# USACE Completes Iowa Army Ammunition Plant Remediation

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) St. Louis District has completed a **$137 million** Formerly Utilized Sites Remedial Action Program (FUSRAP) project addressing depleted uranium contamination at the Iowa Army Ammunition Plant in Middletown, Iowa. This extensive remediation effort, spanning over two decades from 2015 to June 2026, involved excavation, treatment, and disposal of contaminated soil to mitigate environmental hazards linked to the nation's early atomic energy activities. The project highlights USACE's capability to manage complex environmental cleanup contracts requiring close coordination with installation personnel and strict adherence to safety protocols.

- **Why this matters:** The completion of this large-scale FUSRAP remediation demonstrates USACE's leadership in environmental remediation contracting and sets a precedent for future cleanup projects involving radiological contaminants.
- Procurement professionals should note the long-term nature and significant budget of such remediation contracts, emphasizing the need for sustained project management and stakeholder coordination.
- Contractors specializing in environmental remediation, hazardous waste management, and radiological cleanup may find opportunities in similar FUSRAP or DOE-related projects.
- The project underscores the importance of flexible contract execution strategies to accommodate evolving site conditions and safety requirements in complex remediation efforts.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Environment
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** September 15, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers St. Louis District (USACE)
- U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)

### Key Quotes
> This project required the team to remain flexible and coordinate closely with installation personnel while maintaining our focus on safety and accomplishing the cleanup mission.
> — Mike Rodgers, Program Manager for the Iowa Army Ammunition Plant

### Sources
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	USACE completes FUSRAP remediation at Iowa Army Ammunition Plant > St. Louis District > News Releases
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