COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.,
July 24, 2017 /PRNewswire/
-- Vectrus Systems Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of
Vectrus, Inc. (NYSE: VEC), announced the win of a $97 million U.S. Air Force contract to provide
base operations support services at Keesler Air Force Base,
Mississippi. The firm-fixed-price
contract has a potential seven year period of performance and
represents new work to Vectrus.
"It's an honor to support our Air Force client at one of the
largest technical training wings in the U.S. Air Education and
Training Command," said Chuck Prow,
president and chief executive officer of Vectrus. "Keesler is of
strategic importance for Vectrus, as it further expands our work
with the Air Force."
Keesler is home to the 81st Training Wing and is the U.S. Air
Force Electronics Training Center of Excellence. The training
center at Keesler Air Force Base handles more than 28,000 students
annually. The base is also home to 2nd Air Force, 403rd Wing
(Hurricane Hunters), Mathies Noncommissioned Officer Academy and
the 85th Engineering Installation Squadron.
"I'm exceptionally proud of the great work our team has done in
expanding our presence with this important client," Prow continued.
"Vectrus is a trusted provider of facilities and logistics services
to the Air Force in eight countries and we look forward to
continuing to deliver value-added solutions in support of their
mission."
Support provided by Vectrus under the Keesler contract includes
installation and mission operations management, installation and
facility engineering, emergency response management, grounds
maintenance, supply services, community services, vertical
transportation equipment, human resources support, and weather
services.
For information on career opportunities associated with Keesler
as well as other Vectrus programs, please visit
www.vectrus.com/careers.
Contact:
Mike Smith, CFA
719-637-5773
michael.smith@vectrus.com
Polli Ogilvie
719-637-4972
polli.ogilvie@vectrus.com
About Vectrus
Vectrus is a leading, global government services company with a
history in the services market that dates back more than 70 years.
The company provides facility and logistics services, and
information technology and network communication services to
U.S. government customers around the world. Vectrus is
differentiated by operational excellence, superior program
performance, a history of long-term customer relationships, and a
strong commitment to their mission success. Vectrus is
headquartered in Colorado Springs,
Colo., and includes about 5,600 employees spanning 143
locations in 18 countries. In 2016, Vectrus generated sales of
$1.2 billion. For more information,
visit our website at www.vectrus.com or connect with us on
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