The Department of Defense, through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, is soliciting bids for the Mississippi River Southwest Pass Hopper Dredge Contract No. 9-2025, which involves the provision of a fully crewed and equipped self-propelled trailing suction hopper dredge. The primary work will take place in the Southwest Pass area of the Mississippi River, with potential extensions to other regions within the New Orleans District and possibly the Galveston and Mobile Districts. This dredging project is crucial for maintaining navigational channels and ensuring safe passage for maritime traffic, with an estimated construction cost ranging between $10 million and $25 million. Interested bidders must register with the System for Award Management (SAM) and are encouraged to contact Cori A. Caimi at 504-862-1352 or via email at Cori.A.Caimi@usace.army.mil for further details, as a bid opening date will be established in a future amendment.