NextGen IACMAC Industry Day
This is a government industry-day notice to inform potential contractors about a forthcoming NextGen IAC Multiple Award Contract, not a funding opportunity, and no money is being awarded under this notice.
⚑ No solicitation is available; this notice is informational only. · No reimbursement for attendance or preparation costs. · Registration deadline applies to the industry-day event, not to a grant or contract application. · Virtual attendance is not possible; in-person attendance requires an active Visit Access Request (VAR).
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| IPPRA | 15 none | university cannot apply directly (ineligible) |
| Physical Sciences & Engineering (demo) | 15 none | university cannot apply directly (ineligible) |
| Tom Love Innovation Hub | 5 none | no commercialization signal |
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*****October 19, 2026 UPDATE The registration period for the Industry Day is now closed. Virtual attendance to the Industry Day is not possible. While the Government has no immediate intention to hold another industry day, in the event the Government does, information will be released on Sam.gov. ****** 1.0 OVERVIEW The Office of Assistant Secretary of War for Critical Technologies (OASW(CT)) is hosting an Industry Day at which the 774ESS will discuss the NextGen Information Analysis Centers (IAC) Multiple Award Contract (NextGen IACMAC). The purpose of this event is to provide industry partners with an overview of the upcoming requirement, discuss the technical priorities, and outline the tentative acquisition strategy and timeline. This event will also provide an opportunity for the Government to gather feedback from industry on potential solutions and acquisition approaches in reference to Sources Sought Notice ID: FA807527R0001. 2.0 EVENT DETAILS Date: Friday, October 30,2026 Time: 0830-1630 EDT Venue: Mark Center 4800 Mark Center Drive Alexandria, VA 22350 3.0 REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS RSVP for attendance of the Industry Day via the QR code on the attached notice or at: https://dow-events.com/events/ct-industry-day/ An active Visit Access Request (VAR) is required for this event. The event organizers will send the information needed for your VAR submission to the email address you provide when registering. Deadline: RSVP & Registration must be received no later than Monday, October 26, 2026. Late registrations will not be accepted. 4.0 DISCLAIMER This Special Notice is for planning and informational purposes only and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to enter into a contract. This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP), and no solicitation is available at this time. The Government will not reimburse any costs associated with attending this Industry Day or preparing any materials in response to this notice. 5.0 QUESTIONS Any questions regarding this Industry Day shall be sent to the PCOs and Contract Specialist. PCO, Rebecca Robeson, at rebecca.robeson@us.af.mil PCO, Kelly Lybolt, at kelly.lybolt.1@us.af.mil Contract Specialist, Jessica Stednitz, at jessica.stednitz@us.af.mil 6.0 ATTACHMENTS Attachment 1 – CT event-Oct 2026 Attachment 2 – NextGen IACMAC Flyer Oct 8
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Applicant restrictions (federal contract). Set-aside: . Notice type: Special Notice. Organization: DEPT OF DEFENSE / DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE / FA8075 774 ESS.
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