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Industry Day - Advanced Payload Integration Capabilities for Future Submarines

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N00024-26-R-6250Federal

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The U.S. Navy, through the Director, Submarine Programs, is hosting a classified Industry Day on September 29–30, 2026, at Systems Planning and Analysis in Alexandria, Virginia, to gather specialized technical input on payload integration for future submarine platforms. This event targets industry partners capable of addressing complex challenges in logistics, stowage, command and control, platform integration, safety, and lifecycle design for advanced payloads, with emphasis on operability during underway conditions and seamless compatibility with host submarine systems. Participation is restricted to U.S. citizens with active SECRET or higher clearances, and no interim clearances will be accepted. The Government is not soliciting formal proposals, and attendance does not imply future contracting obligations, but seeks actionable concepts and engineering solutions from qualified vendors. Registration requires a two-step process by August 28, 2026: first, an email submission to the Navy point of contact with organizational details and participant names—capped at three per company—and a request for a breakout session if desired; second, a formal Visit Authorization Request submitted through DISS using the SPA SMO code 7L563. All attendees must present valid government-issued photo ID upon arrival and comply with strict facility security protocols, including a complete ban on electronic devices, wearable technology, and recording equipment within the venue. Limited secure storage is available, but attendees are advised to leave prohibited items in their vehicles. Medical devices with Bluetooth functionality require prior approval. The event will include government and shipbuilder briefings on Day 1 and one-on-one technical discussions with government and contractor personnel on Day 2, focusing exclusively on specific, viable technical innovations to enable next-generation submarine payload capabilities.

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U.S. Navy seeks cleared industry input on submarine payload integration at classified event in Alexandria, September 2026.

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541330 - Engineering Services

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DC, USA

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Navsea Hq
Contacts2 people available
OfficeWASHINGTON NAVY YARD, DC, 20376-5000, USA
Office AddressWASHINGTON NAVY YARD, DC, 20376-5000, USA

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INDUSTRY DAY ANNOUNCEMENT


Director, Submarine Programs (DSP) seeks industry input to advance payload integration capabilities for future submarines. The Director, Design & Construction (D,D&C) within Direct Reporting Portfolio Manager, Submarines (DRPM Subs) will host a classified, two-day Industry Day from Tuesday, September 29, 2026 (9:00 AM EST) to Wednesday, September 30, 2026 (12:00 PM EST) at Systems Planning and Analysis (SPA) 2001 N Beauregard St, Alexandria, VA 22311. This event will focus on existing, emerging, and feasible payload handling systems and payload/host-submarine integration challenges.


Future submarines must support a wider variety of payloads than the current fleet. DSP is seeking specific technical solutions and concepts from industry to support the following areas:


  • Logistics & operations: Onloading and offloading payloads above and below the waterline as well as logistics support of payloads underway.  Launch and recovery systems for payloads during underway operations.
  • Stowage & maintenance: Secured stowage, servicing, battery recharging, and maintenance of major payload components underway.
  • Command, Control and Communications (C3) & ship control: Command and control of payloads and host ship during launch, recovery, and operations.
  • Platform integration: Power, cooling, auxiliary system (e.g. hydraulics, fresh water) support, off-gassing considerations, and secure data exchange between payload and host ship systems.
  • Safety & security: Onboard casualty response, anti-tamper, cybersecurity, and other security protocols.
  • Lifecycle design: Launcher and payload system design for producibility and sustainment.

Agenda


  • Day 1: Briefings. The Government will brief attendees on future submarine requirements, capabilities, and mission profiles. The nuclear submarine shipbuilders (General Dynamics, Electric Boat and Huntington Ingalls Industries – Newport News Shipbuilding) will present concept designs focused on payload integration.
  • Day 2: Breakout Sessions. Registered participants may request a 20-minute, one-on-one session with Government, shipbuilder, warfare center, and UARC personnel to discuss technical concepts, industry capabilities, and receive feedback on design feasibility.

Note: Do not submit generic capability statements. DSP is only seeking specific technical solutions and ideas for future submarine payload integration.


To view additional items and information for this opportunity, please navigate to: https://aimtc.nuwc.navy.mil/ and request access to the 'E-TIC - Industry Engagement' folder.


Please note the following mandatory access requirements:


  • A verified AIMTC account is required. AIMTC account registration is available for personnel without an active account.
  • An active DISS (Defense Information System for Security) clearance is required to gain access to the ETIC platform.

Please ensure you meet these security and credential requirements prior to attempting to view the documents. E-TIC folder will be free to access from 08/26/2026 to 09/30/2026.


This notice is NOT a Request for Proposal (RFP) and the Government is not requesting or accepting proposals currently. There is no obligation for potential offerors to respond to this notice.


SECURITY REQUIREMENTS & ACCESS CONTROL


Classification Level: All briefings, discussions, and breakout sessions will be conducted at the SECRET//NOFORN level 


Clearance Verification: All attendees must be U.S. citizens and possess a final, active U.S. SECRET (or higher) security clearance. 


Interim clearances will not be accepted for facility access.


Visit Authorization Request (VAR) Submission: In addition to registering via email, a formal VAR must be submitted via the Defense Information System for Security (DISS).


  • Host Facility: SPA 
  • SPA SMO Code: 7L563
  • Purpose of Visit: DRPM Subs / DSP Future Submarine Payload Integration Industry Day
  • Point of Contact: Mr. Joshua Engle (joshua.engle@spa.com or 571-771-0859)
  • Date of Visit: September 29, 2026, to September 30, 2026

Note: VARs must be received and verified in DISS no later than August 28, 2026. Attendees without an approved VAR in DISS will be denied entry to the SPA facility.



REGISTRATION PROCESS (TWO-STEP VERIFICATION)


To participate in this event, companies must complete both of the following steps by 28 August 2026:


  • Step 1: Email Registration. Email Mr. Matt Hedrick at matthew.c.hedrick.civ@us.navy.mil with the subject line: "DSP Payload Integration Industry Day Registration - [Company Name]". In this email, please provide:


  1. Primary Point of Contact (Name, Email, Phone Number).
  2. Company/Organization Name and Address.
  3. Names of the participating individuals (maximum of 3 per company).
  4. An explicit request for a Day 2 One-on-One Breakout Session (if desired).


Note:  Attendance is limited to three (3) representatives per organization, with exceptions granted for designated Industry Day presenters as approved by the PMS 351 Program Office.



  • Step 2: DISS VAR Submission. Submit a formal Visit Authorization Request via DISS utilizing the SMO code and details listed in the Security Requirements section above.



FACILITY RULES & SECURITY PROTOCOLS


  • Identification: Each attendee must present a valid, unexpired U.S. government-issued photo ID (e.g., CAC, Military ID, or U.S. Passport) at the check-in desk.
  • Prohibited Devices: SPA is a classified facility. Absolutely no electronic devices, wearable technology, or recording-capable hardware will be permitted inside the briefing or breakout rooms. This includes, but is not limited to:
    • Mobile phones and tablets
    • Smartwatches and fitness trackers (e.g., Apple Watch, Fitbit)
    • Laptops and electronic storage media (USBs, external hard drives)
    • Cameras, voice recorders, and Bluetooth-enabled devices
    • Smart Glasses
  • Storage: Limited secure storage lockboxes may be available at the facility entrance, but attendees are highly encouraged to leave prohibited electronic devices in their vehicles.

Note: Bluetooth enabled medical devices must be approved by SPA Security – please email device type & model number to Samuel.sangobowale@spa.com  & mkinney@spa.com.

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