WFII Wireless Facilities (MM)

SAN DIEGO, Sept. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- WFI (NASDAQ:WFII), a global leader in the design, deployment, and management of wireless communication networks, information technology (IT) solutions and security systems, announced today that it is part of a team that has been awarded the U.S. Navy's Military Sealift Command (MSC) Ashore Contract. WFI, a teammate of the prime contractor, Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC), was selected to provide a broad range of IT support services to MSC. The contract has a one-year term with options to extend its total length up to six years. WFI estimates the total potential value of its portion of the subcontract to be approximately $6 million. Under the terms of the subcontract announced today, WFI will provide technical support to SAIC's customer MSC, including a range of IT support and sustainment services. Specific tasks to be performed by the Company include database administration, system administration, and architecture and data standardization. Work is set to begin in approximately 30 - 60 days. "The WFI team has a long and successful history of supporting MSC with communications systems, IT systems and data requirements, and we look forward to supporting SAIC in the performance of this new subcontract for this valued customer," said Robin Mickle, president of WFI's Government Division. "We have a deep understanding of MSC's existing systems, strategic initiatives, and most pressing technology needs." Military Sealift Command is a transportation provider for the U.S. Department of Defense with the responsibility of providing strategic sealift for U.S. military forces. Specifically, the mission of MSC is to provide ocean transportation of equipment, fuel, supplies and ammunition to sustain U.S. forces worldwide during peacetime and in war. WFI Government Services, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of WFI, with offices and project locations throughout the United States. Areas of expertise include technical resources consulting, logistics and RFID solutions, homeland security and public safety applications and communications technology services. About WFI Headquartered in San Diego, CA, WFI is an independent provider of systems engineering, network services and technical outsourcing for the world's largest wireless carriers, enterprise customers and for government agencies. The company provides the design, deployment, integration, and the overall management of wired and wireless networks which deliver voice and data communication, and which support advanced security systems. WFI has performed work in over 100 countries since its founding in 1994. News and information are available at http://www.wfinet.com/. (code: WFI-mb) Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This news release contains certain forward-looking statements including, without limitation, expressed or implied statements concerning the Company's expectations regarding anticipated operating results for 2006, future financial performance and cash flows and market developments that involve risks and uncertainties. Such statements are only predictions, and the Company's actual results may differ materially. Factors that may cause the Company's results to differ include, but are not limited to: risks that closing conditions, including expiration of waiting periods under applicable antitrust laws and regulations, will not be satisfied in a timely manner, or at all; risks associated with the integration of MRC into WFI Government Services; risks associated with increased debt leverage; risks that the anticipated benefits of the acquisition will not be achieved; changes in the scope or timing of the Company's projects; changes or cutbacks in spending by the U.S. Department of Defense, which could cause delays or cancellations of key government contracts; slowdowns in telecommunications infrastructure spending in the United States and globally, which could delay network deployment and reduce demand for the Company's services; the timing, rescheduling or cancellation of significant customer contracts and agreements, or consolidation by or the loss of key customers; failure to successfully consummate acquisitions or integrate acquired operations; the rate of adoption of telecom outsourcing by network carriers and equipment suppliers; the rate of growth of adoption of WLAN and wireless security systems by enterprises; and competition in the marketplace which could reduce revenues and profit margins. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements. These and other risk factors are more fully discussed in the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2006 and in other filings made with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Contact: Michael Baehr VP of Corporate Communications & Investor Relations Wireless Facilities, Inc. 858.228.2799 Direct DATASOURCE: WFI CONTACT: Michael Baehr, VP of Corporate Communications & Investor Relations of Wireless Facilities, Inc., +1-858-228-2799, Web site: http://www.wfinet.com/

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