The Department of Defense, through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, is seeking qualified contractors for the Illinois Waterway Hydraulic Dredging Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract, covering river mile 0.0 to river mile 291.0. This procurement aims to conduct ongoing dredging operations to maintain navigable waterways, addressing sediment deposition that poses navigation hazards and impacts channel depths, while balancing environmental concerns. The contract, set aside for small businesses, has an estimated value between $10 million and $25 million, with a guaranteed minimum of $50,000 and a period of performance spanning five years. Interested parties should contact Kate Behrens or Jeffrey R. Voss for further details, with the formal solicitation anticipated to be released around September 22, 2025.