Modernizing high-tech flight simulation infrastructure, supporting fifth-generation fighter pilot training, and integrating revised technical facility requirements, Hensel Phelps Construction Co. has been awarded a $16,638,425 contract modification (P00035). The military construction (MILCON) modification to contract W91278-22-C-0008 finances scope and engineering updates driven by the F-35 Lightning II flight simulator facility requirements document revision at Tyndall Air Force Base in Panama City, Florida.
Contract Details: At A Glance
| Contractor: | Hensel Phelps Construction Co. |
| Award Date: | September 29, 2026 |
| Action Value: | $16,638,425 (Modification P00035) |
| Project: | F-35 Simulator Facility Requirements Document Revision Construction Modification |
| Location: | Tyndall Air Force Base, Panama City, Florida |
| Contract Number: | W91278-22-C-0008 (Modification P00035) |
| Awarding District: | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District |
District Context & Mission Impact
This major flightline facility modification is administered by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mobile District. The Mobile District oversees the comprehensive “Installation of the Future” rebuild at Tyndall Air Force Base following the devastation of Hurricane Michael in 2018. As Tyndall transitions into a primary operational hub for F-35A Lightning II fighter squadrons, delivering advanced full-mission flight simulators is vital for combat aircrew readiness. Incorporating updated facility requirements covers structural adjustments, enhanced HVAC environmental controls for high-density computer bays, secure communications shielding, and specialized power systems necessary to house cutting-edge flight training suites through early 2027.
Contractor Spotlight & Industry Context
Headquartered regionally in Orlando, Florida, Hensel Phelps Construction Co. is one of the nation’s premier employee-owned general contracting and construction management firms, known for managing large-scale, complex aviation, defense, and commercial projects. Executing modern military flight simulator facilities requires strict compliance with Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) standards, specialized floor-load dampening for simulator bays, advanced fire suppression, and Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection (AT/FP) structural integration. Partnering top-tier national builders with USACE technical managers guarantees strategic Air Force infrastructure adapts seamlessly to evolving defense technology requirements.
