Colorado Springs, CO – Hundreds of workers in the Pikes Peak region are facing potential job loss as a major federal contract tied to Fort Carson is set to expire at the end of May.
According to a WARN notice issued Wednesday by Tlingit Haida Tribal Business Corporation, its subsidiaries — including KIRA Infrastructure, KIRA Aviation, T&H Services, and T&H Solutions — plan to lay off 286 employees on May 31, 2026. The layoffs are tied to the anticipated expiration of the company’s Base Operations Support (BOS) contract with the U.S. Army at Fort Carson.
The notice states the employment site is located at 1649 Evans Street on the Fort Carson installation. Company officials indicated the layoffs may not occur if the federal government extends the current contract or if the company is awarded a follow-on agreement before the deadline.
However, if a new contractor is selected, all affected positions could be terminated as part of the transition. The company noted that while many employees may be offered jobs by the incoming contractor or its partners, continued employment is not guaranteed and would depend on the successor company.
The potential layoffs are classified as permanent separations under federal guidelines, though they are contingent on contract outcomes. The WARN Act requires employers to provide advance notice of significant workforce reductions, giving employees time to prepare for job transitions.
Fort Carson, a major Army installation in southern Colorado, plays a critical role in the regional economy. A workforce reduction of this size could have ripple effects across the Colorado Springs area, particularly among contractors and support services tied to the base.
Company leadership said the notice reflects the most accurate information available at this time and emphasized efforts to keep employees informed as developments unfold.
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