KBR Awarded Facilities Expansion And Renovation Contract For The U.S. Navy

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KBR (NYSE:KBR) announced today that its division BE&K Government Group, LLC (BE&K) has been awarded a $16,755,000 contract by the Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Mid Atlantic (NAVFAC) for the expansion and renovation of a Navy Exchange Building at Naval Station Norfolk.

This contract marks the first major renovation project awarded to BE&K since it was acquired by KBR in July 2008. Work on the project is expected to begin in Norfolk in July 2008, and is expected to be completed by June 2010.

"This contract will allow KBR to showcase its position as a leader in the industry by providing significant resources in a new market, as well as gain experience in a new area of business," said Bruce Stanski, President, KBR Government and Infrastructure. "We look forward to building on our strong relationship with NAVFAC."

Under the recently awarded contract, BE&K will construct the addition of more than 75,000 square feet to an existing retail space and renovate specified areas of the existing building. BE&K will also execute significant site work including the creation of parking space and driveways, re-pavement of existing parking and the installation of a new storm water management system.

BE&K, a division of KBR Inc., offers a full spectrum of construction, engineering, and maintenance services.

KBR is a global engineering, construction and services company supporting the energy, petrochemicals, government services and civil infrastructure sectors. The company offers a wide range of services through its Downstream, Government and Infrastructure, Services, Technology, Upstream and Ventures business segments. For more information, visit www.kbr.com.

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