HERNDON, Va., Oct. 02, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Command Security Corporation (NYSE MKT:MOC) today announced the award of a new five-year contract to provide armed security services for the Department of State at the U.S. Mission Tegucigalpa, Honduras. Total revenues associated with this award are estimated to be approximately $2.25 million annually or approximately $11.0 million over the one-year base period and the four (4) one-year option years that follow. Work under the contract will commence on or about January 1, 2018.

“We are extremely pleased with the award of this new contract with the Department of State. This work is strategically important to the Company given the potential global growth of security opportunities with the federal government and the need to provide premier physical security services for this customer,” said Craig Coy, Chief Executive Officer of Command Security Corporation.

About Command Security Corporation

Command Security Corporation and its Aviation Safeguards division provide uniformed security officers and aviation security services to commercial, financial, industrial, aviation and governmental customers throughout the United States. As our credo states “Securing All You Value,” we safeguard against theft, fraud, fire, intrusion, vandalism and the many other threats that our customers are facing today. By partnering with each customer, we design programs customized to meet their specific security needs and address their particular concerns. We bring years of expertise, including sophisticated systems for hiring, training, supervision and oversight, backed by cutting-edge technology, to every situation that our customers face involving security. Our mission is to enable our customers to operate their businesses without disruption or loss, and to create safe environments for their employees. For more information concerning our company, please refer to our website at www.commandsecurity.com.