Modernizing overseas military housing infrastructure, enhancing quality of life for stationed service members, and expanding garrison residential capacity across European operational hubs, BL Harbert International LLC has been awarded a $212,754,023 firm-fixed-price contract. The major overseas military construction (MILCON) project finances the construction of 184 Army family housing units at Chièvres Air Base, Belgium, reaching a total cumulative face value of $245,178,821 if options are exercised.
Contract Details: At A Glance
| Contractor: | BL Harbert International LLC |
| Award Date: | September 28, 2026 |
| Contract Value: | $212,754,023 ($245,178,821 Cumulative Face Value) |
| Project: | Construction of 184 Army Family Housing Units & Supporting Infrastructure |
| Location: | Chièvres Air Base, Belgium |
| Contract Number: | W912GB-26-C-A013 |
| Awarding District: | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Europe District |
District Context & Mission Impact
This flagship international housing project is administered by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Europe District (headquartered in Wiesbaden, Germany). The Europe District manages engineering, design, and construction projects supporting U.S. European Command (EUCOM), U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), and NATO allies throughout Europe and Africa. Chièvres Air Base, located in the Hainaut province of Belgium, serves as a crucial logistics and air support hub for U.S. Army Garrison Benelux and Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE). Constructing 184 modern, energy-efficient family homes provides safe, resilient community housing for Soldiers and families supporting key NATO operational missions through autumn 2030.
Contractor Spotlight & Industry Context
Headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, BL Harbert International LLC is a premier international general contractor specializing in complex federal construction, diplomatic facilities, embassy campuses, and military infrastructure projects worldwide. Bids were solicited via the internet with four competitive proposals received. Executing large-scale residential military construction internationally requires expertise in host-nation building codes, international supply chain logistics, Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection (AT/FP) standards, specialized mechanical and electrical systems, and sustainable neighborhood site planning. Partnering top-tier international general contractors with USACE Europe District engineering teams ensures critical overseas defense community projects meet exacting quality and security standards.
