11:53 AM EDT, 05/14/2024 (MT Newswires) -- Syra Health ( SYRA ) said Tuesday it has secured a subcontractor role with LUKE, a prime contractor on a 10-year $43 billion Defense Health Agency contract.

LUKE has been awarded all areas of responsibility for staffing five Defense Health Agency labor markets including physicians, nurses, dentists, ancillary services, and medical support personnel, the company said.

Syra said it will help perform the required services, including providing contract workers in various healthcare labor categories in support of mission requirements within DHA hospitals, clinics, dental facilities, and health activities.

The portion of contract revenue for Syra will be determined by task orders, the company said. The contract is expected to run from June 2024 until May 31, 2034.

Shares of Syra Health ( SYRA ) were up more than 20% in recent trading.

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