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 $200 for small businesses and $250 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
0730 – 0830 Check-in, Networking, Refreshments
0830 – 0845 USACE Fort Worth (SWF) District Leadership Remarks, COL Calvin Kroeger
0845 – 0855 SAME Fort Worth Post President, Aaron Barta
0855 – 0905 SAME National President-Elect, Ben Matthews
0910 – 0945 SWF Office of Small Business Programs, Christy Frey, Ali Marshall and Small Business Administration (SBA), Derek Gadberry
- SWF Small Business Program Updates
- SBA Overview & Certification Updates (Certify.SBA.gov)
0950 – 1005 Platinum Level Sponsor Presentations (3)
1010 – 1025 Break
1025 – 1135 Fort Worth District Forecast:
- Engineering and Construction Support Office (ECSO) / Interagency & International Services (IIS) Opportunities, Richard (Steve) Dill and Lawrence (LT) Thomas
- Regional Planning & Environmental Center (RPEC) Opportunities, Amanda (Mandy) McGuire, Traci Fambrough, Abe Pinon, Ronnie Pride
- Programs & Project Management Division (PPMD)
- Military Program Presentation (Military Boundaries and Opportunities)
- Southwestern, Peter Matar
- JBSA, Daryl Flaggs
- Eastern, Amanda Fuller
- Civil Works Program Presentation (Civil Boundaries and Opportunities), Mark Herrman
- Dallas Floodway, Mark Herrman
- Central City, Mark Herrman
- Other CAP Projects, Mark Herrman
- Fort Worth District IDIQ Overview and Future Opportunities, Chris Reinhardt (PPMD), Steve Atkinson (Engineering & Construction), and Abe Pinon, Ronnie Pride (RPEC)
1140 – 1200 TRWD
1200 – 1245 Lunch
1300 – 1330 Fort Worth District Contracting Division Updates, Ted Turney, Gerard Henry
- OTA
- PLA
- DB2B
1335 – 1405 Engineering & Construction Updates, Chris Morgan, Clay Morgan, Ryan Sands, Jennifer DeWitt and Jelina Ennis
- RMS Changes
- Partnering
- Performance Based Contracts
1420 – 1435 Platinum Level Sponsor Presentations (3)
1440 – 1505 Break
1505 – 1550 AFCEC
1550 – 1605 Sheppard AFB
1610 – 1625 Greenville HS Solar Car Team – Bridgestone World Solar Car Challenge Australia (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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