INDUSTRY DAY 2026

The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) will host its 2026 Industry Day on February 18, 2026, from 0900-1200 CST via Microsoft Teams. This event aims to showcase NSWC PCD's mission areas in littoral battlespace warfare, including mine, special naval, diving, and amphibious/expeditionary warfare systems. The Industry Day will highlight current and future contracting requirements to foster greater competition and innovative technical solutions from industry partners. Presenters will include the Commanding Officer, Technical Director, Chief of Contracting Office, and various department heads. Briefings will be Distribution A and posted to Seaport NxG and SAM.gov after the event. Attendees can participate in a moderated Q&A session. The government will not compensate participants for their time or expenses.

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division will host a virtual Industry Day 2026 on February 18, from 0900 to 1200 CST. The event will be conducted via Microsoft Teams Live Event, with a disclaimer that the platform's use does not imply government endorsement. This event is likely part of the government's pre-solicitation activities, providing an opportunity for industry partners to learn about upcoming requirements and foster engagement with the Naval Surface Warfare Center.

The NSWC Panama City Division (NSWCPC) hosted an Industry Day on February 18, 2026, to discuss Subsea and Seabed Warfare & Maritime Operations. The division focuses on delivering combat effectiveness through next-generation military technologies, including robotics, AI, littoral and undersea surveillance, enhanced diving, and special mission systems. Key missions encompass providing solutions for U.S. Special Operations Command, developing manned and unmanned mobility platforms, creating novel SOF gear, and offering full lifecycle support for various systems. Additionally, NSWCPC serves as the U.S. Military's expert center for diving technology and life support systems, managing underwater breathing apparatuses and protective equipment. The division also develops technical solutions for Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) in Undersea and Mine Warfare, integrating sensing technologies and embedded software for AI/ML. Future outlook includes increased industry partnerships for RDT&E, sustainment, and depot activities, outsourcing system production, and expanding integration, assembly, maintenance, and secure lab spaces to accommodate growing workloads. The NSWCPC seeks collaboration in areas such as autonomous systems, AI/ML, rapid prototyping, sensor fusion, and marine engineering.

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The NSWCDD Mine Warfare & Unmanned Operations Department hosted an Industry Day on February 18, 2026, to discuss key missions, capabilities, and future business outlook in mine warfare and unmanned operations. The event covered various divisions, including Fleet Readiness and Sustainment, Command Control Computers Communication & Cyber (MCM C5), Analysis, Tactics, and Simulation, and Systems Development. Key areas of focus include product acceptance, obsolescence management, acquisition support, test and evaluation, MCM mission package systems engineering, logistics, training, sustainment, warfare analysis, tactics development, modeling and simulation, and the development of mine countermeasures systems and unmanned underwater vehicles. Future outlook highlights sustainment and support for in-service systems, mission package integration and engineering, development and acquisition of unmanned maritime systems (UUVs, USVs), and future technologies such as advanced undersea sensing, unmanned systems RDT&E, and cross-cutting system/platform integration. The department is seeking expertise in cybersecurity, systems engineering, various engineering disciplines, tactical analysis, program management, and offers opportunities for collaboration requiring integration, maintenance, and secure lab spaces.

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) C5ISRT Division held an Industry Day on February 18, 2026, to discuss future contract opportunities. The division is focused on dominating the littorals. Key upcoming contracts include support for Long-Range Optical Interrupter - Compact Optical Interrupter Laser (LROI-COIL) starting January 2026, and Software and Cyber initiatives beginning June 2026. Other areas of interest involve C5ISRT, Integrated Technology, Automation, Uncrewed Autonomous Systems (UxS), Counter Uncrewed Autonomous Systems (C-UxS), Security, and Network Technology, with Georgia Tech Applied Research expected to start in May 2026. Additional contracts cover Engineering, Network, and Communication (March 2026 start), a Mission Support Center Follow-on (initial package development Q2/Q3 FY26), Large Scale Synthetic Material Production (package development Q4 FY26, ~$3-4M), and Science & Engineering Support for the Lion's Mane team and fleet engineering support (package development Q4 FY26, multi-year, ~$6-7M).

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) Expeditionary Warfare and Littoral Operations Department (E), Expeditionary Systems Division (E30), is hosting an Industry Day on February 18, 2026. This event focuses on the division's product lines, primarily High Speed Littoral Connectors & Expeditionary Maneuver, and its key expertise areas. The division's work includes acquisition, post-delivery, and lifecycle support for Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) 100 Class (SSC) and continued In-Service Engineering Agent support for LCAC 01 Class. Key services encompass engineering, field services, depot overhaul, cybersecurity, foreign military sales support for Japanese and Korean LCAC, ships integration, and Marine Corps systems engineering support, including prototyping, production, and software development for battlespace awareness.

The NSWCDD Panama City Division's Maritime Mining Division (Code E60) hosted an Industry Day on February 18, 2026, to engage with engineers and technicians. The division focuses on naval maritime mining, which involves placing explosive weapons in water to damage ships and submarines, for both offensive and defensive purposes. E60 is organized into branches for Navy acquisition program development (E61), in-service support (E62), advanced mining capabilities (E63), and science and technology efforts (E64). The division seeks individuals with expertise in undersea sensing, signal processing, data analytics, AI/ML, systems engineering, test plan development, and design for ocean environments (corrosion, hydrodynamics). Specific skills in electrical design (PCB, schematics, coding) and mechanical design (CAD, FEA, pressure vessels, buoyancy, heat transfer) are also desired. E60 is also interested in facilities and resources for fabrication and assembly, particularly open secret spaces of 3000-5000 square feet.

The NSWCC Panama City Division, specifically the E40 Test and Evaluation & Prototype Fabrication Division, is hosting an Industry Day on February 18, 2026. This division provides critical infrastructure, expert personnel, and advanced equipment for safe and effective test and evaluation, supporting missions in Mine Warfare, Expeditionary Warfare, Naval Special Warfare, and Unmanned Systems within littoral regions. Their key needs include T&E and Range Support, encompassing end-to-end engineering and programmatic support for test planning, execution, analysis, specialized equipment operation, vessel chartering, ammunition and explosives handling, and unmanned systems operational support. Additionally, they require Fabrication & Prototype Support for end-to-end production, including planning, scheduling, data management, fabrication services (machining, welding, water-jetting, painting, electrical work), machinery maintenance, and certified rigging for both shore-based and at-sea operations.

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) hosted an Industry Day on February 18, 2026, to provide a contracting perspective to potential vendors. The event covered key areas such as business volume, competition, NSWC PCD's top NAICS/PSCs spend, top contractors for FY24 and FY25, small business achievements, and guidance on doing business with PCD.NSWC PCD has consistently met or exceeded its small business goals, obligating over $135 million to small businesses in FY25. The presentation highlighted common proposal errors and provided an update on the SeaPort contract vehicle, noting its transition to SAM for notices and PIEE Solicitation Module for proposals. Future acquisition efforts will prioritize speed and flexibility, emphasizing commercial products and solutions. Vendors are advised to register in SAM and PIEE and be aware of cybersecurity compliance requirements like CMMC.

The NSWC Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) hosted an Industry Day Small Business Briefing on February 18, 2026, to engage with small businesses. The briefing outlined an agenda covering appointments with the Small Business Deputy, available business opportunities, and

The NSWCDD Panama City Division hosted an Industry Day on February 18, 2026, to engage with industry partners and discuss future collaboration opportunities. The agenda included a command overview, contracting perspectives, and information on non-FAR based partnerships. Key technical departments presented on their areas of focus, including Expeditionary Warfare & Littoral Operations, Mine Warfare & Unmanned Operations, and Subsea and Seabed Warfare & Maritime Operations. A dedicated session also covered the Small Business Program. The event aimed to inform attendees about the division's mission, operational needs, and avenues for partnership within the federal government context, specifically relating to RFPs and grants.

This document addresses frequently asked questions regarding a government industry day, likely related to federal procurement. Key topics include the status of Small Business Goals for FY26, which are expected to remain consistent with FY25. Information on the posting of event slides and videos is provided, indicating they will be available via amendment to the original announcements on SAM.gov and SeaPort NxG. The document clarifies that Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) requirements, including subcontractor flowdown, will be included in contracts where applicable, referencing DFARS 252.204-7021. Lastly, it states that a participant list was not provided for the current event but will be considered for future Industry Days.