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Department of War Contracts, Nov 6, 2026: 9 actions, $1.61B

Led by Ashbritt Inc. at $500.0M (Army). Each action below is broken out by contract type, competition, completion date and contracting activity, taken from the official release.

Release dateNov 6, 2026Department of War 5 PM ET release
Total announced$1.61B9 contract actions
Largest action$500.0MAshbritt Inc., Army
30-day context20% below average$2.00B and 7 actions per release day

Official war.gov release

AwardTape analysis: summary

9 contract actions with an announced value of $1.61B. Largest: Ashbritt Inc., $500.0M (Army). The trailing 30-day average is $2.00B and 7 actions per release day (21 release days); this release is 20% below the average.

Totals add up every dollar figure announced in the official release, excluding corrections. The 30-day average uses the same figures for each release day in the prior 30 days.

Source: Department of War contract announcement, Nov 6, 2026 (official release). Sections labelled AwardTape analysis are our own work from the announcement and USAspending records in the AwardTape database. Updated .

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Executive summaryBy buying service and agency
Buying Service / AgencyActionsAnnounced ValueShare
Army4$1.23B76%
Navy5$378.3M24%
Release tape: all actions at a glance9 actions
#CompanyValueContract / Mod IDServiceType & CompetitionWork thruProgram summary
1 Ashbritt Inc. $500.0M W912EK22D0002 Army Competition not stated
Modification
Feb 17, 2027 emergency response requirements
2 ECC Constructors LLC $500.0M W912EK22D0004 Army Competition not stated
Modification
Feb 17, 2027 emergency response requirements
3 Vigor Marine LLC $222.5M N0002427C4414 Navy Competition not stated
Firm-fixed-price
December 2028 maintenance, modernization and repair of USS Gridley (DDG 101) Fiscal 2027 Depot Modernization Period (DMP)
4 Watterson Construction Co. $123.8M W911KB27CA002 Army Competition not stated
Firm-fixed-price
Sept 15, 2029 Watterson Construction Co., Anchorage, Alaska, was awarded a $123,793,000 firm-fixed-price cont
5 MSM Group North America Inc. $105.8M W519TC25C0032 Army Competition not stated
Modification
Aug 10, 2029 the design, build, and commission of a modern 155mm load, assemble, and pack facility at the Iowa Army Ammunit
6 BAE Systems Maritime Solutions Inc. $56.6M N0002427C4441 Navy Competed (2 offers)
Firm-fixed-price
April 2028 maintenance, modernization and repair of USS Cincinnati (LCS 20) Fiscal 2027 Docking Selected Restricted Avail
7 Heckler & Koch Defense Inc. $45.4M M6785418D1248 Navy Sole-source
Modification
Apr 27, 2028 means for the continued procurement of M27 infantry automatic rifle systems, spare parts, and associated equip
8 Austal USA LLC $43.4M N0002427C4413 Navy Competed (4 offers)
Firm-fixed-price
February 2028 the maintenance, modernization, and repair of USS Canberra (LCS 30) Fiscal 2027 Docking Selected Restricted Av
9 Lockheed Martin Corp. $10.3M N0002425F6260 Navy Competition not stated
Cost-plus-incentive-fee
February 2027 engineering support related to submarine electronic warfare systems on new construction and in-service submari
Award detailStructured from the official release
#1 $500.0M Ashbritt Inc. Army W912EK22D0002 Competition not stated
Contract / Mod IDW912EK22D0002
Contract typeModification
CompetitionCompetition not stated
Completion dateFeb 17, 2027
Contracting activityArmy Corps of Engineers, Rock Island Arsenal, Illinois,

Ashbritt Inc., Deerfield Beach, Florida, was awarded a $500,000,000 modification (P00006) to contract W912EK-22-D-0002 to extend the ordering period and increase the contract capacity for emergency response requirements. Bids were solicited via the internet with nine received. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of Feb. 17, 2027. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island Arsenal, Illinois, is the contracting activity.

AwardTape analysis

Contract record W912EK22D0002 on file: indefinite-delivery contract (IDV), firm-fixed-price, full and open competition. The vehicle itself carries no obligation; money is obligated on orders under it against a $2.25B ceiling or base-and-options value; 4 actions from Nov 10, 2021 to Apr 18, 2025. 33 orders on file under this vehicle, $1.77B obligated.

Company Ashbritt Inc: $1.77B obligated on DoD and DHS awards since FY2024 across 41 awards; top agencies Department of the Army ($1.77B). Largest other awards on file: W912PM25F0027 $321.4M, last action Sep 8, 2025; W912PM25F0005 $320.2M, last action May 8, 2026; W912PM25F0032 $216.3M, last action Sep 4, 2025.

Reading the value The announced value can cover options, future orders and several years. It is not money spent today; obligated amounts are the funds committed so far.

Official war.gov release Contract history USAspending record

#2 $500.0M ECC Constructors LLC Army W912EK22D0004 Competition not stated
Contract / Mod IDW912EK22D0004
Contract typeModification
CompetitionCompetition not stated
Completion dateFeb 17, 2027
Contracting activityArmy Corps of Engineers, Rock Island Arsenal, Illinois,

ECC Constructors LLC, Burlingame, California, was awarded a $500,000,000 modification (P00004) to contract W912EK-22-D-0004 to extend the ordering period and increase the contract capacity for emergency response requirements. Bids were solicited via the internet with nine received. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of Feb. 17, 2027. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island Arsenal, Illinois, is the contracting activity.

AwardTape analysis

Contract record W912EK22D0004 on file: indefinite-delivery contract (IDV), firm-fixed-price, full and open competition. The vehicle itself carries no obligation; money is obligated on orders under it against a $584.0M ceiling or base-and-options value; 3 actions from Nov 10, 2021 to May 22, 2026. 15 orders on file under this vehicle, $575.2M obligated.

Company Ecc Constructors LLC: $2.30B obligated on DoD and DHS awards since FY2024 across 38 awards; top agencies Department of the Army ($2.30B). Largest other awards on file: W912PL25F0041 $735.4M, last action Jan 27, 2026; W912PL25F0042 $614.3M, last action Jan 27, 2026; W9128A24F0011 $373.3M, last action Dec 30, 2025.

Reading the value The announced value can cover options, future orders and several years. It is not money spent today; obligated amounts are the funds committed so far.

Official war.gov release Contract history USAspending record

#3 $222.5M Vigor Marine LLC Navy N0002427C4414 Competition not stated
Contract / Mod IDN0002427C4414
Contract typeFirm-fixed-price
CompetitionCompetition not stated
Completion dateDecember 2028
Contracting activityNavy

Vigor Marine LLC, Portland, Oregon, is awarded a $222,483,603 firm-fixed-price contract action for maintenance, modernization and repair of USS Gridley (DDG 101) Fiscal 2027 Depot Modernization Period (DMP). The scope of this acquisition includes all labor, supervision, equipment, production, testing, facilities, and quality assurance necessary to prepare for, and accomplish, the Chief of Naval Operations Availability for critical modernization, maintenance, and repair programs. This contract includes options, which, if exercised, would bring the cumulative value of this contract to $232,543,042. Work will be performed in Seattle, Washington, and is expected to be completed by December 2028. Fiscal 2027 other procurement, (Navy) funds in the amount of $207,116,783 (93%); fiscal 2027 operations and maintenance, (Navy) funds in the amount of $13,412,467 (6%); and fiscal 2026 other procurement, (Navy) funds in the amount of $1,954,353 (<1%), of which $13,412,467 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was awarded based on the need to maintain Navy required industrial mobilization capability, in accordance with 10 U.S. Code 3204(a)(3). The Program Acquisition Executive Maritime, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity (N0002427C4414).

AwardTape analysis

Company Vigor Marine LLC: $1.58B obligated on DoD and DHS awards since FY2024 across 62 awards; top agencies Department of the Navy ($1.53B), U.S. Coast Guard ($34.0M), Department of the Army ($23.9M). Largest other awards on file: N0002425C4402 $276.1M, last action Jun 1, 2026; N0002426C4411 $252.9M, last action Apr 27, 2026; N4523A24C0551 $217.0M, last action Feb 17, 2026.

Reading the value The announced value can cover options, future orders and several years. It is not money spent today; obligated amounts are the funds committed so far.

Official war.gov release Contract history USAspending record

#4 $123.8M Watterson Construction Co. Army W911KB27CA002 Competition not stated
Contract / Mod IDW911KB27CA002
Contract typeFirm-fixed-price
CompetitionCompetition not stated
Completion dateSept 15, 2029
Contracting activityArmy Corps of Engineers, Anchorage, Alaska,

Watterson Construction Co., Anchorage, Alaska, was awarded a $123,793,000 firm-fixed-price contract to construct a barracks to accommodate 320 soldiers. Bids were solicited via the internet with four received. Work will be performed in Fort Wainwright, Alaska, with an estimated completion date of Sept. 15, 2029. Fiscal 2010 military construction, Army funds in the amount of $123,793,000 were obligated at the time of the award. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Anchorage, Alaska, is the contracting activity (W911KB-27-C-A002).

AwardTape analysis

Company Watterson Construction Co: $75.3M obligated on DoD and DHS awards since FY2024 across 6 awards; top agencies Department of the Army ($75.3M). Largest other awards on file: W911KB24C0008 $55.8M, last action Mar 30, 2026; W911KB23C0002 $70.4M, last action Sep 23, 2024; W911KB18C0030 $33.7M, last action Nov 19, 2024.

Reading the value The announced value can cover options, future orders and several years. It is not money spent today; obligated amounts are the funds committed so far.

Official war.gov release Contract history USAspending record

#5 $105.8M MSM Group North America Inc. Army W519TC25C0032 Competition not stated
Contract / Mod IDW519TC25C0032
Contract typeModification
CompetitionCompetition not stated
Completion dateAug 10, 2029
Contracting activityArmy Contracting Command, Rock Island Arsenal, Illinois,

MSM Group North America Inc., St. Petersburg, Florida, was awarded a $105,774,000 modification (P00004) to contract W519TC-25-C-0032 for the design, build, and commission of a modern 155mm load, assemble, and pack facility at the Iowa Army Ammunition Plant. The modification brings the total cumulative face value of the contract to $740,974,000. Work will be performed in Middletown, Iowa, with an estimated completion date of Aug. 10, 2029. Fiscal 2025 ammunition procurement, Army funds in the amount of $42,887,000 were obligated at the time of the award. Army Contracting Command, Rock Island Arsenal, Illinois, is the contracting activity.

AwardTape analysis

Contract record W519TC25C0032 on file: definitive contract, FP-EPA, not competed (sole source). $635.2M obligated to date against a $635.2M ceiling or base-and-options value; 3 actions from Aug 15, 2025 to Apr 24, 2026; current end date Aug 10, 2029; performance state IA.

Company MSM Group North America Inc: $635.2M obligated on DoD and DHS awards since FY2024 across 1 awards; top agencies Department of the Army ($635.2M).

Reading the value The announced value can cover options, future orders and several years. It is not money spent today; obligated amounts are the funds committed so far.

Official war.gov release Contract history USAspending record

#6 $56.6M BAE Systems Maritime Solutions Inc. Navy N0002427C4441 Competed (2 offers)
Contract / Mod IDN0002427C4441
Contract typeFirm-fixed-price
CompetitionCompeted (2 offers)
Completion dateApril 2028
Contracting activityNavy

BAE Systems Maritime Solutions Inc., San Diego, California, is awarded a $56,639,711 firm-fixed-price contract action for maintenance, modernization and repair of USS Cincinnati (LCS 20) Fiscal 2027 Docking Selected Restricted Availability. The scope of this acquisition includes all labor, supervision, equipment, production, testing, facilities, and quality assurance necessary to prepare for and accomplish the Chief of Naval Operations Availability for critical modernization, maintenance, and repair programs. This contract includes options, which, if exercised, would bring the cumulative value of this contract to $60,385,105. Work will be performed in San Diego, California, and is expected to be completed by April 2028. Fiscal 2027 other procurement, (Navy) funds in the amount of $56,269,899.57 (99.3%); and fiscal 2027 operations and maintenance, (Navy) funds in the amount of $369,812 (0.7%), of which $369,812 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured using full and open competition via the System for Award website, with two offers received. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity (N0002427C4441).

AwardTape analysis

Company BAE Systems Maritime Solutions San Diego Inc: $1.13B obligated on DoD and DHS awards since FY2024 across 56 awards; top agencies Department of the Navy ($1.13B), Defense Logistics Agency ($181K), U.S. Coast Guard ($65K). Largest other awards on file: N0002425C4411 $271.5M, last action Jun 4, 2026; N0002424C4423 $220.7M, last action Jun 3, 2026; N0002425C4415 $182.5M, last action Jun 4, 2026.

Reading the value The announced value can cover options, future orders and several years. It is not money spent today; obligated amounts are the funds committed so far.

Official war.gov release Contract history USAspending record

#7 $45.4M Heckler & Koch Defense Inc. Navy M6785418D1248 Sole-source
Contract / Mod IDM6785418D1248
Contract typeModification
CompetitionSole-source
Completion dateApr 27, 2028
Contracting activityPortfolio Acquisition Executive Marine Corps, Quantico, Virginia,

Heckler & Koch Defense Inc., Columbus, Georgia, is awarded a modification increasing the ceiling on the existing firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract. The maximum ceiling is increasing by $45,399,959 from $39,228,340 to $84,628,299 to provide means for the continued procurement of M27 infantry automatic rifle systems, spare parts, and associated equipment. Work will be performed at Oberndorf, Germany (70%); and Columbus, Georgia (30%), and is expected to be completed by Apr. 27, 2028. No funds will be obligated at time of award. Funds will be obligated on individual task orders as they are issued. This contract was not competitively procured pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulation 6.302-1. Portfolio Acquisition Executive Marine Corps, Quantico, Virginia, is the contracting activity (M67854-18-D-1248 P00016).

AwardTape analysis

Contract record M6785418D1248 on file: indefinite-delivery contract (IDV), ORDER DEP, not competed (sole source). The vehicle itself carries no obligation; money is obligated on orders under it against a $68.7M ceiling or base-and-options value; 2 actions from Apr 27, 2018 to May 6, 2025. 3 orders on file under this vehicle, $3.8M obligated.

Company Heckler & Koch Defense Inc: $4.3M obligated on DoD and DHS awards since FY2024 across 10 awards; top agencies Department of the Navy ($3.8M), Department of the Army ($437K). Largest other awards on file: M6785426F1024 $2.5M, last action Apr 28, 2026; M6785424F1047 $586K, last action Aug 12, 2024; W912CH26C0039 $437K, last action Jun 5, 2026.

Reading the value The announced value can cover options, future orders and several years. It is not money spent today; obligated amounts are the funds committed so far.

Official war.gov release Contract history USAspending record

#8 $43.4M Austal USA LLC Navy N0002427C4413 Competed (4 offers)
Contract / Mod IDN0002427C4413
Contract typeFirm-fixed-price
CompetitionCompeted (4 offers)
Completion dateFebruary 2028
Contracting activityNavy

Austal USA LLC, Mobile, Alabama, is awarded a $43,431,279 firm-fixed-price contract action for the maintenance, modernization, and repair of USS Canberra (LCS 30) Fiscal 2027 Docking Selected Restricted Availability. The scope of this acquisition includes all labor, supervision, equipment, production, testing, facilities, and quality assurance necessary to prepare for and accomplish the Chief of Naval Operations Availability for critical modernization, maintenance, and repair programs. This contract includes options, which, if exercised, would bring the cumulative value of this contract to $44,868,123. Work will be performed in San Diego, California, and is expected to be completed by February 2028. Fiscal 2027 other procurement, (Navy) funds in the amount of $42,471,394 (97.8%); and fiscal 2027 operations and maintenance, (Navy) funds in the amount of $959,885 (2.2%), of which $959,885 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured using full and open competition via the System for Award (SAM) website, with four offers received. The Program Acquisition Executive Maritime, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity (N0002427C4413).

AwardTape analysis

Company Austal USA, LLC: $2.54B obligated on DoD and DHS awards since FY2024 across 280 awards; top agencies Department of the Navy ($1.31B), U.S. Coast Guard ($1.23B), Defense Logistics Agency ($1.6M). Largest other awards on file: 70Z02322C93220001 $1.43B, last action Sep 11, 2026; N0002423C2203 $632.0M, last action May 12, 2026; N0002419C2227 $1.25B, last action Jun 1, 2026.

Reading the value The announced value can cover options, future orders and several years. It is not money spent today; obligated amounts are the funds committed so far.

Official war.gov release Contract history USAspending record

#9 $10.3M Lockheed Martin Corp. Navy N0002425F6260 Competition not stated
Contract / Mod IDN0002425F6260
Contract typeCost-plus-incentive-fee
CompetitionCompetition not stated
Completion dateFebruary 2027
Contracting activityNavy

Lockheed Martin Corp., Syracuse, New York, is awarded a $10,309,201 cost-plus-incentive-fee modification to previously awarded delivery order (N0002425F6260) under indefinite-delivery/indefinite quantity contract (N0002425D6211) for engineering support related to submarine electronic warfare systems on new construction and in-service submarines. Work will be performed in Syracuse, New York, and is expected to be completed by February 2027. Fiscal 2027 other procurement (Navy) funds in the amount of $5,200,000 (50%); fiscal 2027 research, development, test and evaluation (Navy) funds in the amount of $4,017,201 (39%); and fiscal 2027 shipbuilding and conversion (Navy) funds in the amount of $1,092,000 (11%), will be obligated at time of award and will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity.

AwardTape analysis

Contract record N0002425F6260 on file: delivery order, cost-plus-incentive-fee, full and open competition. $44.5M obligated to date against a $126.8M ceiling or base-and-options value; 8 actions from Feb 3, 2025 to Apr 29, 2026; current end date Feb 2, 2028; performance state NY. Order under N0002425D6211.

Contract history This contract number also appears in 4 other release entries: Jan 28, 2026 ($9.5M); Mar 27, 2026 ($20.0M); Apr 29, 2026 ($15.3M); Aug 26, 2026 ($14.6M). Announced value across these releases, including this one: $69.7M.

Company Lockheed Martin Corporation: $3.20B obligated on DoD and DHS awards since FY2024 across 520 awards; top agencies Department of the Navy ($1.43B), Department of the Army ($821.9M), Department of the Air Force ($612.9M). Largest other awards on file: N0002423C6411 $164.5M, last action May 13, 2026; FA873021C0022 $592.6M, last action Mar 24, 2026; W56KGY24F0001 $0, last action Apr 2, 2026.

Reading the value The announced value can cover options, future orders and several years. It is not money spent today; obligated amounts are the funds committed so far.

Official war.gov release Contract history USAspending record

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