Exclusive GSA Contracts for Rugged Field Equipment Now at TestMart

Agreement makes it easy for military, government and federal contractor IT users to research and buy rugged portable computers, PDAs and displays

San Bruno, CA - March 28, 2005 - TestMart now has exclusive GSA contracts on a special catalog of ruggedized field equipment available to the government, military and federal contractors. TestMart, the leading marketplace operator and service provider for the test and measurement industry, will present a special catalog and provide services to the government marketplace for an array of instrument grade portable computers, durable handheld computers, rackmount displays, environmentally sealed computers and rugged custom computer systems at https://tough.testmart.com.

This exclusive catalog features: Logic Instrument, USA ruggedized portable multi-slot computers; DAP Technologies' waterproof, drop-proof PDAs and handheld computers; NOAX rugged, hermetically sealed PC-based computers and monitors; Omni Vision's rugged rackmount display monitors; and Mid-Atlantic Computer Systems ruggedized computer systems.

Engineers and technical staff can select equipment that meets the toughest requirements for land, sea and air commercial and military applications. Rugged to MIL-STD-810, NEMA4 and IP65 equipment is available. As well as units that are flight-qualified and vehicle mounted ready.

Under the terms of the agreement this product set will be offered exclusively to all branches of the Federal Government, including the U.S. military and authorized prime contractors in the Federal Schedule Code 70 (FSC70) under a set of General Services Administration (GSA) Multiple Award Schedules (MAS). TestMart will also provide all manufacturers and their customers under the agreement all content, transaction, marketing, sales support and reporting services around the catalog's products. In addition, TestMart will provide the presentation and order processing though the GSA's e-commerce Web site, www.GSAAdvantage.gov, and through the company's online marketplaces www.testmart.com and www.navicpmart.com

"This agreement opens a new door for federal IT buyers with the first comprehensive set of FSC70 equipment available at TestMart's marketplace. It provides first rate products to meet the on-going demands of the government, military and federal contractor channels," said Peter Ostrow, CEO of TestMart. "The addition of these products allows authorized buyers to select from the most respected brands under GSA or GWAC contract that are compliant with the federal Competition in Contracting Act (CICA)".

"DAP Technologies chose this agreement because the tools and services that TestMart provides will enable the military and government sector to make informed and precise decisions around their rugged PDA and handheld computer needs," said Len Schalkwyk, VP of Sales and Marketing for DAP Technologies. "TestMart brings valuable access and efficiency to our customers, which gives us the resources to effectively provide results to these important members of the federal channel with our industry-leading equipment."

About DAP Technologies

Founded in 1979, DAP Technologies is the leading manufacturer of rugged mobile computing solutions, the most expansive being the MICROFLEX line built for extreme environmental conditions. A high quality focus places them within rigid ISO 9001 standards. They offer a complete line of accessories that meet the same standards as their computers. Headquartered in Vanier, Quebec, it has subsidiaries in Japan, France and England and operates in more than 60 countries. DAP is a part of Roper Industries, a global provider of industrial products. For more information visit us at www.daptech.com.

About Logic Instrument

Logic Instrument is a dedicated provider of rugged portable PC's, laptops, industrial display systems and microprocessor-based systems equipment. Logic Instrument USA, headquartered in Baltimore, MD, is the North American Division of Logic Instrument SA, a 15-year-old company providing sales, engineering and administrative operations and offering full time technical support and service to customers throughout North America. Logic Instrument is an ISO9001 certified firm boasting a strong commitment to customer satisfaction in product and delivery. All Logic Instrument company or product names mentioned in this press release are trademarks or registered trademarks of Logic Instrument or one of its subsidiary companies. For more information visit us at www.logic-instrument-us.com.

About Omni Vision

Omni Vision, Inc. is headquartered in Glendale Heights, IL. They supply industry leaders with customized monochrome and color CRT and LCD display monitors for a variety of work including machine tool and process controllers, instrumentation and mobile data communications and more. They are dedicated to quality design, obtaining everything down to the components from the highest quality vendors. For more information visit us at www.omnivisionusa.com.

About Noax

Noax Corporation, the North American Division of Noax Technologies AG of Ebersberg, Germany, is headquartered in Sarasota, FL. An ISO 9001 qualified firm, they are the top innovators in the development and manufacture of robust and reliable industrial PC-based HMIs, including a variety of Industrial PCs types, touch-screen technology. In addition to their configurable computer line, they offer accessories such as wireless LAN, interfaces and software. For more information, visit us at www.noax.de.

About Mid Atlantic Computer Systems (MACS)

Mid Atlantic Computer Systems is a small producer of quality high capacity rack-mount computers and monitors headquartered in Finksburg, MD. Whether hard-mounted in military vehicles or permanently mounted in harsh environments their LCD monitors and all-metal structures are able to withstand the daily punishment of any computing combat need.

About TestMart

TestMart is the leading sales, marketing and online strategy partner for the test and measurement community. Manufacturers and sellers use TestMart to increase their military, government, federal contractors, educators and commercial sales. Buyers rely on TestMart as an honest and efficient marketplace for purchasing test and measurement equipment. Headquartered in San Bruno, California, TestMart is a privately funded company. For more information, please visit us at www.testmart.com.

About NAVICPmart

NAVICPmart is the product of a service contract between the Naval Inventory Control Point (NAVICP), a Division of the Naval Supply Systems Command, and TestMart under contract number N00104-01-D-X407. Contract P.O.C. Ricky D. Rhoades, Code 0214.16, (717) 605-3234. NAVICPmart is the official e-commerce procurement portal for the Naval Inventory Control Point's (NAVICP) General Purpose Electronic Test Equipment (GPETE) division. NAVICP in Mechanicsburg, PA has negotiated a series of requirements contracts with test and measurement manufacturers for significant savings (Up to 70%) from the normal manufacturer's list price. For more information please visit www.navicpmart.com.

About the GSA

The US General Services Administration is a central management agency that sets Federal policy in such areas as Federal procurement, real property management, and information resources management. Founded in 1949, the agency is headquartered in Washington DC with regional offices in 11 US states. For more information on the GSA, please visit www.gsa.gov.

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