NAWCWD Attends Ventura Defense Industry Forum (VDIF)
ID: N68936_NAWCWD_VDIF_MAR2025Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTERCHINA LAKE, CA, 93555-6018, USA

NAICS

Engineering Services (541330)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: ENGINEERING/TECHNICAL (R425)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/a3d284cb5a0c4f18be6d411d6ff167ee/view
Timeline
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    Posted Mar 25, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Updated Mar 25, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Due Mar 25, 2026, 7:00 PM UTC
Description

The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD) will participate in the 2025 Ventura Defense Industry Forum, scheduled for April 15–16, 2025, in Ventura County, California. This event aims to enhance collaboration between government agencies and industry partners by addressing current challenges and discussing future requirements, with representatives from NAVAIR, NAVSEA Port Hueneme, and NAVFAC EXWC providing acquisition-specific briefings. The forum is crucial for businesses of all sizes to gain insights into procurement strategies and emerging needs, fostering potential partnership opportunities. For more information, interested parties can contact Kim Matsunaga at kim.s.matsunaga.civ@us.navy.mil or by phone at 760-793-3657. Registration for the event can be completed at https://www.venturadefenseindustryforum.org/.

Point(s) of Contact
Kim Matsunaga
(760) 793-3657
kim.s.matsunaga.civ@us.navy.mil
Files
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NAWCWD FY25 LRAF JAN 2025.pdf
Mar 25, 2025, 7:05 PM UTC
The FY25 Long Range Acquisition Forecast Estimates document outlines anticipated procurement needs from the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD). It details various projects in research and development, contract types, and expected costs, highlighting a focus on capabilities such as weapon systems analysis, signal generator maintenance, and advanced technology integration. Each entry includes a requirement title, description, procurement method, anticipated solicitation and award timelines, period of performance, contractor information, and relevant classifications and codes. The forecast anticipates significant contracts for the production of military assets and services, with a mix of sole-source and competitive opportunities, often lasting around 60 months. Notably, the document serves as a guide for potential contractors, ensuring clarity on government bidding processes and expectations, while acknowledging that specifics may change and further details will be released via the Government Point of Entry (GPE). Overall, this forecast functions as a strategic tool for both the NAWCWD and contracting entities to align on future defense-related procurements.
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