Conti Kight JV, LLC (CKJV), a joint venture between Conti Federal Services, LLC and Kight Construction Group, LLC, has been awarded a $74.9 million firm-fixed-price contract by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Kansas City District to construct a new B-21 Radio Frequency (RF) Hangar at Whiteman Air Force Base (AFB), Missouri.

Whiteman Air Force Base is designated as the second B-21 operating base after Ellsworth AFB in South Dakota. Already home to the B-2 Spirit, Whiteman AFB is now preparing for its first B-21-related infrastructure. The new RF Hangar will provide critical infrastructure supporting future B-21 operations at the installation.

CKJV was purpose-built to pair Conti Federal’s direct B-21 construction experience with Kight Construction’s local presence, federal construction experience, and knowledge of the regional construction market. Conti Federal is currently constructing the B-21 RF Hangar at Ellsworth AFB, allowing the team to carry forward firsthand lessons learned, proven processes, and an understanding of the facility’s specialized requirements. Kight complements that experience with local insight and established federal construction capabilities, strengthening the JV’s ability to effectively mobilize resources and execute the mission at Whiteman.

The project scope includes construction of a B-21 program radio frequency and measurements hangar facility with one B-21 aircraft position, associated back shops, material storage, and administrative and facility support spaces.

“Conti Kight JV is proud to support the expansion of the B-21 mission to Whiteman Air Force Base and to construct the installation’s first B-21 facility,” said Peter Ceribelli, Chief Executive Officer at Conti Federal. “This joint venture brings together successful experience delivering B-21 infrastructure with strong local capabilities. We look forward to bringing those complementary strengths to our partnership with the USACE Kansas City District and delivering a facility that supports this critical mission.”

The award expands JV partner, Conti Federal’s, portfolio of B-21 Raider mission-critical facilities and infrastructure supporting U.S. government including the Alert Facility, Flight Simulator Facility, Phase Maintenance Hangar, Fuel Systems Maintenance Dock, Dock 81, 80 Row Environmental Protection Shelters, 60 Row EPS North, 60 Row EPS South and the Weapons Loader Training Facility. Through CKJV, that program knowledge will now be paired with Kight Construction’s local expertise to support the next B-21 operational location.

Construction is expected to be completed in September 2029.

About Conti Kight JV, LLC

Conti Kight JV, LLC (CKJV) is a joint venture between Conti Federal Services, LLC and Kight Construction Group, LLC, combining the companies’ experience delivering complex construction projects for the U.S. federal government. Conti Federal is a leading global construction and design-build company with roots dating back to 1906 and expertise in military and secure construction, critical infrastructure, environmental remediation, and disaster response and recovery. Kight Construction Group brings extensive experience supporting the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and federal customers across the Department of Defense and civilian agencies. Together, CKJV provides the expertise, resources, and project delivery experience to support mission-critical construction for the U.S. Department of Defense.

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