REDWOOD CITY, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Authernative, Inc., a leading provider of user authentication and identity management solutions, today announced that it has been selected as a subcontractor on the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) Alliant contract that was awarded to Stanley, Inc. (NYSE:SXE) in 2009.

GSA Alliant is a 10-year multiple award, indefinite delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) Government-Wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC) offering a broad range of information technology (IT) products and services to federal and Department of Defense (DoD) agencies in support of National Security Systems. The Alliant contract has a $50 billion ceiling for all awardees and includes a five-year base and one five-year option period.

“Alliant is designed to provide government agency chief information officers with the flexibility to efficiently and effectively support their needs in delivering daily operations, protection of infrastructure, and facilitating the development and implementation of emerging technologies,” said Howard Ady, Stanley vice president and Alliant program manager. “We look forward to performing services under this essential contract vehicle and working with our team members to preserve and expand their work and ensure success for our clients.”

Max Berman, VP of Sales at Authernative, said, “We are honored and excited about our new partnership with Stanley and are committed to providing the Government with innovative best of class user authentication solutions to support National Cyber Security and Identity Management initiatives.”

About Authernative, Inc.

Authernative provides innovative user authentication and identity management solutions helping overcome the authentication security, usability, and TCO challenges. The company’s products are used to prevent unauthorized online access to confidential data and protected resources and enable e-government and regulatory compliance. Authernative holds multiple U.S. patents, GSA Schedule, FIPS 140-2 certification, the 2009 Best Security Solution Award from the Government Technology Research Alliance (GTRA) Council and Best of SecureGov Award. More information: www.authernative.com .

About Stanley

Stanley (NYSE: SXE) is a provider of information technology services and solutions to U.S. defense, intelligence and federal civilian government agencies. Stanley offers its customers systems integration solutions and expertise to support their mission-essential needs at any stage of program, product development or business lifecycle through five service areas: systems engineering, enterprise integration, operational support, business process management, and advanced engineering and technology. Headquartered in Arlington, Va., the company has approximately 5,000 employees at over 100 locations in the U.S. and worldwide. Stanley has been recognized by FORTUNE(R) magazine as one of the “100 Best Companies to Work For” from 2007 through 2009. Please visit www.stanleyassociates.com for more information.

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