Modernizing flightline support infrastructure, upgrading tactical aircraft maintenance capabilities, and strengthening operational readiness for Air Force Reserve command units, Butt Construction Co. Inc. has been awarded a $17,461,720 firm-fixed-price contract. The military construction (MILCON) project finances the design-bid-build construction of a new Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE) facility at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, reaching a total cumulative face value of $17,729,345 if options are exercised.
Contract Details: At A Glance
| Contractor: | Butt Construction Co. Inc. |
| Award Date: | September 28, 2026 |
| Contract Value: | $17,461,720 ($17,729,345 Cumulative Face Value) |
| Project: | Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE) Facility Construction |
| Location: | JBSA-Lackland, Texas |
| Contract Number: | W912QR-26-C-A046 |
| Awarding District: | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville District |
District Context & Mission Impact
This critical military facility construction project is administered by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District. The Louisville District serves as a primary military construction execution center, managing defense infrastructure projects for the Army Reserve and Air Force Reserve nationwide. Located at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (Kelly Field), the new facility will house maintenance bays, storage yards, and inspection shops for Aerospace Ground Equipment—including mobile generators, hydraulic test stands, air conditioning units, and light carts essential for powering and servicing military aircraft on the flightline. Constructing modern, climate-controlled AGE maintenance facilities extends equipment operational life, improves aircrew mission turnaround times, and enhances joint defense capabilities through spring 2029.
Contractor Spotlight & Industry Context
Headquartered in Dayton, Ohio, Butt Construction Co. Inc. is an established small business general contractor specializing in commercial design-build construction, historic renovation, industrial facilities, and complex federal military construction for the Department of Defense. Bids were solicited via the internet with three competitive proposals received. Constructing specialized aerospace ground support facilities requires heavy-duty reinforced concrete slab flooring, overhead bridge cranes, hazardous materials storage lockers, specialized exhaust extraction systems, industrial wash racks with oil-water separators, and Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection (AT/FP) structural integration. Partnering experienced defense contractors with USACE technical managers ensures mission-critical military support facilities are delivered safely and efficiently.
