2026 Arkansas Regional Industry Day

SOL #: W9127SSpecial Notice

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Dept Of The Army

W076 ENDIST LITTLE ROCK

LITTLE ROCK, AR, 72201-3225, United States

Place of Performance

Little Rock, AR

NAICS

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220)

PSC

Construction Of Other Airfield Structures (Y1BZ)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/4b5c99ae93994283b8431a4b0ce9d316/view

Timeline

Posted

Dec 12, 2025

Last Updated

Apr 24, 2026

Qualification Details

Fit reasons

NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.

Risks

Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.

Next steps

Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.

Quick Summary

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) – Little Rock District will host its annual 2026 Arkansas Regional Industry Day on April 21–22, 2026, at the Hilton Garden Inn West in Little Rock, Arkansas. This no-cost public event is designed for industry partners to network with government agencies, large and small business contractors, and learn about upcoming business opportunities and contracting topics.

Event Details

This two-day event will feature:

Networking Opportunities: Engage with representatives from USACE Little Rock District, Memphis District, Little Rock Air Force Base, and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).
Training Sessions & Panel Discussions: Address important contracting topics.
Capabilities Briefings: Conducted in an open-floor, first-come, first-served format. Participants are encouraged to bring a concise one- to two-page capabilities statement.
Open to All Industries: Including Construction, Architecture & Engineering Survey, Initial Outfitting, Supplies & Services, and more.

Agenda Highlights (Tentative)

The tentative agenda, posted on April 11, 2026, outlines:

Key Speakers & Organizations: Presentations from the 19th Contracting Squadron, US General Services Administration (GSA), APEX Accelerators, and USACE districts.
Topics of Interest: Sessions on outreach services, small business participation, subcontracting plans, and mission briefings.
Schedule: The forum runs from 0800 to 1700 CST on April 21st and 0800 to 1600 CST on April 22nd, with dedicated networking breaks and all-day capability brief sessions on April 22nd.

Registration & Logistics

Registration Opens: March 16, 2026, at 12:00 PM CT.
Registration Closes: April 17, 2026, at 5:00 PM CT.
Registration Link: Provided in the original announcement.
Confirmation: Participants will not automatically receive a confirmation email but can request one by emailing ceswl-industryday@usace.army.mil.
Parking: Free parking is available onsite.

Important Notes

This event is for informational and networking purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment by the Government. Attendance is voluntary and will not provide any advantage or disadvantage in future Government procurements.