Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Southeast awarded a $227.6 million fixed-price design-build contract June 3 to DPR-RQ Construction LLC of Carlsbad, California, for a new ambulatory care center and dental clinic at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay (NSGB), Cuba.

The project reflects the Navy’s commitment to enhancing the health, readiness, and quality of life for service members and their families at this strategic overseas location.

“This project is more than just a new building; it’s a strategic investment in the health and resilience of military personnel and their families stationed at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay,” said Capt. Miguel Dieguez, commanding officer of NAVFAC Southeast. “Reliable access to high-quality, comprehensive care is critical in a location as remote as Guantanamo Bay. This new facility will ensure our shipmates will continue to receive the care they deserve, right where they live and serve.”

The facility will replace outdated infrastructure with a modern complex designed to deliver a broad range of medical services. Once operational, it will offer primary care, emergency and trauma care, behavioral health, general surgery, women’s health, orthopedics, optometry, physical therapy, dental care, laboratory and morgue services, pharmacy, radiology, sterilization, administrative support, and logistical services.


Support infrastructure includes utilities, communications upgrades, site improvements, parking, signage, antiterrorism and force protection measures, environmental protection features, an ambulance garage, medical waste incinerator, and a helipad with backup power. Demolition of the existing hospital is not included in the contract.

The contract was competitively procured via SAM.gov, with one offer received. It is incrementally funded and includes eight unexercised options that could increase the total value to more than $237 million.

Work is expected to be completed by September 2029.

About Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Southeast

Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Southeast, headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, provides planning, design, construction, contracting, environmental services, public works, real estate and facility maintenance for the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, Army, Air Force, Space Force and other federal agencies across the Southeast. Its area of responsibility covers installations from Charleston, South Carolina, to Corpus Christi, Texas, and extends south to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

About Naval Station Guantanamo Bay:

Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, located on the southeastern coast of Cuba, is the oldest overseas U.S. naval base and the only one located in a country with which the United States does not maintain diplomatic relations. NS Guantanamo Bay provides critical logistical and operational support to U.S. Navy and joint service operations in the Caribbean region. The installation supports a diverse community of active-duty service members, Department of Defense civilians, contractors, and their families, and plays a vital role in regional security, humanitarian assistance, and disaster relief efforts.