SWL Reverse Industry Day Forum

Description

Please join the Little Rock District Contracting Division for Reverse Industry Day. ALL are welcome to attend, collaborate, and share feedback, whether you are a Small or Large Business, a Prime or a Subcontractor. Details ? Date Wednesday, December 8, 2026 ? Time 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Central Time) Come and go as you please! ?Location University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service Auditorium (Not on UALR campus) 2301 South University Ave, Little Rock, AR 72204 ? Format In-Person Only (Virtual options not available for this event) ? Host Ms. Staci Allen Directions: After turning onto the campus, continue straight, toward the circular drive/large flag poles. Parking is provided in front of the building, with an overflow parking lot behind the Jack Stephens Event Center. Entrance doors are in front of the circular drive. After entering the building, entrance to the education wing (auditorium) is located to the left side of the reception desk. Parking is FREE! ? What is a Reverse Industry Day? This event is designed as a two-way dialogue. We want to hear from you! The USACE Little Rock District Team will share the latest federal contracting updates, but our primary goal is to learn how we can better support your business in our district's acquisitions. What to Expect: Open Discussion: A casual environment to ask questions, suggest acquisition improvements, and discuss federal contracting topics. Come & Go: You do not need to stay the whole time. Drop in whenever your schedule allows between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM CST. Follow-up: The USACE Little Rock District Contracting team will share industry feedback with district leadership and post answers/findings to the Office of Small Business website. What NOT to Expect (Important Boundaries): No One-on-Ones: Private meetings or 1-on-1 capability briefings will NOT be offered. ? Focus Topics While the floor is open to your questions, the Contracting team will also share updates on the following key topics: Other Transaction Authority (OTA): Highlights from the new USACE Playbook (Dated 12 June 2026). Market Intelligence: Current and future projects procured via OTAs. REGISTRATION Please use the following link to register: https://www.cognitoforms.com/SWL3/SWLReverseIndustryDay. Each attendee requires their own individual entry. ? Looking Ahead USACE Little Rock District will also hold an Industry Day Event in Q2 of 2027. One on one capability briefs will be open to registrants who sign up. So be on the lookout for the registration notification. We look forward to collaborating with you! DISCLAIMER This announcement is for planning and market research purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation, request for proposal, request for quotation, or commitment by the Government. Participation in this event is voluntary and at no cost to the Government. The Government will not reimburse any costs associated with participation. Information exchanged during this event may be used by USACE to inform future acquisition strategies, project delivery approaches, and solicitation development; however, no procurement decisions will be made as a result of this event.

Key facts

Reference

W9127S-27

Procedure

Special Notice

Contact

Stephen Jones

stephen.e.jones@usace.army.mil