AMERICAN SYSTEMS, 联邦IT和工程解决方案的领先供应商, announced that it was awarded a Department of Navy (DoN) Commander Naval Surface Forces Pacific (CNSP) Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center contract valued up to $23.5 million. In winning this contract award, AMERICAN SYSTEMS will continue supporting the Engineering Readiness Assist Teams (ERATs) program. This program was established to assist U.S. Navy sailors in engineering, combat systems, 甲板部门增加了他们的操作, repair and maintenance knowledge, 并通过独特和现实的训练方法进行战备.
ERATs utilize a blend of classroom training and practical applications to prepare ship crews for the rigors of operating and maintaining their ship at sea for extended periods of time. 该计划的重点是扩大水手的基本知识水平, 通过课堂建立坚实的行动准备基础, hands-on, 和作战训练演习，以确保不间断的行动, reduced maintenance and repair costs, and increased warfighter proficiency.
"Dedication to supporting the Department of Navy runs deep in the fabric of AMERICAN SYSTEMS' history and culture," said Peter Smith, Executive VP and COO at AMERICAN SYSTEMS. "Real-time preparedness of ship crews improves mission-effectiveness and the safety of all Navy personnel aboard a ship."
Under the terms of the contract, AMERICAN SYSTEMS will provide services, 包括六个评估小组和一个后勤小组，为期一个基准年和两个选择年, which began on September 28, 2013. AMERICAN SYSTEMS will support the contract with ERAT teams located worldwide including in California, Washington, Hawaii, Japan and Bahrain.
