“This $15B AFCEC vehicle is a global workhorse. We expect a steady stream of task orders touching bases across the map. For contractors, now’s the time to align with primes and get on teams — subs with proven QA/QC, safety, and heavy civil skills will see demand almost immediately.”

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The contract covers sustainment, repair, restoration, modernization, minor construction, MILCON, other procurement construction, and demolition at Air Force facilities across the globe. Work will be performed at various locations worldwide and, if all options are exercised, will run through September 29, 2035.

Awardees include:

ECC Expeditionary Construction, Gilbane Federal JV, Tutor Perini, CMS COLAS Construction, CDM Constructors, Flatiron Dragados, Parsons Government Services, Contrack Watts, SLSCO Ltd., Bering-Weston Solutions, Exp Federal, Hensel Phelps, and SeaPac Engineering.

This competitive acquisition drew 19 offers, with the 772nd Enterprise Sourcing Squadron at JBSA–Lackland, Texas serving as the contracting activity. Initial funding of $39,000 in FY25 operations and maintenance was obligated at award.

The project, managed by the Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Europe Africa Central out of Naples, Italy, is slated for completion by October 2027 and will be funded through fiscal 2025 operations and maintenance (Navy) funds. The award followed a competitive bidding process with four proposals submitted.

Boosting NATO Infrastructure in the North Atlantic

Keflavik Air Station plays a strategic role in NATO air surveillance and North Atlantic military operations. The upcoming upgrades—part of a broader infrastructure push—are designed to improve the readiness and responsiveness of U.S., NATO, and allied forces in Europe.

The work will center on building a secure, modern workspace to support P-8A maritime patrol aircraft operations. These aircraft are key assets for anti-submarine warfare, reconnaissance, and intelligence-gathering across the North Atlantic, where Russian naval activity has increased in recent years.

A Modern Facility, Not a Revival of NASKEF

While the name “Keflavik Air Station” often recalls the former Naval Air Station Keflavik (NASKEF)—which closed in 2006—this contract pertains to the military facilities within Keflavik Airport. The upgrades are aimed at enhancing NATO’s operational capabilities, not reopening the former base.