M J Engineering and Land Surveying PC in Clifton was awarded a $9.9 million firm-fixed-price contract for general architect engineering services and sustainment; renovation and modernization projects primarily within Picatinny Arsenal, N.J.
The contract can include work anywhere in the North Atlantic Division boundaries, according to a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers new release.
Bids were solicited via the Internet with eight received. Work location and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of April 21, 2022.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is the contracting entity.
The project will be conducted through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, focusing on renovations and modernization to parts of the arsenal.
Picatinny Arsenal is located in Morris County in Northwest New Jersey. It is approximately 35 miles west of New York City. Situated on a 6,500-acre military installation,
The Arsenal is a military research and manufacturing facility and is the headquarters of the US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Armaments Center. It is known for developing the ubiquitous Picatinny rail, as well as being the Army’s center of expertise for small arms cartridge ammunition.
During World War II Picatinny was a major large-caliber-round loading plant with 18,000 employees. Today, the facility develops new technologies for the U.S. Armed Forces and builds various munitions, weapons and armor systems.
Picatinny Arsenal is also home to the US Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technology Directorate. This group is responsible for the creation of tools, equipment, and procedures for US Army EOD personnel. Some of their more recent inventions were the use of weapons on a robot platform and the SWORDS robot. Their building has been recently renamed in honor of one of their deceased soldiers, SFC Scott “Smitty” Smith, who was killed in Iraq in July 2006.
