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 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.  

23 Jul 2019

Department of the Navy in Bath seeks Corps permit to dredge portions of Kennebec River federal channel

CONCORD, Mass. – The Department of the Navy in Bath, Maine, is seeking a permit from the U.S. Army

12 Jul 2019

Philadelphia District holds Change of Command Ceremony

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Philadelphia District ushered in new leadership as Lt. Col. David C. Park assumed command of the organization from Lt. Col. Kristen N. Dahle during a July 12th ceremony in the Wanamaker Building's Crystal Tea Room. Park became the 60th commander in the District's 153 year history. 

31 May 2019

Engineer Officer Promoted To Captain

Capt. Shirley Albritton was promoted from first lieutenant during a ceremony on May 30, 2019 in front of employees of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers North Atlantic Division at its headquarters at Fort Hamilton, Brooklyn, New York.

28 May 2019

Army Corps to host public meetings for Nassau County Back Bays study

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and its partners, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and Nassau County, are hosting public meetings regarding the Nassau County Back Bays Coastal Storm Risk Management study on June 12 in the Village of Freeport, NY and on June 27 in the City of Long Beach, NY.

20 May 2019

Army Corps of Engineers promotes water safety this summer season

Summer is almost here and that means millions of Americans will be planning visits to our nation’s lakes and rivers. As the steward of many of these public waters, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) reminds visitors to be aware of the importance of practicing safe, sensible and thoughtful activities in and around the water.

15 May 2019

New York District, NYC Mayor, and U.S. Sen. Schumer Announce that Rockaway Beach Will be Fully Open This Summer

NYC Mayor joined Army Corps' Commanding General Lt. Gen. Todd Semonite, Queens Borough President Melinda Katz, NYC Parks Commissioner Mitchell Silver, FAICP, and Ethan Long to mark the completion of the East Rockaway Inlet maintenance dredging project.

3 May 2019

Be a part of the solution to lake pollution! Annual Lake Cleanup Day at Raystown Lake

The Friends of Raystown Lake and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) are calling on volunteers

2 May 2019

New England District supports kayakers, canoeists, rafters on Otter Brook with white water releases from Otter Brook Dam in Keene

CONCORD, Mass. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District plans controlled releases of