OUSW (R&E) Mission Capabilities (MC) Industry Engagement Technical Exchange Meeting
ID: 20251211_MC_TEM_JAN26Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEIMMEDIATE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSEOUSD(AT & L)/OASD(R & E)WASHINGTON, DC, 20301-3030, USA

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Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (541690)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/c08cf8bbcf594addb1474422bbe16ee3/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering (OUSW(R&E)), is hosting a Technical Exchange Meeting (TEM) on January 21, 2026, at the Kossiakoff Center in Laurel, Maryland. This classified event aims to engage private industry by discussing the future operating environment and technical challenges related to joint warfighter capabilities, including areas such as fires, command and control, logistics, and information advantage. Participation requires advanced registration and submission of security clearances by specific deadlines: January 7, 2026, for U.S. citizens and November 21, 2025, for foreign partners, with a registration fee of $25 covering refreshments. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Matthew Woods at 703-693-0960 or via email at matthew.d.woods10.ctr@mail.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Matthew Woods
    (703) 693-0960
    matthew.d.woods10.ctr@mail.mil
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    20251212 U OUSW R_E MC TEM JAN 21 Invitation.pdf
    The Office of the Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering (OUSW(R&E)) Mission Capabilities (MC) Office is hosting a SECRET-level Technical Exchange Meeting (TEM) with industry on January 21, 2026, at Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (JHU-APL) in Laurel, MD. This event aims to update private industry on threats and challenges OUSW(R&E) programs address, focusing on developing capabilities for the joint warfighter in areas like fires, command and control, logistics, and information advantage. The TEM will describe the future operating environment, technical challenges, ASW(MC)'s vision, and areas needing private sector support. Advanced registration and clearance submission are mandatory by specific deadlines (November 21, 2025, for foreign citizens; January 7, 2026, for U.S. citizens). The event includes networking opportunities and provided refreshments for a $25 fee. This announcement is for informational and planning purposes only and is not a Request for Proposal.
    20251212 U OUSW R_E MC TEM JAN 21 Save the Date.pdf
    The Assistant Secretary of War for Mission Capabilities (ASW(MC)), under the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering (OUSW(R&E)), is hosting a SECRET // REL FVEY classified Technical Exchange Meeting (TEM) on January 21, 2026. This event, held at the Kossiakoff Center in Laurel, MD, aims to engage private industry by describing the future operating environment and technical challenges related to joint warfighter capabilities. The TEM will provide insights into ASW(MC)'s efforts, vision, threats, technical priorities, capability challenges, and areas requiring private sector support in fields such as fires, command and control, logistics, and information advantage. Advanced registration and submission of security clearances via a Visitor Access Request (VAR) are mandatory for both U.S. and foreign citizens.
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