Walla Walla District Small Business Office

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Walla Walla Small Business Industry Day

SAVE-THE-DATE

THURSDAY, MAY 29, 2025

8 A.M. - 4 P.M.

Small Business Office

Welcome
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has a strong commitment to the Small Business Program and uses set-aside, sub-contracting and evaluation preference programs authorized by the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR). Set aside programs protect small firms from having to compete with large firms. All large firms are required to assist us in meeting our Small Business targets by providing sub-contracting opportunities to all small businesses, and evaluation preference programs allow the federal government to award contracts to smaller firms even if their offered price is slightly higher than a large firm’s price.

Mission Statement
To sustain the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as a premier organization in developing small businesses and maximizing their opportunities to participate in our procurements, thereby ensuring a broad base of capable suppliers to support the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers mission and strengthen our Nation’s economic development.

2025 Small Business Industry Day

The Walla Walla District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is hosting a free seminar for business owners and representatives on Thursday, May 29, 2025, from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. to present training on how to do business with the USACE.

‘Industry Day’ activities will be held at the Marcus Whitman Conference Center, 6 West Rose Street, Walla Walla, WA 99362.

There is no charge to participate, but registration is required due to limited seating. This Industry Day event features informational briefings presented by District Staff, Small Business Administration, APEX Accelerator (Formerly PTAC), and opportunities to take part in roundtable discussions and information about upcoming contracting opportunities.

REGISTRATION EVENT URL

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-small-business-industry-day-usace-walla-walla-district-tickets-1207918680289?aff=oddtdtcreator

Topics to be covered include: SBA regulatory and legislative updates; program & contracting processes; forecast of upcoming opportunities; Corps panel discussion focused on doing business with the Corps; and Break-Out Sessions focused on A&E Services, Construction, Hydropower, Flood Risk-Emergency Response; Navigation; Recreation; Environmental and Service contract requirements.

Walla Walla (CENWW) is one of 41 districts within the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). The district is responsible for managing environmental, hydroelectric, navigation, engineering, construction, emergency management and recreation services within a region covering 107,000 square miles and includes parts of six states. The district operates and maintains six hydroelectric power facilities and $2.5 billion of infrastructure.

The Walla Walla District awards contracts for construction projects, Architect-Engineering studies, and supplies and services needed to operate their facilities. These contracting opportunities average $100 to $150 million annually.

Contractors with little or no experience doing business with the government are encouraged to contact their respective APEX Accelerators and Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) for established training programs.

SOLICITING QUESTIONS FOR THE CORPS PANEL MEMBERS.
Email your advanced questions to james.r.glynn@usace.army.mil

LARGE BUSINESS INFORMATION TABLES

Reserve your table to engage with potential small businesses.

CAPABILITY PRESENTATIONS (LIMITED AVAILABILITY)

We're accepting in-person capability presentation requests for Friday, May 30, 2025 Individual appointments will be scheduled 30-45 minutes each between 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Take this opportunity to present directly to key decision makers of the Walla Walla District.