KBR, Inc. and CH2M Hill have won a $17.9 million contract from the U.S. Air Force to operate and maintain an undisclosed number of power plants in Qatar.
The one-year task order has two option years and was awarded through the Air Force Contract Augmentation program, KBR said Today.
The scope of work includes provision of all transportation, management, labor and selected equipment as necessary to provide electrical power production and distribution to various base facilities on Al Udeid Air Base and the airfield lighting system, as well as training of Air Force personnel on the aircraft arresting systems installed on the airfield.
“This award marks the 40th task order award to our joint venture under AFCAP and shows the continued trust and confidence our client places in us to support their mission critical, overseas operations,” said Andy Summers, Group President, KBR Infrastructure, Government and Power. “I am pleased that KBR has been selected and look forward to building on our long-standing relationship as we work toward successful completion of this project.”
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As a global leader in consulting, design, design-build, operations, and program management, CH2M HILL has the human and technical resources, the international footprint, and the depth of know-how and experience to help clients achieve success in any corner of the world.
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From chemical plants in Buenos Aires to super cleanrooms in Japan, from nuclear cleanup in Colorado to wastewater treatment plants in New Zealand, CH2M HILL's project experience and the markets it serves are as diverse as the world itself. A team of experts brings the knowledge gained from a wide range of projects around the world, rigorous attention to detail, and a capability to create innovative solutions that are also models for the industry. The firm's solutions keep sustainability always in mind, along with government regulations, environmental concerns, maintenance requirements, and public perceptions.
According to the Department of Defense, U.S. Transportation Command out of Scott AFB awarded three air transport contracts for movement of personnel, equipment, tools and material in Afghanistan:AAR Airlift Group Inc., Palm Bay, Fla., is being awarded a $97,946,397 option year modification (0001/0002) on an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract for fixed wing aircraft, personnel, equipment, tools, material, maintenance and supervision necessary to perform passenger and cargo air transportation services. The total cumulative face value of the contract is $307,603,230. This modification adds the third option of the basic contract with four option periods. Work will be performed in Afghanistan, and the option will start June 1, 2013, to be completed by May 31, 2014.
