Paradigm Solutions Awarded $11 Million Prime Contract for DISA Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Systems and Electrical Upgrades

ROCKVILLE, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Paradigm Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB:PDHO) (“Paradigm” or the “Company”), a provider of comprehensive information technology and cyber security solutions for Federal Government enterprises, announced today that it has been awarded a prime contract to provide Uninterruptible Power Supply (“UPS”) Systems and electrical upgrades by the Defense Information Systems Agency (“DISA”). In support of DISA’s future mission requirements, Paradigm will be responsible for the upgrade and replacement of the existing electrical distribution for the Defense Enterprise Computing Center (“DECC”) in St. Louis, MO.

“This contract establishes Paradigm’s position as a significant prime contractor for mission continuity. We are very pleased to be able to support DISA on an effort of this scale.”

As the prime contractor, Paradigm will analyze the existing infrastructure in order to design and implement a new system in accordance with DISA facility standards. The primary function of the UPS system is to provide electrical power to critical data center loads during utility outages. The value of the contract is approximately $11 million over a one-year period of performance, while additional options could increase the value of the contract by over $1 million, if exercised by the customer.

George Pearsall, Paradigm Vice President of Mission Critical Infrastructure, stated, “This win underscores Paradigm’s capabilities to implement complete solutions for mission critical infrastructure.”

Anthony Verna, Paradigm Senior Vice President, also commented, “This contract is a tremendous win and contributes to the expansion of Paradigm’s strategy to provide mission critical infrastructure solutions to a broader base of National Security customers.”

Peter B. LaMontagne, Paradigm President and CEO, commented, "This contract establishes Paradigm’s position as a significant prime contractor for mission continuity. We are very pleased to be able to support DISA on an effort of this scale.”

For additional information, please visit the Company’s website at www.paradigmsolutions.com.

About Paradigm Holdings, Inc.

Paradigm Holdings, Inc., (www.paradigmsolutions.com) is a provider of information technology (IT) and business solutions for U.S. Federal Government enterprises. Paradigm specializes in comprehensive information assurance solutions involving cyber security and forensics as well as continuity of operations and disaster recovery planning. The Company also provides systems engineering and IT infrastructure support solutions. Headquartered in Rockville, Maryland, the Company currently employs approximately 200 people.

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