NRL INNOVATION DAY FOR INDUSTRY 2026
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
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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 U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) is hosting an Innovation Day for Industry on April 28, 2026, in Washington, DC. This event serves as market research to inform industry and assess interest in a focused set of emerging technologies ready for collaboration to advance system-level capabilities. Registration is required by April 19, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
The Innovation Day aims to facilitate collaboration between NRL scientists and industry partners. Participants will learn about NRL's work, hear success stories, tour facilities, and meet with technology transfer and contracting representatives. The event's goals are to SHARE insights, COLLABORATE on innovation, and ACCELERATE technology development for warfighter capabilities.
Key Technology Areas
NRL will discuss potential future opportunities and exchange ideas on the following topics:
- Materials Science and technologies: Ultra-low Power Magnetic Field Sensors, Ultra-High Temperature Strain Measurement, Programmable Robotic Six-Degree of Freedom Mechanical Testing Systems.
- Multifunctional Materials technologies: Core-shell nanocomposites with enhanced optical, thermal, and mechanical properties.
- Chemistry technologies: Low-cost material solution for end-of-life battery deactivation.
- Space Science Technologies: Space Weather Instruments.
Discussions can be Unclassified, Controlled Unclassified Information, or Classified/Secret.
Registration & Important Information
Interested companies must register by April 19, 2026, via the provided hyperlink: https://forms.osi.apps.mil/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=AD4z43fIh0u2rUXpQt4XUPrJwZaeC5hIsLZqpq23RQpURTRZQkhQVzBMU0RUNExBTVlMVjZWUEQyVy4u. All participants must adhere to government security base access criteria. This event is for informational and planning purposes only (FAR Part 10 Market Research) and is not a Request for Proposal (RFP). The U.S. Government will not reimburse costs for attendance. Failure to attend does not preclude participation in any future associated RFP or other collaboration opportunities.