work, visit www.atsva.com.

ABOUT FEDERAL SERVICES

Federal Services (OTCBB: FDSA, FDSAU, FDSAW) is a blank check company that was formed to acquire an operating business in the federal services and defense industries. Federal Services consummated its initial public offering on October 25, 2005, receiving net proceeds of approximately $119 million through the sale of 21,000,000 units of its securities at $6.00 per unit. The Company has filed its preliminary proxy statement with the SEC, which provides additional information about the proposed acquisition.

The preliminary proxy statement and, when available, the definitive proxy statement, is available without charge at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's Internet site (http://www.sec.gov). The definitive proxy statement, when available, may also be obtained from Federal Services without charge by directing a request to Federal Services Acquisition Corporation, 900 Third Avenue, 33rd Floor, New York, New York 10022-4775. Stockholders are urged to read the preliminary proxy statement and, when available, the definitive proxy statement, as they contain important information about the proposed acquisition. Federal Services and its directors and executive officers may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies in respect of the proposed acquisition of ATS. Information regarding Federal Services' directors and executive officers is available in its Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Other information regarding the participants in the proxy solicitation and a description of their direct and indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, will be contained in the proxy statements.


 

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