The Department of the Navy Naval Facilities Engineering Command awarded a $387,408.60 firm fixed-price design-build contract to PT Cipta Bangun Pesona on September 19, 2025, for the complete design and construction of two Mobile Ad Hoc Network (MANET) Fixed Ground Station mounting platforms at Royal Malaysian Air Force bases in Kota Samarahan and Labuan, Malaysia. The contract encompasses engineering design, fabrication, installation, and integration of the platforms, which must comply with local and international building codes. The two contract line items specify construction of a 5 meters by 5 meters by 1.5 meters platform on an existing steel tower in Kota Samarahan and a 5 meters by 5 meters by 16 meters platform on a rooftop in Labuan. The project also includes installation of high-quality conduits and wireways to support future radome and antenna installations.
The contract carries an ultimate completion date of October 24, 2026, and was not designated under any small business set-aside program. PT Cipta Bangun Pesona will deliver specialized military infrastructure construction services that require navigating complex host nation security requirements and demonstrating expertise in supporting advanced communications and sensor systems. This engagement demonstrates the Naval Facilities Engineering Command's ongoing efforts to enhance military operational capabilities through strategic infrastructure investments in Indo-Pacific partner nations, aligning with broader Department of Defense engagement objectives in the region.