June 30, 2006 Lori J. Rachul Media Relations Office 216-433-8806 lori.j.rachul@nasa.gov RELEASE: 06-033 NASA AWARDS ENGINEERING AND SCIENTIFIC SERVICES CONTRACT NASA's Glenn Research Center in Cleveland has selected ASRC Aerospace, Inc., of Greenbelt, Md., to provide engineering and scientific services. ASRC will provide on-site support services for technical, engineering and scientific tasks in the areas of aeronautics, microgravity science, space exploration, space power and propulsion, related science and technology activities. This is a performance-based, indefinite-quantity, indefinite-delivery, cost-plus-award-fee, small business set-aside contract. The maximum value of the contract is $250 million over a possible five-year period, consisting of a two-year base period, followed by three one-year options. For information about NASA and agency programs, visit: http://www.nasa.gov/home -end-