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Contracts for Sept. 1, 2026
Sept. 1, 2026 |  By War.gov

NAVY

General Electric Co., Lynn, Massachusetts, is being awarded $2,874,696,513 for a not-to-exceed/ceiling-price performance-based logistics contract to provide logistics support for 17 F414 engine components in support of the Navy’s F/A-18 E/F/G aircraft. This is a five-year base contract with no option periods. Work will be performed in Lynn, Massachusetts (90%); and Jacksonville, Florida (10%). Work is expected to be completed by August 2031. Fiscal 2026 working capital funds in the amount of $198,221,333 will be committed at the time of award to fund delivery order (N00383-26-F-UA01) of which $148,666,000 (75%) of that amount will be obligated, and will be awarded concurrently with the contract as an undefinitized contract action and those funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Subsequent delivery orders under the resultant contract will be funded with appropriate fiscal year working capital funds (Navy) and those funds will not expire. One source was solicited for this sole-source requirement pursuant to the authority set forth in 10 U.S. Code 3204 (a)(1) and one offer was received. Naval Supply Systems Command Weapon Systems Support, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is the contracting activity (N00383-26-D-UA01).

The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment Division, Denver, Colorado, is awarded a $1,904,796,810 single award, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract. The contract utilizes a hybrid pricing structure with predominantly firm fixed price contract line items (with selected items subject to an economic price adjustment) and one cost contract line item. The contract is for Marine Corps Garrison Food Services. This contract provides for full food service at 46 mess halls and seven satellite facilities located at Marine Corps installations within the contiguous United States. Work will be performed at mess halls in California (50%), North Carolina (25%), South Carolina (18%), Virginia (3%), Arizona (2%), Maryland (1%), and the Washington, D.C. (1%), with an expected completion date of September 2031. This contract includes one five-year option period which, if exercised, could bring the cumulative value of the contract to $4,064,897,053. Fiscal 2026 military personnel (Marine Corps) funds in the amount of $10,000 are being obligated at the time of award. This contract was not competitively procured but rather directly negotiated and awarded pursuant to the authorities at 10 U.S. Code 3204(a)(5) and 20 U.S. Code Section 107. The Marine Corps Installation Command, Arlington, Virginia, is the contracting activity (M95494-26-D-0001).

Raytheon Co., managed by Collins Aerospace, Marlborough, Massachusetts, is awarded a $42,480,191 cost-plus-fixed-fee order (N0042126F1391) under a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N0001925G0009). This order provides technical, engineering, and restoration services in support of air traffic navigation, integration, and coordination systems for the Navy. Work will be performed in Marlborough, Massachusetts, and is expected to be completed in August 2031. Fiscal 2026 operations and maintenance (Navy) funds in the amount of $955,933 will be obligated at the time of award. This order was sole source. Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Patuxent River, Maryland, is the contracting activity.

AIR FORCE

Cherokee Nation Government Solutions LLC,* Tulsa, Oklahoma (FA521526D0001); SSE BB&E JV LLC,* San Antonio, Texas (FA521526D0002); and KIRA Services LLC,* Juneau, Alaska (FA521526D0003), were awarded a ceiling $400,000,000 multiple award, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for civil engineering services Pacific. This contract provides for advisory and assistance services for comprehensive engineering, logistics, program management, and project support throughout the Pacific theater. Work will be performed at multiple locations in the Pacific theater, including Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii; Andersen Air Force Base, Guam; Kadena Air Base, Japan; Yokota Air Base, Japan; Misawa Air Base, Japan; Eielson AFB, Alaska; Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska; Wake Island; and other locations, and is expected to be completed by Sept. 1, 2031. Task orders may be issued by Department of War, Pacific theater contracting offices during the five-year ordering period beginning Sept. 1, 2026, and ending Sept. 1, 2031. These contracts were competitive acquisitions, and five offers were received. Fiscal 2026 funds in the amount of $9,000 ($3,000 per awardee) are being obligated at the time of award. The 766th Enterprise Sourcing Squadron, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, is the contracting activity.

The State of New Jersey, Trenton, New Jersey, has been awarded a maximum $75,370,213 firm-fixed-price requirements contract for full food services at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey. This contract provides for food services at dining facilities on the Dix area of Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey. Work will be performed at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, and is expected to be completed by Aug. 31, 2031. This contract was a sole-source acquisition, and one offer was received. Fiscal 2026 operations and maintenance funds in the amount of $8,000,000 are being obligated at the time of award. The 87th Contracting Squadron, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, is the contracting activity (FA4484-26-D-0010). (Awarded on Sept. 1, 2026).

Able Aerospace Services Inc., Mesa, Arizona, has been awarded an estimated $16,767,128 firm-fixed-price requirements contract for UH-1N helicopter transmission assembly overhaul. This contract provides for the overhaul of transmission assemblies applicable to UH-1N helicopters. Work will be performed at Mesa, Arizona, and is expected to be completed by Aug. 31, 2031. This contract was a competitive acquisition, and two offers were received. No funds are being obligated at the time of award. The Air Force Sustainment Center, Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, is the contracting activity (FA8524-26-D-0001).

BlueHalo LLC, Huntsville, Alabama has been awarded a $11,243,255 Cost-plus-fixed-fee modification (FA2384-23-C-0006 P00025) to previously awarded contract (FA238423C0006) for Aiman Improved Readiness. The modification brings the total face value of the contract $41,240,260 from $29,997,005. Work will be performed at Beavercreek, Ohio and is expected to be completed by Feb.13, 2028. Fiscal 2026 research, development, test, and evaluation funds in the amount of $32,147 are being obligated at the time of award. Air Force Research Lab, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, is the contracting activity.

Arista Aviation Services LLC, Enterprise, Alabama, has been awarded an estimated $10,449,813 firm-fixed-price requirements contract for UH-1N helicopter dynamic component overhaul. This contract provides for the overhaul of dynamic components applicable to UH-1N helicopters. Work will be performed at Enterprise, Alabama, and is expected to be completed by Aug. 31, 2031. This contract was a competitive acquisition, and two offers were received. No funds are being obligated at the time of award. The Air Force Sustainment Center, Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, is the contracting activity (FA8524-26-D-0014).

CORRECTION: The contract (FA8501-25-C-000) modification (P00001) awarded to Aleut Construction LLC,* Reston, Virginia, on Aug. 31, 2026, was awarded with the incorrect amount. The correct amount is $52,525,333.

ARMY

Garney Federal Inc., Kansas City, Missouri, was awarded a $141,268,687 firm-fixed-price contract for construction of a new river water intake and pump house facility. Bids were solicited via the internet with one received. Work will be performed in Kingsport, Tennessee, with an estimated completion date of Jan. 29, 2029. Fiscal 2025 ammunition procurement, Army funds in the amount of $141,268,687 were obligated at the time of award. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Norfolk, Virginia, is the contracting activity (W91236-26-C-A015).

Kuehne Chemical Co. Inc.,* Kearny, New Jersey, was awarded a $34,906,200 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract to furnish sodium hypochlorite for use in water treatment plants. Bids were solicited via the internet with four received. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of Aug. 31, 2031. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore, Maryland, is the contracting activity (W912DR-26-D-A023).

Usalco LLC, Curtis Bay, Maryland, was awarded a $26,638,000 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for the procurement of aluminum sulfate and polyaluminum chloride for use in water treatment plants. Bids were solicited via the internet with one received. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of Aug. 31, 2031. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore, Maryland, is the contracting activity (W912DR-26-D-A026).

Flint Machine Tools Inc.,* Snellville, Georgia, was awarded a $15,397,612 firm-fixed-price contract for the purchase and installation of a computer numerical control gantry machining center. Bids were solicited via the internet with nine received. Work will be performed in Anniston, Alabama, with an estimated completion date of Aug. 4, 2028. Fiscal 2026 capital investment program funds in the amount of $15,397,612 were obligated at the time of award. Army Contracting Command, Detroit Arsenal, Michigan, is the contracting activity (W911KF-26-C-A042).

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

PRC - DeSoto International Inc., Mount Laurel, New Jersey, has been awarded a maximum $21,510,957 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for various special hull treatment materials. This was a competitive acquisition with one response received. This is a three-year base contract with two one-year option periods. The ordering period end date is Aug. 31, 2031. Using military service is Navy. Type of appropriation is fiscal 2026 through 2031 Navy working capital funds. The contracting activity is Defense Logistics Agency, Weapons Support, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania (SPRMM1-26-D-ND01).

Stonewin LLC,* Miami, Florida, has been awarded an estimated $9,430,819 modification (P00001) to a one-year ten-month base contract (SPE605-24-D-4516) with one six-month option period for additional petroleum. Location of performance is Texas with a June 30, 2028, performance completion date. Using customer is Department of Homeland Security. Type of appropriation is fiscal 2026 through 2028 defense working capital funds. The contracting activity is Defense Logistics Agency Energy, Fort Belvoir, Virginia.

Consumer Fuels Inc., Huntsville, Alabama, has been awarded a maximum $10,625,482 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for MVSS sensor head kits. This was a sole-source acquisition using justification 10 U.S. Code 3204 (a)(1), as stated in Federal Acquisition Regulation 6.302-1. This is a five-year contract with no option periods. The ordering period end date is Aug. 31, 2031. Using military service is Army. Type of appropriation is fiscal 2026 through 2031 Army working capital funds. The contracting activity is Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support, Warren, Michigan (SPRDL1-26-D-0029). (Awarded Aug. 31, 2026).

CORRECTION: The contract announced on Aug. 25, 2026, for The Lighthouse for the Blind Inc.,** Seattle, Washington (SPE1C1-26-D-B012), for $20,248,160 was announced with an incorrect award date. The correct award date is Aug. 26, 2026. The contracting activity is Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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** Woman-owned small business

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Department of War Invests $11.4 Million to Enhance Manufacturing of W-Band Traveling-Wave Tube Amplifiers and Modernized Space Traveling-Wave Tube Amplifiers

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Department of War Invests $11.4 Million to Enhance Manufacturing of W-Band Traveling-Wave Tube Amplifiers and Modernized Space Traveling-Wave Tube Amplifiers
Sept. 1, 2026 |  By War.gov

The Department of War announced today an August, 27, 2026, investment of $11.4 million in Defense Production Act (DPA) Title III funds to Stellant Systems (Stellant).  This will increase the manufacturability and capability of space-based Traveling-Wave Tube Amplifier (TWTA) production in Torrance, California.  It also supports the Administration's goal to increase key space industrial base capabilities as articulated in the December 18, 2025, Executive Order 14369 - Ensuring American Space Superiority.  

"This manufacturing capability is essential to support existing and future DoW and commercial needs for TWTAs," said the Assistant Secretary of War for Industrial Base Policy, the Honorable Michael Cadenazzi.  "This will greatly reduce schedule, cost, and performance risks to U.S. government satellite programs." 

These DPA Title III funds will enable Stellant's pilot production and qualification of a space-based TWTA covering the 71-76 gigahertz (GHz) downlink band, as well as improve the manufacturability of a modernized Dual Digital Electronic Power Conditioner.  TWTAs are vital components in most satellite-based communication systems for commercial, military, and national security satellites.  At many frequency and power combinations, TWTAs are the only available means for reliable, satellite-based radio frequency amplification.

This is one of seven DPA Title III investments totaling $121.1 million made by the Warfighting Investments, Resourcing, and Executions (WIRE) directorate since the beginning of Fiscal Year 2026.  Recipient cost shares total $15.0 million in FY 2026.  For more information on the WIRE directorate, please visit: https://www.businessdefense.gov/ibr/wire.html.

About the Office of the Assistant Secretary of War for Industrial Base Policy (OASW(IBP))

The OASW(IBP) works with domestic and international partners to forge and sustain a robust, secure, and resilient industrial base enabling the Warfighter, now and in the future.  OASW(IBP) also uses a new Defense Industrial Base Consortium Other Transaction Agreement (DIBC OTA) to solicit new ideas for research or prototype project solutions for critical supply chain resiliency focus areas.  This OTA underscores the Department's ongoing dedication to safeguarding the integrity of our crucial supply chain and promptly giving our Warfighters the materials and technologies they need to accomplish their missions.  To learn more about the DIBC OTA, please visit: https://www.dibconsortium.org.

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