The Maritime Administration awarded a purchase order to Mitchell Logistics CO. LLC for $42,000 on September 24, 2026, under a total small business set-aside, to remove, legally dispose of, and replace degraded steel manhole covers associated with petroleum underground storage tank infrastructure at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. Work is performed in Great Neck, New York. The scope requires removal of five existing steel covers (three large covers of 36, 48, and 36 inches in diameter; two small 18-inch covers) and installation of replacement fiberglass-reinforced polymer covers meeting AASHTO H-20 and EN 124 D400 traffic load standards with a minimum three-year manufacturer warranty. All labor complies with New York State prevailing wage rates for Nassau County. Work is permitted Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with ultimate completion by October 23, 2026.