CRI Named US Department of Agriculture 2009 Small Business Contractor of the Year

Firm recognized for Outstanding Service to the US Department of Agriculture
MCLEAN, Va.--(Business Wire)--
Communications Resource Inc. (CRI) announced today that it has been named the
Small Business of the Year by the United States Department of Agriculture
(USDA). USDA`s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) nominated CRI for
support to USDA`s program to provide standardized government-wide secure and
reliable forms of ID to FSIS employees and contractors for access to
federally-controlled facilities and networks. The program is mandated by
Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12 (Policy for a Common Identification
Standard for Federal Employees and Contractors program). CRI`s exceptional level
of HSPD-12 support is the basis for this recognition. FSIS personnel cited CRI
personnel`s outstanding performance level in providing current and accurate
subject matter expertise and proactive identification of potential issues and
recommendations.

"Winning this award is a true testament to the dedication of the people who
continue to foster our relationship between CRI and the USDA," said Victoria
Johnson, President and CEO. "Every year we work hard to exceed our customers`
expectations by adding value to every engagement and we'll continue that mission
as we look to deliver the most innovative, cost-effective solutions in the
market."

The USDA, Office of Small Disadvantaged Business Utilization presented CRI its
award at the 2009 Small Business and AbilityOne Awards Ceremony in Washington,
D.C. on June 18, 2009. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack was the keynote
speaker.

About Communications Resource, Inc.

CRI, headquartered in McLean, Virginia, has supported the federal government for
over 14 years. We create innovative approaches and exciting products to meet
client challenges by balancing the boundaries of technology with a risk-based
perspective of customer needs. Our successful engagements encompass physical and
cyber security, application development, enterprise architecture, and a variety
of business process solutions. CRI`s core capabilities include:

Integrated Electronic Security Systems IT Systems Development Life Cycle Support

HSPD-12/FIPS 201 and HSPD-20 Products & Support Program Management

Federal Regulation Compliance Support
Imaging and Document Management Support

Emergency Preparedness, COOP, and
Testing, Training & Exercise Support
Pandemic Flu Planning
"Going Green"- Energy Management Support

CRI has several GSA contracts including the IT Schedule 70; Mission Oriented
Business Integrated Services (MOBIS) Schedule 874; Schedule 84 (for the full
range of commercial security products and services); and, the "Streamlined
Technology Acquisition Resources for Services (STARS)" 8(a) contract.

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Communications Resource Inc. (CRI)
Bob Gillette, 703-245-4120
rgillette@cri-solutions.com

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