AFDW Industry Week - 2026

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Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Dept Of The Air Force
AIR FORCE DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

No NAICS code specified

PSC

No PSC code specified

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

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May 10, 2026

Qualification Details

Fit reasons
  • NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
  • Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
  • Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
  • Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps

Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.

Quick Summary

The Air Force District of Washington (AFDW) is hosting an Industry Week on May 12-13, 2026, at The Smart Center on Joint Base Andrews, Maryland (JBA). This event is designed to foster collaboration between government and industry, communicate AFDW's missions, and outline future government needs and requirements (1-3 year horizon). It is free of charge and open to all businesses, small and large. A virtual attendance option is also available.

Purpose & Scope

The Industry Week will feature keynote speakers, mission partner briefs, and industry engagements. The primary goals are to increase industry/government collaboration, provide insights into AFDW's missions, and detail future requirements. The event schedule, updated on May 10, 2026, includes various sessions and speakers, some of whom have biographies attached, indicating high-level participation from AFDW, Headquarters US Air Force, and other DoD entities.

Event Details

  • Dates: May 12-13, 2026
  • Location: The Smart Center, Joint Base Andrews, MD (in-person)
  • Virtual Option: Available via ZoomGov (link provided in the notice).
  • Cost: Free
  • Set-Aside: Not applicable (Industry Week / Special Notice)
  • Registration: Required. RSVP and registration were extended to 1600L on April 29, 2026. Attendees requiring base access must complete a separate "2026 AFDW Industry Week Base Access Request Form" by the same deadline.

Key Speakers & Topics

The updated schedule (v5.6, May 10, 2026) details various sessions, including an "Acquisition Transformation" block. Speaker biographies for Major General Daniel A. DeVoe (AFDW Commander), Edwin H. Oshiba (Administrative Assistant to SAF), Lesley H. Bernys (Executive Director, DoD Cyber Crime Center), Michael W. Smiley (Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary for Financial Operations), Trent O. Dudley (Director of Integration, HQs USAF), and Ms. Yolanda B. Felder (Director, US Space Force Small Business Programs) are provided, indicating diverse and high-level discussions.

Additional Notes

A separate Small Business Event: 2026 AFDW Small Business Summit hosted by the 316th Contracting Squadron will occur at the same location on May 14, 2026. This event requires separate registration. For questions regarding the Industry Week, contact afdw.pkafdw.industryweek@us.af.mil.

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Special Notice
Posted: May 10, 2026
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