FAIRBORN, OHIO August 11, 2008 - Peerless Technologies Corporation announced today that it has been awarded a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase 2 contract by the US Department of Homeland Security.

The DHS is facing a challenge to protect the American public from Chemical and Biological (CB) threats and the need for detecting CB threats is growing as a result of the evolving Global War on Terror (GWOT) within the homeland. The potential use of CB agents against the American public and assets is one of the most disturbing threats against the US today. Under the two-year contract, valued at $749,610, Peerless will deliver a system for Chem Bio Sensor Wizards for Engineering Environmental Protection (CB SWEEP) to the DHS Science & Technology Directorate.

Peerless Technologies Corporation, headquartered in Fairborn, Ohio, provides technology focused consulting and research to federal clients including the Air Force and Department of Homeland Security.

Contact:
Carly Hall
937-490-5000