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

Mon Jul 6, 2009 10:08am EDT
 
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Logistics Leader will Continue to Support U.S. Army`s Transportation Supply Line
Needs in Iraq and Kuwait
ALEXANDRIA, Va.--(Business Wire)--
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. 

About Agility Defense & Government Services

Agility Defense & Government Services is the public sector arm of Agility. It
provides complete supply chain management, logistics services and commodity
services to defense and government customers. With more than 550 offices in 120
countries, Agility DGS and its parent offer a vast network of global land, sea
and air transportation capabilities, including warehousing and storage. 

For more information, contact Jim Cox, Agility DGS vice president of public
affairs and marketing, at 703.417.6050 or at jcox@agilitylogistics.com, or visit
www.agilitylogistics.com. 





Agility DGS
Jim Cox, 703-417-6050
jcox@agilitylogistics.com



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