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MPC to provide Coast Guard with computers.

NAMPA, Idaho, Jan. 9 Idaho-based MPC Computers announced it will supply desktop and notebook computers to the U.S. Coast Guard under prime contractor Apptis Inc.

MPC Computers is a subsidiary of personal computer vendor MPC Corp. The computers supplied by MPC are under a five-year deal Virginia-based Apptis has with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

"MPC is extremely pleased to partner with Apptis to meet the needs of the U.S. Coast Guard, whose active duty force encompasses more than 40,000 people," Mark Cox, MPC area vice president of federal sales, said in a statement.

"We have met the Coast Guard's needs for PCs for both administrative use and in Coast Guard vessels for the past eight years, backing our systems with a customized service and support program. We are gratified to be selected to continue this important relationship in partnership with Apptis."

Officials say as the prime contractor Apptis will administer the contract with the Coast Guard.

"We are looking forward to partnering with MPC on this contract," said Stu Strang, Apptis senior vice president. "We believe that our contract management, coupled with MPC's high-quality products will deliver tremendous value to the U.S. Coast Guard."

MPC reseller wins exclusive contract with US Coast Guard for desktop and notebook PCs Contract is worth over $100 million over five years At the Coast Guard’s request, the reseller is fulfilling 100% of the orders with MPC systems. http://www.secinfo.com/d17Bkz.u4m.d.htm