KBR Wins Extension from Australian DoD to Continue Supporting Landing Helicopter Dock Ships
HOUSTON – (July 16, 2019) – KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced today it has been awarded a four year contract extension by the Australian Department of Defence for Capability Support Coordinator (CSC) services for the Canberra Class Landing Helicopter Dock (LHD) ships at Garden Island, Sydney.
Under the terms of the contract, KBR will continue to provide vital configuration management, data management, maintenance monitoring, engineering and supply support services to meet the technical integrity, seaworthiness and mission preparedness of the LHD ships and for HMAS Choules which was brought into the contract in 2015. The period of performance begins in June 2019 and runs through June 2023.
“This contract extension demonstrates the Australian military’s confidence in our role as a trusted partner and in the value of the support we provide to these ships,” said Rob Hawketts, Vice President, KBR Government Solutions APAC. “It is a testament to our commitment to go above and beyond what is expected to help our clients achieve their goals.”
“We take seriously our responsibility to ensure the availability of these important strategic assets,” Hawketts continued.
