The Middle East District Awarded a Contract for a Naval Base in Saudi Arabia

Middle East District
Published March 26, 2026
Updated: March 27, 2026

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Southwestern Division - Middle East District (SWM),  awarded a firm‑fixed‑price contract for the refurbishment of the ship lift system at King Abdulaziz Naval Base (KANB) in Jubail, Saudi Arabia. The contract, valued at $14,599,780 with an additional $5,043,000 in options, was awarded on February 27, 2026, to Pearlson Shiplift Corporation under Contract W912ER26CA0010.

The project encompasses comprehensive system-wide inspections, procurement of replacement components, and execution of repairs and upgrades to the existing Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF) ship lift at KANB. These efforts will enhance the reliability, safety, and operational performance of the facility’s critical vessel‑handling infrastructure.


Release no. 26-003