Headquarters U.S. Army Corps of Engineers News

USACE Recognizes Small Business and Contracting Excellence

Pentagon News — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 18:18:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recognized excellence in contracting and small business partnerships during an awards ceremony on Nov. 20 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention center in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Huntsville Center energy savings contract extends smart infrastructure, energy efficiency, resiliency for Dyess Air Force Base

William Scott Farrow — Wed, 28 Apr 2021 15:30:00 GMT

The Air Force base will upgrade to newer energy efficiency systems for cooling, heating, lighting and water conservation while simultaneously incorporating enhanced resiliency with new on base power generation and storage capabilities.

Industry Day at the Far East District

Sameria Zavala — Tue, 13 Apr 2021 02:48:00 GMT

USAG Humphreys, Republic of Korea - Far East District (FED), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), held a virtual Industry Day at District Headquarters, Mar. 17. Industry Day is an event held by a Department of Defense (DoD) Program Management Office (PMO) to present the plans for a current or future bid to representatives from the contractor community.

USACE to host Arlington National Cemetery project Industry Day for contractors

Breeana Harris — Fri, 12 Mar 2021 13:00:00 GMT

NORFOLK, Virginia - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Norfolk District is scheduled to host a virtual “Industry Day” event on April 13 from 12:00-3:30 p.m. for construction contractors interested in the Arlington National Cemetery Southern Expansion (ANCSE) project and Defense Access Roads (DAR) project.

Associated General Contractors of America Event a success

Jessica Haas, Public Affairs Specialist — Tue, 09 Mar 2021 16:58:00 GMT

The Mississippi Valley Associated General Contractors of America (MVAGC) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mississippi Valley Division (MVD) met for an event known as the Mississippi Valley Construction Roundtable, which was held in downtown Memphis, Tennessee, this year on Feb. 18 and 19. “The meeting between the Mississippi Valley Branch of the AGC and Mississippi Valley Division of the Corps of Engineers offers an opportunity for staff from the division headquarters and six districts to interact with our contracting partners who help us deliver our program,” Construction Branch Chief Jim Wolff said. “Through two key meetings (the Dredging Issues Roundtable and the Construction Specifications Session Roundtable), open communication, and frank discussion, we identify issues or problems related to dredging, construction, and contracting. These meetings offer member contractors an open forum to develop potential solutions to solve issues or problems.”

Omaha District receives distinguished honors for executing record-setting $595 million small business program

Nyime J. Gilchrist — Tue, 12 Jan 2021 18:53:00 GMT

Each year, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Headquarters Office of Small Business hosts a Small Business Awards Ceremony to recognize districts and individuals across the organization who have made significant contributions to maximize small business opportunities. During a virtual ceremony hosted in Washington, D.C., the Omaha District received several awards for executing its largest small business program ever at $595 million during fiscal year 2020.

Soldier's past drives her passion to support U.S., partner communities in Europe & Africa

Christopher Augsburger — Wed, 16 Dec 2020 12:50:00 GMT

USACE recognized Master Sgt. Betsy Weintraub as its fiscal year 2020 Excellence in Contracting Awards Program - NCO of the Year during an online ceremony Dec. 9.

Memphis District awards several critical service contracts

Jessica Haas — Thu, 12 Nov 2020 19:41:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Memphis District recently awarded five service contracts in Missouri and Arkansas to maintain and improve upon the Mississippi River and Tributaries (MR&T) Project.

Kansas City District delivers $740 million program for the Heartland

James F. Lowe — Thu, 05 Nov 2020 17:01:00 GMT

As the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District wrapped up final contract awards for fiscal year 2020, the team wants to share a summary of a few major accomplishments and how they tie into the district mission and benefit the Heartland region. The district awarded 1575 contracts worth $740.1 million in fiscal year 2020 – ending September 30.

Omaha District to bring Air Force Cyberworx facility online

Zane Ecklund — Wed, 04 Nov 2020 21:03:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District awarded a nearly $42 million contract Aug. 21 for the construction of the U.S. Air Force’s Cyberworx facility at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado.

Army Corps' Huntsville Center closes out FY20 virtually, completes $2.4B in contract actions for global stakeholders

William S. Farrow — Mon, 05 Oct 2020 17:04:00 GMT

The $2.4 billion in contract actions increased not only Department of Defense readiness and effectiveness through global medical facility renovations and modernization, resilient power and water utilities projects, military training facility updates and cyber security programs aimed at strengthening our nation’s defenses, it also provided vital support to ongoing federal, state and local programs and projects aimed at improving and increasing our nation’s health and safety during the continued response to the coronavirus pandemic.

System 12 Slope Flattening Project contract awarded

Ken Williams — Wed, 30 Sep 2020 19:54:00 GMT

Congratulations to the System 12 Slope Flattening Project Delivery Team for reaching its Contract Award milestone. The PDT awarded the contract to SYTE Corporation on September 22. The work consists of furnishing all plant, labor and materials for flattening the slope for a 5,700-foot section of levee by placement of compacted fill.

PDT awards drainage channel cleanout contract

Ken Williams — Wed, 23 Sep 2020 19:54:00 GMT

Congratulations to the Iron Mines Creek Channel Cleanout Project Delivery Team (PDT). The PDT recently reached its contract award milestone, awarding the contract to small business contractor Innovative Performance Construction. Work on the contract includes the cleanout of 3.9 miles of the Iron Mines Creek channel located in Marked Tree, Poinsett County, Arkansas.

Omaha District recognized with distinguished industry awards

Nyime J. Gilchrist — Thu, 17 Sep 2020 21:27:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District received multiple awards from industry stakeholders for performance in construction, small business contracting, safety and public affairs. Receiving these awards is credited to overall teamwork, the culture, and recognition of individuals who have made a significant impact in contributing to the overall success of the USACE mission during fiscal year 2020.

Omaha District’s small business program empowers service disabled Veterans

Frederick Hoyt — Thu, 27 Aug 2020 13:54:00 GMT

The Omaha District is empowering service disabled veterans through a unique program designed to offer competitive work contracts to small business owners. These veteran owned small business are making a significant impact and contributing to the overall success of the USACE mission.

The competitiveness of small business contracts

Sean McBride — Tue, 25 Aug 2020 16:00:00 GMT

The Charleston District executes over 700 contract actions per year. These actions are what gets water lines laid, barracks built, harbors dredged, beaches renourished, and dams repaired.

Critical drainage channels to be maintained

Jessica Haas, Public Affairs Specialist — Wed, 12 Aug 2020 16:44:00 GMT

Throughout its history, the Lower Mississippi River Flood Plain has been besieged by floodwaters; that’s why flood risk management is one of the Memphis District's major mission areas. We serve as the first line of defense for the entire lower Valley. Working to execute this mission and serving as that first line of defense, a Memphis District Project Delivery Team awarded three major contracts to perform maintenance on drainage channels 1 and 251, which are located in the Little River Drainage District in Southeast Missouri. The contracts are for lower Ditch 251, upper Ditch 251, and upper Ditch 1 and authorize contractors to go in and return a total of 89 miles worth of drainage channels to their authorized level of flood protection.

Levee in Lee County, Arkansas to be resurfaced

Ken Williams — Tue, 04 Aug 2020 16:21:00 GMT

The Arkansas Levee Gravel Resurfacing Project Delivery Team (PDT) celebrated reaching their project’s Contract Award milestone on July 28. They awarded the $2,631,978 contract to Polk & Associates LLC which will resurface approximately 21 miles of the mainline Mississippi River Levee in Lee County, Arkansas. This maintenance of the levee’s crown provides safe and reliable access for vehicles and monitoring levee conditions.

Levee in New Madrid getting resurfaced

Ken Williams — Tue, 04 Aug 2020 14:07:00 GMT

Conquering a milestone is a big deal for our project delivery teams (PDT). On July 28, the Missouri Levee Gravel Resurfacing PDT celebrated reaching the significant Contract Award project milestone. They awarded the $1,983,466 contract to Better by Design which will resurface approximately 22 miles of the mainline Mississippi River Levee in New Madrid, Missouri. This maintenance on the levee’s crown provides safe and reliable access for vehicles and monitoring levee conditions.

Contract awarded for Old Town Seepage Remediation project

Jessica Haas, Public Affairs Specialist — Mon, 03 Aug 2020 19:46:00 GMT

Congratulations to the Old Town Seepage Remediation Project Delivery Team on reaching their Contract Award Milestone for their project located in Arkansas and Cotton Belt Levee District Number One. The project team awarded the $5,042,556 contract to the Sytes Corporation. The project involves extending the existing seepage remediation berm. The slated begin date for construction is Oct. 16 this year, with a tentative completion date of April 2023.