American Science and Engineering, Inc. Receives $3.5 M Service and Maintenance Order from the U.S. Government

Renewal Contract for ZBVs Deployed for Critical Counterterrorism Missions

American Science and Engineering, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASEI) (AS&E(R)), a leader in X-ray detection technology, announced today the receipt of a $3.5 million contract from the U.S. Government to provide service, maintenance, training, and spare parts for multiple Z Backscatter Vans (ZBVs) X-ray Inspection Systems deployed overseas.

"The ZBV has proven to be a powerful and effective tool for fighting terrorism," said Anthony Fabiano, President and CEO. "AS&E's Field Service organization is committed to ensuring that the U.S. Government's fleet of ZBVs are operating in top condition for their overseas counterterrorism missions. Our Field Service technicians have received the highest rating for quality and these service renewal contracts are strong indicators of customer satisfaction with AS&E products and support."