Jacobs Awarded Contract to Support U.S. Army PM HBCT Integrated Logistics Team

PASADENA, Calif., Sept 14, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE: JEC) announced today that it was awarded a one-year contract from the United States Army TACOM Life Cycle Management Command (LCMC) in Warren, Mich. Per the contract, Jacobs is supporting the Program Manager Heavy Brigade Combat Team (PM HBCT) with the sustainment of all current and future fielded PM HBCT vehicle platforms.

Officials estimate the contract value at $3.4 million, with a maximum value of $10.6 million over three years.

Under the terms of the agreement, Jacobs is providing integrated logistics support, fielding support, new equipment training, total package fielding support, electronic and automation support and other logistical support services required per Army regulations for proper execution of fielded PM HBCT systems.

In making the announcement, Jacobs President and CEO Craig Martin stated, "This contract provides an excellent opportunity to build upon our longstanding relationship with the Army. We look forward to working together to help develop, enhance and sustain mission-critical vehicle systems for U.S. soldiers."

Jacobs is one of the world's largest and most diverse providers of technical, professional, and construction services.

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