Industry and Government Technical Information Exchange / Industry Days Event – Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) FORGE
Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QM MICC TSCFORT A P HILL, VA, 22427, USA

Set Aside

No Set aside used (NONE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/6b8c7484ab994705aaccdaf14af68777/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Mission & Installation Contracting Command (MICC) Theater Support Center (TSC), is hosting an Industry and Government Technical Information Exchange / Industry Days Event, known as JBLM FORGE, from January 20-23, 2026, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM), Washington. This event aims to discuss the potential establishment of a Section 10 USC 4022: Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) for the JBLM facility Modernization program, which focuses on managing key construction projects to support future warfighter needs. The JBLM FORGE initiative is crucial for modernizing facilities and enhancing infrastructure for the U.S. Army and Air Force, providing businesses an opportunity to learn about federal contracting, engage with government leadership, and network with industry peers. Interested parties must register by noon on January 13, 2026, by submitting a completed Excel registration form to Charley Jackson at charley.g.jackson2.civ@army.mil, and inquiries can be directed to the same contact.

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    2026 JBLM FORGE Industry Day Registration_ver260106.xlsx
    The provided document outlines a comprehensive set of data points required for company and individual contact information, likely for federal government RFPs, grants, or state/local RFPs. It details necessary information for both US and non-US citizens, including company name, various contact details (name, address, birth information, contact numbers, email), citizenship status, and government identification. For companies, it requests website, capability sheet date, SAM UEI, and size. For non-US citizens, additional passport, country, VISA entry/expiration, and alien registration dates are required. The document focuses on collecting essential identifying and verification data for entities and individuals engaging with government procurement processes.
    JBLM_FORGE_INDUSTRY_DAY_NOTICE_ver260106.pdf
    The Mission & Installation Contracting Command (MICC) Theater Support Center (TSC) is hosting an Industry and Government Technical Information Exchange / Industry Days Event at Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) from January 20-23, 2026. This event, sponsored by various Army partners, aims to discuss the potential establishment of a Section 10 USC 4022: Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) for the JBLM facility Modernization program, known as JBLM FORGE. The program will manage construction projects to support future warfighter needs. The event offers businesses an opportunity to learn about federal contracting, engage with government leadership, understand the JBLM FORGE initiative, and network with industry peers. Attendees, particularly those in engineering, construction, and support services, will gain insights into federal procurement processes and provide feedback. Registration is mandatory by noon, January 13, 2026, by submitting specific company and attendee information via an attached Excel sheet to Charley Jackson. For submitting Personally Identifiable Information (PII), secure methods are provided. Questions should be submitted through a separate Excel attachment. This event is a crucial opportunity for businesses to align with federal initiatives and explore collaboration with MICC.
    JBLM_FORGE_INDUSTRY_DAY_NOTICE_ver260107.pdf
    The Mission & Installation Contracting Command (MICC) Theater Support Center (TSC) is hosting an Industry and Government Technical Information Exchange / Industry Days Event, known as JBLM FORGE, from January 20-23, 2026, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM), Washington. This event, co-sponsored by several Army partners, aims to discuss the potential establishment of a Section 10 USC 4022: Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) for the JBLM facility Modernization program. It provides an opportunity for businesses of all sizes to learn about federal contracting, engage with government leadership, and provide feedback on the JBLM FORGE initiative, which focuses on modernizing facilities and enhancing infrastructure. Attendees will gain insights into federal procurement processes and network with key decision-makers. Registration, including company and attendee details, is mandatory by noon, January 13, 2026, by emailing a completed Excel sheet to Charley Jackson. PII submission requires specific secure methods. Questions should be submitted via an Excel attachment to the SAM.GOV announcement.
    List_of_Acceptable_Documents_Under_Real_ID__27_Oct__2025_002_-_Copy.pdf
    The document outlines acceptable identity verification documents for presentation with a Federal Limits Apply license or ID at Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) as of October 27, 2025. It lists a variety of federal, state, and other official documents that can be used for identification. These include DoD CAC, U.S. Passports, VA-issued Health Cards, Permanent Resident Cards, foreign passports with specific endorsements, government-issued employee IDs with biometric information, U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Cards, TWIC cards, Native American tribal documents, Federal PIV credentials, school IDs for those 17 and under, US Military or Draft Records, Washington State Enhanced Driver's Licenses, and US Birth Certificates with Social Security Cards. The purpose is to provide a comprehensive list of approved documents for identity verification at JBLM, ensuring compliance and security for access to the base.
    QA_JBLM_FORGE_ver260106.xlsx
    The JBLM FORGE - Question & Answer Log is a document pertaining to a federal government Request for Proposal (RFP) or a similar procurement process, indicated by the "RFP Section" column. It serves as a log for questions submitted by interested parties and the corresponding answers provided by the contracting authority. The main topic of this log is to address inquiries regarding the JBLM FORGE project. A key point extracted from the log is the date of the Industry Day, which is scheduled for January 20-23. The document structure is a simple question and answer format, with columns for the question number, subject, relevant document paragraph, attachment or RFP section, the question itself, and the answer. The purpose of this log is to provide clarification and disseminate important information to potential bidders or grantees in a transparent and organized manner.
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