Modernizing defense readiness infrastructure and ground vehicle support capabilities for the U.S. Army Reserve, GEM Building Contractors & Developers Inc. has been awarded a $26,080,966 firm-fixed-price contract. The design-bid-build military construction project delivers a new Area Maintenance Support Activity (AMSA) and vehicle maintenance shop, reaching a total cumulative face value of $26,122,719.
Contract Details: At A Glance
| Contractor: | GEM Building Contractors & Developers Inc. |
| Award Date: | August 6, 2026 |
| Contract Value: | $26,080,966 ($26,122,719 Cumulative Face Value) |
| Project: | Construction of an Area Maintenance Support Activity (AMSA) and Vehicle Maintenance Shop |
| Location: | New Castle, Pennsylvania |
| Contract Number: | W912QR-26-C-A024 |
| Awarding District: | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville District |
District Context & Mission Impact
This military construction (MILCON) project is managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District. The Louisville District serves as the nationwide leader for U.S. Army Reserve construction programs, overseeing design and construction for reserve centers, vehicle maintenance shops, and tactical equipment sites across the country. Area Maintenance Support Activity (AMSA) facilities provide essential field-level maintenance, inspection, and repair services for tactical vehicle fleets and unit equipment assigned to regional Army Reserve commands. Constructing a state-of-the-art vehicle maintenance facility equips military technicians with modern work bays, heavy-overhead cranes, hazardous material containment, and secure staging yards, ensuring reserve units maintain high equipment readiness and rapid deployment capabilities.
Contractor Spotlight & Industry Context
Located in New Castle, Pennsylvania, GEM Building Contractors & Developers Inc. is an established regional commercial general contractor with extensive experience in commercial, industrial, and federal building construction. The competitive internet procurement generated strong regional participation, receiving eight proposals. Constructing specialized military vehicle maintenance shops requires strict compliance with Department of Defense Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), environmental secondary containment standards, heavy industrial floor slab design, and anti-terrorism force protection (ATFP) measures. Partnering with experienced regional builders enables the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to deliver modern, energy-efficient base support infrastructure that keeps military tactical fleets mission-ready.
