Integrated Combat System Hardware Factory Industry Day Brief
ID: N0002424R5200Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVSEA HQWASHINGTON NAVY YARD, DC, 20376-5000, USA

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

PSC

FIRE CONTROL TRANSMITTING AND RECEIVING EQUIPMENT, EXCEPT AIRBORNE (1265)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/4e8ff0cd125843d7838fd0c2954f5de5/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Navy through NAVSEA HQ, is hosting an Integrated Combat System Hardware Factory Industry Day to engage with industry leaders on enhancing naval capabilities. The event, held on October 25-26, 2023, focuses on innovative technologies and strategies for the U.S. Navy's Integrated Combat System (ICS), emphasizing collaboration and feedback to refine procurement processes and modernization efforts. The government plans to release a draft Request for Proposal (RFP) in October 2024, with a final RFP expected in Q3 FY25, and encourages industry participation to shape future strategies. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Stephanie Little at stephanie.m.little6.civ@us.navy.mil or Angela Garais at angela.c.garais.civ@us.navy.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Stephanie Little
    stephanie.m.little6.civ@us.navy.mil
    Angela Garais
    angela.c.garais.civ@us.navy.mil
    Files
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    IWS X HW Factory Industry Day Briefing.pdf
    The Hardware Factory Industry Day, held on October 25-26, 2023, under the theme “Sea Power to the Hands of Our Naval Force,” aims to gather government and industry leaders to explore innovative technologies and strategies for enhancing the U.S. Navy's Integrated Combat System (ICS). The event, overseen by the Program Executive Office Integrated Warfare Systems (PEO IWS X), focuses on advancing naval capabilities through collaboration and innovative computing infrastructure solutions. Key highlights include presentations on opportunities within the Foundry Hardware Factory, an overview of the ICS, and discussions about next-generation Foreign Military Sales (FMS). The agenda features government and industry discussions, technical sessions, and frameworks for maximizing innovation and feedback from industry experts. The objectives are to foster collaboration, share information on procurement opportunities, solicit industry feedback, and conduct market research for ongoing development. The document emphasizes the importance of agility in procurement processes and promotes a feedback-driven approach to ensure timely modernization of naval technologies. The industry is encouraged to engage actively with government representatives to shape future strategies and procurement practices while ensuring that all communications are routed through designated contracting personnel for clarity and order in the procurement process.
    IWS X HW Factory Industry Day Briefing.pdf
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