Trailing Suction Hopper Dredging Operations – Southwest Pass

This contract involves comprehensive dredging operations using a self-propelled trailing suction hopper dredge to maintain adequate navigable depths in the Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River, ensuring safe and efficient maritime transportation. The work is classified under the NAICS code 237990 and is solicited by the Department of Defense through the W07V Endist New Orleans office. It is a subcontract opportunity with a response deadline set for July 14, 2026. The dredging activities will be conducted primarily in the Plaquemine area, focusing on sustaining the river channel's operational depth to support commercial and military vessel traffic. The contract emphasizes full-scale dredging efforts, highlighting the critical nature of maintaining this vital waterway for strategic and economic purposes. While detailed terms and conditions are not specified, the project reflects an essential infrastructure maintenance undertaking by a federal agency.