NAWCWD Industry Day Event (now called California Contracting/Acquisition/Procurement (C-CAP) Expo)
ID: N6893625R0039Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTERCHINA LAKE, CA, 93555-6018, USA

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Engineering Services (541330)

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SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: ENGINEERING/TECHNICAL (R425)
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    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, CA. The event aims to foster collaboration between NAWCWD and industry partners to support Naval Aviation and the Warfighter, featuring presentations from NAWCWD leadership and discussions on forecasted contracting opportunities for fiscal years 2026, 2027, and 2028. This expo is significant for businesses interested in engaging with the Department of Defense, particularly in engineering services, as it provides insights into future procurement needs. For further 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.

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