HERNDON, Va., May 26, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Akima today announced that its subsidiary, Akima Logistics Services has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Air Force to provide C-21 aircraft contractor logistics support services at multiple Air Force bases around the globe. This single award indefinite-delivery indefinite-quantity contract has a 10-year period of performance and a maximum value of $385 million, if all options are exercised.
"Akima is proud to have been awarded this contract, which underscores our experience providing logistics support for the U.S. Air Force" said Scott Rauer, President of Akima's Facilities Solutions Group. "This work complements support we provide at the U.S. Air Force Academy and for the USAF Special Aircraft Mission fleet at Andrews Air Force base. We are committed to providing the best services for the Air Force that will consistently meet and exceed their requirements."
The contract was awarded by the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma and provides for program management, aircraft base and depot maintenance, engine maintenance, modifications and modification support, and deployment support.
Work will be performed at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois; Ramstein Air Base, Germany, and other U.S. and overseas locations as the mission requires. All work is expected to be complete by August 2030.
About Akima Logistics Services
Akima Logistics Services (ALS) is a premier small business provider of aviation services to the Department of Defense and federal civilian government. From the warehouse to the airfield, our team of experts deliver comprehensive support designed to optimize and maintain all the links in your supply chain. Our services meet the rigid AS9100 and AS9110 certification standards, representing the highest quality in the aviation services industry. Whether your mission is routine or critical, ALS stands ready as a trusted partner. To learn more, visit http://www.akimalogistics.com.
About Akima
Akima is a global enterprise with more than 7,500 employees, delivering agile solutions to the federal government in the core areas of facilities, maintenance, and repair; information technology; logistics; protective services; systems engineering; mission support; furniture, fixtures & equipment (FF&E); and construction. As a subsidiary of NANA, an Alaska Native Corporation owned by more than 14,300 Iñupiat shareholders, Akima's core mission is to enable superior outcomes for our customers' missions while simultaneously creating a long-lived asset for NANA consistent with our Iñupiat values. In 2019, Washington Technology ranked Akima #38 amongst the top 100 government contractors. To learn more about Akima, visit http://www.akima.com.
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