Lease of One Cutterhead, Hydraulic Pipeline Dredge (Not Less Than 18-Inch Diameter), Fully Operated with Attendant Plant and Personnel, and with a Draft not to Exceed 9 Feet, for Construction and Maintenance Dredging within the Vicksburg District

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Vicksburg District is conducting market research to identify firms that can provide a fully‑operated hydraulic cutter‑head dredge (≥ 18‑inch diameter) for construction and maintenance dredging on the Mississippi River and JBJ Waterway. The solicitation is a Sources‑Sought notice; no contract award is guaranteed, and responses will inform acquisition strategy and potential set‑aside decisions. Interested parties must submit a five‑page capability statement (plus a one‑page executive summary) by the deadline. • Required equipment: hydraulic cutter‑head dredge capable of handling pipelines up to 6,500 ft and a draft ≤ 9 ft. • Scope: mobilization, operation, and staffing of dredge equipment for sand, gravel, silt, mud, and debris removal. • Target respondents: large‑business, small‑business, HUBZone, women‑owned, SDVOSB, and other socio‑economic categories.