Join the Dyess Air Force Base 7th Contracting Squadron, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) – Fort Worth District, and the Northwest Texas APEX Accelerator for an exclusive Industry Day for Dyess Air Force Base (DAFB) at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas!

This no-cost, in-person event is your opportunity to learn how to compete for upcoming federal contracts at the base and connect directly with agency representatives seeking qualified vendors across multiple trades.

Event Details (Please note location change!)

📍 Location: Hardin-Simmons University, Houston-Lantrip Center, 917 Lineberry Blvd, Abilene, TX 79601 (just to the north of the Taco Bell located on the corner of Ambler Ave and Pine St.)
🗓️ Date: Tuesday, June 23, 2026
🕘 Morning Session (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM): Presentations & Contracting Forecasts
🍽️ Lunch Break (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM): Details for nearby options will be provided prior to the event.
🕐 Afternoon Session (1:00 PM – 3:00 PM): Networking & Resource Partner Fair

What You’ll Learn

• How to do business with Dyess AFB and USACE
• Forecasted project opportunities — large and small
• Key requirements and processes for federal contracting
• How to connect with buyers, contracting officers, other businesses and resource partners

Who Should Attend

Businesses in the following (and related) trades:

• Abatement
• HVAC / Plumbing
• Electrical / Mechanical
• Fire Protection / Suppression
• Concrete & Asphalt / Parking Lot Repair
• Paint Booths & Ventilation
• New Construction & Renovations
• Post-Construction Cleanup
• Other trades valuable to the Defense Industrial Base and combat support