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  • January

    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Europe District Chief of Contracting Chris Tew discusses projects with Maj. Marcus Stringer, Maj. Thomas Bookout and Master Sgt. Aaron Kopecky at the Europe District offices in Wiesbaden, Germany January 10, 2023. Stringer, Bookout and Kopecky are all contracting professionals in Europe District’s Contracting Division, providing contracting support to a wide range of projects throughout Europe and Africa. (U.S. Army photo by Chris Gardner)

    Contracting Soldiers play key role in U.S. Army Corps of Engineers missions overseas

    WIESBADEN, Germany -- “I deployed to Iraq in 2007, and when I got there everything was just ‘magically’ there. I had food. I had somewhere to sleep. I kind of wondered how did all that get there?” Contracting Specialist Master Sgt. Eulid Temblador said. “Well, it got there through contracts.” Temblador deployed as a radio transmission operator with an infantry brigade then, but has since reclassified to the 51C military occupational specialty, or MOS, an Army career field where Soldiers focus on providing that contracting piece that’s so critical to everything the Army does. He is now one of four Soldiers serving in the Contracting Division of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Europe District. While noncommissioned officers serving as contracting professionals are 51C’s and officers serving as contracting professionals are 51A’s, they are often all conversationally referred to as 51C’s.

  • August

    Renovations at Times Square Recruitment Booth

    USACE Real Estate: The Foundation of Military Recruiting

    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Real Estate professionals are integral to the procurement and maintenance of military recruitment facilities across the United States and overseas for every branch of service.

  • May

    IN THE PHOTO, Memphis District Commander Col. Zachary Miller (left) coins Procurement Analyst TiJuana' TJ' Harris in January of 2020 for going above and beyond in her work. Harris was recently provided the chance to apply for a 120-day developmental assignment at the division level, where she said she would learn even more about the "Whys" of USACE contracting.

    Developmental position to offer growth, new skills for USACE employee

    Many U.S. Army Corps of Engineers employees are eager to learn new skills and grow in their position. Fortunately, the Memphis District oftentimes offers opportunities for its employees to do just that through what's called developmental assignments and/or positions. A developmental position is a temporary job that differs from their permanent position and is designed to train and develop employees in preparation for further career advancement. These temporary positions normally last about 120 days, but can be shorter or longer depending on the position. Additionally, the job location can either be at the employee’s home station or in a completely different state. While the differences vary from position to position, one thing remains the same, the benefits of working a developmental assignment are endless. Recently, Memphis District Procurement Analyst TiJuana' TJ' Harris was provided the chance to apply for a 120-day developmental assignment at the division level, where she said she would learn even more about the "whys" of USACE contracting.

  • April

    Kristal Jones, senior contracting specialist in Nashville, Tennessee, is the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District Employee of the Month for February 2021. She is seen here April 9, 2021 working in the Nashville District Contracting Division in Nashville, Tennessee. (USACE photo by Lee Roberts)

    Jones named Nashville District Employee of the Month for February 2021

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April 12, 2021) – Kristal Jones, senior contracting specialist in Nashville, Tennessee, is the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District Employee of the Month for February 2021. She is recognized primarily for her hard work and expertise in soliciting a contract for a needed roof project for the Electronic Service Section building located at Old Hickory Lake.

  • March

    Rendering produced by RHI, 2020. Future view from within the columbaria courts looking east at the existing Air Force Memorial.

    USACE to host Arlington National Cemetery project Industry Day for contractors

    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.
  • Rendering produced by RHI, 2020. Future view from within the columbaria courts looking east at the existing Air Force Memorial.

    USACE to host Arlington National Cemetery project Industry Day for contractors

    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.
  • IN THE PHOTOS, the Mississippi Valley, the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), the Mississippi Valley Division, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) all 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. This annual meeting afforded the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Associated General Contractors of America an opportunity to recognize contractors and engineering staff that have exhibited outstanding safety practices in delivering USACE projects. One of these awards are pictured above. (USACE photos by Vance Harris)

    Associated General Contractors of America Event a success

    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.”

  • November

    See some of our fiscal year 2020 highlights!

    Kansas City District delivers $740 million program for the Heartland

    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.

  • August

    Infographic with numeric breakdown of small business figures.

    The competitiveness of small business contracts

    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.

  • July

    Ryan Field, senior program manager, Special Projects Branch, USACE Omaha-District, was recognized as USACE Hero of the Week for his efforts in successfully leading a team in the planning, development, and award of the Kalispell Regional Medical Center, and alternate care facility in Kalispell Montana, during the COVID-19 pandemic, July 24, 2020.

    Omaha USACE employee recognized for leading team during COVID-19.

    An employee with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Omaha District and native of Chicago, was recognized for his accomplishments during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers from the Omaha District evaluate repairs to the Salt Creek Levee system in Lincoln, Nebraska. The firm-fixed-priced contract for the levee repairs,near Deadman's Run, was advertised to the Pre-qualified Sources List.

    Omaha Corps of Engineers application of its contracting programs

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Omaha District has continued to lead the way in using its various contracting programs to accomplish its mission in a continuously changing environment.

  • June

    A woman in a hard hat holds a baby in a bonnet near Bonneville Dam.

    Employee’s hustle during navigation lock outage leads to agency-level win

    The task: manage your first emergency contract to repair some broken concrete that has brought a stand-still to $24 billion worth of annual commerce moving on the Columbia River while battling morning sickness.

  • May

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    A look back: Marshall’s 40 years of service

    “First and foremost, what inspired me was the veterans,” Marshall said. “While serving as a purchasing agent in the Prosthetics Department of the VA, I enjoyed helping the veterans get the products, medicines, home alterations, and equipment they needed. Providing equipment for the blind and handicapped, and seeing their appreciation for the small things filled my heart with joy.  I enjoyed having input in the selection of the equipment provided, and enjoyed informing them of products or services they were unaware that they may have qualified for.”  Contract Specialist Valerie Marshall recently celebrated 40 years of federal service, so we decided to step back and take a look at how she spent those years, as we are very grateful for her service to the Memphis District as well as to this nation.

  • April

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    Thank you: Building a facility of hope

    The team of people building a facility made to care for people who contract the COVID-19 virus are working around the clock to make sure that if our local hospitals can't handle the caseload at that time, no one gets turned away. We want to thank all of our workers out there making this alternate care center ha reality. No matter what part of the team a worker is on, each is important and contributes an invaluable knowledge and skill to this facility of hope and care.

  • December

    Col. Marvin L. Griffin, commander of the U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville, Alabama, presents the 2019 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ “Team of the Year” Excellence in Contracting Award to members of the Fuels Recurring Maintenance and Minor Repair Project Delivery Team in Huntsville, Alabama, Dec. 16, 2019.

    Fuels PDT named USACE ‘Team of the Year’ for contracting

    The professionals of the Fuels Recurring Maintenance and Minor Repair Project Delivery Team gathered Dec. 16, 2019, to receive the 2019 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ “Team of the Year” Excellence in Contracting Award.
  • The Tyndall Program Management Office is leading the effort to rebuild the base to meet the missions of today and tomorrow. The June 2019 Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Act increased the installation’s annual Operations & Maintenance budget by a massive 450 percent.

    Fiscal triad delivers for the Tyndall Rebuild

    The final months of FY19 were rewarding for Tyndall Air Force Base as they received the June 2019 Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Act to increase their annual operations and maintenance budget by a massive 450 percent. Under the act, O&M funding assigned $56 million to sustain regular base operations with an additional $358.4 million allotted for Hurricane Michael recovery under the facility sustainment restoration modernization designation.

  • November

    Jill E. Stiglich, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers directorate of Contracting, presents the “Best District/Center Award” to Lt. Col. Sonny B. Avichal, Nashville District commander, and Isaac Taylor, Branch Contracting chief, during the Society of American Military Engineers Federal Small Business Conference Excellence in Contracting Awards Program Nov. 21, 2019 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Angela Randall)

    Nashville District Contracting named best in USACE

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Nov. 26, 2019) – Companies can rest assure they are getting the very best contracting support in the entire U.S. Army Corps of Engineers when they do business with the Nashville District.

  • January

    District Leverages Contracting Expertise throughout the Middle East

    District Leverages Contracting Expertise throughout the Middle East

    Through its over 60 years of existence, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Transatlantic Middle East

  • November

    Lt. Gen. Todd T. Semonite (left) and Sgt. Maj. Bradley J Houston (right) presents Cherie Kunze and Col. Patrick Kinsman with an award for being the seventh best district throughout the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for awarding contracts to Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses.

    District small business among the top in Corps of Engineers

    The Norfolk District Small Business Program is among the top 10 in awarding contracts to Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses.

  • October

    A tally board tracks how many contracting actions are left to go before the fiscal year ends at midnight on September 30. For the entire year, the district had 797 contract actions obligating $293.34 million on projects throughout the commonwealth. (U.S. Army photo/Patrick Bloodgood)

    District sprints in at end-of-year dash

    The district’s final end-of-year sprint capped off an active fiscal year, with 797 contract actions obligating $293.34 million on projects throughout the commonwealth – a 19.7 percent increase from the previous year.

  • November

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District welcomed over 600 contractors to Industry Day. The event to informed the contractors about upcoming military, civil works, environmental and Real Property Services Field Office contracting opportunities throughout fiscal year 2014 as well as a brief overview of the contracting process.

    Businesses come together at Industry Day

    More than 600 people filled the room eager to learn about the billions of dollars worth of work

  • March

    Huntsville Center’s Information Technology Service Office supports the Defense Department’s High Performance Computing Modernization Program, which uses technology to research, develop, test and evaluate objectives like the flow efficiency in a turbine tank engine, seen in this advanced computer simulation.

    New Huntsville Center office offers DoD-wide information technology acquisition support

    HUNTSVILLE, Ala.– Customers looking for streamlined acquisition approaches to purchasing information technology now have a centralized place where they can get their support. At the end of FY12, the Huntsville Center’s Contracting Directorate noticed a surge in customer requests for procurement of information technology hardware, software and technical services.

  • February

    Tonju Butler(center) contracting officer in the U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville's Contracting Directorate poses with Mr. Kim Denver, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Procurement and the Hon. Ms. Heidi Shyu, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics and Technology during the Secretary of the Army Awards for Excellence in Contracting ceremony Jan. 28.

    Huntsville Center workers capture contracting awards

    Several contracting professionals at the Engineering and Support Center-Huntsville received awards during the 2013 Secretary of the Army Awards for Excellence in Contracting ceremony Jan. 28 in El Paso, Texas.

  • December

    Tamika Gray, deputy commander for small business, briefs on how to improve proposal submissions.

    District leaders bring project and relationship update to the contractor community

    The Engineers Club, Baltimore, Md. – Over 270 engineers and project managers from the contractor

  • March

    Jack Beecher helps small businesses navigate the federal marketplace as they seek opportunities.

    Vietnam soldier paves way for vets in business

    Jack Beecher is the magic man of small business as he connects Corps opportunities, mostly contracting, with small businesses.