USAFRICOM Industry Day Opportunity - Luanda, Angola (30 June - 1 July 2026)
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 Department of Defense (DEPT OF DEFENSE), specifically U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM), is conducting market research through a Special Notice for an Industry Day Opportunity in Luanda, Angola, from June 30 - July 1, 2026. This event seeks commercial vendors to showcase military technologies, supplies, or services for acquisition by African Partner nations. Capability Statements are due by April 9, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
This notice is for market research and planning only, not a Request for Proposal. USAFRICOM aims to host targeted Industry Sessions during a larger continent-wide conference. Selected vendors will receive a dedicated space (one 6-foot table, two chairs) to present capabilities, including pop-up banners, brochures, small non-operational product samples, and digital presentations. No large-scale hardware is permitted.
Primary Areas of Interest
USAFRICOM is particularly interested in capabilities related to:
- Geospatial: Drones (UAV/UAS), Commercial GEOINT, Remote Sensing, Tracking Systems
- Command and Control: C4ISR, Airborne C2 Systems
- Consulting & Administrative: Systems Integration, Enterprise Architecture, Acquisition Management
- Drones (UAV/UAS) & Counter-UAS: Platforms, Counter-UAS, IED detection technologies
- Big Data & Software: Intelligence Analytics, Social Media Analysis, Open Source Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence
- Cyber: Cyber/Info Security, Intrusion Detection, Vulnerability/Threat Assessment
Submission Requirements
Interested commercial vendors must submit a Capability Statement including:
- Company Information: Name, address, primary point of contact (name, title, email, phone).
- Proposed Exhibit: Detailed description, including images/diagrams, of items/technologies/services to showcase.
- Operational Capability in Africa: Overview of past performance, ability to operate, and existing supply chain on the continent.
Key Dates
- Capability Statement Deadline: April 9, 2026, 4:00 PM Central European Time
- Government Notification of Participation: By April 16, 2026
- Vendor Acceptance Deadline: April 28, 2026
- Industry Day Event: June 30 - July 1, 2026
Conditions for Participation
Exhibitors are responsible for 100% of all associated costs, including travel, lodging, visas, country entry fees, logistics, equipment, and shipping. No U.S. Government funding or support will be provided beyond event access.
Point of Contact
Submit Capability Statements or questions to all listed contacts: Aaron.J.Aschenbrenner.civ@mail.mil, Ethan.A.Epstein.civ@mail.mil, Miguel.A.Torres92.mil@army.mil, Levi.B.Alexis.civ@mail.mil.