Versar contracted for nine Iraqi projects

SPRINGFIELD, Va., Feb. 5 (UPI) -- The U.S. Air Force Center for Engineering and the Environment announced it has contracted Versar Inc. for nine additional construction projects in Iraq.

Versar's international operations subsidiary, Versar International Assistance Projects, received the $3.5 million foreign military sales task order for engineering, construction management and quality assurance on the nine new projects in Iraq. Officials say VIAP is currently working on more than 100 project sites throughout Iraq and the Middle East.

"This award affirms the importance of Versar's continued efforts in supporting the reconstruction work in Iraq," Ted Prociv, Versar president and chief executive officer, said in a statement. "Our team has provided innovative solutions to help manage the large number of projects being performed across the country. We will continue to use these tools to diversify our international work."

"VIAP has over 350 American, third country and local nationals providing construction management, quality assurance, engineering studies, feasibility and site assessments throughout Iraq. VIAP also provides technical training and certification to improve the quality of projects and increase the level of expertise of engineers within Iraq," the release said.