NavalX and DCO UxS Industry Day
ID: N0001425SN0001Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYOFFICE OF NAVAL RESEARCHARLINGTON, VA, 22203-1995, USA

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Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715)

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NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - MILITARY; APPLIED RESEARCH (AC12)
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    The Department of Defense, through the Office of Naval Research, is hosting the NavalX and DCO UxS Industry Day to engage with existing and potential industry partners regarding the U.S. Navy's needs in unmanned systems development, prototyping, and employment. The event will feature a classified briefing from the Disruptive Capabilities Office (DCO), outlining its organizational structure, processes, and operational challenges, and will take place on February 4, 2025, in Arlington, Virginia. Attendance is limited to U.S. citizens with at least a SECRET clearance, and registration is required by January 24, 2025, or until capacity is reached, with further opportunities for one-on-one discussions anticipated in late March and April 2025. Interested parties should contact Derek Petersen at derek.w.petersen.civ@us.navy.mil for more information.

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    NavalX is hosting a classified Industry Day on February 4, 2025, to discuss the U.S. Navy's needs in unmanned systems development and employment, featuring a briefing from the Disruptive Capabilities Office (DCO). The event, located in Washington, DC, will have two sessions (9:00-11:00 am and 1:00-3:00 pm) and requires attendees to have at least a SECRET clearance. Each company can register two representatives, and registration closes on January 24, 2025, or upon reaching capacity. There will be future one-on-one discussions and opportunities for deeper engagement with industry partners, tentatively set for late March and April 2025. The document stresses that participation in the event is not mandatory for future opportunities and all inquiries must remain unclassified. This announcement serves to inform potential industry partners and does not constitute a solicitation or request for proposals. It highlights the DCO's role, while clarifying that the government reserves the right to use submitted information in future solicitations, emphasizing that all submissions become government property. Compliance with submission guidelines is essential, including marking proprietary information.
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