Company to provide logistics, training and advisory, planning and
analysis services to U.S. Department of State for five years
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 6, 2009--
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 was
awarded an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract for
the Africa Peacekeeping Program (AFRICAP).
AFRICAP is the primary support services contract used by the U.S.
Department of State’s Bureau of African Affairs. The program establishes
an ordering mechanism for selected contractors to provide military
training, strategic advisory services, equipment procurement, logistical
support services and construction services consistent with the U.S.
Department of State peacekeeping policies for developing countries in
Africa.
Under the contract, AECOM will work under the oversight of the U.S.
Department of State, Bureau of African Affairs, Office of Regional and
Security Affairs, and the U.S. Sudan Special Envoy and in close
coordination with the department’s organizational elements.
AECOM is one of four companies to win the five-year contract, which has
a maximum value of US$375 million per company.
About AECOM
AECOM (NYSE: ACM) is a global provider of professional technical and
management support services to a broad range of markets, including
transportation, facilities, environmental and energy. With 44,000
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
enhance and sustain the world's built, natural, and social environments.
A Fortune 500 company, AECOM serves clients in more than 100
countries and had revenue of $6.1 billion during the 12-month period
ended June 30, 2009. More information on AECOM and its services can be
found at www.aecom.com.
Forward-Looking Statements: All statements in this press
release other than statements of historical fact are "forward-looking
statements" for purposes of federal and state securities laws, including
any statements of plans for future operations or expected revenue. Actual
results could differ materially from those projected or assumed in any
of our forward-looking statements. Important factors that could
cause actual results to differ materially from our forward-looking
statements are set forth in our quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the
fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2009, and our other reports filed with the
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. AECOM does not intend,
and undertakes no obligation, to update any forward-looking statement.
NR 09-1001
Source: AECOM Technology Corporation
AECOM Technology Corporation
Paul Gennaro, 212-973-3167
SVP &
Chief Communications Officer
paul.gennaro@aecom.com
