Industry Day Announcement, Portland Seismic Retrofit at VA Medical Center
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Portland District, is hosting a virtual Industry Day for the Portland Seismic Retrofit project at the VA Medical Center in Portland, Oregon. This event, held on May 12, 2026, aims to provide project updates and gather industry input on construction risks, capabilities, and acquisition strategies for this significant seismic retrofit. Responses to a post-event survey are due by June 5, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
This Special Notice is for informational and market research purposes only; it is not a request for proposal. The Industry Day will cover the project's background, contemplated scope of work, and potential acquisition strategies. The project involves a structural retrofit of the medical center's acute care hospital (Building 100), including major foundation upgrades, replacement of boilers and a fuel tank, non-structural retrofits with seismic bracing, enabling work (onsite swing space, new structured parking garage), and an optional roof replacement. The scope specifically minimizes exterior replacement to only what is necessary for the retrofit.
Project Details
- Budget: Approximately $590M is programmed for the full project scope, covering design, construction, enabling work, and contingency.
- Acquisition Strategies: The government is considering Design-Bid-Build (DBB), Design-Build (DB) with a budget focus, and Integrated Design and Construction (IDaC). Industry feedback on these methods is sought.
- Set-Aside: Not applicable; this is a market research event.
Key Dates & Actions
- Industry Day: May 12, 2026, at 1000 PDT (virtual).
- Request to Attend Due: Email POCs by 1200 PDT on May 8, 2026, with firm name, CAGE code, and project role interest.
- Virtual Meeting Info Sent: May 11, 2026.
- Presentation Slides Available: May 15, 2026.
- Post-Industry Day Survey Due: June 5, 2026 (available on SAM.gov from May 15).
Contact Information
- Jaren Bowman, Contract Specialist: Jaren.L.Bowman@usace.army.mil
- Nicole Adams, Contracting Officer: Nicole.A.Adams@usace.army.mil
Disclaimer
This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract. No reimbursement will be made for participation costs.