Alexandria, VA: Gulf Region Division, Army Corps of Engineers continues with Agility to provide storage and distribution of reconstruction materials for Iraq reconstruction. Agility Defense & Government Services (DGS), formerly PWC Logistics, today announced that it has been awarded a three-month extension for the Strategic Supply Chain Management System which includes the wholesale warehousing and  distribution of reconstruction equipment and materials to enhance the Iraqi Ministries of Defense and Interior physical capabilities throughout Iraq.  The sole source extension was awarded by the Gulf Region Division (GRD) of the Army Corps of Engineers and has a maximum value of USD 72.5 Million over the potential three-month period.  The contracting authority for this award is Joint Contracting Command – Iraq.

A leader in specialized logistics and supply chain solutions, Agility DGS will continue to handle receiving, warehouse storage, shipping, and distribution services to support Iraqi reconstruction efforts.  Up to 100 trucks per day transport materials and equipment, including vehicles of all types, computers, office supplies, and medical equipment, from warehouses to locations throughout Iraq.  Agility supports this contract through two primary warehouse distribution complexes located at Abu Ghraib, near Baghdad, and Umm Qasr, a port facility south of Basra and air cargo operational facilities at Baghdad and Basra International Airports.

“Agility will to continue to provide our superb warehousing and distribution operations to GRD Logistics in support of the reconstruction effort in Iraq,” said Maj. Gen. Dan Mongeon, USA (Ret.), President of Agility DGS – US.  “Our extensive warehousing and truck convoy distribution solution delivers outstanding results on a daily basis as we continually deliver much needed materials and equipment to Iraqi government end users.”

This extension award  follows other recent Agility contract wins including the $2.8 Billion Prime Vendor award for an additional option year and two recent contracts for the US Navy for global contingency services.  In June 2005, Agility DGS also secured the five-year US Army Heavy-Lift contract.

“Agility’s commitment to this region and improving the quality of life for Iraqi citizens are steadfast and for the long-term,” added Mongeon.  “We look forward to continuing our outstanding and reliable services for this dynamic program, delivering results that the GRD and MNSTC-I have come to expect from the Agility team.”