DynCorp International and AECOM NSP JV Selected on $9.7 Billion Translation and Interpretation Contract

FALLS CHURCH, Va.--()--DynCorp International (DI) and AECOM today announced that Global Linguist Solutions (GLS), a joint venture between DI and AECOM's NSP unit, has been selected as one of six providers that will compete for task orders on the $9.7 billion Defense Language Interpretation Translation Enterprise (DLITE) contract.

Awarded by the Department of the Army on July 1, 2011, the multiple award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) hybrid contract provides translation and interpretation services for personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision and other items and any other non-personal services necessary to perform language interpretation and translation services for Force Projection Operations mission area only.

GLS has been providing translation and interpretation services to the U.S. Army in Iraq and other areas in the Gulf Region since 2008. The DLITE contract will cover translation services worldwide.

GLS combines the core competencies of DynCorp International and AECOM NSP to offer INSCOM an innovative management-services solution for its linguist program. DI has a 60-year history supporting and sustaining large-scale personnel deployments in high-threat zones, and includes its current experience in recruiting and sustaining more than 3,000 employees, including linguists, in Iraq. AECOM NSP, through its acquisition of McNeil Technologies, has 21 years of experience in recruiting, deploying, and sustaining linguists in various parts of the world, including Iraq. It possesses unique language research, development, and testing capabilities in less-commonly taught languages, including all languages required by the contract.

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.

About AECOM National Security Programs (NSP)

AECOM NSP is AECOM's business unit providing professional services targeting the Intelligence, Information Technology, and Global Mission Solutions service sectors. Its unique discriminators address national security and intelligence priorities. AECOM helps our Federal Government customers meet some of the most complex and demanding service needs through: skilled technical and management personnel with industry-recognized certifications and credentials; technology-enabled solutions; a "Spirit of Partnership" aligned toward achievement of the program mission; performance-based contract execution; and over 1,500 employees in the United States and internationally. For more information, visit: http://www.aecom-nsp.com/default.aspx.

Contacts

Global Linguist Solutions (GLS)
Rana Abbas, 703-995-1326
Rana.Abbas@gls-1.com
or
DynCorp International (DI)
Ashley Burke, 703-462-7116
Ashley.Burke@dyn-intl.com

Release Summary

A JV between DynCorp International and AECOM has been selected as one of six providers that will compete for task orders to provide global interpretation and translation services to the Army.

Contacts

Global Linguist Solutions (GLS)
Rana Abbas, 703-995-1326
Rana.Abbas@gls-1.com
or
DynCorp International (DI)
Ashley Burke, 703-462-7116
Ashley.Burke@dyn-intl.com