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Industry Day - Camp Pendleton Area Maintenance Support Activity (AMSA) & Vehicle Maintenance Shop (VMS)
2024-01-23 | Army Reserve Training Center (ARC), Building 210545, DELMAR Area 21, B Street, Camp Pendleton, CA, 92055, United States
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is hosting an Industry Day/Pre-Proposal Conference on Tuesday, 23 January 2024. The conference will be held on the project site to provide information for an upcoming contracting opportunity, as well an opportunity for a Site Visit. The Government is planning on issuing a Total Small Business Set-Aside construction solicitation for the Camp Pendleton Army Reserve Area Maintenance Support Activity (AMSA) and Vehicle Maintenance Shop (VMS). The Project Description is provided under the Project Description section of this announcement.
This is not a Request for Proposal, an Invitation for Bid, or a Request for Quotation. Therefore, this event is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to enter into a contract, nor will the Government pay for information provided to the Government in a response, nor pay for administrative costs incurred attending the Industry Day event. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with travel or providing information in response to this announcement.

NAVFAC SOUTHEAST INDUSTRY DAY 2024
2024-01-11 | University of North Florida (UNF) – Adam W. Herbert University Center, University Center, Adam W. Herbert, 12000 Alumni Dr,, Jacksonville, FL, 32224, United States

2024 SAME JAX INDUSTRY DAY
2024-01-10 | UNF Herbert University Center, University Center 12000 Alumni Drive, Jacksonville, FL, 32224, United States

2024 AIAA SciTech Forum
2024-01-08 - 2024-01-12 | Hyatt Regency Orlando, 9801 International Drive, Orlando, FL, 32819, United States
AIAA SciTech Forum is the world’s largest event for aerospace research, development, and technology. It’s where thousands from government, industry, and academia gather to witness breakthrough science, revolutionary technologies, and next-generation capabilities that are redefining what is possible in aerospace. By attending, you’ll immerse yourself in a wealth of information and leave with fresh ideas and new perspectives that are sure further your career and elevate professional projects, research, or anything in between.

INDUSTRY DAY 7 DEC 2023 at FORT BELVOIR, VA
2023-12-22 | Belvior, VA, Belvoir, VA
Solicitation Number: W91CRB-23-NVDN
Action/Requirement: Night Vision Device – Next (NVD-N)
Notice Type: Industry Day / Pre-Solicitation
Synopsis: INDUSTRY DAY 7 DEC 2023 at FORT BELVOIR, VA
Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS AND NO CONTRACT WILL BE AWARDED.
The purpose of this industry day is to gain information on cutting-edge commercial technologies leading to Government/Industry partnering to accelerate the development of state-of-the-art technologies that will enable the Warfighter to be more effective, efficient, and lethal.
The U.S. Army Contracting Command-Aberdeen Proving Grounds (ACC-APG) is seeking sources on behalf of Product Manager Soldier Maneuver Sensors to develop the next generation of night vision capability for the Close Combat Force-Direct Support (CCF-DS) Soldier. The CCF-DS consists of: Cyber, Signal/Info System, Field Artillery, UAS Repair/Operator, Intelligence, Infantry, Engineer, CBRNE, Field Surgeon, Medic, Paralegal, Human Resources, Chaplain, Transport, Ammunition, Mechanic, Allied Trade Specialist and Logistics Soldiers). At a minimum, these Soldiers require overmatch capability while filling the following roles:
• Execute Combat Support and Combat Service Support Tasks at night or in no/low light conditions.
• Operate vehicles at night with adequate speed and mobility to support increased operational tempo of a modernized Close Combat Force (CCF).
• Identify and react to threats at increased ranges at night.
• Execute individual and collective tasks at night with increased speed to reduce time of support to CCF.
• Clearly and quickly transition to focus on objects at varying distances (inches to hundreds of meters) with little/no mechanical adjustment.
The purpose of this industry day is to disseminate information regarding the upcoming NVD-N solicitation for system development and risk reduction, discuss overall planned scheduled, and discuss one-on-one with industry partners their approaches to a possible NVD-N solution. There will be a group briefing/discussion and individual breakouts on a 45-minute slot schedule. Specifically, PM Soldier Maneuver Sensors anticipates the NVD-N program to enhance existing capability (PVS-14) to significantly improve the mobility, lethality, and survivability for the CCF-DS Soldier. To help inform respondents, the following are the key areas of consideration for NVD-N, however this is intended only as a guide and thresholds/objectives are subject to change to accommodate desired functionality:
1. The imaging performance of NVD-N must be an improved capability compared to the current fielded (PVS-14).
Specifically, NVD-N will:
a) Provide increased performance over the current system by employing a binocular approach.
b) Utilize White Phosphor Image Intensification technology (analog light amplification) or digital equivalent.
c) Will be capable of allowing an equipped Soldier to recognize an upright moving man-size target in clear starlight out to 200 m (T) 300m (O).
d) Maintain or increase system field of view (FoV) of 40 degrees while maintaining or increasing existing detection distance standards.
e) Should provide greater system resolution when compared to the user’s current system within the systems recognition range with minimal optical distortion across the field of view, < 3% distortion(T), 0% (O).
2. Affordability will be a major consideration for NVD-N. To adapt to budgetary requirements, the Government is specifically seeking white papers that can be re-scoped to provide a breakout of cost-saving designs that can meet stated requirements while maximizing affordability.
3. NVD-N should be ergonomic and capable of being comfortably worn for many hours of mission time. As such, the total head borne weight for baseline capability (including any batteries or mounting hardware, excluding the helmet) shall not exceed 2.0 lbs. Dimensional size of the NVD-N (excluding any eye cups, battery packs or cables) should be <1,250 cubic cm (T) <1,000 cubic cm (O) to provide the user a system that takes up less room when packed, presents less of a snag hazard when in use, and offers a more ergonomic center of gravity to reduce head and neck strain when worn for extended periods of time.
4. NVD-N should operate for at least 12 hours on a single lithium-ion AA battery.
5. The NVD-N must support an increased operational tempo for equipped Soldiers. CCF-DS Soldiers must operate vehicles at night with adequate speed and mobility to support increase operational tempo of a modern CCF.
6. The NVD-N will be compatible with current Near Infrared (NIR) aiming lights out to 150 meters to allow the user the capability to engage threats at extended range at night without having to move or remove the NVD-N from in front of their eyes. NIR aiming lights are not required to be part of procured system, only compatible.
Interested parties with the capabilities to satisfy the above are encouraged to submit a request participate NLT 22 Nov 2023. Respondents are encouraged, but not required, to bring working models for the individual breakout discussions. Request should include:
1) Point of contact information to include: company name, contact name, company address, cage code, website (if available), contact phone number, and contact email address.
2) List of Attendees and titles
The location is Ft. Belvoir, Virgina. USG will provide further details, a general agenda and an assigned individual timeslot for the breakout after the requests have been received. The date for this industry day is 7 December 2023.
No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with attending or providing information in response to this industry day or any follow up information requests. Nothing shall be construed herein or through this industry day to commit or obligate the Government to further action. If applicable, tt is desirable that data be provided with unlimited rights to the Government. However, the government recognizes that proprietary data may be included with the information provided. If so, clearly mark such proprietary information and clearly separate it from the unrestricted information as an addendum.
Note: It is anticipated that this requirement may become a competitive solicitation under 10 USC 4022 Authority of the Department of Defense to carry out certain prototype projects in the 2nd quarter of Fiscal Year 2024. Interested companies should monitor System for Award Management (SAM) for updated information.
Request should be provided via email to Mr. Michael James, Agreements Specialist, ACC-APG, email: michael.c.jame.78.civ@army.mil, and Mr. Jerry Simmons, Agreements Officer, ACC-APG, email: gerald.a.simmons2.civ@army.mil.

2023 Department of Defense Maintenance Symposium
2023-12-18 08:00 - 2023-12-21 17:00 UTC | San Diego Convention Center, 111 Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA, 92101, United States
After record-breaking attendance at the 2022 Symposium in Orlando, the 2023 Symposium in San Diego promises to be an even better event! The Maintenance Symposium is the only official DoD event conducted by the Office of the Secretary of Defense that is entirely focused on the maintenance of weapon systems and equipment. The Symposium is the premier forum for the exchange of ideas from the greatest maintenance and logistics minds in the country as they discuss the pacing national security threats to the sustainment enterprise.
The geopolitical environment continues to evolve, but it has never been more clear that the United States must take immediate and deliberate actions to maintain global peace and prosperity. The National Defense Strategy (NDS) states that “we are living in a “decisive decade,” one stamped by dynamic changes in geopolitics, technology, economics, and our environment.” The central charge of the NDS is Integrated Deterrence with the development, combination, and coordination of our strengths to maximum effect. Integrated Deterrence will be most effective only if we collectively build and sustain a resilient joint force and defense ecosystem that prevails within contested environments. These NDS mandates serve as a call to action for the sustainment community, and the Maintenance Symposium is where you have an obligation to answer that call.
Over 2,000 maintainers from military, government, industry, and academia are expected to converge at the Symposium in San Diego in 2023. The foremost leading experts from across the sustainment enterprise are anxious to share their ideas and strategic visions. This year’s agenda will focus on integrated sustainment in a contested environment by exploring agile combat sustainment, the organic and commercial industrial bases, resilient software capabilities, data analytics, artificial intelligence, maintenance manpower, and much more. Additionally, don’t miss out on the Symposium’s inspirational, high-energy, annual Secretary of Defense Maintenance Awards Banquet and Ceremony to recognize and congratulate the Department’s best maintainers.
Participate, speak-up, tell your story, ask tough questions, and expand your professional network…don’t sit quietly admiring the problem, standup and be part of the solution.

AFCEA DC's Winter Gala 2023
2023-12-14 19:30 - 22:30 UTC | National Building Museum, 401 F St NW, Washington, DC, 20001, United States
AFCEA DC is pleased to bring you our 47th Annual Winter Gala, which will be hosted again at the iconic National Building Museum in Washington, D.C. The annual gala will continue to deliver safe and responsible in-person social networking, featuring timeless traditions and all-new experiences.
Combining classic elegance with modern luxury, the Winter Gala brings together more than 1,000 senior leaders from the Department of Defense, Federal IT community, and industry together to network and welcome the holiday season in style—all while giving back to the community. In 2022, more than $190,000 was raised for STEM scholarships, and more than 6,000 toys were collected for Toys for Tots at the Winter Gala. We hope you will join us!

AFCEA NOVA Air Force IT Day 2023
2023-12-14 | Crystal Gateway Marriott, 1700 Richmond Hwy, Arlington, VA, 22202, United States
AFCEA is a professional association that connects people, ideas and solutions globally.
We do that by developing networking and educational opportunities and providing them worldwide in an ethical manner. This enables military, government, industry and academia to align technology to meet the needs of those who serve in critical areas, which include defense, security, cyber and intelligence.
As a member-based, nonprofit 501(c)6 organization, we have a long history of encouraging innovation and advancing technology to ensure preparedness and security. We officially formed in 1946, but our organizational roots trace back to the Civil War.
The association includes individual members and corporate members, and AFCEA’s international regional chapter network helps members build networks, grow relationships and expand opportunities. AFCEA members and constituents include professionals in military, government, industry and academia.

CMS Industry Day
2023-12-13 | CMS HQ Conference Center, 7500 Security Blvd, Baltimore, MD, 21244, United States
The CMS Industry Day will be in-person at the CMS HQ Conference Center and virtually on December 13, 2023.
There is no cost to attend the CMS Industry Day. CMS employees must use a cms.hhs.gov email address.
If you are a vendor exhibiting at this event, please contact your FBC representative or email Bob Jeffers.
Please Note: In-person space is limited. Only one Contractor representative may attend the CMS Industry Day in-person. Each registration will be verified with CMS. There is no limit to attend virtually.
In-Person attendance for CMS Contractors and Prospective Contractors is currently FULL.
CANCELLATIONS
If you are unable to attend the CMS Industry Day, please notify Tina Sheehy at tina@fbcinc.com.
On-line registration will end at 5:00 PM EST on December 13, 2023

DoDIIS Worldwide Conference 2023
2023-12-12 - 2023-12-14 | Portland Convention Center, 777 NE Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd, Portland, OR, 97232
The 2023 Defense Intelligence Information System (DoDIIS) Worldwide Conference is in Portland, Oregon from Tuesday, December 12th to Thursday, December 14th, at the Oregon Convention Center. This conference examines the theme Chaos to Clarity: Leveraging Emerging technologies by discussing technical breakthroughs and delivering intelligence with increasing values and varieties of information.
The conference features remarks by several NGA leaders, including: NGA Director Frank Whitworth, Chuck Bellinger, Chief, NGA Edge Capabilities, Mark Chatelain, Director, Chief Information Officer and Director, Chief Information Office and IT Services Component and Jim Long, Director GEOINT Service Office. NGA will also be exhibiting at Booth 921.

Marine Corps Systems Command Industry Day
2023-12-07 11:00 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | Virtual
📣 Announcing our Contracts Industry Day! 📣
Join us for our Contracts Industry Day! Our contracts office hosts this must-attend event quarterly, bridging communication between MCSC and industry partners on current and upcoming requirements.
📅 Date: December 7th, 2023
⏰ Time: 11:00am – 12:30pm EST
📍 Location: In-Person and Virtual (address and URL provided after registration)
📎Duration: 1-hour main event, followed by a 30-minute in-person Q&A with all product groups.

CX SUMMIT
2023-12-07 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | hyatt Regency Crystal City – Arlington, VA, 2799 Richmond Highway, Arlington, VA, United States
Digital Transformation of Customer Experience

The Eastern Defense Summit
2023-12-06 - 2023-12-07 | Charleston Area Convention Center, Charleston, SC, SC, United States
The Eastern Defense Summit, formerly known as the Annual CDCA Defense Summit, is one of the largest defense-focused events on the East Coast, bringing more than 1,800 government, military, academia, and industry leaders together to better understand and address today’s challenges and threats within our defense industry. The Summit’s theme, “Collaborating on actionable solutions for our nation’s pacing threats,” highlights the growing strategic threats to the United States and represents the necessity to envision near-term solutions to such challenges.
The Eastern Defense Summit serves as a mechanism for defense industry leaders to collaborate on innovative solutions and other focus areas to enhance interoperability across defense assets. By presenting exhibit demos, keynote addresses, innovation spotlights, and high energy tech exchanges, the Summit will provide an opportunity for all representatives to form workforce partnerships that result in achieving a national defense tactical edge no foreign adversary can match.
The Eastern Defense Summit will be in-person December 6-7, 2023, at the Charleston Area Convention Center in North Charleston, SC.
The Innovation Pitch Jam will remain a keystone event of the Defense Summit in December. Click on the Innovation Pitch Jam link above for more information.
For general information, registration or sponsorship inquiries, contact us at the emails listed below.
Summit Information: summit@charlestondca.org
Registration Information: registration@charlestondca.org
Sponsor Information: sponsors@charlestondca.org

GSA, FAS, TTL, QMAAB Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Industry Day
2023-12-05 13:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | Virtual
GSA, FAS, Office of Travel, Transportation and Logistics Services (TTL), Medium and Heavy Vehicle Branch (QMAAB) will conduct a virtual Industry Day Meeting for the Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contractors and potential offerors on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm Eastern Time via Google Meet. The target audience is those vendors with or interested in the Automotive Special Item Numbers (SINs) within the Transportation and Logistics Services and Industrial Products and Services Categories on GSA MAS.
The goal of the Industry Day Meeting is to provide an overview of the Schedule Input Program (SIP) requirements that apply to all MAS contractors. To comply with the SIP and the MAS contract terms and conditions, all MAS contractors must post their GSA awarded products/services pricing and terms and conditions to the GSA eLibrary and GSA Advantage websites.
Do you have questions?
During the meeting we will answer questions that you have regarding the MAS Program. However, to ensure that your questions are received and addressed most effectively, you are encourage to send your questions via email to Sharon Hamer at Sharon.Hamer@gsa.gov and Eric VanderVeen at Eric.VanderVeen@gsa.gov any time before the meeting on December 5th. We will also set-aside time for questions at the conclusion of the presentation.
Where can I find this meeting information?
The meeting presentation and questions and answers will be posted on the GSA Interact following the Industry Meeting.
Virtual Meeting Date:
December 05, 2023
Meeting Time:
1:00 pm EST – 2:30 pm EST
To join the meeting:
Meeting ID:
meet.google.com/fbx-ozoq-tkp
Conference Number(s):
US (Toll Free):
(‪US)‪+1 260-301-2400
Participant Code:
PIN: ‪875 880 434#

Networking for Introverts
2023-12-04 18:30 - 19:30 UTC | Virtual
GovConHacks Monthly Community Event

Are you an introvert wanting to excel in the world of networking?

Don’t miss our event, “Networking for Introverts,” on December 6th.

Our community member presenter Ophelia Strickland will guide you through confidence-building, network creation, and personalized networking planning. Secure your spot today and take your networking skills to the next level!
