NAWCWD Industry Day Event (now called California Contracting/Acquisition/Procurement (C-CAP) Expo)
ID: N6893625R0040Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTERCHINA LAKE, CA, 93555-6018, USA

NAICS

Aircraft Manufacturing (336411)

PSC

AIRCRAFT, FIXED WING (1510)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/aa5d7848871841bdac1e6636e1258c14/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division (NAWCWD) is participating in the California Contracting/Acquisition/Procurement (C-CAP) Expo, scheduled for February 4-5, 2026, at the Kerr McGee Center in Ridgecrest, California. The event aims to foster collaboration between NAWCWD and industry partners to support Naval Aviation and the Warfighter, featuring presentations on forecasted contracting opportunities for fiscal years 2026, 2027, and 2028. This expo is significant for businesses in the aircraft manufacturing sector, particularly those interested in fixed-wing aircraft, as it provides insights into future procurement needs. For more information, interested parties can register at https://www.ccapexpo.com/ and contact NAWCWD OSBP at derrick.h.hu.civ@us.navy.mil or by phone at 760-793-6572.

    Point(s) of Contact
    NAWCWD OSBP
    (760) 793-6572
    derrick.h.hu.civ@us.navy.mil
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