Three Year Contract Focused on U.S. Army Foreign Military Sales (FMS) SAN DIEGO, Nov. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- WFI (NASDAQ:WFII), a global leader in the design, deployment, and management of wireless communication networks, information technology solutions and security systems, announced today that its Government Services Division has been awarded a $35.8 Million contract with the United States Army Aviation and Missile Command. The contract is a three-year firm-fixed price contract whereby WFI Government Services will develop processes and procedures for a U.S. Army Foreign Military Sales (FMS) customer in the overhaul and repair of short range air defense missiles. In addition, WFI will design, manufacture and install test equipment required to facilitate missile overhaul and repair activities. "This FMS contract provides for comprehensive weapons systems support, testing and maintenance of short range air defense missiles to ensure the combat-tested missiles continue to perform at optimum levels well into the future," said Eric DeMarco, president and CEO of WFI. "We are pleased to support the Army in its objective of continual improvement of defensive capabilities focused on the protection of United States and friendly forces worldwide." The FMS contract vehicle was originally awarded to Madison Research, who was recently acquired by WFI. Madison Research is now part of WFI Government Services, Inc. WFI Government Services, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of WFI, with offices and project locations throughout the United States. Areas of expertise include engineering design, systems engineering, weapons systems support and maintenance, integrated logistics, test and evaluation, public safety and communications technology services. Significant customers for WFI Government Services include various military branches of the U.S. Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland Security, NASA, and state and local government agencies. About WFI Headquartered in San Diego, CA, WFI is an independent provider of systems engineering, network services and technical outsourcing for the world's largest wireless carriers, enterprise customers and for government agencies. The company provides the design, deployment, integration, and the overall management of wired and wireless networks which deliver voice and data communication, and which support advanced security systems. WFI has performed work in over 100 countries since its founding in 1994. News and information are available at http://www.wfinet.com/. (code: WFI-mb) Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This news release contains certain forward-looking statements including, without limitation, expressed or implied statements concerning the Company's expectations regarding the value of the potential opportunities in the pipeline, anticipated operating results for 2006, future financial performance and cash flows and market developments that involve risks and uncertainties. Such statements are only predictions, and the Company's actual results may differ materially. Factors that may cause the Company's results to differ include, but are not limited to: risks associated with the integration of MRC into WFI Government Services; risks associated with increased debt leverage; risks that the anticipated benefits of the acquisition will not be achieved; changes in the scope or timing of the Company's projects; changes or cutbacks in spending by the U.S. Department of Defense, which could cause delays or cancellations of key government contracts; slowdowns in telecommunications infrastructure spending in the United States and globally, which could delay network deployment and reduce demand for the Company's services; the timing, rescheduling or cancellation of significant customer contracts and agreements, or consolidation by or the loss of key customers; failure to successfully consummate acquisitions or integrate acquired operations; the rate of adoption of telecom outsourcing by network carriers and equipment suppliers; the rate of growth of adoption of WLAN and wireless security systems by enterprises; and competition in the marketplace which could reduce revenues and profit margins. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements. These and other risk factors are more fully discussed in the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2006 and in other filings made with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Contact: Michael Baehr VP of Corporate Communications & Investor Relations Wireless Facilities, Inc. 858.228.2799 Direct DATASOURCE: WFI CONTACT: Michael Baehr, VP of Corporate Communications & Investor Relations of Wireless Facilities, Inc., +1-858-228-2799, Web site: http://www.wfinet.com/

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