NAWCWD Attends Ventura Defense Industry Forum (VDIF)
ID: N68936_NAWCWD_VDIF_JAN2024Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTERCHINA LAKE, CA, 93555-6018, USA

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SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: ENGINEERING/TECHNICAL (R425)
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    Special Notice DEPT OF DEFENSE DEPT OF THE NAVY is announcing their attendance at the Ventura Defense Industry Forum (VDIF) and reposting of their annual Long Range Acquisition Forecast (LRAF) contract requirements. The forum will provide networking and learning opportunities about Ventura County NAVAIR, NAVSEA, and EXWC contracting opportunities. The event will take place on February 28th at the Spanish Hills Club in Camarillo, CA. The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD) will be discussing various topics including NAVAIR/NAWCWD overview, Ranges, Target Operations, Instrumentation, Laboratories (RTOIL), Airborne Threat Simulation Organization (ATSO), Multi-Spectral Defense Electronic Warfare System Support Activity (MDEWSSA), Naval Mission Planning Systems (NAVMPS), and LRAF highlights. This Special Notice is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an invitation for bid, request for quotation, request for proposal, or an obligation for the Government to acquire any products or services.

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