VIENNA, Va., January 22, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- MSSI-TeleScience International Inc., (OTCBB:MSSI), a provider of medical personnel, homeland security products and technology services to federal, state and local government agencies, announced today that its Medical Systems Division has received notification from the Dept. of Veterans Affairs of the approval of a new purchase order authorizing the placement of additional staff. This new award will generate approximately $80,000 in revenue this year.
Under the new purchase order, MSSI will now add a registered pharmacist to the VA Medical Center in Muskogee, Oklahoma for a six-month assignment. This is the first pharmacist position that the Company will staff for this client.
"We are pleased to report this new revenue opportunity with the Dept. of Veterans Affairs," said Dr. B.B. Sahay, President and CEO. "Our performance, responsiveness, diligence, and professionalism is rewarded by winning expanded business opportunities such as this, and we anticipate growing the revenue from other government staffing contracts in a similar manner."
About the Company
MSSI-TeleScience International is a provider of medical personnel, homeland security products and technology services to federal, state and local government agencies and has a workforce of more than 200 employees. The Company's Medical Systems Division, with operations in 20 states, provides hospital and medical facilities with doctors, nurses and technicians. It has long-term contracts with the U.S. Army, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the State of California, to mention a few.
Its Technology Division provides systems integration and information technology services to the federal government as well as emergency equipment, decontamination products, vehicles, and supplies to state and local governments. The Company was recently named as a participant in a $1 billion IDIQ contract with the State of Pennsylvania.
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