TSTC News

For Immediate Release
Monday, December 22, 2003
Contact:
Christine Podracky
703-802-4970
info@totalsystech.com

TSTC awarded contract to support the Department of Homeland Security, US Coast Guard

Fairfax, VA. (December 22, 2003) -“ Total Systems Technologies Corporation (TSTC) announced today that PEC Solutions, Inc. (www.pec.com) teamed with TSTC was awarded a contract to provide Security Certification and Accreditation (C&A) services and capital planning services for three US Coast Guard Systems (www.uscg.mil).

TSTC certified staff will provide C&A services in accordance with NIST, OMB, HIPAA, USCG, and DHS guidance. TSTC will develop Systems Security Plans (SSPs), Risk Assessments, Security Test and Evaluations (ST&E), Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs), and assist with Security Self-Assessments. TSTC will update USCG OMB A-11 Exhibit 300s and assist with the PART and GPEA support documentation.

About TSTC

Total Systems Technologies Corporation (TSTC), a Virginia certified woman-owned small business founded in 2002, is a premier IT professional services company providing Advisory and Assistance Services, Business Analysis, Business Continuity, and Information Assurance services to Federal and commercial clients. Based upon our "Total Service - Total Commitment" to our customers, TSTC only uses highly experienced, well trained, and certified staff which allows us effectively and efficiently support our clients. TSTC is based in Fairfax County, Virginia, in close proximity to our Federal clients. For more information, contact Christine Podracky at 703-802-4970 or visit the TSTC Web site at www.totalsystech.com.

About PEC Solutions

PEC, founded in 1985, is a professional services firm that helps government clients harness the power of the Internet and other advanced technologies to improve mission performance. The company specializes in Web-Enabling Government(r) by providing secure, interoperable technology solutions for clients in homeland security, criminal justice and intelligence, defense, and civilian agencies within the federal government and at state and local levels. PEC is based in Fairfax County, Virginia, with offices around the United States. Visit the company on the Web at www.pec.com. For more information, contact Martha Hill, PEC Director of Investor Relations, at 703-679-4900.