MCLEAN, Va. (AP) -- Science Applications International Corp. said Wednesday it received contract from the Air Force Center for Engineering and the Environment to provide a broad range of construction and engineering services.

The defense contractor will be among several companies providing environmental restorations, remediation and construction programs. The eight-year contract has a maximum value of $3 billion for all awardees.

Work will be performed at military installations as required.

Shares of SAIC added 12 cents to close to $18.21.