2026 SAME Rock Island Post Small Business Industry Day
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- 2026_SAME_Rock_Island_Post_Small_Business_Industry_Day
- Agency
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ENDIST Rock Island
US Army Corps of Engineers, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- Place of performance
- Davenport, Iowa, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The 2026 SAME Rock Island Post Small Business Industry Day is a Special Notice published by the Department of the Army Corps of Engineers Engineering District Rock Island (ENDIST Rock Island) on March 17, 2026. This event represents a non-set-aside opportunity designed to facilitate networking and business development between small and large businesses and federal government agencies. The industry day will take place in the Quad Cities area of Iowa and is organized in partnership with the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) Rock Island Post. The notice was posted on March 17, 2026, with an April 8, 2026 deadline, indicating the conference concludes on that date. The event is intended to benefit businesses of all sizes seeking to establish or expand their relationships with federal contracting opportunities.
The primary objective of this industry day is to provide businesses with project updates, best practice discussions, and direct networking opportunities with government representatives and industry partners. The event schedule includes a social and networking reception on the evening of Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at the River Center in Davenport, Iowa, with optional one-on-one meetings available that afternoon, followed by a full-day conference on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, featuring presentations from public and private sector speakers. There are no specific eligibility restrictions mentioned; the event is open to SAME Rock Island Post members, friends, and partners, as well as businesses of all sizes interested in federal contracting opportunities. Interested participants can register for the conference through the provided Constantcontact registration link, and hotel accommodations are available at the Hotel Blackhawk at a negotiated rate of $159.00 per night with a booking deadline of March 17, 2026. Additional sponsorship inquiries should be directed to Meredith Anderson at manderson@hanson-inc.com or 815-519-7695.
Notice text
2026 SAME Rock Island Post Small Business Industry Day
Hello SAME Rock Island Post members, friends, and partners,
We are excited to welcome you to the 2026 Small Business Industry Day in the Quad Cities! This year’s event will feature project updates, best practice discussions, and networking opportunities for businesses of all sizes interested in working with the federal government.
As in previous years, a Social & Networking Event will be held the evening before the conference, along with optional one-on-one meetings on Tuesday afternoon.
EVENT SCHEDULE:
Tuesday, April 7, 2026 – Social & Networking Events
5:30–7:30 PM
River Center Lower Concourse
(South side of 3rd street)
136 East 3rd St., Davenport, IA 52801
- Registration includes two drink tickets, heavy appetizers, and water/soft drink stations.
- One-on-one meetings will be offered earlier that afternoon (details on these will be announced separately).
Wednesday, April 8, 2026 – Conference Day
8:00 AM-4:00 PM
River Center
136 East 3rd St., Davenport, IA 52801
- Full day of sessions, including breakfast and lunch
- Presentations from public- and private-sector speakers
- Networking opportunities with government representatives and industry partners
- A draft agenda will be posted to the SAME website when available (agenda subject to change)
For sponsorship questions, contact Meredith Anderson at manderson@hanson-inc.com or 815-519-7695.
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS:
Hotel Blackhawk
200 E. 3rd Street
Davenport, Iowa 52801
159.00 USD per night
Last Day to Book: Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Booking link below:
https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1770933212221&key=GRP&app=resvlink&_branch_match_id=1541994359193463943&_branch_referrer=H4sIAAAAAAAAA8soKSkottLXTywo0MtNLCrKzC8p0UvOz9UvSi3OyczLtgdK2ALZZSCOWmaKraG5uYGlsbGRoZGRkaFadmqlrXtQgFpdUWpaKlB3Xnp8UlF%2BeXFqka1zRlF%2BbioAdNZBp2AAAAA%3D&inventoryMissing=true
Conference Registration
https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/6xrjtq7
Please mark your calendars for this great opportunity to showcase your business’ unique capabilities and hear from speakers representing the private and public sectors discussing best practices and upcoming projects. The SAME Rock Island Post Small Business Industry Day events are open to all businesses, small and large.
Please pass this announcement on to others who may benefit. Looking forward to seeing everybody again.
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