LRD Industry Day 2024

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Great Lakes and Ohio River Division (LRD) has issued a Special Notice announcing its 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 understanding the division's mission and potential contracting opportunities. LRD encompasses seven districts: Buffalo, Chicago, Detroit, Huntington, Louisville, Nashville, and Pittsburgh. This in-person event is free to attend and will provide participants with insights into the division's operations and future projects. The notice was officially posted on November 7, 2024, with a registration deadline of December 3, 2024.

The primary objective of the Industry Day is to provide businesses with comprehensive information about LRD's fiscal year 2025 opportunities across civil works, military, and emergency response programs. Contractors must register through Eventbrite before the registration closes at 5 PM Eastern on December 3, 2024, with no specific eligibility restrictions noted. The event will feature presentations, breakout sessions, and networking opportunities covering topics such as Acquisition 101, market research, and emerging technologies like 3D printing. Attendees can expect to learn about significant programs including the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative and explore potential contract opportunities spanning vertical and horizontal construction, environmental projects, and military installation improvements. The event aims to facilitate direct interaction between government representatives and potential contractors across various functional categories, including architecture/engineering, construction management, and specialized technical services.