Strategic Partnering for Acquisition Development (SPAD) Industry Week
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA9101 AEDC PKP PROCRMNT BRARNOLD AFB, TN, 37389-1332, USA

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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC), is hosting its inaugural Strategic Partnering for Acquisition Development (SPAD) Industry Week from January 27-31, 2025, at Arnold AFB in Tennessee. This event aims to educate U.S.-based industry partners about AEDC's mission and the government's requirements for upcoming projects related to services, research and development, construction, and supplies, particularly for fiscal year 2026 and beyond. The Industry Week will feature project overviews, educational sessions, site tours, networking opportunities, and public capability briefings, with registration required by December 20, 2024. Interested companies must submit their registration details and capability statements via email to the primary contacts, Brooke Vandeman and Erica Anglin, at brooke.vandeman@us.af.mil and erica.anglin@us.af.mil, respectively. Note that participation is voluntary, and costs will not be reimbursed.

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    Brooke Vandeman
    brooke.vandeman@us.af.mil
    Erica Anglin
    erica.anglin@us.af.mil
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    Strategic Partnering for Acquisition Development (SPAD) Industry Week Announcement.pdf
    The Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) is hosting its inaugural Strategic Partnering for Acquisition Development (SPAD) Industry Week from January 27-31, 2025. This event aims to educate industry partners about AEDC's mission and government requirements for upcoming projects related to services, research and development, construction, and supplies, particularly for fiscal year 2026 and beyond. Participation is limited to U.S.-based companies, as foreign attendance is prohibited. Interested companies must register via email by December 20, 2024, providing detailed information about their organization and attendees, along with a capability statement. The event will feature project overviews, educational sessions, site tours, networking opportunities, and potential public capability briefings. Key points include a focus on collaboration, with limited slots for companies to present their capabilities. Although attendance is voluntary and costs will not be reimbursed, companies must have an active SAM and may require JCP certification for certain sessions. This announcement is informational and does not constitute a solicitation for proposals or a guarantee of contract awards, which will be covered in future announcements on SAM.gov. Interested parties unable to attend can contact organizers to be added to the vendor database for future opportunities.
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