U.S. Army DEVCOM Ground Vehicle Systems Center (GVSC)- Industry Days
Overview
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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. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Ground Vehicle Systems Center (GVSC) is hosting a 2-day Industry Day event on April 21-22, 2026, at Newlab Detroit, MI. This event aims to provide information on GVSC's ground vehicle systems technology focus, including roadmaps, planned spending, and opportunities for collaboration with industry, academia, and other government partners. Online registration opens February 17, 2026, and closes March 20, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
GVSC, the U.S. Army's Research, Development and Engineering Center for ground vehicle technology, will use these Industry Days as a forum to share insights into its primary focus areas: autonomy and robotics, power and mobility, survivability, modeling and simulation, advanced manufacturing, vehicle electronics, cyber engineering, software engineering, system engineering, and digital engineering. The event will feature presentations by GVSC's Technology Directorates.
Event Structure
The event is structured into two distinct days, and contractors shall attend only one:
- Day 1 (April 21, 2026): A "Distribution A" event, open to all small and large businesses, institutions of higher learning, and government institutions interested in collaborating with GVSC.
- Day 2 (April 22, 2026): A "Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), Distribution D" event, authorized for Department of Defense (DoD) and DoD contractors only. Participants will have the opportunity to sign up for on-site individual one-on-one meetings with technology leads for open discussion and capability demonstrations.
Important Information
This event is for informational and planning purposes only and does not constitute a formal solicitation. There is no fee to attend, but attendees must be U.S. citizens with a Need-to-Know. The event is closed to the media, and attendance is voluntary with no reimbursement for costs.
Key Dates & Contacts
- Online Registration Opens: February 17, 2026
- Online Registration Closes: March 20, 2026 (or when capacity is reached)
- Event Dates: April 21-22, 2026
- Primary Contact: Alycia Stockdale (Alycia.m.stockdale.ctr@army.mil)
- Secondary Contact: Rachel Serra (rachel.l.serra.civ@army.mil)