Vandenberg Consolidated Air Traffic Control Tower and Fire Station
Vandenberg Space Force Base, California
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Project overview
- Infrastructure Sector
- Space Infrastructure
- Project Type
- Air traffic control, fire response and airfield operations facility
- Location
- Vandenberg Space Force Base, California
- Project Owner / Agency / Developer
- U.S. Space Force
- Project Description
- A consolidated replacement facility at Vandenberg Space Force Base will combine air traffic control, airfield fire response and airfield operations functions supporting the installation’s 15,000-foot runway and spaceport logistics.
- Estimated Project Value
- Not yet verified
- Funding Source
- Not yet verified
Schedule & delivery
- Project Stage
- Design
- Expected Procurement Date
- Full design task order option planned in 2026; construction solicitation anticipated in fiscal 2028
- Construction Start
- 35% design reviewed in 2026
- Estimated Completion
- Not yet verified
- Delivery Method
- Design-bid-build
- Major Scope / Components
- Replace critical airfield infrastructure with a consolidated air traffic control tower, fire station and airfield operations facility.
Project team
- Key Organizations Involved
- U.S. Space Force; U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District; U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville
- Prime Contractor / Construction Manager
- Not yet verified
- Engineering / Design Firm
- Not yet verified
- Technology / Equipment Providers
- Not yet verified
- Decision Makers / Project Contacts
- Not yet verified
Procurement & opportunities
- Current RFPs / RFQs / Bid Opportunities
- Not yet verified
- Upcoming RFPs / Procurement Opportunities
- Construction advertisement is anticipated in fiscal 2028, subject to completion of final design and authorization.
- Contract Value / Package Size
- Not yet verified
- Workforce Requirements
- Not yet verified
- Supplier / Subcontractor Opportunities
- Not yet verified
- Website / Procurement Portal
- Official project / procurement website ↗
Progress & intelligence
- Permitting / Regulatory Status
- Not yet verified
- Major Milestones
- 2025-08 — Architect-engineer design task order awarded.
2026-03 — Stakeholders reviewed the 35% design package.
FY2028 — Construction advertisement anticipated. - Recent Project Updates
- 2026-06-17 — USACE reported that the project was advancing from 35% design toward a certified final design.
- Challenges / Risks
- Not yet verified
- Last Updated
- 2026-10-01
Sector: Space Infrastructure
Stage: Design
A consolidated replacement facility at Vandenberg Space Force Base will combine air traffic control, airfield fire response and airfield operations functions supporting the installation’s 15,000-foot runway and spaceport logistics.
Latest verified milestone
USACE reported on June 17 that the 35% design had been reviewed and that the project team was preparing the option needed to advance the design to a certified final package.
View the official project source
Project record reviewed October 1, 2026. Dates and status reflect the cited public source and may change.