USACE News

20 Mar 2020
Justification and Approval Threshold for 8(a) Contracts changes
The Office of the Under Secretary of Defense-Acquisitions and Sustainment released a memo today regarding class justifications for procurements. Effective immediately, for procurements valued at $100 million or less, contracting officers are not required to execute a justification and obtain approval for award of a sole source contract under the Small Business Administration’s 8(a) program.
20 Mar 2020
Justification and Approval Threshold for 8(a) Contracts changes
The Office of the Under Secretary of Defense-Acquisitions and Sustainment released a memo today regarding class justifications for procurements. Effective immediately, for procurements valued at $100 million or less, contracting officers are not required to execute a justification and obtain approval for award of a sole source contract under the Small Business Administration’s 8(a) program.
20 Mar 2020
Army Corps of Engineers adjusts lake operations amid health concerns
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Albuquerque District has announced changes to lake operations in New Mexico and Colorado amid health concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Effective today, USACE-Albuquerque District is taking measures throughout its lake offices to reduce risk to guests, volunteers and personnel.
20 Mar 2020
Army Corps of Engineers modifying operations at recreation areas due to Coronavirus
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced today that it has begun the orderly shutdown of all USACE-managed campgrounds to protect against the further spread of coronavirus disease 2019. Visitor centers, beaches, special events, and USACE-sponsored events such as shore sweeps, interpretive programs, Kids to Parks Day, Earth Day events, public meetings and other public gatherings at all USACE-managed sites and facilities have also been closed and/or put on hold until further notice.
20 Mar 2020
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20 Mar 2020
Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center closes for public safety
DETROIT- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, announces the Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center in Duluth, Minnesota will be closed until further notice. The visitor center can still be reached at 218-788-6430.
20 Mar 2020
Corps places preventative measures in place for COVID-19 at Cape Cod Canal Project in Buzzards Bay
Buzzards Bay, Mass. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Cape Cod Canal Project is taking measures
19 Mar 2020
Go-forward procedures for high water inspection trip cancellation
The Mississippi River Commission’s annual high water inspection trip and public hearings have been cancelled to assist the public health effort with containing the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus and protecting its employees and visitors. Safety is a priority during this critical time.
19 Mar 2020
Update to Corps recreation closures related to COVID-19
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District has closed several recreation sites to protect the public and Corps employees.
19 Mar 2020
UPDATE: All scheduled events at Blue Marsh Lake cancelled
Following guidelines issued by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Headquarters, all scheduled events at Blue Marsh Lake are cancelled until further notice. This includes all previously issued Special Use Permits for organized activities such as fishing tournaments, trail races, church services, and search and rescue training. The beach area is closed to public use and large group use of the picnic areas is prohibited. Park Rangers are still on duty and will be disbursing any large groups they come upon while on patrol.