Who We Are Services Case Studies Careers News Contract Vehicles Repairing & Rebuilding Airfield Infrastructure for the Government of Iraq Building and renovating critical infrastructure on-time and under-budget in a challenging contingency environment Overview In 2013, the Government of Iraq (GoI) selected Balad Air Base to receive and bed-down its first squadron of F-16 aircraft procured from the U.S. Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program. The base, which housed the U.S. Air Force during the Iraq War, had runways, taxiways, and tarmacs in desperate need of maintenance, pavement resurfacing, and other structural repair. The GoI partnered with the U.S. Air Force to repair and rebuild the airfield infrastructure using FMS funds – awarding the work to SOSi. After deploying to the region in 2013, we quickly started renovations on the asphalt runway, airfield administrative facilities, storage warehouses, passenger terminal, and construction worker dwellings. Progress was temporarily halted in mid-2014, when SOSi was forced to evacuate the region under U.S. government direction due to attacks conducted by the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) nearby. We returned to Balad in early 2015 and quickly completed all runways and taxiway renovations – literally paving the way for the arrival of the Iraqi F-16s later that year. Results Despite multiple challenges in a contingency environment, the SOSi construction program at Balad Air Base was completed ahead of schedule and under budget by $2M. We achieved this by establishing and maintaining strong working relationships with the U.S. government, the Iraqi Air Force, and other clients to promptly address concerns and provide recommendations that were both timely and cost-effective. Relationships were critical in the delivery of quality renovations that met or exceeded expectations, allowed for beneficial occupancy to support C-17 deliveries, and ultimately in the arrival of the Iraqi F-16 Squadron. The Balad runway project allowed the GoI to stage their fighter aircraft much closer to the front and enabled them to provide highly effective close air support to Iraqi military forces in their fight against ISIS. Related Services Airfield & Airbase Services Building, maintaining, and operating airstrips and infrastructure Engineering, Procurement & Construction Management Building the better, more resilient government and military facilities of tomorrow Facilities Operations & Maintenance Improving operational performance, personnel readiness, and force sustainment capabilities Logistics & Supply Chain Management Providing secure, high-speed, and forward-thinking logistics solutions to support evolving mission needs Company About SOSi Leadership Awards News SOSi Services Case Studies Careers Privacy Policy Contact Us Locations Contact 2021 SOS International LLC. All rights reserved. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking "Accept", you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. However, you may visit Cookie Settings to provide a controlled consent. Read More Cookie settings ACCEPT