
AECOM (NYSE: ACM), a global leader in infrastructure, has been awarded a 10-year, $81.3 million Optimized Remediation Contract (ORC) by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Los Angeles District to provide environmental remediation services at Vandenberg Space Force Base on California’s Central Coast. This contract, one of the largest ORCs awarded by the USACE Los Angeles District, further strengthens AECOM’s reputation as a trusted partner in delivering mission-critical infrastructure solutions.
“We are proud to deepen our long-standing partnership with the Department of Defense by leading this vital work at Vandenberg Space Force Base,” said Frank Sweet, CEO of AECOM’s global Environment business. “By employing innovative and sustainable remediation approaches, we are committed to restoring natural ecosystems and delivering meaningful environmental outcomes that support our clients’ long-term objectives.”
The contract encompasses remediation and management efforts at 60 sites across the base. To optimize site restoration, AECOM will integrate advanced digital tools for enhanced data collection, analysis, and reporting.
“As the sole contractor on this project, our team’s extensive experience in managing complex environmental projects throughout California and with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers uniquely qualifies us to execute this mission,” said Matt Crane, CEO of AECOM’s U.S. West Region. “By leveraging our Sustainable Legacies strategy alongside cutting-edge digital innovations, we are accelerating progress toward lasting environmental restoration at Vandenberg Space Force Base.”
About AECOM
AECOM (NYSE: ACM) is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024.