What this opportunity is
The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation is conducting an industry outreach event for the Patillas Dam Seismic Retrofit Project, which is currently in the final design phase. This event, taking place on June 11-12, 2026, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, aims to engage engineering firms, contractors, and technical specialists to discuss project details and requirements. There is no set-aside for this opportunity, meaning all businesses can participate, but interested firms should RSVP to attend the event and take advantage of networking and one-on-one sessions.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
AMENDMENT 6/5/2026***************************
REVISED to upload Industry Outreach Questions pdf & upload DRAFT Drawings (both in attachments)
Add the following to the schedule:
Vendor collaboration / meet and greet time after the presentation on 6/11.
Virtual one on one sessions after the site visit on 6/12.
All interested participants are encouraged to RSVP if they plan to attend the event on 6/11-6/12/2026 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Please email USACE Contracting POCs Angel Martinez at angel.j.martinez@usace.army.mil or M. Renee Booth at meranda.r.booth@usace.army.mil.
*************************** AMENDMENT 6/5/2026
U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Engaging Industry for the Patillas Dam Seismic Retrofit Project
The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (USBR), supported by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Caribbean District, is expanding engagement with industry partners to prepare for significant upcoming construction and infrastructure efforts in Puerto Rico.
Patillas Dam Industry Outreach Event
The USBR will host a two‑day industry outreach event on June 11–12, supported by the USACE Caribbean District. The event will bring together engineering firms, contractors, and technical specialists to discuss the ongoing Patillas Dam Seismic Retrofit Project, which is currently in final design by the USBR.
The event will take place at the USACE Caribbean District offices. USBR’s Project Manager and Project Construction Liaison will provide a detailed design update and answer industry questions. A guided site visit to the Patillas Dam will follow on the second day.
Event Schedule
June 11 – USACE Caribbean District Offices,
Fundacion Ángel Ramos, Annex Building, Ste. 202
Avenida Franklin D. Roosevelt #383
San Juan, PR 00918
9:00 – 10:00 a.m.: Registration
10:00 a.m. – Noon: Project Presentation & Industry Input Session
**ADDITION of Vendor collaboration / meet and greet time after the presentation
June 12 – Patillas Dam Site Visit
9:00 a.m. – Noon: Vehicles will depart the Estadio Municipal Gaspar Cochran (18.005808, -66.018388) Patillas, Puerto Rico in route to the Patillas Dam at 09:00 a.m.
**ADDITION - option to schedule Virtual one on one sessions after the site visit on 6/12.
This outreach event supports early coordination with industry, helping interested companies better understand the project’s technical requirements and preparing them for future acquisition planning. These requirements include seismic retrofit measures, outlet works reconstruction, and complex construction sequencing.
Source: SAM.gov, as posted. Verify the current solicitation before responding.