Reverse Industry Days (RID) at the 2024 DoD Maintenance Symposium:
ID: HQ003425SSNEASD02Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEWASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES (WHS)WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICESWASHINGTON, DC, 203011000, USA

NAICS

All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541990)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OPERATIONS RESEARCH/QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS (R405)

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https://sam.gov/opp/526c751da952484ba989969d94e2f359/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Washington Headquarters Services, is hosting the 2025 DoD Maintenance Symposium Industry Day to discuss the expansion of the Regional Sustainment Framework (RSF) into the USCENTCOM theater. This initiative aims to enhance military readiness by bringing weapon system sustainment closer to operational areas, particularly in contested environments, and will feature one-on-one sessions for industry representatives to engage with DoD leaders regarding maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) solutions. Companies interested in participating must submit a request packet detailing their capabilities and alignment with RSF goals by December 14, 2025, to the designated email address, as this event is not a solicitation but an opportunity for industry engagement. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Chris L. Martinez at chris.l.martinez4.civ@mail.mil or James C. Carroll at james.c.carroll33.ctr@mail.mil.

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    2024 RID invitation_Mx Symposium.pdf
    The Department of Defense (DoD) is hosting Reverse Industry Days (RID) during the 2024 DoD Maintenance Symposium in Salt Lake City, UT, on December 11-12, 2024. This initiative allows industry representatives to engage in one-on-one discussions regarding the expansion of the Regional Sustainment Framework (RSF) into Europe. The RSF, introduced in May 2024, aims to enhance maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) capabilities for military weapon systems by optimizing regional support through collaboration with allies and the defense industrial base. Key goals of the RSF include improving military readiness, establishing a distributed MRO ecosystem, and strengthening partnerships across warfighting domains. Companies interested in participating must submit a request packet by November 15, 2024, detailing their MRO expertise and potential contributions to the RSF. The sessions are voluntary, and no binding contractual obligations are implied. Participating companies may discuss potential solutions, barriers to entry, and incentives for regional MRO investment. The structure of the document includes an overview of the initiative, advisory statement, registration instructions, and contact information for coordinators. Overall, the RID serves as a platform for facilitating dialogue between the DoD and private industry to further regional sustainment strategies.
    2025 Industry Day Invitation.pdf
    The 2025 DoD Maintenance Symposium Industry Day will focus on expanding the Regional Sustainment Framework (RSF) into the USCENTCOM theater. This initiative aims to enhance military readiness and partnerships by bringing weapon system sustainment closer to operational areas, especially in contested environments. Industry Day, held December 9-12, 2025, in Louisville, KY, offers one-on-one sessions for companies to discuss their expertise in maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) with DoD leaders. Interested companies must submit a request packet by November 14, 2025, detailing their capabilities, alignment with RSF goals, barriers to entry in USCENTCOM, and potential co-sustainment opportunities. This event is not a solicitation but an opportunity for industry engagement and insight gathering.
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