Industry Day - USACE Portland District
Overview
Buyer
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NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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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 hosted an Industry Day on January 22, 2026, to brief potential bidders on upcoming contract opportunities, acquisition policies, and engagement strategies within the greater Oregon and SW Washington region. This Special Notice was updated on February 3, 2026, to include attendee and RSVP lists, and on January 30, 2026, with presentation slides from the event.
Event Overview
The Industry Day, held at the District's Headquarters in Portland, featured government briefings, training sessions, work forecast presentations, and panels with Contracting Officers and construction oversight personnel. Attendees had opportunities to present capabilities to Project Managers and buyers. The event aimed to foster collaboration and inform industry partners about the District's future needs and operational focus areas, including navigation, water management, hydropower, and environmental stewardship.
Key Opportunity Insights
Several significant future contracting opportunities were highlighted:
- John Day TRGR Program: A major Design-Build project (estimated >$500M) for turbine replacement and generator rewind at John Day Dam, with solicitation planned for January 9, 2026. Numerous other related projects (transportation, HVAC, security, transformers) are planned through FY30.
- White City VA Seismic Upgrade Projects: A Full and Open Design-Build, Firm-fixed-price contract (target ceiling $260M) for new construction and renovations at the Southern Oregon Rehabilitation Center and Clinics (SORCC). This project requires CMMC Level 2 (Self).
- Pile Dike Repair Program: Ongoing and future projects for maintaining critical navigation infrastructure on the Columbia River, involving significant construction and repair work.
- NWP Design-Build MATOC: An upcoming Multiple Award Task Order Contract with a 5-year base period and $99M capacity, limited to the USACE Northwestern Division. This will be a 100% Total Small Business Pool with 5-7 anticipated awardees, covering a wide range of civil works, utility, and building projects. Phase 1 solicitation is anticipated in Q3 FY26.
Acquisition & Compliance Updates
Presentations covered critical updates for contractors:
- Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC): An overview of CMMC integration into future contracts, emphasizing that CMMC will be a condition of award for certain DoD contractors handling sensitive unclassified information. Bidders will need a CMMC Unique Identifier, and "Approved" or "Provisional Status" will be required at award. Full implementation is expected by 2028.
- Construction Contract Administration: Insights into the Portland District's processes, including key clauses (Buy American, Limitations on Subcontracting), quality assurance (RMS, CMP), and safety requirements (SSHO, APP). Recent changes include security requirements, FAR overhaul, and mandatory partnering meetings.
Resources & Contacts
Attendees and interested parties can review the detailed presentation slides and attendee/RSVP lists, which provide further specifics on projects, timelines, and contact information for key personnel.
- Primary Contact: Jaren Bowman (Jaren.L.Bowman@usace.army.mil)
- Secondary Contact: Mitchell Johnson (mitchell.j.johnson@usace.army.mil, 971-258-7871)
- John Day TRGR Program Contact: Brian.p.bell@usace.army.mil
- White City VA Project Contact: Nicole Adams (nicole.a.adams@usace.army.mil, 503-808-4614)