**CHARLESTON, SC – September 10, 2012 – **Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) has been awarded a $7.8 million contract by the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division (NSWCCD) Philadelphia. LCE will be supporting Aircraft Carrier (CVN) Networks, Navigation and Integrated Bridge Control Systems (NAV/IBC) Branch (Code 967) by providing in-service engineering (ISE), waterfront planning, development, implementation, execution, maintenance and upgrading support for CVN NAV/IBC systems.

"Life Cycle Engineering has been providing engineering, technical and programmatic support to the fleet for more than 35 years. Award of this contract validates the strength and commitment of Life Cycle Engineering to deliver quality services to the U.S. Navy," said Rick Boncal, Vice President and Regional Director of the Mid-Atlantic Region of LCE's Engineering Services Group. "This important win is a credit to the professionalism, hard work and dedication of our people as well as our partners."

**About Life Cycle Engineering
**Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) provides consulting, engineering, applied technology and education solutions that deliver lasting results for private industry, the Department of Defense and other government organizations. The quality, expertise and dedication of our employees enable Life Cycle Engineering to serve as a trusted resource that helps people and organizations achieve their full potential. Founded in 1976, LCE is headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina with offices across North America and experience around the globe.

**About the Engineering Services Group
**LCE's Engineering Services Group (ESG) offers a comprehensive line of engineering and professional services for U.S. and foreign Navies, commercial marine operators and industrial companies throughout the world. Our services include electrical engineering, environmental engineering, energy management, integrated logistics support, mechanical and marine engineering, materials and metallurgical engineering, and program and financial management. We have extensive experience with proven results in helping maritime and industrial organizations control and reduce costs, solve engineering and logistic problems, repair shipboard systems, manage programs and improve financial management.