VICKSBURG DISTRICT 

PROCUREMENT 

OPPORTUNITIES 

Mississippi Valley Division Regional Industry Day

Name: Demetric Erwin

Title: Deputy for Small Business Programs

February 21, 2024
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VICKSBURG DISTRICT – WHAT WE DO
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VICKSBURG DISTRICT MISSIONS

Regulatory Ecosystem Restoration Hydropower

Emergency Operations

Contingency 

Navigation Operations Support Recreation

Infrastructure Design 

& Construction

Water Supply

Flood Risk Management
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TYPES OF WORK

ENGINEERING OTHER

CONSTRUCTION SERVICES SERVICES

Dredging Surveying Heavy equip rentals

Stone dikes Mapping Lease of towboats

Dike repair Construction Inspection Rock/stone supply

Levee resurfacing Value Engineering Janitorial Services

Channel enlargement Bridge Inspection Security Guard Services

Revetment

Levee construction
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SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Category

FY 24

MVK Goal

FY 24

$ 

Total Obligation

$74,677,378 

as of 14 Feb

FY 24

%

Small Business 70.00% $75,392,325 100.96%

Small 

Disadvantaged 

Business

25.00% $27,798,807 37.23%

Women Owned 

Small Business

14.00% $19,253,762 25.78%

Service Disabled

Veteran Owned 

Small Business

3.00% $ 183,057 0.25%

HUBZone Small 

Business

15.00% $29,874,611 40.00%

Top NAICS Codes:

237990 -

Other Heavy and Civil Engineering 

Construction

541330 -

Engineering Services

561210 -

Facilities Support Services
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QUICK TIPS FOR MARKETING YOUR BUSINESS

AND DOING BUSINESS WITH THE USACE VICKSBURG DISTRICT

• Register with System for Award Management (SAM): You must be registered in SAM to be 

awarded a contract from the Government. www.sam.gov

• Research our mission and what we buy, familiarize yourself with applicable procurement 

regulations and strategies. 

• When marketing, emphasize your experience, past performance, and financial capability. Small 

Business size status does not override proven ability to perform successfully. 

• Identify current procurement opportunities in your product or service area by visiting the SAM 

web site at www.sam.gov “W912EE”

• Respond to Sources Sought Notices

• Explore Subcontracting Opportunities https://www.sba.gov/federal-contracting/contractingguide/prime-subcontracting
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FY 24 HORIZONTAL CONSTRUCTION

* Schedules and values may change based on availability of funding and other factors.

Project Release

Date NAICS Range SBSA/ 

Unrestricted

Delta Headwaters Project RP-17-01, Eight 

Riser pipes in Calhoun County, MS 4th Qtr 237990 b/w $1M-$5M SBSA/TBD

Delta Headwaters Project BS-17-01, Bank 

Stabilization in Tate County 4th Qtr 237990 b/w$1M-$5M SBSA/TBD

Delta Headwaters Project LD-21-01, Low 

Drop in Desoto County on Hickahala Creek 4th Qtr 237990 b/w$1M-$5M WOSB
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FY 24 HORIZONTAL CONSTRUCTION

* Schedules and values may change based on availability of funding and other factors.

Project Release

Date NAICS Range SBSA/ 

Unrestricted

Warren County, MS, Bank Repair and 

Geotechnical Investigation and Monitoring 

for Vicksburg National Military Park 

(VNMP), Vicksburg, Mississippi

3rd Qtr 237990 b/w $1M-$5M SBSA

UYP Item 8/9 Water Control Structures 

Phase I

Work will include land based sediment removal from Cassidy Bayou with hauling 

for disposal. Phase 2 will include barrel vault addition and repair/renewal of gate 

hardware including electric upgrades.

4th Qtr 237990 b/w $1M-$5M SBSA

2020 Ouachita River Basin P.L. 84-99 Bank 

Stabilization Rehab Project

during the Spring of 2020, widespread rainfall over the Ouachita River Basin 

resulted in extensive flooding along the Ouachita River. The damage sustained 

during the high water event consists of river bank erosion that has damaged and 

seriously threatened the Ouachita River Levees. This will consist of Bank 

Stabilzation Project and Levee Setback Project

4th Qtr 237990 b/w$25M-$100M TBD

UYP – Item 7C Phase 3 Bank Stabilization

Item 7C is located just south Cowart, MS along the Tallahatchie River south of 

Sheley road. The construction feature of this item of work is bank stabilization at 

two locations. This work will consist of longitudinal peak stone toe dikes and 

bank stability along these two locations to stabilize the bank and keep from 

further bank erosion.

1st Qtr FY 25 237990 b/w $5M-$10M SBSA

UYP Item 8A Dredge Project 

Item 8A is located near Cowart, MS along the Tallahatchie River from the Lamb 

Fish Bridge (approximate river mile 237) upstream to approximate river mile 240. 

The construction feature of this item is dredging the Tallahatchie River.

1st Qtr FY 25 237990 b/w $10M-$25M TBD
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FY 24 HORIZONTAL CONSTRUCTION

* Schedules and values may change based on availability of funding and other factors.

Project Release

Date NAICS Range SBSA/ 

Unrestricted

Channel Improvement – Togo Island 

Construction of new Stone Bendway Weirs 4th Qtr 237990 More than $10M TBD

Channel Improvement – Delta Flood 

Damage Reduction Dike Construction of 

earthen dike 4th Qtr 237990 b/w $1M-$5M SBSA

Channel Improvement – 5 Year Stone 

MATOC for Dike Construction and 

Maintenance 4th Qtr 237990 More than $10M Unrestricted
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FY 24 HORIZONTAL CONSTRUCTION

* Schedules and values may change based on availability of funding and other factors.

Project Release

Date NAICS Range SBSA/ 

Unrestricted

Mississippi River Levees – Item 340-R 

Seepage Remediation in LA 4th Qtr 237990 b/w $1M-$5M SBSA

Mississippi River Levees – Item 393-R –

Enlargement/Seepage Remediation in LA 3rd Qtr 237990 b/w $5M-$10M SBSA

Mississippi River Levees – Item 366-R –

Enlargement in LA 3rd Qtr 237990 Over $10M SBSA

Mississippi River Levees – MATOC 3rd Qtr 237990 Over $10M SBSA

Mississippi River Levees – Item 409/411-R 

–Enlargement/Seepage Remediation in LA 4th Qtr 237990 Over $10M SBSA

Mississippi River Levees – Item 345-R –

Levee Enlargement in LA 4th Qtr 237990 Over $10M SBSA

Mississippi River Levees – Item 525-R –

Levee Enlargement and Seepage 

Remediation in AR 3rd Qtr 237990 b/w $10M-$25M SBSA
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FY 24 HORIZONTAL CONSTRUCTION

* Schedules and values may change based on availability of funding and other factors.

Project Release

Date NAICS Range SBSA/ 

Unrestricted

JBJ Opposite Alexandria Front Dike 4th Qtr 237990 b/w $1M-$5M SBSA

Greenwood Levee Pipe Replacement 3rd Qtr 237990 b/w $1M-$5M SBSA

Yazoo City Pumping Relief Well 3rd Qtr 237990 b/w $1M-$5M SBSA

Highway 82 Weir 4th Qtr 237990 b/w $1M-$5M SBSA

Louisiana Field Office Expansion 4th Qtr 238910 b/w $500K-$1M SBSA

Supply of new drinking water membrane 

modules and associated equipment for 

O.B. Curtis Water Treatment Plant, City of 

Jackson

2nd Qtr 333310 Over $10M SBSA
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FY 24 A&E SERVICES

* Schedules and values may change based on availability of funding and other factors.

Project Release

Date NAICS Range SBSA/ 

Unrestricted

Surveying 3rd Qtr 541370 More than $10M SBSA

Miscellaneous Design 3rd Qtr 541330 More than $10M Unrestricted with 

SB Reserves

Hydraulics and Hydrology (3 Contracts) 3rd Qtr 541330 More than $10M TBD

Hydrographic Surveying including 

Gage/Discharge Measurements 4th Qtr 541330 More than $10M TBD
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SAVE THE DATE:

Vicksburg District 

Small Business Industry Day

April 25, 2024

9:00 AM

Vicksburg District Office

4155 E. Clay Street

Vicksburg, MS
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