URS Corporation (NYSE: URS) today announced that its information technology business, Apptis, is one of 21 firms that has been awarded an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) to provide telecommunications, networking, and facility support services to federal agencies. The contract, which has a three-year base period, followed by six one-year option periods, has an maximum aggregate value to all 21 awardees of approximately $5 billion, if all options are exercised.

Under the terms of the contract, the Company can compete for, or be assigned, task orders to provide communications and networking solutions, including preparing facilities for new telecommunications systems and operations and management support.

Commenting on the contract, Randall A. Wotring, President of Federal Services for URS, said: "Telecommunications and network solutions are a vital part of the GSA's current offering, and this contract award highlights our experience in providing these important services to the federal government. We look forward to expanding our relationship with the GSA by continuing to provide innovative communications support for the next generation of communications solutions."

URS Corporation (NYSE: URS) is a leading provider of engineering, construction and technical services for public agencies and private sector companies around the world. The Company offers a full range of program management; planning, design and engineering; systems engineering and technical assistance; construction and construction management; operations and maintenance; and decommissioning and closure services. URS provides services for power, infrastructure, industrial and commercial, and federal projects and programs. Headquartered in San Francisco, URS Corporation has more than 47,000 employees in a network of offices in more than 40 countries (www.urs.com ).

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