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Sallyport Global to Continue Iraq Air Base Operations Support Under $200M FMS Contract Modification


The U.S. Air Force has awarded Sallyport Global Holdings a $200 million contract modification to continue to manage the security and operation of Iraq’s Balad Air Base.

The Defense Department said Friday the modification comes under a foreign military sales deal and work is scheduled to occur through July 31, 2017.

The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center is the contracting activity.

Alexandria, Virginia-based Sallyport offers life and logistics support, base operations and maintenance, security, risk management and construction services to the public and private sectors.

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