HERNDON, Va., Nov. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- The PTR Group, a leading real-time and embedded technology engineering services provider, today announced that it was awarded an Information Technology Schedule 70 contract by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), the procurement arm of the federal government. The five-year contract streamlines the ability of Federal customers to purchase PTR's Embedded Linux training courses as well as Engineering Services staff labor to support development efforts.

"The PTR Group is very pleased to make our services available through GSA," said Todd Brackett, company president. "By reducing the procurement challenge, our GSA Schedule 70 contract helps The PTR Group and prospective government clients focus on what matters most, efficiently assessing and resolving critical technical and engineering challenges."

Federal, State and local agencies can obtain information about The PTR Group's GSA Schedule 70 contract services on the GSA Advantage web site at: www.gsaadvantage.gov (search for Contract Number: GS-35F-0668V) or by contacting The PTR Group directly at gsa@ThePTRGroup.com.

About The PTR Group

The PTR Group is an experienced team of technical professionals specializing in embedded, real-time and distributed systems solutions and services. These services include hardware and software development, prototype development, consulting and training exclusively for the needs of the embedded and real-time Federal and Commercial markets. The company was founded in 2000 and has experienced consistent client continuance since inception. The PTR Group Inc. is employee owned and has offices located in Virginia and Maryland. For more information about The PTR Group, please visit www.ThePTRGroup.com, or call 301.789.1548.

SOURCE The PTR Group