Presolicitation DEPT OF DEFENSE DEPT OF THE ARMY is seeking a contractor for the Calcasieu River and Pass, Bar Channel Hopper Dredge Contract No. 2-2023 in Cameron Parish, LA. The service involves providing a fully crewed and equipped self-propelled trailing suction-type hopper dredge for the removal and disposal of shoal material in the Calcasieu River Bar Channel. The work may also be required in other areas of the New Orleans District, Galveston and Mobile Districts, and other necessary areas. The estimated construction range for this project is between $5,000,000.00 and $10,000,000.00. The solicitation will be issued on or about 20 March 2023, and interested vendors can access the documents on SAM.gov. Registration as an Interested Vendor on beta.SAM.gov is encouraged for marketing purposes. Offerers must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for a government contract award. For more information, contact Lauren A. Gandolfi at (504)862-2466 or lauren.a.gandolfi@usace.army.mil.