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TechTeam Government Solutions Wins Second Recompete to Support FEMA Independent Study Program

CHANTILLY, Va., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- TechTeam Government Solutions, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of TechTeam Global, Inc. (Nasdaq: TEAM), announced today that it has been awarded its second recompete contract for the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Emergency Management Institute (EMI) Independent Study Program (ISP). The award includes a base period and four option years with a total value of at least $3.5 million if all options are exercised.

TechTeam has operated the FEMA EMI ISP Support Center since 1999, assisting students using the ISP training Web site (www.training.fema.gov), which provides access to 62 self-paced training courses, to help them with enrollment, obtaining course completion verifications and using online training materials. In addition, TechTeam manages the affiliated College Credit program, through which First Responders can obtain credit toward college degrees for coursework completed under the ISP.

FEMA's Emergency Management Institute serves as the national focal point for developing and delivering emergency management training that enhances the capabilities of the federal, state and local government, volunteer organizations and the private sector to minimize the impact of disasters on the American public.

"We are proud to continue serving FEMA and its training programs," said David Kriegman, president of TechTeam Government Solutions. "It says a lot about the service we deliver when we win recompetes like this one. We understand the importance of this mission to FEMA, and we'll continue to provide world-class quality service to meet this critical need."

About TechTeam Government Solutions, Inc.

TechTeam Government Solutions provides IT-based services to DoD, Federal Civilian, and state and local agencies. TechTeam has core competencies in cyber security, network engineering, ITIL((R))-based managed services, enterprise architecture, net-centric operations, and modeling and simulation sciences. For information about TechTeam Government Solutions, Inc., please call 800-275-1177 or visit www.techteamgovt.com.

About TechTeam Global, Inc.

TechTeam Global, Inc. is a leading provider of IT outsourcing and business process outsourcing services to large and medium businesses, as well as government organizations. The company's primary services include service desk, technical support, desk-side support, security administration, infrastructure management and related professional services. TechTeam also provides a number of specialized, value-added services in specific vertical markets. Founded in 1979, TechTeam has nearly 3,000 employees across the world, providing IT support in 32 languages. TechTeam's common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Market under the symbol "TEAM." For more information, call 800-522-4451 or visit www.techteam.com.

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These statements reflect management's current views with respect to future events and financial performance. Actual results may differ materially from those expected because of various risks and uncertainties, including, delays in the implementation of the business; changes in the customer's business or requirements thereof; difficulties in obtaining the customer's knowledge, procedures, or authorizations; and difficulties in providing the service solutions for the customer. Other risks and uncertainties are discussed in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission including its most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Contacts:

    TechTeam Government       Boscobel Marketing      Boscobel Marketing
     Solutions, Inc.           Communications          Communications
    Damon Scott               Jessica Klenk           Michael Rudd
    (703) 956-8160            (301) 588-2900 Ext. 121 (301) 588-2900 Ext. 115
    damon.scott@techteam.com  jklenk@boscobel.com     mrudd@boscobel.com

SOURCE TechTeam Global, Inc.