Pacific Northwest Regional Industry Day: Contracting with USACE

Join representatives from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), and APEX Accelerators for a unique, virtual regional Industry Day.

The USACE is responsible for developing, maintaining, and restoring the Nation's water resources and related infrastructure. USACE plays a critical role in strengthening our Nation’s security, building infrastructure, and maintaining military facilities. To achieve its massive mission, the USACE relies heavily on small businesses. In fiscal year 2025 alone, the USACE Portland, Walla Walla, and Seattle Districts made over $1 billion in federal obligations.

Whether you are an established federal contractor or just testing the waters, this event will show you exactly how to navigate the process and understand how to win federal contracts.

Presentations Include:

• SBA Update & the Federal Small Business Program Overview
• How to Work with your APEX Accelerator (Your free resource for navigating government contracting)
• Cyber Security Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Overview
• How to do Business with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
• U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Small Business Panel Discussion
• Federal Contracting Best Practices Panel

Presenters & Panelists Include

• U.S. Army Corps of Engineers: Portland, Walla Walla, & Seattle Districts
• APEX Accelerator: Washington, Oregon, and Idaho
• U.S. Small Business Administration: Portland, Boise, & Seattle Districts

Who Should Attend?

• Small Businesses interested in selling to USACE
• Current small businesses prime contractors looking to expand their footprint
• Small businesses in construction, architectural, engineering, and related industries
• Small businesses providing supplies and/or services
• Any small business owner considering entering the federal marketplace

What types of products/services does USACE buy?

In FY 2025, top industries in the Pacific Northwest included Commercial & Institutional Building Construction (NAICS 236220), Other Heavy & Civil Engineering Construction (NAICS 237990), Electrical & Wiring Installation Contractors (NAICS 238210), Engineering Services (NAICS 541330), and Ship Building and Repairing (NAICS 336611).

Don’t see your industry listed? Join us anyway! The industries highlighted above only represent the top five sectors in our region. The USACE has aggressive small business utilization goals and buys a wide variety of diverse goods and services. Come find out how your business can fit into their buying plan.