Hunt Underwater Specialties, LLC, a small disadvantaged business specializing in commercial diving services, was awarded a $19,335.95 firm fixed-price purchase order by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' New York District for diving services at the Troy Lock and Dam in Troy, New York. This award represents Option Year 4 of an existing contract vehicle and is designated as a total small business set-aside, consistent with the contractor's certification status. The contract, issued on November 16, 2021, carries an ultimate completion date of November 30, 2026, and encompasses underwater inspection, maintenance, and repair services critical to the operational integrity of this federally managed lock and dam facility within the Great Lakes-Atlantic maritime corridor.
Hunt Underwater Specialties has demonstrated consistent capability in delivering specialized underwater infrastructure assessment and repair services to federal agencies managing water infrastructure, with particular expertise supporting the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation. The contractor's prior work at Troy Lock and Dam and other regional facilities such as the Snell and Eisenhower Locks in Massena, New York, including diving inspections, debris clearing, and lock infrastructure repairs, establishes relevant experience for continued execution of these critical services. The company operates under a broader $30,000 blanket purchase agreement with the Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, positioning it as a reliable on-call resource for underwater diving services through January 2026.