PASADENA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Jacobs
Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE:JEC) announced today it was awarded the
Aerospace Testing and Facilities Operations and Maintenance (ATOM-4)
contract at NASA Ames Research Center in Moffett Field, California.
The contract has a base period of two years, beginning February 2,
followed by three one-year options. It has a potential total value of
approximately $250 million.
Under the ATOM-4 contract, Jacobs is providing aerospace testing,
facility operations and maintenance, IT system administration and
administration services. The ground-based aerospace test facilities at
the Ames Research Center include wind tunnels and NASA’s only
high-enthalpy, high-speed arc jet facilities.
As prime contractor for the test facilities, Jacobs is supporting a wide
variety of experiments conducted by researchers from NASA and other
Federal agencies, as well as the commercial community.
Jacobs’ work history at NASA Ames Research Center dates back to 1965
when it began operating the center’s 12-foot wind tunnel.
In making the announcement, Jacobs Senior Vice President Aerospace and
Technology Ward Johnson stated, “This success is built on 17 years of
direct experience on the ATOM contract and a relationship with NASA of
more than 50 years. We are pleased and excited to continue our support
for Ames’ world-class aerodynamic and aerothermal test capabilities,
which are vital to current and next-generation aerospace programs.”
Jacobs is one of the world’s largest and most diverse providers of
technical, professional and construction services.
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particular the discussions contained under Items 1 - Business, 1A - Risk
Factors, 3 - Legal Proceedings, and 7 - Management’s Discussion and
Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. We do not
undertake to update any forward-looking statements made herein.
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Source: Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.