USACE Charleston District Invites Contractor Feedback on Delivery Methods

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Charleston District plans to convene an in-person reverse industry day and listening session on November 19, 2026, at its headquarters in Charleston, South Carolina. The event is intended to collect contractor experience and perspectives that may inform future USACE planning. The District is seeking practical case studies and feedback on acquisition strategies and collaborative design and construction delivery methods, rather than responses to a specific procurement requirement.

For contractors, the session offers a limited opportunity to share lessons from relevant project delivery work directly with the District. Topics identified for discussion include Other Transaction Authorities (OTAs), Progressive Design-Build, Design-Build to Budget, and Integrated Design and Construction (IDAC). Firms with experience in these approaches may be positioned to provide concrete examples of how acquisition structures and delivery models have worked in practice, along with considerations that could support future acquisition planning.

The event should be treated as market research, not as a request for proposals or a commitment to acquire services. Participation does not guarantee future work, establish a competitive preference, or signal that a solicitation will follow. Companies should therefore focus on providing relevant, specific feedback and distinguish their input from a proposal response. The information gathered may help USACE assess approaches for future planning, but the source notice does not identify a project, procurement schedule, funding amount, or planned award.

Capacity is particularly constrained: participation is limited to four companies or organizations, with one or two representatives per organization. Registration closes on November 12, 2026, or sooner if all available places are taken. Interested firms should make an early decision, confirm that their proposed attendees fit the limit, and prepare concise case studies and actionable observations tied to the listed methods. Because the District is soliciting industry input rather than bids, useful preparation should emphasize delivery experience, acquisition considerations, and lessons applicable to future USACE planning.

• Event: USACE Charleston District reverse industry day and listening session, scheduled for November 19, 2026.
• Location: The District’s headquarters in Charleston, South Carolina; the session is in person.
• Purpose: Gather contractor case studies and feedback on acquisition strategies and collaborative design and construction delivery methods for future planning.
• Topics: OTAs, Progressive Design-Build, Design-Build to Budget, and IDAC.
• Registration deadline: November 12, 2026, or earlier if capacity is reached.
• Participation cap: Four companies or organizations, with one or two representatives allowed for each.
• Procurement status: This is market research, not a solicitation or request for proposals.
• Competitive implication: Participation does not guarantee future work; firms should provide practical input without treating the event as a bid opportunity.
• Preparation: Develop relevant delivery case studies and concise feedback on acquisition methods, and verify attendee numbers before registering.