Executive Summary
The U.S. Air Force awarded a $185 million contract to Weldin Construction LLC for base engineering requirements at Nellis AFB, Creech AFB, and the Nevada Test and Training Range. Additionally, Aegis Aerospace Inc. received a $9.3 million modification for human-rated payload support, increasing its contract value to over $34 million. These contracts support essential infrastructure and space-related missions for the Department of War.
Why It Matters
This document details significant U.S. Air Force contracts for base infrastructure and space-related payload support, indicating ongoing investment in military readiness and capabilities.
Key Takeaways
- Weldin Construction LLC secured a $185 million indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for base engineering requirements at key Air Force installations in Nevada.
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Weldin Construction LLC, North Las Vegas, Nevada, has been awarded a ceiling $185,000,000 indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for·Simplified Acquisition of Base Engineering Requirements. This contract provides a streamlined method for completing construction projects.··Work will be performed at Nellis Air Force Base; Creech AFB; and the Nevada Test and Training Range; and is expected to be completed by Sept. 29, 2031.
- The initial obligation for the Weldin Construction contract is over $2 million in Fiscal Year 2026 operations and maintenance funds.
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Fiscal 2026 operations and maintenance funds in the amount of $2,089,542 are being obligated at time of award. The 99th Contracting Squadron, Nellis AFB, Nevada, is the contracting activity (FA4861-26-D0008). (Awarded on Sept. 30, 2026.)
- Aegis Aerospace Inc. received a $9.3 million contract modification for human-rated payload support, increasing its total contract value to over $34 million.
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Aegis Aerospace Inc., Webster, Texas, has been awarded a $9,359,118 modification (P00001) to a previously awarded contract (FA8809-26-F-B003) for transitioning missions from the Department of War human-rated payload support task order. The modification brings the total cumulative face value of the contract to $34,323,859 from $24,964,741.
Strategic Relevance
These contracts ensure the maintenance and development of critical military infrastructure and support advanced space missions, directly impacting operational readiness and strategic capabilities of the U.S. Air Force.