Training Center Birmingham Southern will host an Information Day

1. 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.