The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wilmington District, is seeking contractors for the FY26 AIWW Dredge Material Placement Facility (DMPF) Improvements 2 project in Morehead City, North Carolina. This contract involves the repair and enhancement of five upland placement areas, including clearing, raising and stabilizing perimeter dikes, and replacing six spillway systems to manage future dredged material. The project is crucial for maintaining the integrity of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway and ensuring environmental compliance, particularly concerning seasonal restrictions for tree clearing. The contract will be a Firm Fixed Price with an estimated value between $5 million and $10 million, and it is set aside exclusively for small businesses. Interested parties should contact Jenifer Garland at jenifer.m.garland@usace.army.mil or Rosalind Shoemaker at rosalind.m.shoemaker@usace.army.mil for further details, with the solicitation expected to be released electronically on or about January 6, 2026.