GTEC Wins $18.7 Million Award to Provide Expeditionary Field Feeding Units to U.S. Army
MCLEAN, Va., March 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Global Defense Technology & Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: GTEC), a provider of mission-critical, technology-based systems, solutions, and services for national security agencies and programs of the U.S. government, announced that it has received an $18.7 million delivery order with the U.S. Army Materiel Command to provide expeditionary field feeding units, also known as containerized kitchens (CK), to the U.S. Army in support of the military's force modernization and mobility efforts. Delivery of the CKs is anticipated to begin in 2011.
Designed to improve quality of life for U.S. forces operating in challenging environments, the CK is a ruggedized and transportable commercial grade kitchen with the ability to feed 800 troops three fresh meals per day. Currently GTEC CKs are deployed in places such as Afghanistan, Iraq, Korea, Germany and as part of the recent humanitarian efforts in Haiti.
John Hillen, President & CEO commented, "This order underscores GTEC's commitment to serve as a mission-partner for our U.S. military customers by developing and integrating the capabilities required to support the warfighter in an increasingly mobile and expeditionary environment."
About Global Defense Technology & Systems, Inc.
Global Defense Technology & Systems, Inc. (GTEC) provides mission-critical technology-based systems, solutions, and services for national security agencies and programs of the U.S. government. Our services and solutions are integral parts of mission-critical programs run by the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, Department of Homeland Security, federal law enforcement agencies, and other parts of the federal government charged with national security responsibilities. Learn more about Global Defense Technology & Systems at www.gtec-inc.com .
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