HONOLULU — Dallas-based infrastructure giant AECOM has secured a significant boost to its Pacific portfolio, landing more than $400 million in indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contracts with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Honolulu District, according to a July 21 announcement from the company.

The three multi-award IDIQ contracts will focus on modernizing critical infrastructure, enhancing facility capacity, and strengthening mission-readiness for U.S. military operations throughout the Pacific — an area where resilient, sustainable infrastructure is increasingly vital.

IDIQs, widely used by federal agencies, allow for flexible delivery of services or supplies over a set period without locking in an exact quantity upfront. This makes them a valuable tool for large, long-term programs that need adaptable support.

The scope of AECOM’s new USACE assignments covers environmental planning, sustainable architectural and civil design, and strategic planning that addresses the unique environmental and logistical challenges of building in the Pacific’s vast island chains.

“AECOM has proudly partnered with the Honolulu District for more than six decades, and these new awards represent a continued commitment to advancing the U.S. Department of Defense’s Pacific Deterrence Initiative throughout the region,” said Matt Crane, chief executive of AECOM’s U.S. West region, in the release.

The U.S. Department of Defense’s Pacific Deterrence Initiative focuses on strengthening U.S. capabilities in the Indo-Pacific to deter aggression and respond swiftly to regional threats. For AECOM, this means delivering resilient infrastructure that can withstand extreme conditions while supporting strategic missions far from the mainland.

Backed by decades of experience, AECOM’s recent high-profile projects in the Pacific include:

• The U.S. Army Pacific Command and Control Facility at Fort Shafter in Honolulu — a key hub that enhances command operations for forces across the Pacific.
• The Echo Pier restoration on the remote Kwajalein Atoll, an island critical for missile defense testing and U.S. security interests.
• Upgrades to Honolulu’s Sand Island Wastewater Secondary Treatment Plant, a project that improves the island’s environmental resilience.
• The Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard Dry Dock Environmental Impact Statement, shaping the future of one of America’s most strategic naval repair facilities.
• The Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility Area Development Plan, supporting ongoing modernization of vital Navy assets.

The newly awarded contracts are expected to help the USACE Honolulu District meet a growing pipeline of work across the region, from shore protection and climate adaptation to modernization of military bases and utilities that serve tens of thousands of personnel and local communities alike.

With this award, AECOM solidifies its position as one of the lead design and planning partners for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Pacific operations, continuing a 60-year legacy of collaboration that is critical to national security in one of the world’s most dynamic regions.

Originally reported by Julie Strupp in Construction Dive.