Special NoticePosted Sep 11, 2026·Responses due Sep 30, 2026

FED Reverse Industry Day � Innovative Acquisition and Project Delivery Strategies

Army Corps of Engineers · W2SN ENDIST FAR EAST

Stage
Early notice (sources sought, presolicitation or special notice)
NAICS
23
Value
Not stated
Solicitation
W912UM26Z9999-1
Set-aside
None stated
PSC
Not stated
Place
Suwon, KR-41, KOR
Contact
Sonya Sharp (sonya.s.sharp@usace.army.mil)
CSV Email

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Where this opportunity stands

Every notice posted under solicitation W912UM26Z9999-1 in this department, oldest first.

Early notice
  • Sep 11, 2026 · this notice
    Special Notice
  • Sep 18, 2026
    Special Notice
    Open
Solicitation
None posted
Award
Not yet. Typical award: Oct 22, 2026 to Jan 15, 2027, middle of the range Nov 16, 2026.
Measured from 718 past early notices at Dept of the Army that later posted an award (middle half of cases, counted from Sep 11, 2026).

Next steps for this stage

Standard steps for the notice type; not advice about this buyer.

  • Answer the notice: this is when the requirement can still be shaped.
  • Contact the contracting officer named on the notice.
  • Check who won similar work; they are the likely bidders.

What the notice says

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Far East District (FED) FED Reverse Industry Day � Innovative Acquisition and Project Delivery Strategies This notice relates to Notice ID W912UM26Z9999, REQUEST FOR INFORMATION - Exploring Innovative Design and Construction Methodologies with Korean Industry. Please use the link below to view the notification: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/7c2c6aa5582042d79a57ca243f72a571/view The USACE, FED, invites industry partners to participate in a Reverse Industry Day focused on innovative and non-traditional acquisition strategies and project delivery met… (show all)

hods. The Reverse Industry Day will provide an opportunity for FED and industry to exchange perspectives, real-world experiences, challenges, and lessons learned related to improving project delivery timelines, controlling costs, enhancing collaboration, and achieving successful project outcomes. Date/Time: Tuesday, 6 October 2026, 09:00AM � 16:00 PM (Korea Standard Time) Location: Lake Park Ballroom, Courtyard by Marriott, Suwon 320, Gwanggyohosugongwon-ro, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-so, 16514, Republic of Korea Disclaimer: This Reverse Industry Day is for information exchange and market research purposes only. Sales presentations, promotional materials, and marketing-focused capability briefings are not appropriate. Firms should not provide proprietary, confidential, or restricted information. Information shared may be treated as publicly releasable and may be used by USACE, FED to inform future acquisition strategies, project delivery approaches, market research, and solicitation development. This event does not constitute an RFP, IFB, RFQ, or other Government commitment, and no procurement decisions or contract awards will result from the event. Participation is voluntary and will not affect eligibility for future acquisitions. The Government will not reimburse any costs associated with responding to this notice or participating in the event. Background: USACE FED is exploring innovative acquisition and project delivery approaches to address complex requirements, accelerated schedules, cost pressures, and the need for greater collaboration and flexibility. Building on industry experience with approaches such as Progressive Design-Build (PDB), Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR), and Other Transaction Authority (OTA), FED seeks direct industry feedback to help inform future acquisition strategies and 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 from innovative and non-traditional acquisition and project delivery approaches. Discuss implementation strategies, challenges, risks, and potential solutions. Offer recommendations and feedback to help inform future FED acquisition strategies and project delivery approaches. Market Intelligence and Industry Insights Agenda: Presentations will be conducted in English only, with slides displayed in both English and Korean. Due to time constraints, interpretation will not be provided during the presentations; however, interpretation will be available during the Q&A and discussion periods. Morning (0900�1215): The Government will provide brief educational presentations on Alternative Delivery Methods (ADMs), including PDB, OTA, industrialized construction methodologies, an overview of real-world technical and acquisition challenges, followed by an open discussion between the Government and industry participants. Lunch (1215�1330): Off-site / On Your Own Afternoon (1330�1530): The Government will present representative future project scenarios. The moderator will facilitate discussions with industry participants on how the approaches discussed during the morning session could be applied to these scenarios. The event will conclude with a networking session. Project #1: [TBD] Project #2: [TBD] Project #3: [TBD] Companies are highly encouraged to submit any questions, concerns, or suggested discussion topics in advance, particularly those for which they would like to receive a Government response or clarification during the Reverse Industry Day. FED/Korea Challenges (See the attached Government Questions) Please review the attached questions in advance and come prepared to participate in an open discussion during the event. Formal presentations or written responses are not required. The questions are intended to guide the discussion and encourage the exchange of ideas, experiences, and industry perspectives. Who Should Attend Industry partners with demonstrated experience or expertise in: Progressive Design-Build (PDB) Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) Other Transaction Authorities (OTA) Alternative or innovative project delivery methods Share Your Experience with Us If interested, we would like to provide you an opportunity to share with us your presentation (5-10 minutes) on a successful project using an innovative design and construction method or a proven Korean commercial or government practice. If so, please submit a brief summary of the project, including the innovative methods used, key benefits achieved (e.g., schedule, cost, or quality), and challenges overcome, by 23 September 2026 at 3:00 PM (KST) to CT-BOBranch@usace.army.mil. The Government will review the submissions and select up to three (3) companies to present at Reverse Industry Day. RSVP Deadline: 30 September 2026, at 3:00 PM Korean Standard Time (KST) In-person participation is limited to a maximum of two (2) representatives per company. There is no limit on the number of virtual participants. Please submit your RSVP to CT-BOBranch@usace.army.mil and provide the following information: Company Name: Attendance Method: In Person or Virtual Participant Name(s): Title/Position: Email Address: Phone Number: Do you require Korean interpretation during the Q&A/discussion period? Yes / No

Who won similar work

1210 award notices on SAM.gov in the last 24 months. Match: Same agency (Army Corps of Engineers), same industry group (NAICS 23).

WinnerAwardsValueLast
GREAT LAKES DREDGE & DOCK CO, LLC18$454.3M + 2 sharedSep 28, 2026
CURTIN MARITIME CORP16$185.2MSep 29, 2026
WEEKS MARINE, INC.15$445.7M + 2 sharedSep 28, 2026
MANSON CONSTRUCTION CO Seattle WA 98134 USA13$198.4M + 2 sharedSep 14, 2026
THE DUTRA GROUP San Rafael CA 94901 USA10$169.6M + 1 sharedSep 25, 2026
COTTRELL CONTRACTING CORPORATION10$145.9MSep 23, 2026
MADCON LLC10$2.5MSep 2, 2026
INLAND DREDGING COMPANY9$117.9M + 1 sharedAug 24, 2026
EVERGREEN CONTRACTORS LLC9$9.2MSep 18, 2026
RYMARC CONSTRUCTION INC9$1.3MSep 18, 2026

Value counts single-winner awards. "Shared" awards are multiple-award contracts that list every winner with the same total ceiling; that ceiling is not one company's win, so it is not added in.

Latest awards

Competitive landscape

For the 8 most frequent past winners above. Lobbying is matched by the company's exact name or exact ticker; agencies are as named on the filings.

  • 0 of these past winners lobbied Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers) or Army, Dept of (Other) or Natl Guard since 2024 (0 filings)
  • 0 of their lobbyists list a past Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers) or Army, Dept of (Other) or Natl Guard job
  • No corporate PAC money from them to the overseeing committees since 2024
  • 0 foreign-agent (FARA) registrations
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Policy around it

Bills the past winners named while lobbying this agency's issues, rules from the department, and executive orders that name the agency, last 12 months.

  • 0 bills named on the past winners' lobbying filings
  • 32 rules from the department in the last 12 months
  • 0 executive orders naming the agency in the last 12 months
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Market

For past winners matched exactly to a listed company. Insider trades are open-market buys and sells (Form 4) in the last 90 days, shown as facts; our own study found insiders do not reliably buy ahead of awards.

  • 0 of the past winners are listed companies
  • 0 insider buys and 0 insider sells at them in the last 90 days
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Sources: SAM.gov notices and award notices; Senate LDA lobbying filings; FEC filings; FARA; Federal Register; congress.gov; SEC Form 4. Every row above links to its record.

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