Vectrus Statement on Cancellation of Kuwait Base Operations and Security Support Services 2.0 (K-BOSSS re-compete) Solicitation

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., March 7, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Vectrus, Inc. (NYSE:VEC) was informed today that the U.S. Government has cancelled the solicitation for the Kuwait Base Operations and Security Support Services 2.0 contract, also known as the K-BOSSS re-compete.

Vectrus is the incumbent contractor under the K-BOSSS contract, providing comprehensive support services for all U.S. Army facilities in Kuwait. The current K-BOSSS contract runs through Mar. 28, 2017.

According to the notification received by Vectrus, the U.S. Government determined the requirements under the solicitation have changed substantially because of change in mission requirements. The U.S. Government anticipates soliciting the new K-BOSSS requirements as soon as practicable.

"We recognize the Government's concerns and look forward to a new solicitation," said Chuck Prow, president and chief executive officer of Vectrus. "Meanwhile, we will continue to deliver the excellent performance our client has consistently received on this contract." 

"Our full-year 2017 guidance, issued on Mar. 1, 2017, anticipated an extension of our existing K-BOSSS contract and contribution well into the third quarter of 2017," said Matt Klein, chief financial officer of Vectrus. "At this point, we are not changing 2017 guidance, until we receive additional contracting direction on the existing contract."     

In 2016, the K-BOSSS program contributed approximately $438 million dollars or 37% of revenue. 

The Company notes that forward-looking statements of future performance made in this release, including 2017 guidance, are based upon current expectations and are subject to factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those suggested here, including those factors set forth in the Safe Harbor Statement below.

About Vectrus

Vectrus is a leading, global government services company with a history in the services market that dates back more than 70 years. The company provides facility and logistics services, and information technology and network communication services to U.S. government customers around the world. Vectrus is differentiated by operational excellence, superior program performance, a history of long-term customer relationships, and a strong commitment to their mission success. Vectrus is headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colo., and includes about 5,600 employees spanning 143 locations in 18 countries. In 2016, Vectrus generated sales of $1.2 billion. For more information, visit our website at http://vectrus.com/ or connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.

Safe Harbor Statement

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