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 Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at the Hilton Netherland Plaza in Cincinnati, Ohio. The event will be an in-person only gathering for businesses interested in learning about the division's mission and potential contracting opportunities for Fiscal Year 2025. The LRD encompasses seven districts: Buffalo, Chicago, Detroit, Huntington, Louisville, Nashville, and Pittsburgh. This industry day is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of the division's work, network opportunities, and potential contract prospects for both small and large businesses. The event is free, but registration is mandatory and will close at 5 PM Eastern on Tuesday, December 3, 2024.

The primary objective of the Industry Day is to inform potential contractors about upcoming opportunities across various sectors, including vertical construction, environmental remediation, and emergency management support services. Contractors are required to register through Eventbrite and will have the opportunity to participate in presentations, breakout sessions, and networking events with government representatives from different functional areas such as Architect/Engineer, Vertical Construction, Horizontal Construction, Dredging, Environmental, Construction Management Services, and General contracting. The event will cover key topics including Acquisition 101, emerging acquisition trends, market research, and potential barriers to competition. Highlights include discussions of significant projects like the ASF Hangar at Fort Knox and KC-46A Hangar at March ARB, with contract values ranging from $5M to $250M. The division manages critical infrastructure including 60 locks and dams, 66 deep draft harbors, and 83 shallow draft harbors, presenting numerous potential contracting opportunities for interested businesses.