Conti Federal Awarded $135.5M Contract to Construct B-21 Phase Maintenance Hangar at Ellsworth Air Force Base
Contract marks company’s 4th contract in support of the B-21 beddown at Ellsworth Air Force Base
June 05, 2024 09:02 AM Eastern Daylight Time
RAPID CITY, S.D.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Conti Federal Services, a leading federal construction and engineering firm specializing in military construction and critical infrastructure, has been awarded a $135,492,086 contract for the construction of a B-21 Phase Maintenance Hangar at Ellsworth Air Force Base in Rapid City, South Dakota.
“We are looking forward to continuing our partnership with USACE Omaha to deliver another project safely, with sound quality and mission-focus.”
Awarded by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Omaha District, the contract will support the construction of a phase maintenance hangar for the B-21 Raider – the next generation stealth bomber. The project includes a new 80,000 square foot two-bay hangar facility and associated airfield apron, site features, utilities, and infrastructure for maintenance of the B-21 Raider.
Ellsworth Air Force Base has been selected as the first main operating base for the B-21 Raider. This development is pivotal for the base as it will enhance the base’s operational capacity and support the Air Force’s long-range strike capabilities. The B-21 beddown program at Ellsworth Air Force Base is essential for bolstering national security, ensuring the Air Force’s readiness.
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