• The United States Coast Guard (USCG) Training Center Birmingham will host an Information Day on August 6, 2026, to provide industry partners with information on upcoming requirements and technical objectives.
• A First-hour presentations briefing will be provided, followed by Q&A sessions; the USCG requires no Clearing House Individual Account (CHIA) for attendance or sponsor fees.
• Objectives of the Information Day include providing an overview of Training Center Birmingham Southern needs, discussing Coast Guard technical objectives, and guiding industry partners on how to partner with government agencies.
• The event will also provide information on Search Opportunities within Systems for Award Management (SAM), including Acquisition Planning Forecast System (APFS) searching and a SBA Open Forum Session.
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Introduction: The United States Coast Guard (USCG), Training Center Birmingham Southern will host an Information Day on 06 August 2026. The purpose of this event is to provide industry partners with an overview of the upcoming Training Center Birmingham Southern requirements, discuss the agency's technical objectives, and provide guidance to interested vendors on how to partner with the government. DISCLAIMER: This Special Notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quotation (RFQ), or a promise to issue a solicitation in the future. This Information Day does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. The USCG will not pay for any costs incurred by interested parties in response to this notice or for attendance at this event. 2. Event Details: Date/Time: 06 AUG, 0900 – 1100 First hour presentations, followed by Q&A Doors open at 0830 Location: Boutwell Auditorium Conference room Address: 1930 Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Boulevard, Birmingham, AL 35203 Parking onsite Clearance Requirement: No Special Clearance Required 3. Objectives and Agenda During this Information Day, the USCG will brief industry on the following: How to Compete on Coast Guard Construction Contracts How to Engage/Contract with the Federal Government System for Award Management (SAM) registration How to Search Opportunities within SAM.gov Acquisition Planning Forecast System (APFS) – How to Search Forecasted Opportunities Small Business Administration (SBA) Open Forum / Q&A Session. 4. Attendence Instructions Attendance is highly encouraged for all interested vendors, including small businesses, socio-economic categories, and large businesses.
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