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# 									Industry Engagement							

Industry Engagement supports OBO’s mission through:

          - Proactively engaging with the built environment industry to promote OBO’s brand visibility,
          - Staying current with industry trends,
          - Gathering insight on emerging issues, and
          - Utilizing strategic communications to generate a wider pool of qualified contractors

External Affairs maintains the relationship with the Federally- chartered Industry Advisory Group (IAG) and leverages knowledge of industry stakeholders.

Industry Days

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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT INDUSTRY DAYS HERE

**Industry Advisory Group (IAG)**

The Industry Advisory Group (IAG) is an advisory committee to the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO), governed under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA). The IAG serves the U.S. government solely in an advisory capacity concerning industry and academia’s latest concepts, methods, best practices, innovations and ideas related to OBO’s mission to provide the most effective facilities for United States diplomacy abroad.

## Learn More About IAG Here

Comprised of up to 35 noted professionals drawn from architecture, real estate, urban design, landscape architecture, historic preservation, interior design, graphic design, construction, engineering, and facilities management, members serve a two-year term.

The group comes together in Washington, D.C. annually, to discuss specific issues relative to the program. These annual meetings are open to the public and include international guests. The list of potential candidates runs the gamut from internationally known architects, engineers, designers, and construction contractors to those with emerging practices or working in related fields.

In addition to attending the annual meeting, IAG members meet throughout the year with OBO on design, construction, and other related project and program reviews and evaluations.

visit iag’s home page

Build With Us

Curious about OBO’s process for design and construction and how to work with OBO?  Interested in hearing more about the competitive opportunities that exist with partnering with OBO? There are a few ways to partner with OBO that include Firm Introduction Sessions – introducing your firm to OBO leadership and competitive opportunities – exploring various contract options available. Below are a few ways to learn more about OBO, we look forward to hearing from you!

## How to Partner With OBO

We want to hear from you, and there are many ways that interested firms can seek out opportunities to work with OBO. Whether you would like to make a firm introduction, or learn more about current and upcoming competitive opportunities, you can find out more on the dedicated “Build With Us” resource page.

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