LRD Industry Day 2024

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Great Lakes and Ohio River Division (LRD) has issued a Special Notice for its FY25 Industry Day event scheduled for December 4, 2024, in Cincinnati, Ohio. The event will be held at the Hilton Netherland Plaza and is designed to bring together small and large businesses interested in federal contracting opportunities. LRD covers seven districts: Buffalo, Chicago, Detroit, Huntington, Louisville, Nashville, and Pittsburgh, representing a significant engineering and infrastructure management region. The in-person event is free and mandatory registration is required through Eventbrite, with registration closing at 5 PM Eastern on December 3, 2024. The Department of the Army Corps of Engineers will host this comprehensive industry engagement opportunity.

The primary objective of the Industry Day is to provide contractors with detailed insights into LRD's mission, funding opportunities, and upcoming project portfolios for fiscal year 2025. The event will feature presentations, breakout sessions, and networking opportunities across various functional areas including Architect/Engineer, Vertical Construction, Horizontal Construction, Dredging, Environmental, and Construction Management Services. Contractors can expect to learn about a diverse range of opportunities, with the division managing significant infrastructure including 60 locks and dams and 66 deep draft harbors. Key topics will include acquisition strategies, market research practices, and exploration of programs spanning navigation, flood risk management, military construction, and emergency management services. Potential contractors are encouraged to be registered in SAM and consider participation in the Disaster Response Registry to maximize their engagement opportunities. The event aims to facilitate direct interaction between industry partners and government representatives, with a focus on transparency and competitive opportunities.