The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, is seeking qualified 8(a) small businesses for a firm-fixed price, design-build contract for emergency repair and replacement of water mains and valves supporting the Washington Aqueduct. The procurement aims to provide engineering and construction services necessary for the repair, replacement, installation, and sterilization of water mains and associated infrastructure, ensuring the delivery of safe and reliable drinking water to approximately one million customers in Washington, DC, and Northern Virginia. This contract, valued at $8 million with a five-year ordering period, is critical for maintaining the operational integrity of the Washington Aqueduct, which is unique as a federally owned public utility. Interested parties can contact Ayanah Savage at ayanah.a.savage@usace.army.mil or 410-504-7839 for further information.