Industry Day Announcement - Undersea Systems Advanced Development (PEO IWS 5A)
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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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 Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), on behalf of PEO Integrated Warfare Systems (IWS 5.0), is announcing a classified Industry Day for Undersea Systems Advanced Development (PEO IWS 5A). This event, scheduled for March 11, 2026, at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (JHU APL) in Laurel, MD, is for market research, information, and planning purposes only; it is not a solicitation.
The Industry Day aims to provide industry with an understanding of Fleet undersea system needs and current capability gaps, fostering open communication and future collaboration. Attendees will require a valid security clearance.
Scope of Interest
PEO IWS 5A is seeking industry performers and subject matter experts in the following areas:
- Celestial navigation
- Undersea target depth discrimination with uncertainty analysis
- Common operating picture curation tools with emphasis on quality of data
- UxV detection and classification using acoustic, imaging, or electronic warfare sensors
- Radio Frequency detection and classification in the communications band
- Cyber network traffic situational awareness tools
- Radio Frequency environmental monitoring and tactical decision analysis
- Subsea and seabed environmental monitoring and tactical decision analysis
Event Details & Follow-up
- Date: March 11, 2026
- Location: JHU APL, Collaborative Analysis Center (Building 26), 11100 Johns Hopkins Road, Laurel MD 20723
- Agenda: Morning presentations from PEO IWS 5A leadership, followed by afternoon open-format networking with leadership, program Subject Matter Experts, and related organizations.
- Follow-up: One-on-one discussions are anticipated 3-6 weeks post-event with companies possessing directly relevant technology or solutions. Logistics for scheduling will be provided during the Industry Day.
Important Notes
- This is NOT a bidder's conference or a commitment to contract. The Government will not be liable for any costs incurred by attendees.
- Security: Participation requires a valid security clearance. Additional security information will be provided with registration details.
- Registration: Visit https://secwww.jhuapl.edu/EventLink/Event/612 for event information and registration. The response date for registration is February 15, 2026.
Contact Information
- Primary: Benjamin Smallenbroek (benjamin.m.smallenbroek.civ@us.navy.mil, 202-781-2728)
- Secondary: Phoebe Fisher (phoebe.g.fisher.civ@us.navy.mil, 202-826-7831)