A -- Option 1 Award

The contract awarded to St Sparta Inc on July 15, 2004, is an option under contract number F04611-01-C-0001 for Advanced Research and Engineering Support (ARES). This option extends the period of performance for two years, from July 15, 2004, through July 14, 2006. The original contract was publicly announced in the Commerce Business Daily on July 2, 2001, and a follow-on contract is expected to be awarded upon the completion of this period on July 15, 2006. The contract falls under the NAICS code 541330, indicating it relates to engineering services. For further inquiries regarding the contract, Rodger Owen Young at Edwards Air Force Base, California, serves as the point of contact. The contract supports ongoing advanced research and engineering activities, ensuring continued technical support and development during the two-year option period. Specific details such as the exact nature of the work and funding amounts are not provided, but the contract maintains continuity of services as outlined in the original award.