Industry day announcement: day 1 — architecture & engineering (a/E) services

US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE) — LATIN AMERICA AND CARIBBEAN DISTRICT

INDUSTRY DAY ANNOUNCEMENT: DAY 1 — ARCHITECTURE & ENGINEERING (A/E) SERVICES

Requirement: Callao Naval Base, Peru, Infrastructure Modernization - AE
Customer Agency: Peruvian Navy
Notice ID: W51DQV27Z1CV8
NAICS Code: 541330 – Engineering Services

Event Date: Wednesday, December 1, 2026

Location: Centro Naval Sede San Borja, Lima, Peru

RSVP Deadline: November 18, 2026, at 3:00 pm CT

General Overview

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Caribbean District, is hosting an Industry Day event in Lima, Peru, to engage with industry partners regarding the upcoming acquisition of the Callao Naval Base, Peru, Infrastructure Modernization Project and NAMRU-S O&M Project.

To provide focused engagement for distinct industry sectors, the event is structured over three specialized days:

• Day 1 (Tuesday, December 1, 2026): Callao Naval Base, Peru, Infrastructure Modernization Project - Architecture & Engineering (A/E) Services (NAICS 541330)
• Day 2 (Wednesday, December 2, 2026): Callao Naval Base, Peru, Infrastructure Modernization Project - Construction (NAICS 236220)
• Day 3 (Thursday, December 3, 2026): U.S. Navy Medical Research Unit South (NAMRU-S) Lima and Iquitos, Peru - Facilities Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Services (NAICS 561210)

This announcement specifically covers Day 1 (A/E Services). Separate announcements address Day 2 (Construction) and Day 3 Facilities Operation and Maintenance (O&M).

Purpose of the Event

The purpose is to present the planned Architectural and Engineering (A/E) requirements in support of shoreside and port facility modernization at Callao Naval Base, brief prospective prime design firms and specialized consultants on USACE engineering criteria and U.S. Federal contracting standards, provide walk-in technical guidance on federal vendor registrations, and conduct private one-on-one market research capability briefings.

Summary of the Sessions

The program includes three distinct sessions:

1. A/E Design: A comprehensive briefing detailing project scope, facility design packages, site conditions, host-nation and DoD design standards, BIM requirements, procurement timelines, and USACE compliance guidelines.
2. One-on-One Capability Briefings: Private, scheduled 15-minute briefings reserved for prospective A/E firms to present specialized technical and managerial capabilities directly to the USACE acquisition panel.
3. Federal Systems Registration Support: Individual, walk-in technical assistance to help prospective firms navigate SAM.gov, Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), and NCAGE.

Please note: This announcement is issued solely for market research and informational planning purposes. It does not constitute a Request for Proposals (RFP), an Invitation for Bids (IFB), or an obligation on the part of the U.S. Government. No contract award will result directly from this event.

Logistics & Schedule

• Date: December 1, 2026
• Hours: 08:30 – 4:00 PM CT/Local Lima Time
• Location: Centro Naval Sede San Borja
  Av. San Luis S/Nº Cdra. 24, Urb. San Borja Sur, Lima, Peru

Daily Schedule Note: A detailed schedule of presentations, networking intervals, and allocated session times is currently being finalized. The specific daily agenda will be published in a forthcoming update to this announcement prior to the event.

Event Details & Specific Sessions

Session 1: A/E Seminar & Design Scope Briefing

USACE engineering, project management, and contracting representatives will deliver a detailed technical presentation covering:

• Master planning, site layout, and architectural vision for the Callao Naval Base modernization.
• Design criteria, geotechnical and seismic considerations, coastal environment durability standards, and Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC).
• Building Information Modeling (BIM), specialized mechanical/electrical/plumbing (MEP), fire protection, environmental permitting, and host-nation building codes.
• Overview of the federal A/E Brooks Act selection process (FAR Part 36.6), evaluation criteria, submission requirements (Standard Form 330), and milestone schedules.

Session 2: One-on-One Capability Briefings (Pre-Registration Required)

Prospective A/E firms (including formal Joint Ventures and Prime Mentor-Protégé partnerships) may request a dedicated 15-minute private session with the USACE technical and acquisition panel.

• Objective: Market research to assess industry interest, multi-disciplinary engineering depth, regional design experience, BIM/CADD capabilities, and past performance.
• Availability: Time slots are limited and will be confirmed on a strictly first-come, first-served basis upon receipt and validation of the RSVP form.

Session 3: Federal Systems Registration Support

Throughout the day, USACE specialists will host an individual support station to assist contractors with:

• Firms interested in receiving support should bring a computer
• Navigating NATO Commercial and Government Entity (NCAGE) code applications.
• Obtaining a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and activating an account in SAM.gov.

Project & Requirement Overview

Project Description

The contemplated acquisition covers comprehensive multi-disciplinary Architecture and Engineering (A/E) services. The scope of work encompasses:

• Topographic, hydrographic, and geotechnical site investigations and soil stabilization analysis.
• Comprehensive seismic engineering compliant with Peruvian seismic zones and DoD structural criteria.
• Concept development, 35% preliminary design, 65% intermediate design, and final 100% ready-to-advertise design packages and technical specifications.
• Multi-discipline engineering including civil, structural, architectural, MEP, specialized fire suppression, industrial ventilation, cold-chain refrigeration, and telecommunications.
• Environmental assessments, stormwater management planning, and host-nation regulatory compliance support.
• Complete Furniture, Fixtures, & Equipment (FF&E) interior design packages.
• Development of construction cost estimates (MII format) and construction phasing schedules.

Summary of Facility Packages:

Building 110                           

• Primary Function: Spare Parts Warehouse
• Key Technical Considerations: Heavy-duty slab design, industrial racking integration, material handling flow, automated logistics staging.

Building 115

• Primary Function: Clothing & Gear Warehouse
• Key Technical Considerations: High-density pallet storage, humidity and climate control, inventory distribution bays.

Building 112

• Primary Function: Material Warehouse
• Key Technical Considerations: Bulk staging, overhead crane/hoist accommodations, heavy equipment ingress/egress ramps.

Building 113

• Primary Function: Customs Warehouse
• Key Technical Considerations: Secure bonded holding areas, host-nation customs inspection layout, physical security infrastructure.

Building 114

• Primary Function: Petroleum, Oil, and Lubricants (POL) Warehouse
• Key Technical Considerations: Secondary containment, explosion-proof electrical systems, specialized foam/water fire suppression, environmental drainage controls.

Building 111

• Primary Function: Medicine & Medical Supplies Warehouse
• Key Technical Considerations: Temperature/humidity-controlled storage (cold chain capability), pharmaceutical-grade clean finishings, backup power integration.

Building 120

• Primary Function: DIRNOTEMAT & Quality Control Building
• Key Technical Considerations: Administrative offices, testing and quality inspection laboratories, specialized testing benches, IT/telecom infrastructure.

Site & Ancillary Works

• Primary Function: Infrastructure & Integration
• Key Technical Considerations: Site grading, structural fill, perimeter security, access roads, utility connections, complete FF&E packages, and host-nation compliant permitting.

Streamlined RSVP & Venue Access Instructions

Due to facility capacity constraints and military installation security protocols at Centro Naval, advance registration is mandatory. Attendance is limited to a maximum of three (3) representatives per company.

To simplify the registration process, interested firms must follow this two-step procedure:

1. Step 1 — Email Request:
   Send an email to Claudia Montero at Claudia.M.Montero@usace.army.mil, and cc Renee Booth, Meranda.R.Booth@usace.army.mil, and Jaclyn Yocum, Jaclyn.C.Yocum@usace.army.mil , no later than November 18, 2026, at 3:00 pm CT.

   • Subject Line: RSVP Request: Callao Naval Base AE Industry Day (Dec 1, 2026) – [Company Name]
   • Message Body: State your company name, point of contact, contact email address, and interest in attending Day 1 (A/E Services).
2. Step 2 — Registration Form & Official Confirmation:
   • Upon receipt of your email, Ms. Montero will reply with the official RSVP & Security Access Form.
   • Complete the form (which collects attendee details, security credentials, and interest in 1-on-1 sessions or SAM.gov support) and return it via email.
   • Upon review and clearance, Ms. Montero will issue an Official RSVP Confirmation Notice containing venue access instructions, check-in requirements, and confirmed one-on-one time slots (if requested).

Event Documentation & Post-Event Postings

To promote dynamic in-person dialogue and networking among prospective prime and subcontracting partners, detailed session slide decks, complete meeting agendas, and formal Q&A transcripts will not be published prior to the event.

• Pre-Event Distribution: Only logistical directions, security guidelines, and RSVP updates will be released prior to December 2, 2026.
• Post-Event Distribution: Following the conclusion of the event, the official presentation deck, the attendee directory (to facilitate joint ventures and teaming arrangements), and all formal Government answers to submitted questions will be posted publicly to SAM.gov under this Notice ID.

Submission of Questions

• Pre-Event Questions: Email the POCs listed below.
• During the Event: Attendees may submit oral questions during designated Q&A periods or provide written questions on index cards distributed during registration.
• Post-Event Questions: Following the event, participants may submit technical and procurement inquiries via email to the points of contact listed below. All responses will be consolidated and posted publicly to SAM.gov.

Federal Systems Registration (SAM.gov & PIEE)

Prospective A/E firms are strongly encouraged to initiate federal vendor registrations immediately. Any resulting solicitation will incorporate FAR 52.204-7 (System for Award Management), mandating an active SAM registration at the time of proposal submission and contract award. Registration is free.

• Domestic (U.S.) Firms: Obtain a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and ensure an active record in SAM.gov. A CAGE code is assigned during registration.
• International / Peruvian Firms:
  1. Obtain a NATO Commercial and Government Entity (NCAGE) code:
     • Non-NATO entities (including Peru) must register via the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) portal: NSPA NCAGE Portal.
     • Entities in NATO member or sponsored nations: Consult the NATO AC/135 Directory.
  2. Request a UEI through SAM.gov, ensuring company legal name and address match the NCAGE record exactly.
  3. Finalize registration on SAM.gov.

Points of Contact (POCs)

• Claudia Montero - Administrative Management Assistant, USACE Latin America and Caribbean District
  Email: Claudia.M.Montero@usace.army.mil
• Renee Booth - Contracting Officer, USACE Latin America and Caribbean District
  Email: Meranda.R.Booth@usace.army.mil
• Jaclyn Yocum – Contracting Specialist, USACE Latin America and Caribbean District
  Email: Jaclyn.C.Yocum@usace.army.mil