Jacobs Selected for Military Contract to Provide Architectural and Engineering Services
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 18 hours ago
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Jacobs has been selected by Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Washington to deliver architectural and engineering services for military installations under an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity single-award task order contract. Jacobs will plan and design projects at Navy and Marine Corps installations in Washington, D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia. The work will include new buildings, upgrades to existing facilities and improvements to infrastructure such as utilities, roads and site systems, enabling daily operations while strengthening long-term mission performance.
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Current: 128.980
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157.40
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180.00
Current: 128.980
Low
137.00
Averages
157.40
High
180.00
About J
Jacobs Solutions Inc. provides end-to-end services in advanced manufacturing, cities and places, energy, environmental, life sciences, transportation and water. The Company’s segments include Infrastructure and Advanced Facilities (I&AF) and PA Consulting. The I&AF segment provides end-to-end solutions for its client’s complex challenges related to climate change, energy transition, connected mobility, buildings and infrastructure, integrated water management and biopharmaceutical manufacturing. It uses data science and technology-enabled expertise to deliver outcomes for its clients and communities. Its clients include national, state and local governments in Europe, the Middle East, and others. The PA Consulting segment has a diverse mix of private and public sector clients. Private sector clients include global household names like Unilever, Microsoft, and Pret A Manger, and start-ups like PulPac, which converts plant fibers into sustainable packaging to reduce single-use plastic.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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See More
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