Reverse Industry Day and Listening Session – Emerging Acquisition Strategies for Future Projects

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Charleston District (SAC)

Subject: Reverse Industry Day and Listening Session – Emerging Acquisition Strategies for Future Projects

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Charleston District (SAC), invites industry partners to participate in a Reverse Industry Day focused on emerging acquisition strategies and project delivery methods. This event is intended to foster open dialogue between industry and USACE regarding innovative approaches to design and construction procurement.

BACKGROUND

Industry partners have gained significant experience implementing progressive and collaborative delivery methods, including Progressive Design-Build (PDB), Design-Build to Budget (DB2B), Integrated Design and Construction (IDAC), and Other Transaction Authorities (OTA). USACE is exploring opportunities to expand the use of these tools where appropriate and seeks direct feedback from industry to help shape future acquisition strategies and solicitation approaches.

Rather than conducting individual capability briefings, USACE will convene industry representatives in a roundtable forum to share lessons learned, discuss best practices, and identify opportunities to improve project delivery outcomes.

EVENT OBJECTIVE

This Reverse Industry Day is designed to provide industry with a platform to:

• Share real-world experiences and lessons learned using emerging acquisition methods.
• Discuss successful implementation strategies, challenges, and risk mitigation approaches.
• Provide recommendations on solicitation structure, evaluation criteria, partnering practices, and contract administration considerations.
• Offer feedback that may 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:  Thursday, November 19, 2026

Time:  1:00 PM – 3:30 PM (EST)

Location:
Charleston District Headquarters
69A Hagood Ave
Charleston, SC 29403

FORMAT

Industry-to-USACE Roundtable Discussion

Presenter Option:
The Government, at its sole discretion, may select up to five (5) industry partners to present a case study (see form link, to be provided below). Selected presenters will be allotted:

• 15-minute presentation
• 15-minute question-and-answer session

Case studies should focus on practical application of one or more of the acquisition strategies identified above and highlight lessons learned that may benefit future USACE procurements.

A suggested case study format is attached for your consideration.

REGISTRATION

Please note: registration will remain open until Thursday, November 12, 2026, or until event capacity is reached.

Registration information will be provided at:

https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/fqAnY3zkjX

ATTENDANCE LIMITATIONS

• Attendance is limited to one (1) to two (2) representatives per company.
• Maximum attendance is four companies/organizations due to time and capacity.
• Participation will be 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
• Alternative and innovative project delivery methods

Expected USACE participation includes representatives from Charleston District (SAC), South Atlantic Division (SAD), and other USACE members involved in project delivery, engineering, construction, contracting, and program management.

DISCLAIMER

This announcement is for planning and market research purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation, request for proposal, request for quotation, or commitment by the Government. Participation in this event is voluntary and at no cost to the Government. The Government will not reimburse any costs associated with participation.

Information exchanged during this event may be used by USACE to inform future acquisition strategies, project delivery approaches, and solicitation development; however, no procurement decisions will be made as a result of this event.