09/01/2026
A groundbreaking that reshapes how the Army builds for the future.
Conti Federal joined Pond , the Army, and JBLM leaders to break ground on the $169.1M FORGE Facilities Modernization Program at the I Corps Joint Operations Center. This marks the start of the Army’s first major installation program delivered through Other Transaction Authority (OTA).
Over the next five years, FORGE will modernize 16 projects across Lewis Main and Lewis North, improving operational facilities, housing, energy resilience, and airlift deployment infrastructure. The program represents a major shift in how the Army delivers infrastructure, combining OTA contracting with Architect‑Engineer partnerships that allow private industry to manage projects from start to finish.
This milestone strengthens JBLM’s readiness and supports the Army’s evolving role to accelerate infrastructure delivery. Read more at https://zurl.co/be1zs