Menu Bureau Home About Us Industry Engagement Project Portfolio Releases Contact Us HomeBureau of Overseas Buildings Operations...Monthly Industry Days hide OBO Monthly Industry Days Industry Day Resources SAM.gov Contracting Opportunities OBO Capabilities Conversation Request OBO’s Build with Us External Affairs hosts monthly Industry Days every third Thursday of the month to provide resources for firms and organizations to get a deeper understanding of OBO, its Directorates, and what it takes to be a successful partner to further OBO’s mission. The Department of State’s Office of Procurement (AQM) joins us to provide insight into the procurement process and upcoming opportunities. November 21, 2024 Event Name: OBO Virtual “Reverse” Industry Day led by Desbuild Incorporated from 2–3:30p.m. ET on Zoom Summary of Office: OBO’s final “Reverse” Industry Day, Desbuild Inc. they discussed some of the challenges and solutions associated with working on existing facilities. Featured Speakers: James Rodriguez, Director of EA; Principal Deputy Director J. Douglas Dykhouse; Mitch Miles, Managing Director of Construction Management and Security Management; Ananth Badrinath (Co-Founder & Director), Prakash Hosadurga (Co-Founder & Director), and Aaren Salido (COO) at Desbuild Inc. Presentation [2 MB] Watch the Complete video here: The views expressed in this presentation do not represent the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Overseas Buildings Recording Transcription October 17, 2024 Event Name: OBO Virtual “Reverse” Industry Day led by Pernix Federal and Cowen Design Group from 2–3:30p.m. ET on Zoom Summary of Office: OBO’s third “Reverse” Industry Day, Pernix Federal and Cowen Design Group they discussed some of the challenges and solutions associated with the use of technology on projects. Featured Speakers: James Rodriguez, Director of EA; Principal Deputy Director J. Douglas Dykhouse; Mitch Miles, Managing Director of Construction Management and Security Management; Enrique Villa, Vice President, Operations, Pernix Federal; Ronnie Bussiere, Project Engineer, Lagos NCC, Pernix Federal; and Navid Roshan-Afshar, Senior Project Manager and Senior Civil Engineer at the Cowen Design Group. Presentation [4 MB] Watch the Complete video here: The views expressed in this presentation do not represent the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Overseas Buildings Recording Transcription August 15, 2024 Event Name: OBO “Reverse” Industry Day Featuring Caddell Construction and Valkyrie Enterprises, LLC. Summary of Office: OBO’s second “Reverse” Industry Day, Caddell Construction and Valkyrie Enterprises shared their expertise on supply chain and logistics challenges and the solutions they implemented while working on a U.S. post. Featured Speakers: Meghan Sebold, Acting Director of EA; Ambassador Moser, Director; Tracy Thomas, Managing Director of Construction and Security Management; Landon Hoppe, Vice President Field Operations and Support – International, Caddell Construction; Michael Ranieri, Executive Officer, Caddell Construction; and Eric Lavender, Assistant Vice President, Department of State Programs, Valkyrie Enterprises. Presentation Watch the Complete video here: The views expressed in this presentation do not represent the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Overseas Buildings Recording Transcription July 18, 2024 Event Name: OBO “Reverse” Industry Day Featuring American International Contractors (Special Projects), Inc. (AICI-SP); KCCT; & RHI hosted by External Affairs Summary of Event: During the first “Reverse” Industry Day, AICI-SP; KCCT; and RHI shared their expertise on challenges faced during design development and the solutions they implemented while working on the new U.S. embassy in Doha. Featured Speakers: Meghan Sebold, Acting Director of EA; Ambassador Moser, Director; Tracy Thomas, Managing Director of Construction and Security Management; Stephen Vlach, Principal, KCCT; Michael Kowalski, President, AICI-SP; and Jake Fettig, Associate / Landscape Designer; RHI. Resources: Presentation Watch the Complete video here: The views expressed in this presentation do not represent the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Overseas Buildings Recording Transcription June 20, 2024 Event Name: OBO Industry Day Featuring the Planning and Real Estate (PRE) Directorate hosted by External Affairs Summary of Office: The Planning and Real Estate (PRE) Directorate oversees and implements the Department of State’s programs related to buildings and real estate. PRE is comprised of four offices: Master Planning and Evaluations (MPE), Acquisitions and Disposals (OAD), Strategic Planning (OSP), and Real Property Leasing (RPL). Featured Speakers: Meghan Sebold, Acting Director of EA; Ambassador Moser, Director; Victoria Hartke, Managing Director of Planning and Real Estate; Courtney McCunney, Acting Office Director, Master Planning and Evaluations; Jason Dallara, Office Director, Acquisitions and Disposals; Erin Crudden, Office Director, Strategic Planning; Michael Lash, Office Director, Real Property Leasing; and Blondell Taylor, Contracting Officer, Office of Procurement. Resources: PRE Presentation Watch the complete PRE video recording here. PRE Recording Transcription May 16, 2024 Event Name: OBO Industry Day Featuring the Office of Operations (OPS) Hosted by External Affairs Summary of Office: The Operations (OPS) Directorate supports facility operations and programs abroad, including leading the safety, health, and environmental program, gathering artwork and cultural objects, and facilitating design across residences. It is also a liaison between OBO and all properties regarding facility issues. Ops is comprised of six offices: Area Management (AM), Art in Embassies (ART), Fire Protection (FIRE), Cultural Heritage (CH), Residential Design and Furnishings (RDF), Facility Management (FAC), and Safety, Health & Environmental Management (SHEM). Featured Speakers: Meghan Sebold, Acting Director of EA; Ambassador Moser, Director; Chelsea Bakken, Managing Director of Operations; Marika Zadva, Acting Director, Area Management; Imtiaz Hafiz, Senior Curator, Art in Embassies; Darrell Dantzler, Director, Fire Protection; Tobin Tracey, Director, Cultural Heritage; Sharon Kroszkewicz, Director, Residential Design and Furnishings; Ralph Delarue, Director, Facility Management; David Needham, Director, Safety, Health & Environmental Management; Ed Baran, Branch Chief, Office of Procurement; and Jose Vasquez, Contracting Officer, Office of Procurement. Resources: OPS Presentation [8 MB] Watch the complete OPS video recording here OPS Recording Transcription [8 MB] April 18, 2024 Event Name: OBO Industry Day featuring the Office of Construction and Security Management (CSM) Hosted by External Affairs Summary of Office: The Construction and Security Management Directorate oversees crucial aspects of construction and security within the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations. CSM is comprised of two offices: Construction Management (CM) and Security Management (SM). Featured Speakers: Meghan Sebold, Acting Director of EA; Ambassador Moser, Director; Tracy Thomas, Managing Director of Construction and Security Management; Roman Tellez, Director, Construction Management; David Sparrowgrove, Director, Security Management; and Jillian Savage, Branch Chief, Office of Procurement. Resources: CSM Presentation [6 MB] Watch the complete CSM video recording here. CSM Recording Transcription [391 KB] March 21, 2024 Event Name: OBO Industry Day featuring the Office of Program Development, Coordination, and Support (PDCS) Hosted by External Affairs Summary of Office: The Program Development, Coordination, and Support (PDCS) Directorate plays a vital role in cost identification, project management from start to finish, and overseeing projects with unique security requirements. PDCS is comprised of four offices: COST (COST), Design and Engineering (DE), Project Development and Coordination (PDC), and Special Projects Coordination (SPC). Featured Speakers: Meghan Sebold, Acting Director of EA; Rick Sullivan, Managing Director of Program Development, Coordination and Support; Steven Arrey, Division Director, COST; Joe Cafferata, Director, Mechanical Engineering; Stephanie Felton, Office Director, Program Development; Peter Gulbranson, Project Management Unit Chief, Special Projects Coordination; Jillian Savage, Branch Chief, Office of Procurement; and Patrick Reilly, Division Director, Office of Procurement. Resources: PDCS Presentation [13 MB] Watch the complete event recording here . PDCS Recording Transcription [401 KB] January 2023 The Department of State’s Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO) and the Bureau of Administration, Office of the Procurement Executive (A/OPE) discussed the FY 2023 program with potential bidders and introduced the FY 2024 program in advance of an in-person event later in 2023. OBO and OPE experts discussed construction risks and cost/schedule drivers that impact the program, including topics such as supply chain factors, labor shortages, and inflation. A questions and answers session followed the presentation. This event was an opportunity for companies to learn about OBO and OPE, construction projects at the Department of State, and possible teaming and subcontracting opportunities for the small business community. Resources: 2023 Virtual Industry Day Recording Transcription [366 KB] OBO Virtual Industry Day Presentation [10 MB]
