Industry Day Event – U. S. Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, NY

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), New York District, in partnership with the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, has issued a Special Notice announcing an Industry Day Event focused on the Academy's Campus Modernization Initiative. The event is scheduled for October 23, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM EST at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, NY. This Special Notice serves as an invitation to industry partners to participate in one of the most significant modernization efforts in the region. The event will be conducted in both in-person and virtual formats, though in-person attendance capacity is limited. The notice was originally posted on September 5, 2025, with an amendment confirming event details posted on October 16, 2025.

The primary objective of this Industry Day is to connect industry partners with upcoming federal contracting opportunities related to the Academy's modernization initiative and foster meaningful engagement with potential contractors. Companies interested in attending must register by noon on October 17, 2025, providing their company name, attendee details, contact information, attendance preference, company website, and an updated capability statement. All participants must present a valid Real ID or government-issued photo identification for campus entry, with parking available in the designated Marvin Lot and overnight parking prohibited. The event will feature strategic briefings from USACE and Academy leadership, a program outlook covering current and future projects, campus tours, direct engagement with program managers, federal contracting insights, and networking opportunities. The initiative encompasses opportunities in engineering, design, construction, and modernization services, with the primary point of contact being Zachery Bernard from the USACE Office of Small Business Programs.