TECHNICAL EXCHANGE MEETING (TEM 15) UPDATE
ID: TEM_15_UPDATEType: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-APGABERDEEN PROVING GROU, MD, 21005-1846, USA

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/17bf135a6f21469281ec3f4f3494834d/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Army's Capability Program Executive for Command, Control, Communications and Network (CPE C3N) and Command and Control Future Capability Directorate (C2 FCD), is hosting a Technical Exchange Meeting (TEM 15) on January 30, 2026, at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, and virtually via Microsoft Teams. This hybrid event aims to facilitate discussions on the Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) ecosystem and upcoming contract opportunities, aligning efforts to rapidly deliver capabilities to the Warfighter. The meeting will include technical exchanges, keynote addresses, and one-on-one engagements with Project Managers on January 29, 2026, providing a platform for industry partners to engage with government representatives. Interested companies must register by January 8, 2026, for in-person attendance, while virtual participation does not require pre-registration. For further inquiries, contact Jeff Schoerner at jeffrey.a.schoerner.civ@army.mil or Chanel Weaver-Folami at chanel.s.weaver-folami.civ@army.mil.

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    Jeff Schoerner
    jeffrey.a.schoerner.civ@army.mil
    Chanel Weaver-Folami
    chanel.s.weaver-folami.civ@army.mil
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    2026TEM15MD_agenda_18 DEC 2025_PUBLIC.pdf
    The Army’s Capability Program Executive for Command, Control, Communications and Network (CPE C3N) and Command and Control Future Capability Directorate (FCD) will host TEM 15, a technical exchange meeting with industry partners on January 29-30, 2026. This hybrid event, held at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, and virtually, aims to align rapidly delivering capability to the Warfighter. The agenda includes discussions on the Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) ecosystem architecture and operationalization, keynote addresses, and updates on upcoming contracting opportunities from various PM C2 teams. The event also facilitates 1:1 meetings with industry and provides a platform for government/industry technical exchanges to support Army C2 transformation efforts.
    SAM.GOV_TEM 15 One-on-One Announcement.pdf
    Several Project Managers (PMs) within the C2 Transport, Integrated Enterprise Network, C2 Applications (Product Manager App Store and Pipeline - PdM ASAP), C2 Infrastructure, and C2 Data & AI branches will conduct 20-minute one-on-one industry engagements at TEM 15 on January 29, 2026. These meetings offer industry partners an opportunity to discuss various topics, including DevSecOps processes, application development barriers, software licensing models, and tactical AI implementation. Interested parties must register by January 21, 2026, due to limited space. Contact information for scheduling meetings with each respective PM is provided.
    TEM 15 SAM JCM Announcement_18DEC25.pdf
    TEM 15, themed “Aligning to Rapidly Deliver Capability to the Warfighter,” is a hybrid technical exchange meeting hosted by the Army’s CPE C3N and C2 FCD on January 30, 2026, at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, and virtually via Microsoft Teams. It will build on previous TEMs with technical discussions and operational feedback to support Army C2 transformation efforts, including the Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) ecosystem. Key topics include government/industry technical exchanges on the NGC2 ecosystem and upcoming contract opportunities. In-person attendance is limited and requires company-level registration by January 8, 2026, with no individual or onsite registration. Virtual attendance does not require pre-registration. PM industry one-on-one engagements will occur on January 29, 2026. Information will be distributed through the Joint Communications Marketplace (JCM).
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