PRESS RELEASE
DynCorp International Wins $49 Million U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Project in Afghanistan
FALLS
CHURCH, Va. – December 10, 2007 – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has
awarded Dyncorp International a $49 million construction project for a
new Afghan National Army Garrison in Jalalabad. The new garrison in
eastern Afghanistan near the Pakistani border will accommodate up to
4,000 Afghan troops.
At full build-out, the 160-acre site will
support 50 buildings such as dormitories, dining facilities, training
rooms, offices, maintenance and security structures, and a full
complement of water, sewer, power, and telecommunication systems.
“We
are pleased to have been chosen for this project, which has strategic
importance in the global war on terror. In addition, the award
demonstrates our ability to win construction projects against
well-established regional competitors, and our performance will provide
a sound base for future projects and business growth,” said DynCorp
International CEO Herb Lanese.
About DynCorp International
DynCorp International is a provider of specialized mission-critical
services to civilian and military government agencies worldwide, and
operates major programs in law enforcement training and support,
security services, base operations, aviation services, contingency
operations, and logistics support. DynCorp International is
headquartered in Falls Church, Va. For more information, visit
www.dyn-intl.com .