Modernizing military troop housing, replacing outdated installation infrastructure, and improving quality of life for Army Reserve soldiers, J & J Contractors Inc. has been awarded a $33,007,000 firm-fixed-price contract. The military construction award finances the complete demolition of existing failing barracks and the construction of a modern three-story, 300-person collective training barracks facility at Devens Reserve Forces Training Area, Massachusetts.
Contract Details: At A Glance
| Contractor: | J & J Contractors Inc. |
| Award Date: | September 11, 2026 |
| Contract Value: | $33,007,000 |
| Project: | Barracks Demolition & 300-Person Collective Training Barracks Construction |
| Location: | Devens, Massachusetts |
| Contract Number: | W912QR-26-C-A032 |
| Awarding District: | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville District |
District Context & Mission Impact
This major Reserve military construction project is administered by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District. Although geographically located in New England, the Louisville District serves as the nationwide execution center for Army Reserve military construction programs across the country. Devens Reserve Forces Training Area acts as the premier regional military training hub in New England, supporting thousands of active duty, reserve, national guard, and law enforcement personnel annually. Demolishing deteriorating, high-maintenance facility structures and replacing them with an energy-efficient, multi-story living facility enhances operational readiness, fulfills modern Department of Defense living standards, and ensures robust training support through 2029.
Contractor Spotlight & Industry Context
Headquartered in North Billerica, Massachusetts, J & J Contractors Inc. is an established regional general contractor specializing in complex public sector construction, institutional facilities, federal defense builds, and heavy structural renovations throughout the Northeast. Bids were solicited via the internet with four competitive proposals received. Delivering multi-story military barracks requires specialized hazardous material abatement during demolition, heavy structural framing, high-performance building envelopes, modern HVAC and fire suppression systems, and compliance with military Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC). Partnering proven regional general contractors with USACE engineering teams guarantees high-quality infrastructure for reserve forces.
