The Department of Defense, through the U.S. Army Engineer District Mobile, is conducting market research for the upcoming FY25 Hopper and Cutterhead Dredging Contracts. The procurement aims to identify qualified contractors capable of performing maintenance dredging at various navigation projects across Alabama, Mississippi, and Florida, specifically seeking hydraulic cutterhead dredges and trailing suction hopper dredges with specified capacities and equipment support. This initiative is crucial for maintaining the operational integrity of inland river systems and coastal harbors, with anticipated contract values not exceeding $49 million and a construction duration of 14 months post-award. Interested firms must submit their responses electronically by 2:00 PM local Mobile, AL time on February 3, 2025, to the designated contacts, Jillian Saffle and Emily Ortiz, at their respective email addresses.