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# 									OBO Monthly Industry Days							

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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, it’s 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.

### 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, AQM

**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 composed 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]

 

 

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