8-K

                             UNITED STATES
                  SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                        Washington, D.C. 20549

                               FORM 8-K

                            CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934


 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): September 21, 2004


                          HALIFAX CORPORATION
        (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


       Virginia             1-08964               54-0829246

  (State or other       (Commission File      (I.R.S. Employer
  jurisdiction of           Number)         Identification No.)
   incorporation)

           5250 Cherokee Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22312
           (Address of principal executive offices/Zip Code)


Registrant's telephone number, including area code:  (703) 658-2400

Former  name, former address, and former fiscal year, if changed  since
last report:  N/A


Check  the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended  to
satisfy  the  filing  obligation of the registrant  under  any  of  the
following provisions:

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     Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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     the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))


FOREWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Certain statements in this document constitute "forward-looking
statements" within the meaning of the Federal Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  While forward-looking statements
sometimes are presented with numerical specificity, they are based on
various assumptions made by management regarding future circumstances
over many of which we have little or no control.  Forward-looking
statements may be identified by words including "anticipate,"
"believe," "estimate," "expect" and similar expressions.  Halifax
Corporation ("Halifax" or the "Company") cautions readers that forward-
looking statements, including without limitation, those relating to
future business prospects, revenues, working capital, liquidity, and
income, are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that would cause
actual results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-
looking statements.  Factors that could cause actual results to differ
from forward-looking statements include the concentration of the
Company's revenues, risks involved in contracting with its customers,
government contracting risks, absence of dividends, potential conflicts
of interest, difficulties in attracting, and retaining management,
professional and administrative staff, fluctuation in quarterly
results, risks related to acquisitions and risks related to the
Company's acquisition strategy, continued favorable banking
relationships, the availability of capital to finance operations and
planned growth, ramifications of the embezzlement matter, risks related
to competition and the Company's ability to continue to perform
efficiently on contracts, and other risks and factors identified from
time to time in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K.  Should one
or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should
underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary
materially from those anticipated, estimated or projected.

Forward-looking statements are intended to apply only at the time they
are made.  Moreover, whether or not stated in connection with a forward-
looking statement, the Company undertakes no obligation to correct or
update a forward-looking statement should we later become aware that it
is not likely to be achieved.  If the Company were to update or correct
a forward-looking statement, you should not conclude that the Company
will make additional updates or correction thereafter.

Item 1.01      Entry Into a Material Definitive Agreement.

          On September 21, 2004, the Company entered into a Maintenance
Service Contract (the "Contract") with a global service provider to
provide computer maintenance and support services to a consumer
products retailer chain with over 5,000 locations nationwide.  The
Contract which is a fixed price service contract, requires that the
Company provide 7x24 computer support services.  The Company has
several other contracts with the global service provider pursuant to
which the Company acts as subcontractor for this provider.  The initial
term of the contract expires in December 2005 and has an estimated
value of $6.7 million.  The Contract is subject to extension by the
global service provider to December 2008.


Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

     (a)  Financial Statements of Businesses Acquired

          None.

     (b)  Pro-forma Financial Information

          None.

     (c)  Exhibits

          The following exhibit is filed herewith

               99.1  Press Release dated September 21, 2004




                               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.

                                   HALIFAX CORPORATION



Date:  September 24, 2004          By:  /s/Joseph Sciacca
                                        Joseph Sciacca
                                        Vice President, Finance & CFO













                             EXHIBIT INDEX




Exhibit No.                   Description

     99.1                     Press Release dated September 21, 2004

EX-99.1

                                                           EXHIBIT 99.1


                     HALIFAX SIGNS NEW NATIONWIDE
            MAINTENANCE SERVICES CONTRACT FOR $6.7 MILLION

         Total Potential Value Expected to Exceed $20 Million

ALEXANDRIA, VA - September 21, 2004 - Halifax Corporation (AMEX-HX)
today announced that it has been awarded a new contract to provide
nationwide computer maintenance service and support for a consumer
products retail chain with over 5,000 locations.  The initial value of
the contract, which runs through December 2005, is $6.7 million, with
the potential value estimated at more than $20 million if the client
extends the contract through 2008.

Charles McNew, president and chief executive officer, stated, "This is
a major win for Halifax, solidifying our position as a prominent player
in the Point Of Sale maintenance and support marketplace.

"Our partner model and our focus on delivery of creative and cost-
effective enterprise maintenance solutions are creating a valuable
stream of long-term business," he said.  "During the past month, we
have announced long-term bookings of nearly $50 million, and the sales
team is continuing to develop additional large-scale opportunities."

He added, "We are pleased to be announcing such positive news and we
will continue to diligently pursue future growth and enhanced
shareholder value."

Founded in 1967, Halifax Corporation is an enterprise maintenance
solutions company providing a wide range of technology services to
commercial and government customers throughout the United States.  The
Company's principal products are high availability hardware maintenance
services, technology deployment and integration services, and secure
network program services.  More information on Halifax can be found at
www.hxcorp.com.

Certain statements made by the Company which are not historical facts
may be considered forward-looking statements, including, without
limitation, statements as to trends, management's beliefs, views,
expectations and opinions, which are based upon a number of assumptions
concerning future conditions that ultimately may prove to be
inaccurate.  Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and
uncertainties and may be affected by various factors that may cause
actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking
statements.  For further information that could affect the Company's
financial statements, please refer to the Company's reports filed with
the Securities and Exchange Commission.