Media Release

11 Sep 2009

Aspen Medical USA secures major contract with CACI

Aspen Medical’s US subsidiary Aspen Medical USA has been awarded a subcontract to CACI International Inc (CACI) to support the US Government’s Centre for Excellence in Disaster Management and Humanitarian Assistance (COE-DMHA)

The award, for one base year and four option years, continues Aspen’s support to CACI in support of the COE-DMHA's mission of educating, training, conducting research, and assisting in responding to natural and manmade disasters in the Asia Pacific Region.

“Supporting this contract is a part of our business and growth strategy for Aspen Medical USA and internationally. We have access to a wide rage professional service providers, including health specialists and also disaster management and civil military cooperation experts.” said Mr. Keys.

The COE-DMHA enhances civil military and interagency coordination through the research and development of concepts that educate and train partner nations in international disaster management and humanitarian assistance operations. The Center seeks contract services to establish and sustain partnerships with such U.S. and international partners as USAID and its Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, and Department of Defense and civilian organizations such as CACI.

Bill Fairl, CACI's President of U.S. Operations, said "We are proud that CACI is able to continue its role in supporting the efforts of the Center for Excellence in Disaster Management and Humanitarian Assistance. The work we provide goes beyond aiding nations in the Asia Pacific Region – it helps establish the true picture of America as a caring country, deeply involved in world affairs."

Mr. Keys concluded by saying “We have been working with CACI since 2008 and in this time they have come to recognise the value we bring to their organisation and their client. The US DOD have also recognised the value that Australian know how and innovation can bring to the total solution.’