NASA awards Kennedy support contract

WASHINGTON, March 17 (UPI) -- The U.S. space agency has awarded Rede-Critique Inc. of Metairie, La., a $45 million contract for Kennedy Space Center support services.

The indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity four-year, six-month contract includes a six-month base period and four one-year option periods. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration contract consolidates various current institutional support service contracts previously awarded the company, which is a joint venture of Rede Inc. and Critique Resource Consulting Inc.

NASA said offices supported by the contract include the space shuttle, international space station, launch services and the Constellation programs.

Services will include non-technical administrative support such as technical training, clerical support, financial management support, personnel program activity, employee development and training, employee benefits and records management.

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