Industry Day Announcement, Portland Seismic Retrofit at VA Medical Center
Overview
Buyer
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Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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), Portland District is hosting a virtual Industry Day for the Portland Seismic Retrofit project at the VA Medical Center in Portland, Oregon. This event is for informational and market research purposes, aiming to provide project updates and gather industry input on construction risks, capabilities, and acquisition strategies. Responses to attend are due by May 8, 2026, 1200 PDT, for the virtual event on May 12, 2026, at 1000 PDT.
Scope of Work
The contemplated scope involves a seismic retrofit of Building 100, the medical center's acute care hospital. Key elements include:
- Structural retrofit: Major foundation upgrades, replacement of boilers and a fuel tank.
- Non-structural retrofit: Seismic bracing for building infrastructure and equipment.
- Enabling work: Onsite swing space and a new structured parking garage.
- Optional work: Roof replacement, pending funding.
This effort seeks to minimize exterior replacement, focusing only on what is necessary to support the retrofit. It will conclude the current Portland legacy seismic retrofit project.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice / Industry Day (informational/market research only)
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage)
- Response Due: May 8, 2026, 1200 Pacific Daylight Time (PDT)
- Virtual Event: May 12, 2026, 1000 PDT
- Published: April 23, 2026
Evaluation
The government will use industry input and responses to a post-event questionnaire to inform solicitation development. This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract, and no reimbursement will be made for participation costs.
Submission Instructions
To attend, interested parties must email Jaren Bowman (Jaren.L.Bowman@usace.army.mil) and Nicole Adams (Nicole.A.Adams@usace.army.mil) with the subject "Industry Event - Portland VA Medical Center". The email content must include the firm's name, CAGE code, and project role interest (e.g., prime contractor, subcontractor).