NEW ORLEANS, LA – On May 12, 2011, the Contracting Division of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District won a Secretary of the Army Excellence in Contracting Award for its financial obligations in fiscal year 2010 (FY10).
In FY10, the New Orleans District obligated $3.92 billion in U.S. business dollars – more than any other Corps district in the nation. These contractual obligations, which were mostly related to Hurricane & Storm Damage Risk Reduction System (HSDRRS) work, were an accomplishment that helped win the Outstanding Unit/Team Award for Specialized Services & Construction Contracting.
“We are honored yet humbled by this recognition of the extraordinary efforts of New Orleans District employees, as well as our partners, stakeholders, and contractors,” said Jim Barr, District Contracting Chief. “We are blessed to have such talented and dedicated personnel.”
The Secretary of the Army Awards for Excellence in Contracting, established in 1997, recognize contracting and acquisition professionals, and are awarded annually to individuals, units, and teams that successfully execute contracting missions in support of U.S. Soldiers. This year, award recipients were announced at the Department of Defense Procurement Conference and Training Symposium.
All military and civilian Army contracting professionals are eligible for the award. Forty-five Corps of Engineers Districts were eligible for the award this year, and the New Orleans District was one of only four that was selected.
Release no. 11-051