OUSW (R&E) Mission Capabilities (MC) Industry Engagement Technical Exchange Meeting

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.

The Assistant Secretary of War for Mission Capabilities (ASW(MC)) is hosting a SECRET-level Technical Exchange Meeting (TEM) on January 21, 2026, at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory in Laurel, MD. This event aims to update private industry on threats, challenges, and technical priorities related to OUSW(R&E) programs, fostering collaboration for developing capabilities that support the joint warfighter. The TEM will cover ASW(MC)'s vision, threats, technical priorities, and areas requiring private sector support. Advanced registration is mandatory for both U.S. and foreign citizens, with strict deadlines for clearance submission. This announcement is solely for informational and planning purposes and is not a Request for Proposal.

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.