INDUSTRY DAY 2026

The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) conducted its 2026 Industry Day on February 18, 2026, to engage industry partners and showcase current and future contracting requirements. The primary mission of NSWC PCD is to provide research, development, test, and evaluation for mine warfare, naval special warfare, diving and life support, and amphibious expeditionary maneuver warfare systems, specifically within coastal and littoral regions. Key technical focus areas include next-generation military technologies such as AI, robotics, unmanned underwater vehicles, and advanced sensor integration. Specific operational areas highlighted include the MK 18 Family of Systems, subsea and seabed warfare, and the development of stealthy unmanned systems for Special Operations Command. The event provided guidance on various acquisition pathways, including traditional FAR-based contracts and flexible non-FAR partnerships such as Other Transaction Authority (OTA) agreements and Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRADAs). Small businesses are encouraged to engage through a specific 10-step process and must provide detailed capability briefs, including past performance, key personnel resumes, and company certifications. A critical requirement for future contracts is compliance with Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) standards, specifically DFARS 252.204-7021 and 252.204-7025, which became effective in November 2025. Administrative oversight is led by Glen Savory, Chief of the Contracting Office, with dedicated support for small business engagement.