Atco wins Alaska radar support contract

Executive Summary

• Arctec Alaska, a joint venture between Atco Frontec and ASRC Federal, has been awarded a 10-year, approximately $596 million (U.S.) contract to provide operations and maintenance services for the U.S. Air Force's Alaska Radar System (ARS).
• The contract commences in September 2026 and encompasses 15 long-range radar sites across Alaska, plus two radio sites and facilities at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson.
• This award extends a continuous partnership with the USAF dating back to 1994 and leverages Atco Frontec's extensive experience managing complex defense infrastructure in remote, cold-weather environments.

Key Details

• Contract Value: ~$596 million (U.S.)
• Contract Term: 10 years
• Commencement Date: September 2026
• Contracting Parties: Arctec Alaska (Joint Venture: Atco Frontec & ASRC Federal) / United States Air Force (USAF)
• Scope of Services: Comprehensive operations and maintenance, including operational support, site services, facility maintenance, and logistics
• Facilities Covered: 15 long-range radar sites across Alaska; 2 radio sites and facilities at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (ARS headquarters)
• Historical Context: Builds on decades of continuous USAF agreements with Arctec since 1994
• Related Defense Experience: Atco Frontec serves as a prime contractor on WEXMAC 2.1 for the U.S. Navy's TITUS initiative; maintains partnerships with FEMA and the National Guard; operates and maintains the North Warning System (NORAD) across Canada's Arctic
• Additional Operational Track Record: Provided workforce lodging for 1,300 construction workers at Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake, CA (2020–2025); operated the 1,500-person Tuscan Ridge Lodge for Paradise, CA wildfire clean-up (2018)

Notable Quotes

• Jim Landon, President, Atco Frontec: "As a global support and facilities management company, we are uniquely positioned to support the U.S. Air Force in Alaska... Our expertise in some of the most remote and challenging environments is why the USAF has trusted in our abilities for decades, enabling them to maintain continuous surveillance of our skies and safe navigation for civil flights across North America."
• Jennifer Felix, President and CEO, ASRC Federal: "The Alaska radar system is critical to maintaining our sovereign air space and we are proud to be entrusted with supporting the safety and security of our nation... This follow-on contract demonstrates our ability to consistently deliver critical mission services in complex environments."