2026 Arkansas Regional Industry Day

Special Notice Posted

Solicitation number
W9127S
Agency
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

Place of performance
Little Rock, Arkansas 72211, United States

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Little Rock District published this Special Notice to announce the 2026 Arkansas Regional Industry Day forum scheduled for April 21-22, 2026, at the Hilton Garden Inn West in Little Rock, Arkansas. Originally scheduled for December 2025, the event was postponed to spring 2026 to accommodate planning needs. This is an annual networking event designed to connect industry partners with multiple government agencies and other contractors. The event is open to all industries, including construction, architecture and engineering, survey services, initial outfitting, and supplies and services. The Department of the Army Corps of Engineers Engineering District Little Rock serves as the host agency.

The primary objective of this Special Notice is to inform businesses of an opportunity to network with government contracting professionals and identify upcoming business opportunities across multiple federal agencies. Registration opened March 16, 2026, at 12:00 PM Central Time and closed on April 17, 2026, at 5:00 PM Central Time through an online registration portal; the event is free to attend. Day one features presentations on small business participation, subcontracting plans, and district missions from USACE Little Rock District, USACE Memphis District, Little Rock Air Force Base, and the U.S. Small Business Administration, while day two focuses on individual capability briefings conducted on a first-come, first-served basis. All businesses are eligible to participate; attendees are encouraged to bring one- to two-page capabilities statements to distribute to government representatives. Interested vendors seeking booth space should contact Lee Powers at LPowers@avcor-usa.com, while general inquiries should be directed to ceswl-industryday@usace.army.mil.

Notice text

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Update #12 · Latest ·

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) – Little Rock District will host its annual Industry Day event on April 21–22, 2026, in the Magnolia Ballroom at the Hilton Garden Inn West located at 10914 Kanis Road, Little Rock, Arkansas. 

This two-day event will provide industry partners the opportunity to network with several government agencies, as well as other large and small business contractors. The event will include a forum to address upcoming business opportunities and will also provide training sessions and panel discussions on important contracting topics.

Registered participants will have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with representatives from the USACE Little Rock District, Memphis District, Little Rock Air Force Base, and the U.S. Small Business Administration.

This event is open to all industries including:

• Construction
• Architecture & Engineering Survey
• Initial Outfitting
• Supplies & Services
• and more.

Capabilities Briefings:
Capabilities briefings will follow an open-floor format and meetings will be conducted on a first-come, first-served basis. Upon arrival, participants will check in with a USACE Contracting Professional and receive a number for each District or Agency table in which they have expressed interest. When your group number is called, you may proceed to the assigned meeting table.

Participants are encouraged to bring a capabilities statement to share with government representatives. A concise one- to two-page capabilities statement is recommended, and participants may wish to bring multiple copies for distribution.

The agenda for this event is forthcoming.

Registration:
Registration is closed. 

Participants will not automatically receive a confirmation email after registering. If a participant would like confirmation of their registration, they may request one by emailing ceswl-industryday@usace.army.mil. Confirmation requests will be fulfilled within one business day.

This is a no-cost public event, and free parking is available onsite at the venue.

For questions regarding the event, please email ceswl-industryday@usace.army.mil.

Interested Vendors:
Please contact Lee Powers via email at LPowers@avcor-usa.com for all inquiries regarding vendor booths.

See the link below for Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) sponsored event registration.

Disclaimer: This event is for informational and networking purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment by the Government. Attendance at this event is voluntary and will not provide any advantage or disadvantage in future Government procurements.

The tentative agenda has been posted to this announcement.

The information shared at the event, including the event slides, have been posted to this announcement.

Update #11 ·

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) – Little Rock District will host its annual Industry Day event on April 21–22, 2026, in the Magnolia Ballroom at the Hilton Garden Inn West located at 10914 Kanis Road, Little Rock, Arkansas. 

This two-day event will provide industry partners the opportunity to network with several government agencies, as well as other large and small business contractors. The event will include a forum to address upcoming business opportunities and will also provide training sessions and panel discussions on important contracting topics.

Registered participants will have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with representatives from the USACE Little Rock District, Memphis District, Little Rock Air Force Base, and the U.S. Small Business Administration.

This event is open to all industries including:

• Construction
• Architecture & Engineering Survey
• Initial Outfitting
• Supplies & Services
• and more.

Capabilities Briefings:
Capabilities briefings will follow an open-floor format and meetings will be conducted on a first-come, first-served basis. Upon arrival, participants will check in with a USACE Contracting Professional and receive a number for each District or Agency table in which they have expressed interest. When your group number is called, you may proceed to the assigned meeting table.

Participants are encouraged to bring a capabilities statement to share with government representatives. A concise one- to two-page capabilities statement is recommended, and participants may wish to bring multiple copies for distribution.

The agenda for this event is forthcoming.

Registration:
Registration is closed. 

Participants will not automatically receive a confirmation email after registering. If a participant would like confirmation of their registration, they may request one by emailing ceswl-industryday@usace.army.mil. Confirmation requests will be fulfilled within one business day.

This is a no-cost public event, and free parking is available onsite at the venue.

For questions regarding the event, please email ceswl-industryday@usace.army.mil.

Interested Vendors:
Please contact Lee Powers via email at LPowers@avcor-usa.com for all inquiries regarding vendor booths.

See the link below for Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) sponsored event registration.

Disclaimer: This event is for informational and networking purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment by the Government. Attendance at this event is voluntary and will not provide any advantage or disadvantage in future Government procurements.

The tentative agenda has been posted to this announcement.

Update #10 ·

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) – Little Rock District will host its annual Industry Day event on April 21–22, 2026, in the Magnolia Ballroom at the Hilton Garden Inn West located at 10914 Kanis Road, Little Rock, Arkansas. 

This two-day event will provide industry partners the opportunity to network with several government agencies, as well as other large and small business contractors. The event will include a forum to address upcoming business opportunities and will also provide training sessions and panel discussions on important contracting topics.

Registered participants will have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with representatives from the USACE Little Rock District, Memphis District, Little Rock Air Force Base, and the U.S. Small Business Administration.

This event is open to all industries including:

• Construction
• Architecture & Engineering Survey
• Initial Outfitting
• Supplies & Services
• and more.

Capabilities Briefings:
Capabilities briefings will follow an open-floor format and meetings will be conducted on a first-come, first-served basis. Upon arrival, participants will check in with a USACE Contracting Professional and receive a number for each District or Agency table in which they have expressed interest. When your group number is called, you may proceed to the assigned meeting table.

Participants are encouraged to bring a capabilities statement to share with government representatives. A concise one- to two-page capabilities statement is recommended, and participants may wish to bring multiple copies for distribution.

The agenda for this event is forthcoming.

Registration:
Registration will open March 16, 2026 at 12:00 PM CT and will close on April 17, 2026 at 5:00 PM CT. See Link below: 

https://www.cognitoforms.com/SWL3/_2026ArkansasRegionalIndustryDayForum

Participants will not automatically receive a confirmation email after registering. If a participant would like confirmation of their registration, they may request one by emailing ceswl-industryday@usace.army.mil. Confirmation requests will be fulfilled within one business day.

This is a no-cost public event, and free parking is available onsite at the venue.

For questions regarding the event, please email ceswl-industryday@usace.army.mil.

Interested Vendors:
Please contact Lee Powers via email at LPowers@avcor-usa.com for all inquiries regarding vendor booths.

See the link below for Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) sponsored event registration.

Disclaimer: This event is for informational and networking purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment by the Government. Attendance at this event is voluntary and will not provide any advantage or disadvantage in future Government procurements.

The tentative agenda has been posted to this announcement.

Update #9 ·

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) – Little Rock District will host its annual Industry Day event on April 21–22, 2026, in the Magnolia Ballroom at the Hilton Garden Inn West located at 10914 Kanis Road, Little Rock, Arkansas. 

This two-day event will provide industry partners the opportunity to network with several government agencies, as well as other large and small business contractors. The event will include a forum to address upcoming business opportunities and will also provide training sessions and panel discussions on important contracting topics.

Registered participants will have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with representatives from the USACE Little Rock District, Memphis District, Little Rock Air Force Base, and the U.S. Small Business Administration.

This event is open to all industries including:

• Construction
• Architecture & Engineering Survey
• Initial Outfitting
• Supplies & Services
• and more.

Capabilities Briefings:
Capabilities briefings will follow an open-floor format and meetings will be conducted on a first-come, first-served basis. Upon arrival, participants will check in with a USACE Contracting Professional and receive a number for each District or Agency table in which they have expressed interest. When your group number is called, you may proceed to the assigned meeting table.

Participants are encouraged to bring a capabilities statement to share with government representatives. A concise one- to two-page capabilities statement is recommended, and participants may wish to bring multiple copies for distribution.

The agenda for this event is forthcoming.

Registration:
Registration will open March 16, 2026 at 12:00 PM CT and will close on April 17, 2026 at 5:00 PM CT. See Link below: 

https://www.cognitoforms.com/SWL3/_2026ArkansasRegionalIndustryDayForum

Participants will not automatically receive a confirmation email after registering. If a participant would like confirmation of their registration, they may request one by emailing ceswl-industryday@usace.army.mil. Confirmation requests will be fulfilled within one business day.

This is a no-cost public event, and free parking is available onsite at the venue.

For questions regarding the event, please email ceswl-industryday@usace.army.mil.

Interested Vendors:
Please contact Lee Powers via email at LPowers@avcor-usa.com for all inquiries regarding vendor booths.

See the link below for Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) sponsored event registration.

Disclaimer: This event is for informational and networking purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment by the Government. Attendance at this event is voluntary and will not provide any advantage or disadvantage in future Government procurements.

Update #8 ·

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) – Little Rock District will host its annual Industry Day event on April 21–22, 2026, in the Magnolia Ballroom at the Hilton Garden Inn West.

This two-day event will provide industry partners the opportunity to network with several government agencies, as well as other large and small business contractors. The event will include a forum to address upcoming business opportunities and will also provide training sessions and panel discussions on important contracting topics.

Registered participants will have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with representatives from the USACE Little Rock District, Memphis District, Little Rock Air Force Base, and the U.S. Small Business Administration.

This event is open to all industries including:

• Construction
• Architecture & Engineering Survey
• Initial Outfitting
• Supplies & Services
• and more.

Capabilities Briefings:
Capabilities briefings will follow an open-floor format and meetings will be conducted on a first-come, first-served basis. Upon arrival, participants will check in with a USACE Contracting Professional and receive a number for each District or Agency table in which they have expressed interest. When your group number is called, you may proceed to the assigned meeting table.

Participants are encouraged to bring a capabilities statement to share with government representatives. A concise one- to two-page capabilities statement is recommended, and participants may wish to bring multiple copies for distribution.

The agenda for this event is forthcoming.

Registration:
Registration will open March 16, 2026 at 12:00 PM CT and will close on April 17, 2026 at 5:00 PM CT. See Link below: 

https://www.cognitoforms.com/SWL3/_2026ArkansasRegionalIndustryDayForum

Participants will not automatically receive a confirmation email after registering. If a participant would like confirmation of their registration, they may request one by emailing ceswl-industryday@usace.army.mil. Confirmation requests will be fulfilled within one business day.

This is a no-cost public event, and free parking is available onsite at the venue.

For questions regarding the event, please email ceswl-industryday@usace.army.mil.

Interested Vendors:
Please contact Lee Powers via email at LPowers@avcor-usa.com for all inquiries regarding vendor booths.

See the link below for Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) sponsored event registration.

Disclaimer: This event is for informational and networking purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment by the Government. Attendance at this event is voluntary and will not provide any advantage or disadvantage in future Government procurements.

Update #7 ·

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) – Little Rock District will host its annual Industry Day event on April 21–22, 2026, in the Magnolia Ballroom at the Hilton Garden Inn West.

This two-day event will provide industry partners the opportunity to network with several government agencies, as well as other large and small business contractors. The event will include a forum to address upcoming business opportunities and will also provide training sessions and panel discussions on important contracting topics.

Registered participants will have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with representatives from the USACE Little Rock District, Memphis District, Little Rock Air Force Base, and the U.S. Small Business Administration.

This event is open to all industries including:

• Construction
• Architecture & Engineering Survey
• Initial Outfitting
• Supplies & Services
• and more.

Capabilities Briefings:
Capabilities briefings will follow an open-floor format and meetings will be conducted on a first-come, first-served basis. Upon arrival, participants will check in with a USACE Contracting Professional and receive a number for each District or Agency table in which they have expressed interest. When your group number is called, you may proceed to the assigned meeting table.

Participants are encouraged to bring a capabilities statement to share with government representatives. A concise one- to two-page capabilities statement is recommended, and participants may wish to bring multiple copies for distribution.

The agenda for this event is forthcoming.

Registration:
Registration will open March 16, 2026 at 12:00 PM CT and will close on April 17, 2026 at 5:00 PM CT.

Participants will not automatically receive a confirmation email after registering. If a participant would like confirmation of their registration, they may request one by emailing ceswl-industryday@usace.army.mil. Confirmation requests will be fulfilled within one business day.

This is a no-cost public event, and free parking is available onsite at the venue.

For questions regarding the event, please email ceswl-industryday@usace.army.mil.

Interested Vendors:
Please contact Lee Powers via email at LPowers@avcor-usa.com for all inquiries regarding vendor booths.

See the link below for Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) sponsored event registration.

Disclaimer: This event is for informational and networking purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment by the Government. Attendance at this event is voluntary and will not provide any advantage or disadvantage in future Government procurements.

Update #6 ·

**UPDATE: Our Annual Arkansas Regional Industry Day Event has been scheduled for April 21, 2026 through April 22, 2026.**

The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Little Rock District proudly presents the Arkansas Regional Industry Day.

This event will provide industry the priceless opportunity to network with Government personnel as well as other large and small business contractors. Industry Day will also provide an invaluable forum to discuss upcoming business opportunities. Businesses will also have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with various Government agencies and contractor personnel.

This event is open to all industries including:

• Construction

• Architecture & Engineering Survey

• Initial Outfitting

• Supplies & Services

• and more!

Government Agencies expected to be invited:

USACE: Tulsa District, Kansas City District, Memphis District, Galveston District, Ft Worth District, Vicksburg District, St. Louis District.

Registration will open once invited Districts have confirmed attendance. If you have any questions or concerns, please send an email to ceswl-industryday@usace.army.mil. 

INTERESTED VENDORS: Please contact Lee Powers via email at LPowers@avcor-usa.com for all inquires regarding vendor booths.

Update #5 ·

**UPDATE: Our Annual Arkansas Regional Industry Day Event has been scheduled for April 21, 2026 through April 22, 2026.**

The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Little Rock District proudly presents the Arkansas Regional Industry Day.

This event will provide industry the priceless opportunity to network with Government personnel as well as other large and small business contractors. Industry Day will also provide an invaluable forum to discuss upcoming business opportunities. Businesses will also have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with various Government agencies and contractor personnel.

This event is open to all industries including:

• Construction

• Architecture & Engineering Survey

• Initial Outfitting

• Supplies & Services

• and more!

Government Agencies expected to be invited:

USACE: Tulsa District, Kansas City District, Memphis District, Galveston District, Ft Worth District, Vicksburg District, St. Louis District.

Registration will open once invited Districts have confirmed attendance. If you have any questions or concerns, please send an email to ceswl-industryday@usace.army.mil. 

INTERESTED VENDORS: Please contact Lee Powers via email at LPowers@avcor-usa.com for all inquires regarding vendor booths. 

Update #4 ·

**UPDATE: Our Annual Arkansas Regional Industry Day Event has been scheduled for April 21, 2026 through April 22, 2026.**

The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Little Rock District proudly presents the Arkansas Regional Industry Day.

This event will provide industry the priceless opportunity to network with Government personnel as well as other large and small business contractors. Industry Day will also provide an invaluable forum to discuss upcoming business opportunities. Businesses will also have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with various Government agencies and contractor personnel.

This event is open to all industries including:

• Construction

• Architecture & Engineering Survey

• Initial Outfitting

• Supplies & Services

• and more!

Government Agencies expected to be invited:

USACE: Tulsa District, Kansas City District, Memphis District, Galveston District, Ft Worth District, Vicksburg District, St. Louis District.

Registration will open once invited Districts have confirmed attendance. If you have any questions or concerns, please send an email to ceswl-industryday@usace.army.mil. 

Update #3 ·

**UPDATE: Our Annual Arkansas Regional Industry Day Event has been pushed to spring 2026.  The new date is still pending. Once determined, we will share the information via SAM.gov posting. **

The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Little Rock District proudly presents the Arkansas Regional Industry Day.

This event will provide industry the priceless opportunity to network with Government personnel as well as other large and small business contractors. Industry Day will also provide an invaluable forum to discuss upcoming business opportunities. Businesses will also have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with various Government agencies and contractor personnel.

This event is open to all industries including:

• Construction

• Architecture & Engineering Survey

• Initial Outfitting

• Supplies & Services

• and more!

Government Agencies expected to be invited:

USACE: Tulsa District, Kansas City District, Memphis District, Galveston District, Ft Worth District, Vicksburg District, St. Louis District.

Registration will open once a new date is set for the spring of 2026. If you have any questions or concerns, please send an email to ceswl-industryday@usace.army.mil. 

Update #2 ·

The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Little Rock District proudly presents the 2025 Arkansas Regional Industry Day on December 2-3, 2025 at the Hilton Garden Inn West Little Rock, 10914 Kanis Road, Little Rock, AR 72211.

This event will provide industry the priceless opportunity to network with Government personnel as well as other large and small business contractors. Industry Day will also provide an invaluable forum to discuss upcoming business opportunities. Businesses will also have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with various Government agencies and contractor personnel.

This event is open to all industries including:

• Construction

• Architecture & Engineering Survey

• Initial Outfitting

• Supplies & Services

• and more!

Government Agencies expected to be invited:

USACE: Tulsa District, Kansas City District, Memphis District, Galveston District, Ft Worth District, Vicksburg District, St. Louis District.

Registration opens, November 3, 2025. No registration fee is required. Registration ends November 21, 2025. If you have any questions or concerns, please send an email to ceswl-industryday@usace.army.mil. 

Update #1 ·

The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Little Rock District proudly presents the 2025 Arkansas Regional Industry Day on December 2-3, 2025 at the Hilton Garden Inn West Little Rock, 10914 Kanis Road, Little Rock, AR 72211.

This event will provide industry the priceless opportunity to network with Government personnel as well as other large and small business contractors. Industry Day will also provide an invaluable forum to discuss upcoming business opportunities. Businesses will also have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with various Government agencies and contractor personnel.

This event is open to all industries including:

• Construction

• Architecture & Engineering Survey

• Initial Outfitting

• Supplies & Services

• and more!

Government Agencies expected to be invited:

USACE: Tulsa District, Kansas City District, Memphis District, Galveston District, Ft Worth District, Vicksburg District, St. Louis District.

Registration opens October 1, 2025. No registration fee is required. Registration ends November 28, 2025. If you have any questions or concerns, please send an email to CESWLIndustryDay@usace.army.mil.

Files

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CORRECT_2026ArkansasRegionalIndustryDayForum.xlsx XLSX spreadsheet
7_Memphis District.pdf PDF
5_DOD Subcontracting Plan Checklist 7.16.pdf PDF
Master Slide Deck.pptx PPTX presentation
Arkansas Regional Industry Forum 2026 - Tentative Agenda 21-22 Apr.docx DOCX document

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