Modernizing defense and space launch support infrastructure along Florida’s Space Coast, The Haskell Co. has been awarded a $45,223,000 firm-fixed-price contract. The military construction award finances extensive hangar renovations at Patrick Space Force Base, reaching an overall cumulative face value of $65,183,659.
Contract Details: At A Glance
| Contractor: | The Haskell Co. |
| Award Date: | July 30, 2026 |
| Contract Value: | $45,223,000 ($65,183,659 Cumulative Face Value) |
| Project: | Hangar Renovations and Facility Upgrades |
| Location: | Patrick Space Force Base, Florida |
| Contract Number: | W912EP-26-C-A022 |
| Awarding District: | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District |
District Context & Mission Impact
This high-priority defense facility modernization project is administered by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District. The Jacksonville District manages extensive military construction (MILCON) portfolios across Florida and the Caribbean, supporting key U.S. Air Force, Navy, and Space Force installations. Patrick Space Force Base serves as the primary administrative and support hub for Space Launch Delta 45, which oversees all commercial and military launch operations at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. Upgrading airfield hangar infrastructure is essential for housing next-generation aircraft, maintenance support equipment, and specialized technical operations. Through design and construction management, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers ensures that critical military airfield facilities remain resilient, highly secure, and optimized for space launch support operations.
Contractor Spotlight & Industry Context
Headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, The Haskell Co. is a global leader in architecture, engineering, and design-build construction, with deep expertise in military aviation, industrial facilities, and complex infrastructure projects. The competitive internet procurement generated strong interest, receiving 11 proposals. Modernizing military aircraft hangars requires specialized structural modifications, fire suppression upgrades (including high-expansion foam systems), energy-efficient HVAC overhauls, and compliance with strict Department of Defense airfield safety criteria. Major construction partnerships like this illustrate the essential role commercial design-builders play in updating legacy defense infrastructure to support active national security and space superiority missions.
