African Logistics and Communication Symposuim - Industry Day Opportunity - Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (27 - 30 July 2026)
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 United States Africa Command (USAFRICOM J4 and J6) is hosting the African Logistics and Communication Symposium (ALCS) 2026 Industry Day in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from July 28-30, 2026. This Special Notice serves as a sources-sought synopsis to identify potential business or commercial entities interested in participating as exhibitors. The event aims to foster partnerships and showcase practical, sustainable, and affordable solutions relevant to operational environments in Africa. Registration for exhibitors is due by Friday, June 27, 2026.
Scope of Event
ALCS 2026 merges the Africa Logistics Conference (ALC) and Africa Endeavor (AE). Exhibitors are sought to present capabilities and solutions in key areas, including:
- Building Sustainable Capability Together (with implementation roadmaps)
- Resilient C4 & IT Infrastructure
- Theater Logistics & Supply Chain Management
- Operational & Energy Self-Sufficiency
- Data Integration & Security
- AI-Enabled Decision Advantage & Operations Support Tools
- Beyond Line-of-Sight Communications
- Civil Infrastructure Development
- Digital Forensics
- Disease Prevention
- Field Medicine
- Force Modernization
- Maritime Security & Information Sharing
- Personnel Recovery/Casualty Evacuation
Exhibitors will be provided with one 6-foot table and two chairs. Permitted materials include pop-up banners (up to 8 ft. height), marketing brochures, small non-operational product samples, and digital presentations on laptops. Large-scale hardware is not permitted.
Event & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Industry Day / Sources Sought)
- Event Dates: July 28-30, 2026
- Exhibitor Registration Deadline: June 27, 2026
- Published Date: April 16, 2026
- Set-Aside: None specified (Industry Day)
Conditions for Participation
Exhibitors are responsible for all associated costs, including travel, lodging, visas, and country entry fees. Vendors must also manage all logistics related to their exhibition space, including setup and teardown of equipment. The U.S. Government will not provide funding or support beyond selection for event access.
Additional Notes
Inquiries regarding this opportunity should be directed to NCSI via the event website (https://www.ncsi.com/event/alcs/). Primary contacts are Katia Sears (sears@ncsi.com) and Rebecca Steppline (steppling@ncsi.com).