DCS Corp Acquires OptiMetrics, Inc.

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Jul 26, 2012, 08:00 ET

ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 26, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- DCS Corp announced today that the company has completed its acquisition of OptiMetrics, Inc., a specialized research and engineering services firm headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan. OptiMetrics is a privately held, employee-owned company with key service offerings in Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosives (CBRNe) defense, electro-optical evaluation and development, training and simulation, and combat vehicle survivability for the Department of Defense.

The acquisition will enhance DCS's support of Army, Air Force, and Navy customers, while providing additional subject matter expertise in CBRNe defense. OptiMetrics, Inc. will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary and report to the Army and Marine Corps Operations Sector Executive Vice President, Randolph T. Washington.

"We are pleased to join the DCS team," said Frederick G. Smith, Chief Executive Officer of OptiMetrics, Inc. "This acquisition strategically expands our customer base, while improving operational efficiency through fully leveraged synergies."

"This acquisition bolsters DCS's solid growth record and adds significant technical expertise to our advanced technology development portfolio," said James T. Wood, DCS Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "We believe that OptiMetrics' employee ownership and technology focus provide a good fit with DCS's culture of employee empowerment and technical excellence."

OptiMetrics employs engineers, scientists, programmers, and technicians and operates out of four principal offices near Ann Arbor, Michigan; Abingdon, Maryland; Dayton, Ohio, and El Paso, Texas.

About DCS Corp
DCS Corporation offers advanced technology and management solutions to Government agencies in the national security sector. The transformative ideas and entrepreneurial spirit that characterize our nearly 800 employee-owners allow DCS Corp to ensure the success of each client's mission and actively contribute to the well being of the Nation. For more information, please visit: www.dcscorp.com.

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