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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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