NAWCWD FY26 Industry Day

SOL #: N68936_NAWCWD_FY26_Industry_DaySpecial Notice

Overview

Buyer

Dept Of Defense

Dept Of The Navy

NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER

CHINA LAKE, CA, 93555-6018, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Engineering Services (541330)

PSC

Engineering And Technical Services (R425)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/78f5eac3292f4bfa861d8a50405c2e43/view

Timeline

Posted

Jan 14, 2026

Last Updated

Feb 3, 2026

Action Date

Jan 31, 2027, 12:00 AM

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 Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD) announces its participation in the California Contracting, Acquisition, and Procurement (CCAP) Industry Days on February 17 and 18, 2026, in Ridgecrest, CA. This event is a key forum for networking and learning about NAWCWD contracting opportunities, specifically focusing on the FY26 Long Range Acquisition Forecast (LRAF). This is an informational Special Notice, not a solicitation.

Event Details

Event: CCAP Industry Days, featuring NAWCWD
Dates: February 17-18, 2026
Location: Kerr McGee Community Center, Ridgecrest, CA
Purpose: Networking and learning about NAWCWD contracting opportunities with government personnel from China Lake and Point Mugu, CA. Topics will include the NAWCWD FY26 Long Range Acquisition Forecast (LRAF) contract requirements.
Registration: Available via "CCAP NAWCWD Industry Days 2026 | Eventbrite". Additional information can be found at https://www.ccapexpo.com/.
Note: NAWCWD is an active participant, not the official host or sponsor of this event.

Key Takeaways for Bidders (from LRAF document)

The NAWCWD FY26 Long Range Acquisition Forecast (LRAF), provided as an Excel spreadsheet, outlines anticipated procurements for Fiscal Year 2026 and beyond. It includes details on requirement titles, descriptions, estimated values, procurement methods, contract types, solicitation/award timelines, and incumbent contractors. This forecast is crucial for bidders to:

Identify potential future opportunities in areas such as cyber risk assessment, engineering support, F-35 and F/A-18 system support, intelligence systems, airborne weapons systems, logistics, software licenses, electronic warfare systems, and instrumentation.
Assess market trends and NAWCWD's investment priorities.
Plan business development by aligning capabilities with upcoming needs.
Research incumbents for teaming or competitive analysis.
Track timelines for anticipated solicitations and awards.

Contract & Timeline

Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Informational)
Set-Aside: None specified
Product/Service Code: R425 - Engineering And Technical Services (indicates general area of interest)
Published: January 29, 2026
Response Date: January 31, 2027 (placeholder for informational notice)