The Department of Defense, through the Army Corps of Engineers, is preparing to solicit bids for the FY26 Little River Inlet Maintenance Dredging project in Horry County, South Carolina. The project involves the placement of 65,000 cubic yards of unclassified material to re-establish the Upcoast Sand Dike and Berm at the jetty key-in, utilizing material from the federal channel as specified in the contract documents. This maintenance work is crucial for ensuring the navigability and environmental compliance of the inlet, adhering to regulations such as the Endangered Species Act and the Marine Mammals Protection Act. Interested contractors must be registered in SAM.gov and can expect the formal solicitation to be released within 15 to 30 days, with a contract value estimated between $1 million and $5 million. For further inquiries, contact Evelyn Halliburton at EVELYN.I.HALLIBURTON@USACE.ARMY.MIL or call 843-329-8208.