Feb 2007 - LPI Technical Services received its 460th delivery order under a contract that provides Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center (MARMC), Norfolk, VA., with hull, mechanical and electrical (HM&E) installation and emergent repair services on Hampton Roads-based ships. All orders are executed in compliance with the exacting Commander, Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Standard Items. LPI Technical Services must respond within two hours of receipt of an oral or written delivery order.

Dec 2006 - LPI Technical Services was awarded a five-year contract by Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center (MARMC), Norfolk, VA., to repair Naval craft 50 feet or less in length. All orders are executed in compliance with the exacting Commander, Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Standard Items.

Oct 2006 - LPI Technical Services was awarded a task by NSWCCD SSES to install a radar-based tank level indicating system in IWO JIMA (LHD 7). Work was performed at NS Norfolk and within BAE Systems' Norfolk Ship Repair facility. Tanks included: ballast; distillate fuel for the ship's boilers; feed water for the ship's boilers; JP-5 aircraft and boat fuel; potable water.

Aug 2006 - LPI Technical Services was awarded a task by NSWCCD SSES to install radar-based tank level indicators in four boiler feed water tanks in PELELIU (LHA 5); ship is based at NS San Diego.

June 2006 - LPI Technical Services was awarded a FFP contract by MARMC to accomplish reconditioning of a Rigid Inflatable Boat to like-new condition. Support includes the replacement of engine, fuel system, electrical system, inflatable sponson, steering and controls, seat base, control console, paint and ancillary systems.

May 2006 - LPI Technical Services received its 400th delivery order under a contract that provides Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center (MARMC), Norfolk, VA., with hull, mechanical and electrical (HM&E) installation and emergent repair services on Hampton Roads-based ships. All orders are executed in compliance with the exacting Commander, Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Standard Items. LPI must respond within two hours of receipt of an oral or written delivery order.

April 2006 - LPI Technical Services began manufacture of more than 300 self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) shipboard storage lockers for the U.S. Navy surface forces. Our sophisticated computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-numeric controlled (CNC) manufacturing capability are being applied which ensures consistent, high-quality and cost-efficient results.

October 2005 - LPI Technical Services commenced and continues the shipboard repair and maintenance support to the U.S. Coast Guard ranging from simple ducting repairs to complex main deck sectional replacements and radar installations. Much of the work was accomplished under stringent time requirements to support operational commitments.

April 2005 - LPI Technical Services started and continues to accomplish the fabrication of custom cabinet, control box and machinery guard pieces for a printing machine manufacturing company ranging from $1M-$4.5M systems shipped throughout the world.

July 2004 - LPI was awarded contract N65540-04-D-0022 with NSWCCD-SSES Philadelphia, PA for improving and maintaining the Fleet Operational and Material Readiness of Hull, Mechanical and Electrical (HM&E) Systems and Equipment through Assessment, Development, Implementation and Coordination of Fleet Maintenance Technologies. This five-year $52M contract was competitively awarded and reflects the outstanding technical and programmatic assistance provided by LPI to the U.S. Navy under these programs since 1998.

April 2004 - LPI was awarded contract N00178-04-D-4076 by NSWC Dahlgren, VA for SeaPort-e support in all seven geographical zones. This Multiple Award Contract provides for support services for all phases of naval ship and shipboard weapon systems in areas from Research and Development, Prototyping, Acquisition Logistics, Modeling, Test and Evaluation Trials, and Engineering Support for NAVSEA Headquarters, field activities, warfare centers and PEOs. The award has a five-year base period with two additional, five-year award terms.

March 2004 - The Department of the Navy has awarded LPI an Agreement for Boat Repair (ABR) N00024-04-H-8768 effective 23 March 2004. Contract administration functions are assigned to SUPSHIP Portsmouth, VA. The purpose of the ABR is to provide a contracting vehicle for the issuance of job orders for boat / craft overhaul / repair work, and / or selective component; and / or selective ship repair work. SUPSHIP Portsmouth, VA accomplished a certification survey in accordance with NAVSEA Instruction 4280.2C and encompassed the following key areas of the company:

• Management and Administration
• Production and Technical Capabilities
• Quality Assurance
• Material
• Safety and Security
• Facilities

March 2004 - LPI was awarded contract N62678-04-D-4004 by SUPSHIP Portsmouth, VA to furnish management, technical services, labor, material, support services and equipment to accomplish production support and maintenance onboard U.S. Navy vessels located in the Norfolk, VA geographic area. This three-year, $5M contract was awarded to LPI due to our proven capability to respond quickly and efficiently to emergent request for skilled marine equipment craftsmen.

December 2003 - LPI was awarded contract N65540-04-C-0015 with NSWCCD-SSES Philadelphia, PA for fleet operational and material readiness of HM&E systems through the Phased Maintenance Program, the Material Handling Equipment Program and Shipboard Closure Refurbishment Program. This one-year, $2.8M contract was awarded as a follow-on vehicle and illustrates LPI's effective and quality support provided these programs over the last six years.

October 2003 - LPI was awarded contract N62678-04-D-4001by SUPSHIP Portsmouth, VA for Assault Craft Unit FOUR (ACU-4), Naval Amphibious Base Little Creek, VA to accomplish non-personal technical management, administrative and technical services and required specialized support to accomplish requirements of Fleet Maintenance Plan, to include installation of craft alterations (CraftAlts), troubleshooting, repair and maintenance of main and auxiliary systems on U.S. Navy Air Cushioned Landing Craft (LCAC). This three-year, $5M contract was awarded to LPI as a follow-on vehicle and demonstrates that ACU-4 LCAC community, appreciate our work and wish to continue to utilize LPI as a premier technical support contractor.

September 2003 -GSA Contract GS-23F-0344N for Professional Engineering Services. On 29 September 2003, LPI Technical Services was awarded a GSA Contract (GS-23F-0344N) for Professional Engineering Services. This is a 5 year contract with a 5 year option. This award is for Mechanical and Electrical work in the areas of:

• Strategic planning for technology programs/activities
• Concept development and requirements analysis
• Systems design, engineering and integration
• Test and Evaluation
• Integrated Logistics Support (Mechanical)

April 2003 - On April 29, 2003, LPI was awarded a five-year contract (base year plus four option years) by SUPSHIP, Portsmouth, VA. to provide emergent ship repair support to the Commander, Regional Support Group, Norfolk. The contract has a total potential value of $34.8 million. Under this contract, LPI provides technical, management, and administrative services, as well as the necessary materials, tools, equipment, and facilities, required to accomplish troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of HM&E equipment aboard ships afloat or dry-docked in the greater Tidewater area.

March 2003 - LPI Technical Services and Q.E.D. Systems, Inc., were honored with the 2003 Nunn-Perry Award, conferred by the Department of Defense Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization. This award recognizes DoD-sponsored mentor-protege teams that have excelled in technical developments, cost efficiencies, and increased business opportunities for small disadvantaged firms (protégés). The DoD's Mentor-Protege Program, which began in 1991, is a national initiative to encourage large defense contractors to develop the technical capabilities of small disadvantaged businesses. LPI and Q.E.D. entered into a Mentor-Protégé agreement under this Program on April 30, 2001. This is the second such agreement for the two companies. Under the agreement, Q.E.D. assisted LPI in establishing a state-of-the-art sheet metal manufacturing capability, including acquiring the necessary machinery, hiring skilled personnel, writing control procedures, and conducting training to operate and maintain the equipment. Additionally, Q.E.D. supported LPI in acquiring considerable expertise with the Integrated Condition Assessment System (ICAS), a part of the SMARTSHIP upgrades being installed on U.S. Navy ships.