PASADENA, Calif., Feb. 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE: JEC) announced today it has been selected to provide technical and operations support for the Marine Corps Logistics Command (MCLC) Distribution Management Center (DMC).

The contract has one base year and one option year with a potential value of $20.2 million through January 2014.

Jacobs is providing support for DMC program advocacy, oversight and coordination as well as off-site assistance for Distribution Support Team operations within the continental U.S. Jacobs is also providing support at DMC operating locations overseas to ensure end-to-end asset management, equipment readiness and service to war fighters.

In making the announcement, Jacobs Group Vice President Robert Norfleet stated, "This contract provides an excellent opportunity to build upon our longstanding relationship with the Marine Corps and Marine Corps Logistics Command. We are proud to provide assistance in ensuring effective mission support for the Marines."

MCLC supports Marine Corps operating forces by providing logistics solutions and worldwide support for fielded weapon systems, support services and supplies. The DMC has oversight and operational responsibilities for movement, storage, maintenance, forward in-stores and ground equipment staging operations for Marine Corps major equipment items.

Jacobs is one of the world's largest and most diverse providers of technical, professional, and construction services.

Statements made in this release that are not based on historical fact are forward-looking statements. We base these forward-looking statements on management's current estimates and expectations as well as currently available competitive, financial and economic data. Forward-looking statements, however, are inherently uncertain. There are a variety of factors that could cause business results to differ materially from our forward-looking statements. For a description of some of the factors which may occur that could cause actual results to differ from our forward-looking statements please refer to our 2011 Form 10-K, and in particular the discussions contained under Items 1 - Business, 1A - Risk Factors, 3 - Legal Proceedings, and 7 - Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.  We do not undertake to update any forward-looking statements made herein.

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For additional information contact:
Michelle Jones
626.578.6968

SOURCE Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.

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