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Amec selected as supplier for US Air Force in overseas deployments

Wed, 26th Aug 2015 07:46

(ShareCast News) - Amec Foster Wheeler´s joint-venture with Fluor, Fluor-AMEC II, LLC, has been selected by the US Air Force as one of eight possible suppliers of support and logistical services under its Contract Augmentation Program IV (AFCAP IV) for six years starting 1 October 2015.That means it is now eligible to bid for work of up to a value of $5bn across the life of the contract period, Amec Foster Wheeler said in a statement.AFCAP was created to allow the US Air Force to quickly ramp up its presence during contingency events overseas.Simon Naylor, Group President, Americas, Amec Foster Wheeler said: "We are honoured to be selected for AFCAP IV and look forward to building upon our 20+ years of support for the U.S. Air Force in meeting its demanding global mission. This award is a pivotal part of our strategy to grow and diversify our services."Under AFCAP the firm has in the past provided the US Air Force with contractors who have assisted it with military construction and a range of services including in areas such as environment, energy, facilities, logistics, transportation, and contingency operations sites.In the past, Amec Foster Wheeler has provided the US government with mission support services including in Afghanistan and Iraq.
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