INDUSTRY DAY ANNOUNCEMENT, OUSD R&E, INSS, & JTNC MILITARY COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS WAVEFORM DEVELOPMENT AND RESILIENCY RODEO 4-5 DECEMBER 2024
ID: N00039_SNOTE_0324E57AType: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVAL INFORMATION WARFARE SYSTEMSSAN DIEGO, CA, 92110-3127, USA

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    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Information Warfare Systems, is hosting an Industry Day event focused on military communications systems waveform development and resiliency, scheduled for December 4-5, 2024, at the MITRE Corporation facility in McLean, VA. This two-day event aims to foster collaboration between the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD(R&E)), the Joint Tactical Network Center (JTNC), and industry representatives to enhance the integration of community resiliency efforts, thereby reducing technology risk and improving the operational effectiveness of tactical and space military communications systems. Participants will receive updates on various topics, including the Army Program Executive Office Command, Control, Communications and Network (PEO-C3N), emerging joint waveform assessments, and relevant National Security Agency policies. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Contract Specialist Kelly Smith at kelly.w.smith16.civ@us.navy.mil or by phone at 619-309-9528.

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    KELLY SMITHContract Specialist
    (619) 309-9528
    kelly.w.smith16.civ@us.navy.mil
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