Industry Day - USACE Portland District

The USACE Portland District is hosting an Industry Day Event on January 22, 2026, at their Portland HQ. This event aims to inform potential contractors about upcoming contract opportunities, including construction projects for White City VA D-B, John Day Dam Program, Pile Dikes, Marine Construction, and Levies, as well as a Transformer MADOC (Supply Only Multiple Award Delivery Order Contract) and various metal fabrication contracts. Attendees will also learn about working with the USACE Portland District, with opportunities to interact with Contracting Officers, participate in discussion panels, understand pre-solicitation processes, network with Program & Project Managers, and access Small Business Resources. Registration is required to attend this event.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Portland District, is hosting an Industry Day Event on January 22, 2026, at Camp Withycombe, Clackamas, OR. The event aims to inform potential contractors about upcoming contract opportunities, including construction projects for the White City VA D-B, John Day Dam Program, Pile Dikes, Marine Construction, and Levies, as well as a Transformer MADOC (Supply Only Multiple Award Delivery Order Contract) and various metal fabrication contracts. Additionally, the event will provide insights into working with USACE, offering opportunities to engage with Contracting Officers, participate in discussion panels, learn about pre-solicitation information usage, network with Program & Project Managers, and access small business resources. Registration information will be provided at a later date.

The provided document is an attendee list for an event, likely a pre-bid conference or industry day, given its context within government RFPs and grants. The list comprises a diverse range of companies and organizations, predominantly from the construction, engineering, and architectural sectors. Notable attendees include large firms like AECOM, Black & Veatch, Kiewit, Tetra Tech, and Walsh Construction, alongside various smaller and specialized businesses. The Department of Veterans Affairs and Embassy Suites Portland Downtown are also listed. A significant portion of the list, approximately one-third, consists of repeated entries for "Muroff-Basargin," suggesting either multiple representatives from the same entity or an error in transcription. The purpose of this document is to record participants at a government-related informational or networking event.

The document provides an RSVP list, likely for a government-related event such as a pre-proposal conference, industry day, or contractor outreach session, given its context within federal and state/local RFPs and grants. The list includes a diverse array of companies and organizations, spanning various sectors such as construction, engineering, technology, consulting, environmental services, and architecture. Notable attendees include large infrastructure firms like AECOM, Kiewit, and Hensel Phelps, alongside specialized consultants, smaller businesses, and government entities like the Department of Veterans Affairs. The presence of such a varied group indicates broad interest in potential government contracts or partnerships across multiple industries, suggesting the event aimed to connect agencies with prospective contractors or inform them about upcoming opportunities.

The Portland District's Industry Day on January 22, 2026, provided an overview of upcoming contract opportunities and significant policy updates. The event highlighted the District's extensive operations, including 13 dams, 14 harbors, and 700 miles of federal navigation channels, across business lines such as navigation, hydropower, and environmental stewardship. Key contract opportunities include the $250-500M Design-Build contract for the Department of Veterans Affairs White City project, the $1B+ John Day Turbine Replacement Program through 2051, and various maintenance projects for Bonneville Lock and Dam, pile dikes, and federal navigation channels. The Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) was a central topic, detailing changes to acquisition regulations, including increased thresholds for micro-purchases, simplified acquisitions, and subcontracting plans. The RFO aims to modernize federal procurement, encourage innovation, and reduce bureaucracy, with DFARS Class Deviations effective February 1, 2026. The Industry Day also offered small business advice and resources for connecting with the Portland District.

The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) brief, presented on January 22, 2026, explains how the Portland District will integrate CMMC into its contracts. CMMC aims to protect the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) from increasing cyber threats by establishing a unified and verifiable standard for cybersecurity protections among contractors and subcontractors. The implementation of CMMC requirements will occur in phases, with Phase 1 not likely to affect NWP contracts. The program ensures compliance with safeguarding Federal Contract Information (FCI) and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). CUI safeguarding is a shared responsibility between the government and contractors, covering identification, marking, safeguarding, and incident reporting. The brief outlines how NWP projects generally fall into CMMC levels based on the presence of FCI and CUI, noting that each contract will have a separate determination. Contractors can expect solicitations to require CMMC Unique Identifiers and an approved or provisional status in SPRS at the time of award. Solicitations with CMMC will move to the PIEE Solicitation Module by October 1, 2026. Resources for contractors are provided.

The John Day Turbine Replacement and Generator Rewind (JDA TRGR) Program, managed by Brian Bell, is an informational briefing outlining upcoming solicitations for the John Day Lock and Dam. The program focuses on replacing and rewinding up to 16 turbines and stators, which are nearly 60 years old, to improve efficiency, generation capacity, and fish passage. The project, estimated to cost over $500 million, will commence onsite work in summer 2035, following several years of design and modeling. The solicitation for the main TRGR project is live on SAM.Gov. The program also encompasses other significant projects, including transportation and site access redevelopment, fish pump emergency repairs, HVAC upgrades, powerhouse security system upgrades, tailrace crane replacement, and a TRGR storage building. Future solicitations through FY30 include unwatering system replacements, transformer upgrades, and generator fire protection. The program aims for holistic integration and risk management of all work at the John Day Lock and Dam.

The Hydroelectric Design Center (HDC), established on January 22, 2026, in Portland, OR, is a crucial part of the Corps Civil Works Portfolio. It manages 75 hydropower projects with 356 grid-connected generators, making it the largest hydropower producer in the U.S., supplying 25% of the nation's hydropower. The HDC's assets span 5 divisions and 16 districts across USACE. Its program goals include transforming operations and maintenance, effectively applying funding, and ensuring confidence in the value of hydropower. Key focus areas are operational efficiencies, maintenance and investment planning, and hydropower acquisitions. The HDC serves as a Mandatory Center of Expertise (MCX) for hydroelectric power economic evaluation, engineering, and design, and a Technical Center of Expertise (TCX) for pumping plant engineering and design. It also supports the Hydropower Analysis Center (HAC) and national hydropower initiatives, including R&D and standards development. The document details the HDC's organizational structure, key personnel, and an extensive list of ongoing and proposed projects across various hydropower components such as major unit rehabilitations, excitation and governor systems, crane and hoists, large power transformers, metal fabrication, fire suppression, controls, and electrical systems.

The Pile Dike Repair Program outlines the necessity and ongoing efforts to repair and maintain pile dikes, crucial for Columbia River navigation. These structures reduce dredging, stabilize channels, protect dredged material sites, and prevent bank erosion. Deterioration of connecting hardware and piles, leading to scour, necessitates these repairs. The Dredged Material Management Plan, a 20-year draft, emphasizes routine dredging and material placement, requiring pile dike maintenance and new hydraulic structures. Key projects are underway or planned through 2045, with estimated costs ranging from $10 million to $400 million for individual projects and future programs. Challenges include dynamic river environments, environmental and cultural resource compliance, and strict in-water work period restrictions due to wildlife nesting seasons and marine mammal protection.

The document, presented by Martha C. Brandl, P.E., PMP, Chief of Construction Branch, CENWP-ECC, outlines the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Portland District's Construction Contract Administration processes and recent changes. It details the district's extensive operations, including waterways, dams, locks, ports, and dredging. The Construction Branch's structure, responsibilities in contract administration, quality assurance, safety oversight, and environmental compliance are explained. Key aspects of contract administration, such as important FAR clauses and preconstruction requirements, are highlighted. Recent updates include new security specifications requiring background checks, the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Program, and upcoming FAR overhauls affecting construction contracts. New mandatory requirements for Partnering Meetings and Red Zone Meetings are emphasized. The document also introduces the transition from the Resident Management System (RMS) to the new Construction Management Platform (CMP) and discusses recent changes to the safety program, including updated EM 385-1-1 and new mandatory forms.

The Northwestern Division (NWD) Design-Build Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC) is a 5-year, $99 million anticipated capacity contract for design-build and design-bid-build task orders within the Portland, Walla Walla, and Seattle districts. It is a 100% Total Small Business Pool with 5-7 anticipated awardees. Task orders will range from the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) to $10 million. Desired contractor experience includes satisfactory past performance on design-build projects within the task order range and experience in civil works, civil systems, structural/architectural, electrical, and mechanical systems. The acquisition strategy includes a Sources Sought release in the coming weeks, a Phase 1 solicitation in Q3 FY26, a Phase 2 solicitation in Q1 FY27, and awards in Q2/Q3 FY27.

The Southern Oregon Rehabilitation Center and Clinics (SORCC) in White City, OR, is undergoing seismic upgrades through a partnership between the VA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). This project, specifically Package 1, involves the design-build construction of new support building B300 and medical building B301 (totaling 190,300 GSF), demolition of existing structures and parking lots (62,100 GSF), and construction of a new 188-space surface parking lot. The anticipated timeline includes Phase 1 advertisement in Q2 FY26, down select in Q3 FY26, Phase 2 Request for Proposals in Q3 FY26, contract award in Q2 FY27, and construction completion in Q1 FY31. The target ceiling for the design and construction contract is $260M, with a $400,000 stipend for Phase II offerors not selected for award. The acquisition will be a full and open competition, design-build, firm-fixed-price contract with best value trade-off source selection procedures. Contractors must register on PIEE and SAM.gov, and meet CMMC Level 2 (Self) requirements for Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).