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Agility Awarded Option Year on U.S. Army’s Heavy Lift VI Contract 

 

06 July 2009

 

ALEXANDRIA, Va.: Logistics Leader will Continue to Support U.S. Army’s Transportation Supply Line Needs in Iraq and Kuwait

 

Agility Defense & Government Services (DGS) announced that the U.S. Army has awarded a one-year option on the Army’s Heavy Lift VI contract.  The value of this one-year extension is estimated to be up to $91 million.  Under the extension, Agility will continue to provide transportation services for military personnel, supplies, and equipment.

 

For Heavy Lift VI, Agility supplies and operates vehicles, including heavy equipment transport (HET) and flatbed trailers, to support the U.S. Army’s supply line needs in Iraq and Kuwait.  To service the contract Agility also provides skilled personnel to handle transportation, and maintenance operations.

 

“The Heavy Lift VI renewal again underscores Agility DGS’s reputation for efficient, effective and highly dependable performance on complex logistics assignments,” said Dan Mongeon, president and CEO of Agility DGS.  “We will continue to deliver best value services to the Army on this important contract.”

 

The extension was awarded by the Rock Island Contracting Center and continues Agility's engagement for Heavy Lift VI through 30 June 2010.


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From its roots in emerging markets, Agility brings efficiency to supply chains in some of the globe’s most challenging environments, offering unmatched personal service, a global footprint and customized capabilities in developed countries and emerging economies alike. A publicly traded company, Agility is one of the world’s leading providers of integrated logistics with close to $6 billion in annual revenue and more than 22,000 employees in 550 offices across 100 countries.

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