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AECOM awarded task order to support U.S. forces in Afghanistan worth up to US$15 million

Dépèche transmise le 12 avril 2011 par Business Wire

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AECOM Technology Corporation (NYSE: ACM), a leading provider of professional technical and management support services for government and commercial clients around the world, announced today that it has won a Multiple Award Task Order Contract from the U.S. Army for Worldwide Environmental Remediation Services (WERS) to support U.S. forces in Afghanistan. The task order has a potential value of up to US$15 million, if all option years are exercised by the client.

The WERS task order was awarded under AECOM’s indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Huntsville, Ala., to provide environmental management support to the U.S. Department of Defense. Under this task order, the company will provide environmental assistance, environmental engineering support, environmental compliance inspections and assessments of storage, transportation and disposal systems, as well as necessary activities to maintain environmental expertise, and technical assistance for the Regional Commands within Afghanistan.

The period of performance is one base year and two one year option periods.

About AECOM

AECOM is a global provider of professional technical and management support services to a broad range of markets, including transportation, facilities, environmental, energy, water and government. With approximately 45,000 employees around the world, AECOM is a leader in all of the key markets that it serves. AECOM provides a blend of global reach, local knowledge, innovation, and technical excellence in delivering solutions that create, enhance and sustain the world's built, natural, and social environments. A Fortune 500 company, AECOM serves clients in approximately 125 countries and had revenue of $7.0 billion during the 12 months ended Dec. 31, 2010. More information on AECOM and its services can be found at www.aecom.com.

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