BIG RIVER SHIPBUILDERS INC

Big River Shipbuilders Inc. specializes in the repair, maintenance, and modification of military and government-owned watercraft, with deep expertise in dry dock operations, barge rehabilitation, and emergency vessel restoration. The company performs precision structural repairs on flat barges, spar barges, power barges, and dredges, often under time-sensitive operational constraints. Their technical proficiency includes hull integrity assessments, propulsion system servicing, deck reinforcement, and navigational system retrofits, with a demonstrated ability to execute complex salvage operations in constrained riverine environments. Their specialization in maintaining aging, non-standard vessels—particularly those used by the Army Corps of Engineers and Navy support fleets—sets them apart as a trusted operator for mission-critical maritime asset sustainment. The contractor maintains a consistent, long-standing relationship with the Department of Defense, delivering essential vessel services across multiple commands, including the U.S. Army and Navy maritime support units. Their work supports operational readiness by ensuring the availability of auxiliary watercraft used in logistics, dredging, and infrastructure maintenance missions. All engagements are mission-driven, with rapid response capabilities for emergency repairs and scheduled maintenance cycles critical to inland waterway operations. The company’s primary industry focus is shipbuilding and repairing (NAICS 336611), with a narrow but highly specialized emphasis on non-combat, utility-class watercraft rather than new construction. They serve a niche within the defense maritime supply chain, focusing on the lifecycle sustainment of aging, government-owned barges and support vessels operating in the Mississippi River system and similar inland waterways. Located in Vicksburg, Mississippi, Big River Shipbuilders Inc. operates as a small business under a 2L entity structure. While currently without formal government certifications, its geographic positioning provides strategic access to key military and Corps of Engineers asset depots along the lower Mississippi, enabling efficient logistics and rapid deployment for time-sensitive repairs.