North slope borough telecommunications infrastructure project for pacific air forces regional support center 99723-0001

Award Overview

The North Slope Borough received a $23.55 million Project Grant from the Department of Defense (DOD) Washington Headquarters Service Office of Economic Adjustment under the Defense Community Infrastructure Program (CFDA 12.027) on September 1, 2025. The grant funds the North Slope Borough Telecommunications Infrastructure Project for Pacific Air Forces Regional Support Center, with a completion deadline of September 30, 2028. This award supports critical telecommunications infrastructure development serving the Pacific Air Forces Regional Support Center in Alaska's Arctic region, enhancing military value and operational capabilities in one of the nation's most geographically isolated areas.

Project Scope and Significance

The telecommunications infrastructure project addresses essential communication deficiencies supporting military operations in the North Slope Borough, which encompasses remote Arctic communities including Utqiagvik, Kaktovik, Nuiqsut, and other villages. As a Defense Community Infrastructure Program award, the project prioritizes enhancement of military value and critical infrastructure supporting military installations. The three-year project duration reflects the complexity of implementing telecommunications infrastructure in Alaska's challenging Arctic environment, where the North Slope Borough serves as a primary infrastructure provider due to limited commercial alternatives. This investment aligns with the Defense Community Infrastructure Program's strategic priority to enhance military installation resilience and operational effectiveness through community infrastructure improvements.