Reston, VA August 29, 2008 -- 5AM Solutions, an emerging software engineering firm dedicated to the life sciences, announced the award of a U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) Contract. The GSA IT Schedule 70 provides government customers with the ability to conveniently engage 5AM Solutions' software services. The five-year contract streamlines the ability of federal, state, and local customers to purchase 5AM Solutions' life science-focused expert software consulting, systems development, and other IT-related services, and continues the firm's expansion into the federal marketplace.

Government agencies use 5AM Solutions' expertise in delivering web-based life science software to manage data, share information, and evolve their business processes driven by the convergence of medicine and science. The firm focuses its experienced software engineers, open source tools and solutions, and structured agile process to address the common needs it has uncovered during its five years of exclusive life science focus and the unique challenges each client presents.

"It's easier than ever for government agencies to procure our software services and know they are getting the best value," said Brent Gendleman, CEO and President. "Agencies looking for the rare combination of professional software development and life science domain expertise now have another familiar procurement option."

Federal, state, and local agencies can obtain information about 5AM Solutions' GSA Schedule contract services on the GSA Advantage web site (www.gsaadvantage.gov), searching for contract number #GS-35F-0540U, or by contacting 5AM Solutions directly at 866-56-6042. Under the terms of this agreement, the GSA offers 5AM Solutions' information technology professional services 8/8/2008 through 8/7/2013. See http://www.5amsolutions.com/contract_vehicles.html for specific information.

About 5AM Solutions:
5AM Solutions creates innovative software solutions to connect the worlds of life science. We serve life science professionals spanning the academic, government, and non-profit worlds who value software as a key to achieving their goals. Our tools help our clients manage their data, collaborate, and expose results to speed the pace of progress. Our people are passionate about understanding client needs and applying our tools, processes and ideas represented best by our motto, Software for LifeTM. www.5amsolutions.com

Contact:
Leslie Power
202-359-0990 voice
888-577-8855 fax
lpower @ 5amsolutions.com