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SAIC selected for architectural and engineering design services at Lajes Field, Azores

SAIC selected for architectural and engineering design services at Lajes Field, Azores

SAIC’s services will include a broad variety of new construction projects and maintenance and repair projects


By By BD+C Staff | February 14, 2012

SAIC Energy, Environment & Infrastructure, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC), has been selected for a five-year architectural and engineering design contract by the U.S. Air Force, 65th Air Base Wing (ABW) at Lajes Field, Terceira Island, Azores, Portugal.

The 65th ABW serves as the U.S. Air Force's preeminent, en-route, combat support organization supporting joint, coalition and NATO operations. SAIC’s services will include a broad variety of new construction projects and maintenance and repair projects. SAIC will also provide investigation and research, surveying, calculations and measurements, construction drawings, utility replacements, development and recommendation of alternatives, as well as specification and cost estimates. BD+C

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