Strengthening high-tech depot aircraft maintenance capabilities, supporting next-generation fighter and cargo aircraft fleet readiness, and expanding strategic defense infrastructure, M.A. Mortenson Co. has been awarded a $218,654,000 firm-fixed-price contract. The major military construction (MILCON) project finances the design-build construction of a state-of-the-art hangar maintenance facility at Hill Air Force Base, Utah.
Contract Details: At A Glance
| Contractor: | M.A. Mortenson Co. |
| Award Date: | September 29, 2026 |
| Contract Value: | $218,654,000 |
| Project: | Hangar Maintenance Facility Design-Build Construction |
| Location: | Hill Air Force Base, Utah |
| Contract Number: | W91238-26-C-A014 |
| Awarding District: | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Sacramento District |
District Context & Mission Impact
This flagship defense facility project is administered by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District. The Sacramento District manages military construction, interagency support, and civil works projects across northern California, Nevada, Utah, and Colorado. Hill Air Force Base, home to the Ogden Air Logistics Complex (OO-ALC), serves as a primary Air Force depot for weapon system maintenance, overhaul, and repair for aircraft including the F-35 Lightning II, F-22 Raptor, and A-10 Thunderbolt II. Delivering a modern, large-span maintenance hangar expands depot bay throughput capacity, integrates advanced avionics testing suites, and guarantees total force aircraft fleet sustainment through summer 2029.
Contractor Spotlight & Industry Context
Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, M.A. Mortenson Co. is a top-tier national design-build and general contracting firm specializing in complex federal construction, aerospace facilities, sports venues, healthcare complexes, and heavy infrastructure. Bids were solicited via the internet with three competitive proposals received. Designing and constructing advanced military aircraft maintenance hangars requires high-bay clear-span steel trusses, specialized fire suppression systems (such as high-expansion foam), heavy-duty airfield concrete aprons, overhead crane systems, secure SCIF spaces, and compliance with strict Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection (AT/FP) and energy efficiency standards. Partnering premier national builders with USACE engineering teams ensures high-priority defense assets meet critical military mission readiness deadlines.
