bd Systems Announces Mentor-Protégé Relationship with Northrop Grumman Space Technology

TORRANCE, California, 21 February 2006 – bd Systems, Inc. of Torrance, California, is pleased to announce that the Department of Defense has provided formal approval for the company to form a mentor-protégé program with Northrop Grumman Space Technology, Redondo Beach, California.

The mentor-protégé program is designed to increase the small business supplier base of the Department of Defense and its individual agencies. As a protégé of Northrop Grumman, bd Systems will be provided increased opportunities to enhance technical and engineering expertise through participation on Northrop Grumman-led aerospace, defense and space exploration efforts. 

“We are pleased to have this opportunity to work with Northrop Grumman to expand the breadth, experience and knowledge of the bd staff that will receive training and mentoring under this unique program,” said Clarisa Howard, president and CEO of bd Systems, Inc. “We look forward to continuing and expanding our relationship with Northrop Grumman as we further develop our involvement and expertise in our nation’s space and defense technologies.”

bd Systems, Inc. is a world-class provider of technology solutions, with more than 24 years of experience in aerospace engineering and information technology needs for a broad range of government and commercial clients. Headquartered in Torrance, bd Systems has a national workforce of more than 325 people, with operations in over 20 locations. For additional information about bd Systems, please visit www.bdsys.com.