Registration opens February 2, 2026 for this 3-day event connecting small and large businesses looking to make contacts and learn about upcoming contracting opportunities for this fiscal year and beyond with the USACE Fort Worth District, VA, TRWD, and more.
This year’s expanded format gives attendees more time for meaningful interaction, deeper insight into upcoming opportunities, and valuable face-to-face engagement with District and other federal government representatives.
Tickets are $150 for small businesses and $200 for large businesses.
When
April 13 | 1300 to 1900
Where
Iron Horse Golf Course
When
April 14 | 0800 to 1800
Where
When
April 15 | 0800 to 1200
Where
Agenda
1200 – 1300 Boxed Lunch
1300 Shotgun Start
1800 Awards
Iron Horse Golf Course
6200 Skylark Circle
North Richland Hills, TX 76180
0800 – 0900 Check-in, Networking, Refreshments
0900 – 0910 SAME Fort Worth Post President, Aaron Barta
0910 – 0920 SAME National President-Elect, Ben Matthews
0925 – 0940 USACE Fort Worth (SWF) District Leadership Welcome and Opening Remarks, COL Calvin Kroeger
0945 – 1015 SWF Office of Small Business Programs, Christy Frey, Ali Marshall and SBA, Derek Gadberry
- SWF Small Business Program Updates
- SBA Overview & Certification Updates (Certify.SBA.gov)
1020 – 1030 Platinum Level Sponsor Presentations (3)
1035 – 1050 Break
1050 – 1200 Fort Worth District Forecast, Programs & Project Management Division (PPMD)
- Military Program Presentation (Military Boundaries and Opportunities), Jessica Napier
- Southwestern, Peter Matar
- JBSA, Daryl Flaggs
- Eastern, Amanda Fuller
- Civil Works Program Presentation (Civil Boundaries and Opportunities), Mark Hermann
- Dallas Floodway, Mark Hermann and David Little
- Central City, Donovan Blakely and Teresa Loftis
- Other CAP Projects, Mark Hermann
- Engineering and Construction Support Office (ECSO) / IIS Opportunities, Richard (Steve) Dill and Lawrence (L.T.) Thomas
- RPEC Opportunities, Amanda (Mandy) McGuire
1200 – 1245 Lunch
1300 – 1315 Fort Worth District IDIQ Overview and Future Opportunities
1315 – 1345 Fort Worth District Contracting Division Updates
- CMMC
- OTA
- PLA
- DB2B
1350 – 1420 Engineering & Construction Updates
- RMS Changes
- AE Contracting Changes
- Partnering
- Performance Based Contracts
1420 – 1435 Platinum Level Sponsor Presentations (3)
1435 – 1500 Veterans Affairs Updates and Opportunities
1500 – 1515 Break
1515 – 1540 TRWD
1540 – 1605 (Tentative)
1610 – 1625 Greenville HS Solar Car Team – STEM Presentation
1630 Closing Remarks
1630 – 1830 Networking, Exhibits, STEM Exhibits
Attendees on Day 2 will have the opportunity to signup for Day 3 one-on-ones; as availability allows, attendees will have the option to signup on Day 3 for remaining meetings.
Sessions will be held at the Fort Worth District Federal Building.
Thank you, Gold & Silver Sponsors:
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