t70997_8k.htm
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): June 17, 2011
Applied DNA Sciences, Inc
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
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Delaware
(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)
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002-90539
(Commission File Number)
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59-2262718
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
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25 Health Sciences Drive, Suite 215
Stony Brook, New York 11790
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
631-444- 8090
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement
On June 17, 2011, Applied DNA Sciences, Inc. (the “Company”) received approval and permission to disclose from the Defense Logistics Agency of the U.S. Department of Defense (the “DLA”) a time and material subcontract (the “Subcontract”) that the Company entered into on June 2, 2011 with the Logistics Management Institute (“LMI”).
Under the terms of the Subcontract, the Company will perform work and services for LMI and the DLA relating to a program to demonstrate the functional, technical and business viability of DNA marking technology as an anti-counterfeiting measure by using it in the DLA microcircuit supply chain. The program is divided into six tasks and involves the preparation, implementation and evaluation of marking materials for microcircuit chips and packages, creation of a business case analysis, development of a pricing and transition plan and identification of feasible techniques to apply DNA marks in conjunction with laser marking.
The period of performance of the Subcontract is from May 26, 2011 through November 26, 2012. The Company is entitled to receive payments for performance under the Subcontract through November 26, 2012, for a total amount not to exceed $913,400.00, assuming the successful completion of the six tasks of the program.
A copy of the press release issued by the Company on June 22, 2011 relating to the Subcontract is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits.
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Exhibit 99.1
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Press Release issued by Applied DNA Sciences, Inc. on June 22, 2011.
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Applied DNA Sciences, Inc.
(Registrant)
By: /s/ James A. Hayward
James A. Hayward
Chief Executive Officer
Date: June 23, 2011