Office of Naval Research FLASH Industry Engagement Day
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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 Office of Naval Research (ONR) is hosting a FLASH Industry Engagement Day, a Special Notice event, to engage the Hypersonics Technologies and Weapons communities. This event will present the benefits and technical challenges of the Flight Advancement of Structures for Hypersonics (FLASH) Innovative Naval Prototype (INP) program. The engagement day is scheduled for May 4, 2026, at ONR headquarters in Arlington, VA.
Purpose & Scope
This Industry Day aims to inform industry professionals about the ONR's novel, funded FLASH INP program. Discussions will occur in a Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) forum, covering program goals, intentions, and technical challenges related to developing a new class of Hypersonic delivery systems. Key topics include critical materials, technologies, manufacturing techniques and processes, test and evaluation plans, and sub to full-scale performance demonstration campaigns. The event will also address the intended strategic capability transition to industry partners.
Event Details
The engagement day will take place on Monday, May 4, 2026, at the Bobby Junker Executive Conference Center (BJECC), 875 North Randolph Street, Arlington, VA 22203. The notional agenda includes registration, networking, formal greetings, program introductions, execution details, topics of interest, breakout/poster sessions, one-on-one meetings, and discussions on the program schedule and way forward. The meeting is classified at the CUI level, requiring attendees to provide proof of United States Citizenship prior to entry. Access is restricted to United States Persons (USPERS). The maximum number of attendees is 120.
Registration & Deadlines
Interested industry professionals must register by 1700 (EDT) on Friday, April 24, 2026. Registration details are available via the provided link: https://forms.osi.apps.mil/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=AD4z43fIh0u2rUXpQt4XUMDYhbcsgepCie7Qj4szy_1UM1k1SFVLRTc0Nk1RRlBLRjlKNUdDTkxYRC4u. If attendance exceeds capacity, ONR may limit personnel per organization. All expenses for attendance must be borne by the participants.
Contact Information
For technical or registration questions, please refer to the points of contact listed in the registration link. Primary contacts listed in the notice are Eric Marineau (usn.pentagon.cnr-arlington-va.mbx.ONR-Hypersonics-BAR@us.navy.mil) and James Farnsworth (james.e.farnsworth8.civ@us.navy.mil).