DOW awards $35M logistics contract to FITT Scientific
Major military exercises are often assigned as bundled contracts for companies that put the necessary logistics together – to include accommodation and catering services.
One such contract was awarded to FITT Scientific LLC of Colonial Heights, Va., for $35 million for professional support services supporting expeditionary operations and programs, which include training exercises.
An USAF C-17 Globemaster parked at Andersen Air Force Base during REFORPAC 2025. Photo by Skyler Obispo
FITT Scientific offers “operational support” among its areas of expertise.
According to the Sept. 5 release from the U.S. Department of War (formerly the Department of Defense) , work will be performed in the Naval Facilities Engineering and Systems Command Pacific area of oversight, as well as in the NAVFAC Atlantic area.
The contract is for one base year, plus four option periods and four offers were received. NAVFAC Atlantic made the award.
Sub-contracts for military exercises are typically awarded to Guam based companies, sometimes with short notice. mbj
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