NNSA Awarded $2.99 Million Contract for Albuquerque Facility
The design-build project will renovate a secure space within the NNSA headquarters by early 2027.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Nuclear
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On September 28, 2026, the National Nuclear Security Administration awarded a $2.99 million contract to QA Engineering. The firm will renovate a secure section of the John A. Gordon Complex in Albuquerque.
Why it matters
The investment strengthens the infrastructure at the NNSA headquarters, ensuring the facility meets updated physical security requirements for specialized operations.
The contract carries a total value of $2.99 million for design-build construction services. This work is distinct from a secondary task order awarded on the same day for the installation of door wind-block structures.
The players
National Nuclear Security Administration
A federal agency within the U.S. Department of Energy responsible for enhancing national security through the military application of nuclear science.
QA Engineering
A construction and engineering firm specializing in design-build infrastructure services for federal government facilities.
The details
The project utilizes a design-build construction vehicle, a project delivery method where one entity handles both architectural design and construction under a single contract. QA Engineering will modify a specific section of the John A. Gordon Complex to meet secure space standards, which typically involve stringent structural requirements for access control and environmental containment. The work is overseen by the NNSA Non-M&O Contracting Operations Division based in Albuquerque.
Timeline
September 28, 2026: NNSA awarded the renovation contract to QA Engineering.
The Tech Race
This project follows the ongoing modernization efforts of the NNSA John A. Gordon Complex facility to improve operational security. It marks a specific update to the site's physical capabilities as the agency expands its capacity for secure work within Albuquerque.
The construction work is restricted to the secure perimeter of the John A. Gordon Complex and is not expected to disrupt public transit or local civilian workflows. Residents and businesses in Albuquerque should expect standard traffic patterns to persist near the facility during the construction period.
The takeaway
This renovation signals the NNSA's commitment to upgrading its physical security footprint in the region. Observers should track subsequent task orders related to this facility to identify the full scope of internal security improvements.
Further reading
For broader context on current infrastructure investments at the federal level, see the latest updates in our Nuclear section.
More information
View the original solicitation details on the SAM.gov federal procurement notice portal.
Source note: This article includes information reported by ExchangeMonitor.
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