Implant Sciences Selected to Receive up to $2,000,000 from the Department of Homeland Security to Develop Next-Generation Explosives Trace Detection Systems

WILMINGTON, Mass., Oct. 16, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Implant Sciences Corporation (OTCQB: IMSC), a high technology supplier of systems and sensors for homeland security and defense markets, announced today that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has selected Implant Sciences' proposal to develop next generation explosives trace detection (ETD) screening systems for funding. The project, pending successful negotiations, is worth up to approximately $2 million to the Company.

The funding results from a proposal submitted by Implant Sciences in response to the Department of Homeland Security's Science and Technology Directorate's Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) 13-03. BAA 13-03 sought proposals from private industry and universities that have expertise in explosives trace detection equipment and methods. Through this BAA, the Department of Homeland Security seeks next-generation ETD technologies with significantly expanded capabilities in order to further promote passenger safety and homeland security.

"We are very proud to have been selected by the Department of Homeland Security to carry out this contract. Implant Sciences will work closely with the department to accelerate the development of ETD systems engineered by our team. We believe the next generation of ETDs can significantly further increase passenger safety, reduce false positives, and create a better travel experience with respect to security screening," stated Glenn D. Bolduc, President and CEO of Implant Sciences.

About Implant Sciences

Implant Sciences is a leader in developing and manufacturing advanced detection capabilities to counter and eliminate the ever-evolving threats from explosives and drugs. The Company's team of dedicated trace detection experts has developed proprietary technologies used in its commercial products, thousands of which have been sold across more than 50 countries worldwide. Implant Sciences is only the third manufacturer, and the sole American-owned company, to currently have an ETD system named as a Qualified Product by the US Transportation Security Administration. The Company's ETDs have received approvals and certifications from several international regulatory agencies including the TSA in the U.S., ECAC in Europe, STAC in France, the German Ministry of the Interior, and the Ministry of Public Safety in China. It also received a GSN 2013 Homeland Security Award for "Best Explosives Detection Solution".  All Implant Sciences products are recognized as Qualified Anti-Terrorism Technologies by the Department of Homeland Security. For further details on the Company and its products, please visit the Company's website at www.implantsciences.com.

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This press release may contain certain "forward-looking statements," as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements are based on management's current expectations and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause the Company's actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the risks that we will be required to repay all of our indebtedness to our secured lenders by March 31, 2015; if we are unable to satisfy our obligations and to raise additional capital to fund operations, our secured lenders may seize our assets and our business may fail; we continue to incur substantial operating losses and may never be profitable; our independent registered public accounting firm has expressed substantial doubt as to our ability to continue as a going concern; there is no guaranty that the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) or any other U.S. or foreign government and law enforcement agencies or commercial consumers will purchase any of our explosives detection products or that any new products we may develop will be accepted by the TSA or by such other governments, agencies or consumers; economic, political and other risks associated with international sales and operations could adversely affect our sales; liability claims related to our products or our handling of hazardous materials could damage our reputation and have a material adverse effect on our financial results; our business is subject to intense competition; our markets are subject to rapid technology change and our success will depend on our ability to develop and introduce new products; we may not be able to retain our management and key employees or identify, hire and retain additional personnel as needed; we may not be able to enforce our patent and other intellectual property rights or operate without infringing on the proprietary rights of others; and other risks and uncertainties described in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our most recent Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K. Such statements are based on management's current expectations and assumptions which could differ materially from the forward-looking statements.

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Implant Sciences Corporation
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Glenn Bolduc, CEO
978-752-1700      

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