2008 Press Releases
U.S. Army Awards $61 Million Project for Construction at Joint Training Facility in Novo Selo
Bulgarian firms win 11 of 13 contracts in project
September 18, 2008
The U.S. Army has awarded a two-year, $61.15 million project for construction at the Joint Training Facility in Novo Selo, Bulgaria. Eleven of the thirteen companies winning contracts for the project are Bulgarian. The other two companies are American and Italian.
Ambassador Nancy McEldowney said “This is a great moment for the U.S.-Bulgaria partnership. This project will facilitate our cooperation, both bilaterally and as NATO allies. It will enhance our joint training and make us more effective in facing the challenges that confront our common security. This is the largest construction project the U.S. military has ever organized in Bulgaria and it will inject $61 million dollars into the Sliven district. This money will provide economic opportunities for many Bulgarian companies and jobs for even more Bulgarians.”
The U.S. Army sought to contract with Bulgarian companies to the maximum extent possible consistent with U.S. contracting regulations and laws. All vendors were selected through a competitive and open process.
The project provides funding for simple structures to be used in future joint military training activities. Primary facilities include 23 barracks to support about 2,500 soldiers, as well as administrative, operational, maintenance, storage, dining, and medical facilities. Work on the contract is expected to begin in November and be completed by summer 2011.
In May, the U.S. Army awarded a $6.5 million contract to build a temporary facility as part of the joint training currently taking place at Novo Selo. Around 900 U.S. and 300 Bulgarian service members are participating in the current training, which will leave Bulgaria by the end of October.
The U.S. Army and the U.S. Embassy do not hire directly to fill vacancies in the joint U.S.-Bulgarian military facilities. The companies awarded contracts for goods and services will be responsible for hiring personnel for work. Prospective applicants for vacancies can apply for jobs with the companies that have won contracts for goods and services.
Information about contracting opportunities related to this construction and other future procurements is available at the Federal Business Opportunities webpage at http://www.fbo.gov/. All vendors will be selected through a competitive and open process.