The Endist Rock Island (MVR), under the Department of the Army, focuses on advancing critical infrastructure resilience through the procurement of advanced composite materials and engineered structural components. Its core mission centers on supporting waterway and lock system modernization efforts, particularly for interbasin transfer projects that require durable, corrosion-resistant alternatives to traditional metal and concrete systems.
Endist Rock Island is a government agency with procurement activity across contracts, awards, and contractors. It currently has 1 open contract opportunity.
Spending trends, top contractors, industry breakdown, and recent contract activity.
AI Mission Profile
The Endist Rock Island (MVR), under the Department of the Army, focuses on advancing critical infrastructure resilience through the procurement of advanced composite materials and engineered structural components. Its core mission centers on supporting waterway and lock system modernization efforts,...
The Endist Rock Island (MVR), under the Department of the Army, focuses on advancing critical infrastructure resilience through the procurement of advanced composite materials and engineered structural components. Its core mission centers on supporting waterway and lock system modernization efforts, particularly for interbasin transfer projects that require durable, corrosion-resistant alternatives to traditional metal and concrete systems. Strategic priorities include enhancing the longevity and operational reliability of navigation infrastructure by integrating Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) composites into gates, bulkheads, ladders, and handrails—components exposed to harsh aquatic environments. This reflects a deliberate shift toward non-metallic, low-maintenance solutions that reduce lifecycle costs and improve safety for military and civilian waterway users.
Procurement activity is concentrated in the manufacturing of specialized plastics and composite structures, primarily under NAICS 326199, indicating a strong reliance on custom-engineered, high-performance polymer products tailored for demanding hydraulic and structural applications. Contracts are typically issued as direct solicitations for specialized fabrication, often requiring technical certifications in composite material testing, dimensional precision, and environmental durability standards. The agency favors vendors capable of delivering certified, non-standard components that meet rigorous military specification requirements without relying on mass-produced off-the-shelf items.
Industry engagement is narrowly focused on manufacturers with expertise in FRP and advanced polymer systems, particularly those capable of prototyping and validating complex geometries for lock and dam infrastructure. There is no evidence of set-aside preferences or diversity program targeting; procurement decisions appear driven solely by technical capability and material performance. Vendor relationships are transactional but technically intensive, requiring deep engineering collaboration to meet project-specific design criteria.
Endist Rock Island operates as a specialized unit within the Department of the Army, with no publicly listed geographic footprint, suggesting it functions as a technical procurement office rather than an operational command. It utilizes standard DoD acquisition vehicles, primarily issuing requirements through direct contracting for unique, non-commercial items requiring bespoke manufacturing expertise.
Recent Endist Rock Island Contracts
The latest contract opportunities posted by Endist Rock Island, including active solicitations and recent awards.
