2025 SAME Rock Island Post Small Business Industry Day
ID: 2025_SAME_Rock_Island_Post_Small_Business_Industry_DayType: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW07V ENDIST ROCK ISLANDROCK ISLAND, IL, 61299-5001, USA

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https://sam.gov/opp/b500ab0193a04a2eba8a2828248784a3/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Rock Island District), is hosting the 2025 SAME Rock Island Post Small Business Industry Day on April 9, 2025, in Davenport, Iowa. This event aims to connect small and large businesses with government representatives to discuss upcoming federal contracting opportunities, particularly in areas such as navigation, flood risk management, and environmental stewardship. The Corps has set a goal of approximately $250 million in small business contracting obligations for FY25, with significant projects on the horizon, including flood risk management systems and ecosystem restoration initiatives. Interested participants can register for the event and are encouraged to reach out to Troy Robbins at troy.a.robbins@usace.army.mil or call 309-794-5205 for more information.

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    Troy Robbins
    (309) 794-5205
    troy.a.robbins@usace.army.mil
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    2025 SAME Rock Island Post SB Industry Day MVR Presentation.pdf
    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Rock Island District) held a Small Business Industry Day on April 9, 2025, to discuss opportunities in federal contracts and projects in a territory spanning portions of Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Missouri. The Corps emphasizes navigation, flood risk management, environmental stewardship, and recreation across its operations. The district set ambitious small business contracting goals for FY25, building upon its FY24 actual obligations, aiming for a total of approximately $250 million in obligations. Upcoming projects include major infrastructure endeavors such as flood risk management systems in Cedar Rapids, as well as various navigation and ecosystem restoration projects through the Navigation and Ecosystem Sustainability Program (NESP). The district is proactive in outreach to small businesses, encouraging participation through events, training sessions, and information on their website, fostering engagement and collaboration. Additionally, notable future contracts within initiatives like the Brandon Road Interbasin Project illustrate the Corps' commitment to integrating infrastructure improvement with environmental sustainability. The document outlines specific contract opportunities with estimated ranges, timelines, and program information to facilitate small business participation effectively.
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