# Navy Plans Weapons Magazine Projects in Connecticut and Italy

The U.S. Navy is advancing its ammunition storage modernization with two significant ordnance facility projects: a design-bid-build initiative for the P1102 Weapons Magazine and Ordnance Operations Facility at Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Connecticut, and a $78 million contract awarded to Conti Federal Services for ordnance storage magazines and a maintenance facility at Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy. These projects include multiple weapons storage magazines designed to enhance ordnance handling and storage capabilities, reflecting ongoing Navy infrastructure investments to support operational readiness.

- The New London project involves multiple containerized long-weapons-storage magazines and specialized Box G and Box H magazines, with Sauer Construction noted as a prime contractor experienced in Navy construction.
- The $78 million Sigonella contract awarded to Conti Federal Services underscores the Navy's commitment to upgrading overseas ordnance facilities.
- Procurement professionals should note the design-bid-build approach at New London, indicating opportunities for design and construction firms to engage in competitive bidding.
- These projects highlight the Navy's focus on modernizing weapons storage infrastructure, signaling potential future contracts in ordnance facility construction and maintenance both domestically and internationally.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** September 23, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Navy (Navy)
- Naval Submarine Base New London
- NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic (NAVFAC)
- Naval Air Station Sigonella

### Vendors
- Sauer Construction (prime contractor)
- Conti Federal Services (prime contractor)

### Sources
- [Navy Plans P1102 Weapons-Magazine Project at New London](https://hoodline.com/2026/09/navy-plans-p1102-weapons-magazine-project-at-new-london) - Hoodline