Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce, Professional Services Council and Washington Technology Magazine Select Company from Field of Industry Heavyweights

October 11, 2007 – Chantilly, VA – AMERICAN SYSTEMS, an employee-owned government and commercial IT solutions provider, today announced that it was named the Government Contractor of the Year for its revenue category at the 2007 Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards. This honor pays tribute to organizations that set the bar for the industry through their outstanding contributions during the past year to employees, the government contracting industry, and the U.S. Government.

“This award is a testament to the dedication and hard work of all 1,500 AMERICAN SYSTEMS employee-owners,” said William C. Hoover, CEO of AMERICAN SYSTEMS.

“We’re honored to receive this distinction, particularly given the caliber of the other award finalists. AMERICAN SYSTEMS has always strived to deliver innovative and industry-leading solutions that surpass our clients’ expectations, and this award recognizes our efforts.”

The Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards honor four (4) government contractors in four (4) distinct categories separated by gross annual revenue. AMERICAN SYSTEMS was selected in the $75 to $300 million revenue category. The awards pay tribute to the most innovative, trail-blazing companies and long-term leaders in the government contracting industry.

AMERICAN SYSTEMS accepted the award at a gala on October 10, 2007, held at the Ritz-Carlton in Tysons Corner, before a 900-member audience of government industry leaders.

Sponsors of the Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards include the Professional Services Council, the Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce’s Government Contractor Council and Washington Technology magazine.