KBR Awarded $476M Base Operations Support Contract in Djibouti
- Secured substantial $476M contract with U.S. Navy
- Long contract duration of 8.5 years (2025-2034)
- Extends existing relationship with NAVFAC since 2013
- Strengthens KBR's presence in strategic military locations globally
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KBR secures substantial $476M Navy contract for base operations in Djibouti, extending their critical military support services through 2034.
KBR has secured a significant
The scope of services is comprehensive, encompassing facility operations and maintenance, fire and emergency services, airfield operations, security operations, and basic life support services including power generation, water supply, housing, and food services. This contract is particularly notable as it supports the only permanent U.S. Navy base in Africa, serving the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa.
What makes this contract especially valuable is its long-term nature, with performance extending from November 2025 to May 2034, providing KBR with steady, predictable revenue for nearly a decade. The firm fixed price structure also offers financial stability and potential margin improvement opportunities if KBR can execute efficiently.
This award builds on KBR's established relationship with NAVFAC in Djibouti dating back to 2013, demonstrating the company's ability to retain major contracts and maintain strong relationships with government clients. The contract reinforces KBR's strategic positioning in supporting critical military operations globally, with similar support services provided to U.S. military installations in Bahrain, Diego Garcia, UAE, and across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.
HOUSTON, May 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced today it has been awarded a firm fixed price,
Under the Djibouti BOS contract, KBR will provide mission support services for the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa. As one of the Navy’s largest base operations support contracts, KBR will provide full-scale support, from facility operations and maintenance to fire and emergency services to airfield and security operations for thousands of military personnel. KBR will also provide basic life support services such as power generation, water supply, housing and food services. The period of performance is November 2025 to May 2034.
“Our KBR team has worked closely with NAVFAC in Djibouti since 2013, supporting 24/7 base operations that allow the Horn of Africa task force to focus on their core mission of enhancing partner nation capacity, promoting regional stability, dissuading conflict and protecting U.S. and partner interests,” said Byron Bright, KBR Chief Operating Officer. “We’re proud to continue supporting NAVFAC under the new Djibouti BOS contract, and we’re grateful to serve as The Team Behind The Mission® to over 50 U.S. military installations and sites around the globe.”
In addition to Djibouti, KBR also provides base operations support to the U.S. Navy in Bahrain, Diego Garcia, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and to the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, as well as in North America. KBR has provided mission-critical support to the U.S. military and allied nations for more than 30 years and operates in some of the most complex environments around the globe.
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