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Army

Four Companies Selected To Compete For Army Logistics Work Under $82 Billion Deal

By Matthew Beinart

Monday, April 15th, 2019

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Four Companies Selected To Compete For Army Logistics Work Under $82 Billion Deal

Troops in formation.

The Army has selected four companies to compete for global logistics support task orders under a 10-year, $82 billion deal, officials announced on April 12. The latest iteration of the Army’s Logistics Civil Augmentation Program (LOGCAP) was awarded to Fluor [FLR], KBR [KBR], PAE-Parsons and Vectrus [VEC]. The LOGCAP V contract vehicle includes an initial five-year ordering period followed by five one-year options. Officials said the Army received six bids for the work, which covers logistics support for all six…

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