Air Force Plant 42 B-21 Raider expansion – new final assembly line and 1M+ sq ft of facilities, construction started
ترسية عقد – United States
Steel, MEP and security-cleared building trades in Southern California should track packages on this USD 4.5bn B-21 production expansion at Plant 42.
| Type | Contract award |
|---|---|
| Status | Contract awarded – subcontracting open |
| Country | United States · Palmdale, CA |
| Client / owner | U.S. Air Force / Northrop Grumman |
| Value | USD 4.5bn |
| Announced | 13 Oct 2026 |
| Project type | Defense & security facilities, Factories & industrial plants |
Trades and packages needed
- Structural steel fabrication & erection (main package)
- Concrete works (in-situ) (main package)
- HVAC & ventilation (main package)
- Electrical installation (LV) (main package)
- Roofing & sheeting
- Fire protection & fire alarm
- ELV, ICT & security systems (CCTV, access, cabling)
- BMS, controls & SCADA
- Earthworks, excavation & site grading
- Ready-mix concrete, cement & aggregates
- Steel, rebar & structural sections supply
- Mechanical erection & equipment installation
What to do
The contract has been awarded. The winner will now buy materials and subcontract packages – contact their procurement team.