The Department of Defense, through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District, is soliciting bids for the Southwest Pass Hopper Dredge Contract No. 10-2025, which involves dredging work on the Mississippi River from Baton Rouge to the Gulf of Mexico, specifically in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana. Contractors are required to provide a fully crewed and equipped self-propelled trailing suction type hopper dredge, with the potential for work to extend into areas of the Galveston and Mobile Districts. This project is crucial for maintaining navigational channels and ensuring safe passage for maritime traffic, with an estimated contract value ranging between $10 million and $25 million, contingent upon available funding. Interested bidders must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and can direct inquiries to contract specialists Cori A. Caimi at 504-862-1352 or Bambi Raja at 504-862-1499, with the bid opening date to be announced in a future amendment.