ATS Corporation Announces New Contract Award Totaling $46 Million with Department of Housing and Urban Development

MCLEAN, Va., April 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- ATS Corporation ("ATSC" or the "Company") (NYSE Amex: ATSC), a leading information technology company that delivers innovative technology solutions to government and commercial organizations, today announced that it has been awarded a new contract totaling $46 million over a five-year term with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development ("HUD").  This contract represents the continuation of the Company's application systems support for HUD's Single Family Computerized Homes Underwriting System ("CHUMS") and FHA Connection as well as the potential for an expanded scope of services.  

"ATSC is pleased to have been awarded this contract that supports critical, complex applications for HUD's Single Family loan origination and underwriting process as well as the secure business portal for lenders," said ATSC Co-Chief Executive Officer, John Hassoun.  "ATSC has provided HUD with business, integration and technology-focused services for over thirty years and this award positions us to further broaden the range of support we provide this agency," added Mr. Hassoun.

About ATS Corporation

ATSC is a leading provider of mission-critical support in areas of recurring and fundamental services to the public.  ATSC's main technical competencies include software and systems development, IT infrastructure and cloud computing, information sharing and assurance, IT and business consulting, and systems integration to Federal civilian agencies and national security customers, as well as commercial enterprises. ATSC technology professionals are recognized for their deep domain expertise in case management; border and port security; and financial, supply chain management and health information systems. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, the Company has approximately 500 employees at 5 locations across the country. Additional information about ATSC may be found at www.atsc.com.

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