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Dynamics Research Corporation Awarded $29 Million in Air Force Contracts ANDOVER, Mass., Dec. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Dynamics Research Corporation (NASDAQ:DRCO) today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary HJ Ford, has received prime contract awards totaling $29.2 million in annualized effort for Advisory & Assistance Services to the Aeronautical Systems Center (ASC) and Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The Aeronautical Systems Center work includes 14 task order renewals totaling $27.8 million supporting the Long Range Strike, Reconnaissance, Mobility and ACS System Wings, the Training Aircraft System Group and the F/A- 22 System Program Office over a performance period of one year. These task order awards have been made against HJ Ford's 5 year, Blanket Purchase Agreement with the Aeronautical Systems Center, which requires the delivery of programmatic services to key Air Force weapons systems management offices. The Air Force Research Laboratory work, worth $1.4 million, is comprised of the exercise of option 1 of a 5-year contract supporting the Sensor Development office of Air Force Research Laboratory. This option has been made against HJ Ford's Professional Engineering Services GSA contract. William C. Hoover, DRC president and chief operating officer, said, "DRC and our subsidiary company, HJ Ford, are delighted to continue our excellent relationship with both the Aeronautical Systems Center and Air Force Research Laboratory at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. As these weapon systems mature, the vital relationship between design and sustainability becomes critical to overall availability of the equipment in the field. DRC's growing contributions to these programs further highlight customer confidence in our company, and our ability to deliver quality service to the warfighter." About Dynamics Research Corporation Dynamics Research Corporation is an innovative solutions provider that partners with its customers to apply proven processes and technologies. For nearly 50 years, DRC has delivered technical and information technology services that enhance the performance and cost effectiveness of its customers' mission critical systems. For additional information about DRC please visit the website at http://www.drc.com/. Safe harbor statements under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Some statements contained or implied in this news release, may be considered forward-looking statements, which by their nature are uncertain. Consequently, actual results could materially differ. For more detailed information concerning how risks and uncertainties could affect the company's financial results, please refer to DRC's most recent filings with the SEC. The company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking information. DATASOURCE: Dynamics Research Corporation CONTACT: Elise Caffrey, Vice President & Treasurer of Dynamics Research Corporation, +1-978-475-9090, ext. 1309, ; or Al Black of Qorvis Communications, +1-703-744-7833, Web site: http://www.drc.com/

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