FALLS CHURCH, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

DynCorp International today announced that it has been awarded a contract with NASA to provide aircraft maintenance and operational support services at various locations.

The contract, potentially worth $176.9 million, will include work at Ellington Field at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston; NASA's Langley Research Center in Hampton, Va.; NASA facilities in El Paso, Texas, and Edwards Air Force Base, Calif.; and other locations worldwide as required.

Services include support for flight operations, maintenance, repairs and alterations to aircraft, component parts and support equipment and engineering services. Additional services include spaceflight readiness training, airborne research and development and flight test support.

The fixed-price-award-fee/cost-plus-award-fee contract has a $46.6 million base contract, beginning June 1 for one year and four months, with two two-year option periods.

About DynCorp International

DynCorp International is a global government services provider working in support of U.S. national security and foreign policy objectives, delivering support solutions for defense, diplomacy and international development. DI operates major programs in logistics, platform support, contingency operations and training and mentoring to reinforce security, community stability and the rule of law. DynCorp International is headquartered in Falls Church, Va. For more information, visit our blogs or see DynCorp Internationals LinkedIn profile.

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DynCorp International Awarded NASA Contract Valued at up to $176.9 Million