Mentioned:K & K Industries$14M · Contract Award
K & K Industries won a $13.65 million firm-fixed-price contract to construct a weapons release system storage facility supporting the Air Force's B-21 Raider strategic bomber program at Whiteman Air Force Base. Work is expected to complete by March 31, 2028.
What's happening
- K & K Industries, based in Windsor, Missouri, received the award announcement on September 21, 2026.
- The facility will store weapons release systems for B-21 Raider operations at Whiteman Air Force Base in Knob Noster, Missouri.
- The total cumulative face value of the contract is $14.99 million, with the obligated amount at $13.65 million.
- Performance period runs through March 31, 2028.
Why it matters
- Weapons storage infrastructure is essential for operational readiness of the B-21 fleet and enables the Air Force to meet strategic deployment requirements.
- Local construction activity at Whiteman AFB supports the broader B-21 program ramp-up, which remains on track for initial operational capability.
- The award demonstrates continued infrastructure investment in support of the Air Force's next-generation strategic bomber.
Financial impact
- K & K Industries will recognize revenue over the performance period through March 31, 2028, with the obligated amount of $13.65 million and total cumulative face value of $14.99 million.
- The contract supports K & K Industries' backlog in the aerospace and defense construction sector.
The fine print
- Contract value of $13.65 million is obligated; total cumulative face value is $14.99 million, indicating potential option work or undisclosed future phases.
- The award was made after solicitation by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Source: Defense Daily · Sep 21, 2026 · Drafted with Claude, reviewed by Industrial Base Alpha.
