The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is issuing this special notice to announce an upcoming competition for a design and construction solicitation for multiple requirements utilizing OTA Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) or Progressive Design-Build under 10 SC §2808a Other Transaction Authority for Construction. This notice is for informational and planning purposes to allow interested parties to prepare for and provide feedback prior to the official solicitation release.
\n\nI. INDUSTRY DAY
\n\nUSACE intends to conduct an Industry Day on November 18, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. to provide an overview of the project, acquisition strategy, and anticipated requirements. This event will provide interested parties with an opportunity to gain additional insight into the project and proposed Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) or Progressive Design-Build (PDB) approach under an Other Transaction Authority (OTA) framework, ask questions, and provide input.
\n\nGeneral questions from industry participants will be permitted during the Industry Day; however, all discussions and responses provided during the event are considered unofficial and are for informational purposes only. Statements made during the Industry Day do not constitute a commitment, authorization, or binding guidance related to Program Solicitations. Official Questions and Answers (Q&A) will be accepted and addressed following the release of the Program Solicitation.
\n\nPlease register at https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/Fpvm8c1feY?origin=lprLink.
\n\nThis registration link is for your attendance at the event and NOT the afternoon Meet the Primes and 1:1 OTA-PDB Industry Feedback Sessions with USACE sessions. See VII for more details.
\n\nHotel Information
\n\nEmbassy Suites by Hilton Convention Center
\n3600 Paradise Road
\nLas Vegas, NV 89169
\nSelf-Parking Fee: $18/day
Please arrive early. Parking is limited at the hotel and surrounding area. Paradise Road will be blocked starting at 8 a.m. We recommend utilizing a taxi to the event.
\n\nII. AGENDA OVERVIEW (subject to change)
\n\n7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.: Registration & Open Networking
\n\n8:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.: Command Welcome
\n\n8:45 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.: Review of OTA-Progressive Design Build Placemat
\n\n9:15 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.: Los Angeles District Planned Process for OTA-PDB Execution
\n\n10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.: Los Angeles District OTA Program Presentations
\n\n11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.: Reserved – TBD
\n12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.: Lunch – on your own
Breakout Room #1:
\n\n1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.: White Paper Expectations (see VII for more details)
\n\n2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.: Meet the Primes (see VII for more details)
\n\nBreakout Room #2:
\n\n1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.: 1:1 OTA-PDB Industry Feedback Sessions with USACE – By Invitation Only (see VII for more details)
\n\nIV. ACQUISITION STRATEGY - PRE-AWARD (WILL BE DISCUSSED IN MORNING SESSION)
\n\nThe USACE will use a streamlined competitive selection process:
\n\nV. ACQUSITION STRATEGY – AWARD (WILL BE DISCUSSED MORNING SESSION)
\n\nThe agreement will be awarded to the most qualified progressive design-build entity (PDBE) to provide design development, preconstruction services, and construction. Post-award Phase 1 of PDB includes Design and Pre-construction services and Post-award Phase 2 includes the final design and construction. The agreement will be Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP). The FFP for successive design and construction milestones will be agreed to as the design progresses and funds are available.
\n\nVI. KEY SECURITY REQUIREMENTS (WILL BE DISCUSSED MORNING SESSION)
\n\nCMMC requirement determination will reflect current guidance at the time of Step 1 request.
\n\nVII. DETAILS - THE AFTERNOON SESSIONS
\n\nWhite Paper Expectations (Breakout Room #1, 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.)
\n\nThis walkthrough session guides participants through the expectations and key elements of white paper submissions for upcoming OTA projects.
\n\nMeet the Primes (Breakout Room #1, 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.)
\n\nDue to the room capacity, interested companies must RSVP for these 15-minute sessions separately through the USACE Los Angeles Small Business Office; registering for the general Industry Day via the SAM.gov link does not secure a spot in this session.
\n\nSUBMISSIONS MUST BE EMAILED TO:
\n\nKinya.R.Minami@usace.army.mil and copy Abegail.C.Banaga@usace.army.mil.
\n\nPRIME CONTRACTORS
\n\nDeadline: Email no later than close of business on Wednesday, November 4 (this is first-come, first-served) for a Prime Contractor table.
\nPrime Contractors Requirement: Submit your initial interest only for the Las Vegas (November 18) or Long Beach (November 20) Industry Day.
SUBCONTRACTORS
\n\nDeadline: Submit your package no later than close of business on Thursday, November 5 (this is first-come, first-served).
\n\nSubcontractors Capability Statement Requirements:
\n\n1:1 OTA-PDB Industry Feedback Sessions with USACE – By Invitation Only (Breakout Room #2, 1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.)
\nAudience: Recommended for Prime Contractors
Due to the room capacity, interested companies must RSVP for these 20-minute sessions separately through the USACE Los Angeles Small Business Office; registering for the general Industry Day via the SAM.gov link does not secure a spot in this session.
\n\nProspective PRIME CONTRACTORS will be given an opportunity to provide feedback and ask questions to key SPL stakeholders from Construction, Contracting, Engineering, and Project Managers/Customers.
\n\nSUBMISSION PACKAGE MUST BE EMAILED TO:
\n\nKinya.R.Minami@usace.army.mil and copy Abegail.C.Banaga@usace.army.mil.
\n\nDeadline: Submit no later than close of business on Wednesday, November 4 (this is first-come, first-served).
\nPrime Contractors Submission Package Requirements:
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is issuing this special notice to announce an upcoming competition for a design and construction solicitation for multiple requirements utilizing OTA Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) or Progressive Design-Build under 10 SC §2808a Other Transaction Authority for Construction. This notice is for informational and planning purposes to allow interested parties to prepare for and provide feedback prior to the official solicitation release.
\n\nI. INDUSTRY DAY
\n\nUSACE intends to conduct an Industry Day on November 18, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. to provide an overview of the project, acquisition strategy, and anticipated requirements. This event will provide interested parties with an opportunity to gain additional insight into the project and proposed Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) or Progressive Design-Build (PDB) approach under an Other Transaction Authority (OTA) framework, ask questions, and provide input.
\n\nGeneral questions from industry participants will be permitted during the Industry Day; however, all discussions and responses provided during the event are considered unofficial and are for informational purposes only. Statements made during the Industry Day do not constitute a commitment, authorization, or binding guidance related to Program Solicitations. Official Questions and Answers (Q&A) will be accepted and addressed following the release of the Program Solicitation.
\n\nPlease register at https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/Fpvm8c1feY?origin=lprLink.
\n\nThis registration link is for your attendance at the event and NOT the afternoon Meet the Primes and 1:1 OTA-PDB Industry Feedback Sessions with USACE sessions. See VII for more details.
\n\nHotel Information
\n\nEmbassy Suites by Hilton Convention Center
\n3600 Paradise Road
\nLas Vegas, NV 89169
\nSelf-Parking Fee: $18/day
Please arrive early. Parking is limited at the hotel and surrounding area. Paradise Road will be blocked starting at 8 a.m. We recommend utilizing a taxi to the event.
\n\nII. AGENDA OVERVIEW (subject to change)
\n\n7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.: Registration & Open Networking
\n\n8:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.: Command Welcome
\n\n8:45 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.: Review of OTA-Progressive Design Build Placemat
\n\n9:15 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.: Los Angeles District Planned Process for OTA-PDB Execution
\n\n10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.: Los Angeles District OTA Program Presentations
\n\n11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.: Reserved – TBD
\n12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.: Lunch – on your own
Breakout Room #1:
\n\n1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.: White Paper Expectations (see VII for more details)
\n\n2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.: Meet the Primes (see VII for more details)
\n\nBreakout Room #2:
\n\n1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.: 1:1 OTA-PDB Industry Feedback Sessions with USACE – By Invitation Only (see VII for more details)
\n\nIV. ACQUISITION STRATEGY - PRE-AWARD (WILL BE DISCUSSED IN MORNING SESSION)
\n\nThe USACE will use a streamlined competitive selection process:
\n\nV. ACQUSITION STRATEGY – AWARD (WILL BE DISCUSSED MORNING SESSION)
\n\nThe agreement will be awarded to the most qualified progressive design-build entity (PDBE) to provide design development, preconstruction services, and construction. Post-award Phase 1 of PDB includes Design and Pre-construction services and Post-award Phase 2 includes the final design and construction. The agreement will be Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP). The FFP for successive design and construction milestones will be agreed to as the design progresses and funds are available.
\n\nVI. KEY SECURITY REQUIREMENTS (WILL BE DISCUSSED MORNING SESSION)
\n\nCMMC requirement determination will reflect current guidance at the time of Step 1 request.
\n\nVII. DETAILS - THE AFTERNOON SESSIONS
\n\nWhite Paper Expectations (Breakout Room #1, 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.)
\n\nThis walkthrough session guides participants through the expectations and key elements of white paper submissions for upcoming OTA projects.
\n\nMeet the Primes (Breakout Room #1, 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.)
\n\nDue to the room capacity, interested companies must RSVP for these 15-minute sessions separately through the USACE Los Angeles Small Business Office; registering for the general Industry Day via the SAM.gov link does not secure a spot in this session.
\n\nSUBMISSIONS MUST BE EMAILED TO:
\n\nKinya.R.Minami@usace.army.mil and copy Abegail.C.Banaga@usace.army.mil.
\n\nPRIME CONTRACTORS
\n\nDeadline: Email no later than close of business on Wednesday, November 4 (this is first-come, first-served) for a Prime Contractor table.
\nPrime Contractors Requirement: Submit your initial interest only for the Las Vegas (November 18) or Long Beach (November 20) Industry Day.
SUBCONTRACTORS
\n\nDeadline: Submit your package no later than close of business on Thursday, November 5 (this is first-come, first-served).
\n\nSubcontractors Capability Statement Requirements:
\n\n1:1 OTA-PDB Industry Feedback Sessions with USACE – By Invitation Only (Breakout Room #2, 1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.)
\nAudience: Recommended for Prime Contractors
Due to the room capacity, interested companies must RSVP for these 20-minute sessions separately through the USACE Los Angeles Small Business Office; registering for the general Industry Day via the SAM.gov link does not secure a spot in this session.
\n\nProspective PRIME CONTRACTORS will be given an opportunity to provide feedback and ask questions to key SPL stakeholders from Construction, Contracting, Engineering, and Project Managers/Customers.
\n\nSUBMISSION PACKAGE MUST BE EMAILED TO:
\n\nKinya.R.Minami@usace.army.mil and copy Abegail.C.Banaga@usace.army.mil.
\n\nDeadline: Submit no later than close of business on Wednesday, November 4 (this is first-come, first-served).
\nPrime Contractors Submission Package Requirements: