Department of the Navy's Rapid Capabilities Office (RCO) Industry Day and Investor Briefing
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.
The Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) is inviting members of the investment and private sector innovation communities to participate in an industry engagement event introducing the Department of the Navy’s recently established Rapid Capabilities Office (RCO) in Washington, DC on 09 December 2025, 1300 to 1700 (EST) and in Arlington, VA on 10 December 2025, 0900 to 1200 (EST).
This RCO event will include two related sessions that will cover the Department of the Navy’s (DoN) most pressing challenges, detail the RCO’s collaborative approach with industry to address these needs, and provide information on newly established pathways for engagement with the RCO.
RCO Kick Off Event Industry Day
09 December 2025 (1300 to 1700 EST) | Washington, DC
- Participants: Venture Capital and Industry Representatives
- Classification Level: UNCLASSIFIED
RCO Investment Community Executive Briefing
10 December 2025 (0900 to 1200 EST) | Arlington, VA
- Participants: Investment Community Representatives
- Classification Level: SECRET
The RCO welcomes existing and new industry partners, without prejudice to companies with limited Government contracting experience. Potential partners with strong technical competence in their particular field may be successful with a high willingness to learn.
**Please read the attached full announcement for additional details and registration information.**