KBR Awarded Automated Fuel Handling Equipment Maintenance Contract for Defense Logistics Agency
KBR has been awarded a $38 million contract by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) for maintenance support and sustainment of Automated Fuel Handling Equipment (AFHE) at 23 sites globally. This 5-year contract includes preventative and corrective maintenance, site support, and data analytics to ensure operational continuity. KBR aims to enhance productivity while reducing waste and environmental pollution. The company has provided Industrial Control Systems services to DLA for over 15 years, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability and efficient government solutions.
- Awarded a $38 million contract to provide maintenance and sustainment support for Automated Fuel Handling Equipment.
- Contract duration of 5 years indicates long-term revenue stream.
- KBR leverages its expertise in Industrial Control Systems to enhance productivity and operational efficiency.
- Continued support for DLA strengthens KBR's position in government contracts.
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HOUSTON, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced today it has been awarded a
Under the terms of this 5-year contract, KBR will provide maintenance and sustainment support and data analytics to ensure continuity of operations at 23 AFHE sites worldwide. Services include preventative and corrective maintenance, site support, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition maintenance support documentation and equipment, and material site support capability for DLA's Automated Fuel Systems.
"KBR leverages its expertise in Industrial Control Systems to offer more advanced productivity solutions for government and commercial customers," said KBR's Government Solutions U.S. President Byron Bright. "This work supports DLA's efforts to reduce waste, improve productivity and prevent environmental pollution, in addition to aligning with our corporate sustainability goals and commitment to Zero Harm."
The AFHE system is an Industrial Control System with real-time data acquisition/control and inventory management. Its primary purpose is to automate both transfer and inventory functions to reduce the risk of spills and leakage of petroleum products, thus reducing the risk of polluting the environment. Modern automation of fueling systems can generate across-the-board efficiencies by eliminating human error, assuring timely and accurate data capture for each transfer, tracking details necessary to eliminate waste, and protecting the environment from unnecessary negative impacts.
This contract continues KBR's support of DLA through differentiated Supply Chain as a Service solutions, combining digital technology and domain knowledge for the AFHE sites. For more than 15 years, KBR has provided Industrial Control Systems services and productivity solutions to government and commercial clients across the globe.
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