Expanding intelligence mission capabilities, constructing specialized high-security operational space, and strengthening defense readiness across the Pacific Northwest, Walsh Federal LLC has been awarded a $73,749,000 firm-fixed-price contract. The major military construction award finances the construction of a state-of-the-art secure operations facility at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, reaching a cumulative face value of $80,914,000 if options are exercised.
Contract Details: At A Glance
| Contractor: | Walsh Federal LLC |
| Award Date: | September 15, 2026 |
| Contract Value: | $73,749,000 ($80,914,000 Cumulative Face Value) |
| Project: | Secure Operations Facility Construction |
| Location: | Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington |
| Contract Number: | W912DW-26-C-A035 |
| Awarding District: | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle District |
District Context & Mission Impact
This critical military construction (MILCON) project is administered by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Seattle District. The Seattle District manages military facility construction, civil works projects, and environmental stewardship across Washington, Idaho, and Montana. Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) serves as a premier power projection platform for the Department of Defense and acts as a key operational hub for Indo-Pacific Command priorities, hosting I Corps, special operations units, and major airlift wings. Constructing a purpose-built secure operations facility delivers modern operational command centers, high-capacity secure data networks, integrated physical security infrastructure, and specialized Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIF) to support strategic military planning through 2029.
Contractor Spotlight & Industry Context
Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Walsh Federal LLC (part of The Walsh Group) is one of the nation’s largest federal prime contractors, specializing in complex military construction, secure intelligence facilities, medical centers, and civil infrastructure for the Department of Defense. Bids were solicited via the internet with three competitive proposals received. Constructing secure operations facilities requires strict compliance with ICD 705 SCIF standards, TEMPEST acoustic and electromagnetic shielding, redundant uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, specialized HVAC environmental controls, and military Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC). Partnering experienced defense builders with USACE technical experts ensures critical command infrastructure meets stringent security standards.
