HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KBR (NYSE: KBR) today announced it was awarded a task order by the U.S. Army Contracting Command under its current Logistics Civil Augmentation Program (LOGCAP) IV contract to execute the LOGCAP IV Post 2011 Base Life Support (BLS) requirements for the U.S. Department of State's mission in Iraq. The task order is valued at over $500 million with a Period of Performance of one base year plus one option year. This award is KBR's third task order under the LOGCAP IV contract.

KBR will provide support to U.S. Embassy staff in Baghdad and services at other diplomatic posts throughout Iraq. Services will include facilities and utilities management, fire fighting, food service, laundry, shuttle bus services, retail fuel, postal service and air field operations.

"This award affirms the U.S. government's recognition of KBR's proven capability to deliver projects and services in logistically challenging environments," said Mark Williams, President, KBR Infrastructure, Government and Power. "KBR is proud to support the U.S. Department of State's mission as we continue our support of the U.S. Government in Iraq which began in 2003."

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