The Transatlantic Middle East District (TAM) recently awarded a contract for Marine Construction and Repair at Kuwait Naval Base in Kuwait, USACE said.
Contract number W912ER22C0006 in the amount of $24.2 million was awarded Gulf Dredging and General Contracting Co. , on April 27.
“This project will provide critical repairs to deteriorated ship lift and transfer yard infrastructure at Kuwait Naval Base and will significantly improve the Kuwait Naval Force’s capability to repair vessels safely and effectively,” said USACE.
Also, the work is set to enhance ship lift and dry berthing access for U.S. Army Pre-positioned Stock assets at KNB.
According to USACE, this project has a tremendous impact on readiness for both U.S. and Kuwaiti forces and mission requirements.
The period of performance is 640 calendar days after notice to proceed.