FALLS CHURCH, Va. (August 5, 2008) - The U.S.
Department of State has awarded DynCorp International (NYSE:DCP) a
new task order for the Afghanistan Civilian Advisor Support (ACAS)
program under the International Civilian Police (CIVPOL)
contract.
The new task order has a value of $317.4 million over a
performance period of 18 months. DynCorp International has provided
and supported civilian police advisors in Afghanistan under the
CIVPOL program since 2003. The company is also working under the
CIVPOL contract to strengthen law enforcement institutions and
activities in Haiti, Sudan, Liberia, and Afghanistan, and for the
Palestinian Authority.
Under the task order, DynCorp International will provide at least
580 civilian police advisors to advise, train, and mentor the
Afghanistan National Police and the Ministry of Interior. These
police advisors will assist the U.S. State Department and the
Combined Security Transition Command - Afghanistan to meet the U.S.
goals of increasing Afghanistan's overall capability to provide
police presence, improve public security, and support the rule of
law. DynCorp International will also provide support services for
the civilian police advisors, including life and mission support,
security services, and IT and communication services.
"This is more than a contract for us," said DynCorp International
CEO William L. Ballhaus. "It's an opportunity to contribute to
peace, stability, and democracy in the world, something very few
companies get the chance to do. It's an honor to support our
government's efforts to improve people's lives, for us as a company
and for every person who serves on the CIVPOL program."
About DynCorp International
DynCorp International is a provider of specialized
mission-critical services to civilian and military government
agencies worldwide, and operates major programs in law enforcement
training and support, security services, base operations, aviation
services, contingency operations, and logistics support. DynCorp
International is headquartered in Falls Church, Va. For more
information, visit www.dyn-intl.com.
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