Kanata, Ontario, September 28, 2004:Calian Technology Ltd. (TSX: CTY) has been awarded a Contract by the Department of National Defence (DND) for the provision of instructional, engineering and technical services to the Canadian Forces School of Aerospace Technology and Engineering (CFSATE) in Borden, Ontario. The initial two-year contract is valued at more than $6M. The contract also contains three one year options, which if exercised will increase the total value of the contract to over $17M for the five-year contract period.
Under the contract terms, Calian will provide technical and professional personnel to carry out Aircraft Maintenance and Repair Training Services at CFSATE on an as and when requested basis. This includes instructional and other services such as Course Design, Aircraft Maintenance, Information Technology, and Administration Support Services. The Calian team will play an integral part to ensure the continued provision of quality Aircraft Maintenance Training in support of CFSATE.
"Calian is pleased to support CFSATE's mandate to provide effective, innovative Aerospace Maintenance Training in support of air operations for the Department of National Defence. This new contract will allow Calian to complement and build upon the experience it has gained over the years in supporting the Canadian Forces with Signals Operator Training and Performance Oriented Electronics Training. When fully operational in early 2005, this contract will increase our full time DND training staff to over 160. In awarding this Contract to Calian, DND has once again recognized the value of our service and the expertise of our personnel," said Tom Coates, Vice-President and General Manager Business and Technology Services.
About Calian: Calian Technology Ltd. (TSX:CTY) sells technology services to industry and government in Canada and around the world. Calian provides customers with ready access to an exceptional team of engineers, telecommunications and technology professionals, and other highly qualified staff. The Business and Technology Services Division augments customer workforces with flexible short and long-term placements, recruitment and outsourcing of engineering and other skilled professionals. The Systems Engineering Division plans, designs and implements solutions for many of the world's space agencies and leading communications satellite manufacturers and operators, as well as providing contract manufacturing services for customers in North America.
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