Delivering secure ordnance support infrastructure for next-generation strategic bomber operations, K & K Industries Inc. has been awarded a $13,649,923 firm-fixed-price contract. The military construction award finances the construction of a weapons release system storage facility at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, in direct support of the B-21 Raider program, reaching a cumulative face value of $14,993,485 if options are exercised.
Contract Details: At A Glance
| Contractor: | K & K Industries Inc. |
| Award Date: | September 21, 2026 |
| Contract Value: | $13,649,923 ($14,993,485 Cumulative Face Value) |
| Project: | B-21 Weapons Release System Storage Facility Construction |
| Location: | Knob Noster, Missouri (Whiteman Air Force Base) |
| Contract Number: | W912DQ-26-C-A049 |
| Awarding District: | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District |
District Context & Mission Impact
This strategic military construction (MILCON) project is administered by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Kansas City District. The Kansas City District oversees defense infrastructure development, civil engineering, and environmental management across Missouri, Kansas, and the heartland region. Whiteman Air Force Base serves as the primary operational hub for Air Force Global Strike Command stealth bomber operations. As the installation prepares for the beddown of the B-21 Raider stealth bomber, constructing dedicated climate-controlled storage, specialized maintenance bays, and high-security handling space for sensitive weapons release hardware ensures ground crews maintain mission readiness and rapid deployment capabilities through 2028.
Contractor Spotlight & Industry Context
Headquartered in Windsor, Missouri, K & K Industries Inc. is a regional small business general contractor specializing in commercial, industrial, and federal military construction projects throughout the Midwest. Bids were solicited via the internet with three competitive proposals received. Constructing secure ordnance and weapons maintenance support facilities requires reinforced concrete masonry, heavy structural framing, specialized physical security intrusion detection systems, blast-resistant construction, and strict compliance with Department of Defense Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC). Partnering reliable regional contractors with USACE technical experts ensures critical national defense facilities are built safely and efficiently.
