The US Navy has awarded Absher Construction Company a contract to build an Armored Fighting Vehicle (AFV) support center at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor in Washington State.
The award includes $22.8 million for the base bid, covering five maintenance service bay divisions, a paint booth, and a blast booth.
A separate $1 million will be allocated later for furniture, fixtures, equipment, and physical security upgrades.
The project will begin with site preparation, including structural fill in a forested area, stormwater management, and other related groundwork, followed by the construction of the facility’s custom pre-engineered metal structure.
Upon completion, it will provide full-service maintenance for AFVs, supporting the base’s operational readiness with specialty maintenance bays, administrative offices, and a large paved vehicle receiving area.
While the exact number of AFVs at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor is not publicly available, the installation is home to the Marine Corps Security Force Battalion Bangor (MCSFBn Bangor), which provides security for the Strategic Weapons Facility Pacific — the primary maintenance, storage, and support hub for the US Navy’s Pacific-based ballistic missile submarines.
The MCSFBn Bangor unit operates a fleet of high-mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicles, commonly known as Humvees, and other armored vehicles to protect the force’s assets, including Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected systems, light armored vehicles, and utility trucks.
Completion is scheduled for October 2027, with progress to be coordinated with the Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command in Washington, DC.
