ESPANOLA, N.M., Oct. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Akal Security Inc of Espanola, New Mexico today announced that it has been awarded three major contracts by the United States Army.
These contracts require Akal to provide over 1,500 armed security guards to protect Army bases and installations in Washington, Kansas, Texas, Tennessee, North Carolina, Kentucky, Georgia and Alabama. The first 12 months of the contract is estimated to be worth approximately $70 million.
In a competitive procurement, the Army selected Akal to perform these services as part of a program to support Army facilities with contract guards, lessening the burden on military personnel with post-9/11 responsibilities. Congress approved the program in the fiscal 2003 Defense Authorization Act. All of the guards will have thorough background checks and receive comprehensive training from Akal instructors and the Army before starting work.
The Army has authorized Akal to begin work on these contracts immediately, with guard service to commence in late 2003. This contract further reinforces Akal's position as a key supporter of America's homeland security. Akal provides thousands of personnel to protect sites critical to national security.
Akal Security is one of the five largest U.S. companies providing security personnel to Government and industry. Founded in New Mexico in 1980, Akal has over 8,000 employees in the U.S. and abroad. Most of Akal's work is in protecting critical, highly secured facilities including federal courthouses, major airports, federal detention centers, hospitals and local utility and transportation systems. Akal operates in 45 states and the District of Columbia.
SOURCE Akal Security Inc
CONTACT: Daya S. Khalsa, Sr. VP, Akal Security Inc, +1-505-753-7832 ext. 2042, akal@kiit.com
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