Oil Patch Bits: AECOM joint venture awarded U.S. Army contract

AECOM Technology Corp., a leading provider of professional technical and management support services for government and commercial clients around the world, said Jan. 10 that a joint venture with ANHAM that it manages, Afghanistan Integrated Support Services, was awarded a maintenance and capacity-building contract by the U.S. Army to support the Afghanistan National Army’s Technical Equipment Maintenance Program. The new program supports the ongoing efforts of the U.S. Army in Afghanistan. The contract has a performance period of one base year with four option years and has a funded value of approximately US$29.9 million with a potential value of US$181.9 million, if all options are exercised. Under the new program, the joint venture team will provide maintenance services to Afghanistan National Army military vehicles and equipment; develop and train local nationals in vehicle maintenance operations; and enhance the skills of local nationals in areas of management, administration and leadership. The mission will be performed at eight equipment maintenance sites, and associated training will be conducted by advisory maintenance teams within 23 Afghan battalions throughout Afghanistan.