Modernizing defense cyber infrastructure, strengthening command and control operational networks, and expanding secure communications capabilities across Southwestern military hubs, CTI Companies LLC has been awarded a $40,397,168 firm-fixed-price contract. The major military construction (MILCON) project finances the design-bid-build construction of a new communications squadron headquarters facility at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson, Arizona.
Contract Details: At A Glance
| Contractor: | CTI Companies LLC |
| Award Date: | September 29, 2026 |
| Contract Value: | $40,397,168 |
| Project: | Communications Squadron Headquarters Facility Construction |
| Location: | Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Tucson, Arizona |
| Contract Number: | W912PL-26-C-A032 |
| Awarding District: | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Los Angeles District |
District Context & Mission Impact
This high-priority defense infrastructure project is administered by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District. The Los Angeles District manages military engineering, environmental restoration, and civil works projects across Southern California, Nevada, Arizona, and Utah. Davis-Monthan Air Force Base houses the 355th Wing along with crucial air operations centers and rescue groups that rely on uncompromised, resilient digital and radio communications systems. Constructing a state-of-the-art Communications Squadron Headquarters facility centralizes cyber operations, housing network operations centers, secure server vaults, satellite communications support rooms, and command administrative suites to support tactical air missions through spring 2028.
Contractor Spotlight & Industry Context
Headquartered in Ogden, Utah, CTI Companies LLC is an 8(a) small business prime contractor specializing in federal general contracting, secure military facility construction, environmental services, and heavy civil engineering for the Department of Defense. Bids were solicited via the internet with three competitive proposals received. Constructing military communications headquarters requires strict compliance with Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) standards, specialized TEMPEST shielding, redundant emergency backup power microgrids, advanced HVAC environmental controls for high-density server equipment, and physical Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection (AT/FP) design. Partnering specialized defense builders with USACE engineering teams ensures essential command and cyber assets are delivered safely and securely.
