FED Reverse Industry Day – Innovative Acquisition and Project Delivery Strategies

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 methods. 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:

Project Title: Renovate Dormitory B-504, Kunsan Air Base

Estimated Magnitude: $30M – $36M  

Project Scope: Comprehensive modernization and repair of a 7-story 288-room facility, GSHP geothermal-to-conventional HVAC conversion (air-cooled chillers/gas boilers/DHW), EIFS envelope repair, and the full CBRN Collective Protection System (CPS) integration and re-certification.

Unknown Risks: Latent multi-story conditions/ CPS Air Barrier Integrity/ Supply chain & Theater logistics

Project 2:

Project Title: ICD-705 Controlled Spaces, MODERNIZATION and SUSTAINMENT, Osan Air Base

Estimated Magnitude: $35M – $100M  

Project Scope:

• BLDG A -Replacement of Collective Protection System (CPS) from a M49 CPS filter system to a new M98 CPS filter system to include blast doors, seals, relief valves, and electronic control systems and all appurtenances to be compatible with ICD-705 requirements.
• Replacement of principal features of building HVAC system to be compatible with ICD-705 requirements.
• Conversion of 2,610 square feet of space to be compatible with ICD-705 requirements.
• BLDG B - Conversion of 3,700 square feet of space to ICD-705 requirements. 50,000 square feet of sustainment repair of existing office space to include replace and repair fire protection system and fire alarm system; replace and repair Air handling Unit (AHU) and Air-Cooled Condensing Unit (ACCU) system including all associated work; replace bathrooms including all plumbing fixtures.

Unknown Risks: Security-Design Approvals/ Restricted work windows and phased construction complexity/ Existing condition uncertainty

Project 3:

Project Title: SMYU263005 US Space Force Operations Complex, PH2, Osan Air Base

Estimated Magnitude: $150M – $170M

Project Scope: Construction of a multi-phased, state-of-the-art, secure, continuous (24/7/365) mission-critical operations center to consolidate and advance United States Space Force (USSF) operations in the Indo-Pacific theater.

Unknown Risks: Long-lead supply, Workforce availability, Work in Korea under the US-ROK SOFA framework. Phased construction complexity, Construction site congestion, Existing conditions uncertainties

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 contact@example.gov.

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 contact@example.gov and provide the following information:

1. Company Name:
2. Attendance Method: In Person or Virtual
3. Participant Name(s):
4. Title/Position:
5. Email Address:
6. Phone Number:
7. Do you require Korean interpretation during the Q&A/discussion period? Yes / No