Beltsville, MD, Sept. 30, 2014 NASA Goddard Space Flight Center has selected ASRC Federal Space and Defense for the Wallops Engineering Services Contract. The five-year, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract has a maximum value of approximately $45 million. ASRC Federal Space and Defense will provide a wide range of engineering and technical support services for NASAs Wallops Flight Facility, located on Virginias eastern shore.

Were excited and honored to get this new opportunity to support the Wallops Flight Facility, one of NASAs most dynamic and rapidly developing facilities, said Mark Gray, ASRC Federal president and CEO. Our team is well-suited to provide engineering expertise that will support NASA Wallops extensive array of launch and scientific research operations.

Programs supported under WESC include sounding rockets, research balloons, unmanned aerial systems and satellite launches. Support includes systems, electrical, mechanical and software engineering; technology development; guidance, navigation and control systems; metrology; and project management.

About ASRC Federal

ASRC Federal comprises a family of companies that deliver engineering, information technology, logistics and technical services and solutions to U.S. civil and defense agencies. ASRC Federal companies have employees in over 40 locations across the U.S. focused on providing reliable, cost-efficient services that help government customers achieve mission success. Headquartered in Beltsville, Md., ASRC Federal is a wholly owned subsidiary of Arctic Slope Regional Corporation. For more information, please visit:www.asrcfederal.com

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ASRC Federal Space and Defense Selected for NASA Wallops Engineering Contract