March 16 (Reuters) - AirBoss of America Corp BOS.TO :
* AIRBOSS ANNOUNCES U.S. FEDERAL GOVERNMENT CONTRACT FOR HIGH-DEMAND PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT VALUED AT UP TO US$576 MILLION
* AIRBOSS OF AMERICA - UNIT HAS BEEN AWARDED A CONTRACT WORTH UP TO US$576 MILLION BY U.S. DEPARTMENT FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES