NAWCWD FY25 Industry Day
ID: N68936_NAWCWD-FY25_Industry_DayType: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSE

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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, and Procurement (CCAP) Industry Days scheduled for February 4th and 5th, 2025, at the Kerr McGee Center in Ridgecrest, CA. This event aims to facilitate networking and provide insights into NAWCWD's contracting opportunities, particularly focusing on the FY 25 Long Range Acquisition Forecast (LRAF) contract requirements. The participation of NAWCWD is significant as it allows industry professionals to engage directly with government personnel from China Lake and Point Mugu, enhancing collaboration and understanding of future procurement needs. For more information and to register, interested parties can visit the CCAP website or the Eventbrite link provided, and inquiries can be directed to Kim Matsunaga at kim.s.matsunaga.civ@us.navy.mil.

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