Reverse Industry Day – Emerging Acquisition Strategies for Military Construction and Civil Works Projects
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
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), Sacramento District (SPK), is hosting a Reverse Industry Day focused on Emerging Acquisition Strategies for Military Construction and Civil Works Projects. This event aims to foster open dialogue with industry partners regarding innovative approaches to design and construction procurement, including Progressive Design-Build (PDB), Design-Build to Budget (DB2B), Integrated Design and Construction (IDAC), and Other Transaction Authorities (OTA).
Event Purpose
This Reverse Industry Day provides a platform for industry to:
- Share real-world experiences and lessons learned with emerging acquisition methods.
- Discuss successful implementation strategies, challenges, and risk mitigation.
- Provide recommendations on solicitation structure, evaluation criteria, and contract administration.
- Offer feedback to inform future USACE acquisition planning and solicitation development.
Topics of Interest
Discussion topics may include, but are not limited to:
- Other Transaction Authorities (OTA)
- Progressive Design-Build (PDB)
- Design-Build to Budget (DB2B)
- Integrated Design and Construction (IDAC)
- Early contractor involvement
- Collaborative project development
- Cost and schedule certainty
- Innovation and risk-sharing approaches
- Best practices for owner-contractor collaboration
Event Information
- Date: Tuesday, July 14, 2026
- Time: 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM (Pacific Time)
- Location: Hyatt Regency Sacramento, 1209 L Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
- Format: Industry-to-USACE Roundtable Discussion
Participation & Registration
Participants can register as either a Presenter (up to five selected industry partners will have 10-minute presentations and Q&A) or an Attendee. Registration information will be provided via a pending link. Attendance is limited to one to two representatives per company, with a maximum of ninety individuals due to venue capacity. Participation is in-person only.
Who Should Attend
Industry partners with demonstrated experience in Progressive Design-Build, Design-Build to Budget, Integrated Design and Construction, Other Transaction Authorities, and other alternative/innovative project delivery methods.
Disclaimer
This is a Special Notice for planning and market research purposes only and is not a solicitation or commitment by the Government. Participation is voluntary, and no costs will be reimbursed. Information exchanged may inform future USACE strategies, but no procurement decisions will be made as a result of this event.