Chemical Demilitarization-Assembled Chemical Weapons Alternatives
Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP)
Program facts
- Program number
- 243
- Short name
- Chem Demil-ACWA
- Acquisition pathway
- Major Capability Acquisition (MCA)
- Acquisition category
- ACAT ID
- Acquisition status
- Full operational capability or full deployment (FOC/FD)
- Lead component
-
Office of the Secretary of Defense
Department of Defense
- Contract awards
- 11
- Contract obligations
- $9,685,334,679 Since fiscal year 2007
Program details come from the Department of Defense's acquisition program list. Contract figures come from SAM.gov (formerly FPDS).
Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2026 | $62,153,283 |
| FY2025 | $527,169,990 |
| FY2024 | $900,579,393 |
| FY2023 | $837,311,218 |
| FY2022 | $787,757,339 |
| FY2021 | $727,918,562 |
| FY2020 | $690,074,486 |
| FY2019 | $484,450,150 |
| FY2018 | $706,829,320 |
| FY2017 | $443,353,641 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bechtel Parsons Blue Grass, A Joint Venture | $5,093,555,616 | |
| 2 | Bechtel National, Inc. | $3,888,266,395 | |
| 3 | Bechtel National, Inc. | $670,846,512 | |
| 4 | Medvolt, LLC | $30,031,973 | |
| 5 | Dynasafe US LLC | $1,503,075 | |
| 6 | Rockwell Collins, Inc. | $954,550 | |
| 7 | Malmrose Heli Services Inc. | $115,128 | |
| 8 | Dayton-Granger, Inc. | $30,789 | |
| 9 | The Hayes Group International. Inc. | $19,628 | |
| 10 | Coordinated Defense Supply Systems, Inc. | $11,012 |
10 of 11 contractors listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Contract awards
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About this program
The Chemical Demilitarization-Assembled Chemical Weapons Alternatives (Chem Demil-ACWA) is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) operating under the Major Capability Acquisition pathway with an Acquisition Category ID designation. The program focuses on the elimination of chemical weapons stockpiles and associated production capabilities. This comprehensive initiative involves multiple aspects of chemical demilitarization, including the construction and operation of specialized facilities such as the Blue Grass Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant in Richmond, Kentucky.
The program's contract awards range from small purchase orders of $11,000 to major definitive contracts exceeding $5 billion. The largest contracts have been awarded to Bechtel entities, including a $5.15 billion cost-plus-award-fee contract to Bechtel Parsons Blue Grass Joint Venture and a $4.27 billion contract to Bechtel National, Inc., both extending into 2026-2027. Other significant contractors include Medvolt, LLC ($30 million for static detonation chamber site preparation), Dynasafe US LLC ($1.5 million for long-lead metal storage), and various suppliers of specialized equipment such as Rockwell Collins, Inc. and Professional Aircraft Accessories Inc. The primary contracting agency is the Department of the Army, particularly through the Joint PEO Chemical and Biological Defense and the Army Materiel Command. Most contracts are awarded without set-aside designations, though there is one notable 8(a) sole-source award. Contract types include both firm-fixed-price arrangements for equipment purchases and cost-plus structures for larger, complex efforts.
Quick answers
What is Chem Demil-ACWA?
Chemical Demilitarization-Assembled Chemical Weapons Alternatives (Chem Demil-ACWA) is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) led by the Office of the Secretary of Defense. It follows the Major Capability Acquisition (MCA) pathway and is ACAT ID. Its acquisition status is full operational capability or full deployment (FOC/FD).
How much has Chem Demil-ACWA obligated on contracts?
11 contract awards are coded to Chem Demil-ACWA, and their actions have obligated $9,685,334,679 since fiscal year 2007.
Who are the top contractors on Chem Demil-ACWA?
The contractors obligated the most on Chem Demil-ACWA contracts are Bechtel Parsons Blue Grass, A Joint Venture ($5,093,555,616), Bechtel National, Inc. ($4,559,112,907 across 2 registrations) and Medvolt, LLC ($30,031,973).
How much did Chem Demil-ACWA obligate in fiscal year 2025?
Contracts coded to Chem Demil-ACWA obligated $527,169,990 in fiscal year 2025.
What is the latest contract award for Chem Demil-ACWA?
The latest contract award coded to Chem Demil-ACWA is W58RGZ20F0570, awarded to Malmrose Heli Services Inc. on September 14, 2020.
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