Industry Day 2024 Agenda_FINAL.pdf

LRD Industry Day 04 December 2024

Hilton Netherland Plaza Cincinnati, OH 45202

Time Discussion Topic/Objective 0830-0840 Administrative Announcements 0840-0850 Opening Remarks

The Great Lakes and Ohio River Division Commander welcomes you to the Industry Day event and sets the objective for the day – LRD Delivering for the Nation

0850-0910 LRD Overview LRD has been challenged with a historic Civil Works mission over the last few years and continues to have a robust Military mission. In this session, hear the High-Level overview of LRD’s program.

0910-0940 Civil Works Program Overview In this session, we’ll expand upon the earlier overview and deep dive into the upcoming LRD Civil Works program to include our Operations Mission.

0940-1000 BREAK

1000-1030 Military Program Overview In this session, we’ll expand upon the earlier overview and deep dive into the upcoming LRD Military program to include the Environmental Mission, Reserves Mission and Interagency and International Services Mission.

1030-1045 Emergency Response LRD is home to the Emergency Temporary Power Mission, which responds to natural disasters. Additionally, LRD supports other Divisions with emergency response in other areas such as debris removal and blue roofs. In this session, hear about how you can help LRD deliver for the nation in times of great need to protect life and property.

1045-1100 Conclusion Thank you for joining us today.

1100-1300 LUNCH/Networking On your own

1300-1700 Networking by Function There will be tables set up where you can visit with Government representatives grouped into the following functions:

• Architect/Engineer

• Vertical Construction

• Horizontal Construction

• Dredging

• Environmental

• Construction Management Services

• General

1300-1345 Breakout 1 – Acquisition 101 (Hall of Mirrors) New to doing business in the federal marketplace or with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers? Join our panel of USACE acquisition experts to learn best practices, tips, and tricks for doing business with us. Come prepared with your questions and learn first-hand the path toward meeting your business goals, including how to find contracting opportunities and monitor project forecasts.

Breakout 2 – Hot Topics in Acquisition (Rosewood) Join our panel to hear the Government perspective on hot and emerging topics in acquisition and prepare to share your feedback, perspective, and topics of interest as well. Topics could include IDaC, and the AE statutory change to name just a few.

Breakout 3 – Forecast (Salon HI) We are continuously striving to make improvements to the timeliness and accuracy of our forecasting information shared with Industry. We have recently made some changes to the regional acquisition forecast. We want to hear from you regarding the information you want in a forecast and how you want to obtain that information.

1355-1440 Breakout 4 – Research and Development Implementation (Salon HI) We are exploring new and innovative ways of acquiring our needs. We are currently looking into 3D printing for spare/replacement parts and Fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP). Join our panel to hear our thoughts and share your feedback, questions, and concerns.

Breakout 5 – Transparency in Market Research (Rosewood) Join our panel to hear more about how the Government conducts market research and how the Government relies on the information to make acquisition decisions.

Come prepared to provide feedback on what factors into the decision to respond to a sources sought notice or provide a proposal in response to a solicitation.

Breakout 6 – Barriers to Competition (Hall of Mirrors) Join our panel to discuss barriers to competition and how the Government can help to remove those barriers. Some barriers identified by the Government include unknown market conditions, lack of a set-aside, and competing work. Come prepared to identify other barriers to competition and how we can work together to promote competition on all our requirements.

1450-1535 Breakout 3 – Forecast (Salon HI) We are continuously striving to make improvements to the timeliness and accuracy of our forecasting information shared with Industry. We have recently made some changes to the regional acquisition forecast. We want to hear from you regarding the information you want in a forecast and how you want to obtain that information.

Breakout 5 – Transparency in Market Research (Rosewood) Join our panel to hear more about how the Government conducts market research and how the Government relies on the information to make acquisition decisions.

Come prepared to provide feedback on what factors into the decision to respond to a sources sought notice or provide a proposal in response to a solicitation.

1545-1630 Breakout 2 – Hot Topics in Acquisition (Rosewood) Join our panel to hear the Government perspective on hot and emerging topics in acquisition and prepare to share your feedback, perspective, and topics of interest as well. Topics could include IDaC, and the AE statutory change to name just a few.

Breakout 6 – Barriers to Competition (Hall of Mirrors) Join our panel to discuss barriers to competition and how the Government can help to remove those barriers. Some barriers identified by the Government include unknown market conditions, lack of a set-aside, and competing work. Come prepared to identify other barriers to competition and how we can work together to promote competition on all our requirements.