PEO(U&W)’s Industry Event 2026

SOL #: PEO_(UW)_Industry_Event_2026Special Notice

Overview

Buyer

Dept Of Defense

Dept Of The Navy

NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND

PATUXENT RIVER, MD, 20670-5000, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

No NAICS code specified

PSC

No PSC code specified

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/6157dbe90c3c46abb3a4509d1bd14873/view

Timeline

Posted

Feb 5, 2026

Last Updated

Feb 9, 2026

Action Date

Mar 31, 2026, 7:00 PM

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 Program Executive Officer for Unmanned Aviation and Strike Weapons (PEO(U&W)) is hosting an Industry Event 2026 on April 8-9, 2026, in southern Maryland. This event is a Request for Information (RFI) for planning purposes only, aimed at informing industry about the technology needs of NAVAIR, PEO(U&W), and the Navy's Unmanned & Strike Weapons Community. It is not a solicitation for contracts.

Event Structure

Day One (April 8, 2026): SECRET-level briefings and panel discussions, including a SECRET//NOFORN Threat Brief. Attendance requires a final SECRET clearance and a current DoD or Federal Intelligence Community contract with a valid DD254. Limited to 3 representatives per small business and 6 per large business.
Day Two (April 9, 2026): UNCLASSIFIED, in-person "speed networking" meetings (maximum 10 minutes) with various PEO(U&W) entities. No clearance is required, but advance registration and meeting requests are mandatory.

Registration & Deadlines

Registration Link: Register on Eventbrite via the provided link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/peouw-industry-event-2026-registration-1982452527877?aff=oddtdtcreator
Registration Close (Day One & Two): When full, but no later than March 31, 2026, at 1500 ET.
Day Two Meeting Requests Close: When full, but no later than March 17, 2026, at 1500 ET.
Questions Due: April 3, 2026, at 1500 ET via email to peo_uw_industry_.fct@navy.mil (copy louise.m.joy.civ@us.navy.mil and evan.j.mitchell.mil@us.navy.mil) with subject "PEO(U&W) Industry Event 2026 RFI Question."

Important Information

This is for informational purposes only; no solicitation documents exist, and participation does not guarantee future contract opportunities.
The Government will not pay for any information provided or associated travel costs.
Information is subject to revision and not binding upon the Government.
Specific questions regarding clearance verification should follow instructions in the full notice.