NavalX and DCO UxS Industry Day
ID: N0001425SN0001Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYOFFICE OF NAVAL RESEARCHARLINGTON, VA, 22203-1995, USA

NAICS

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

PSC

NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - MILITARY; APPLIED RESEARCH (AC12)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/c45c98e5ab70498fb1cbc13956e5de34/view
Timeline
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    Posted Jan 7, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Updated Jan 21, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Due Feb 5, 2025, 4:59 AM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, through the Office of Naval Research, is hosting the NavalX and DCO UxS Industry Day to engage with industry partners regarding the U.S. Navy's needs in unmanned systems development and prototyping. The event will feature a classified briefing from the Disruptive Capabilities Office (DCO) on operational challenges and organizational processes, aimed at fostering collaboration and innovation in defense technologies. Attendance is limited to individuals with a SECRET clearance, and registration is open until January 24, 2025, or until capacity is reached, with confirmation and logistical details provided via email post-registration. Interested parties can contact Derek Petersen at derek.w.petersen.civ@us.navy.mil for further inquiries.

Point(s) of Contact
Petersen, Derek
derek.w.petersen.civ@us.navy.mil
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NavalX Industry Day.docx
Jan 7, 2025, 3:05 PM UTC
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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