Industry Day Announcement: Looking Glass-Next

The Department of the Air Force, through the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, has issued a classified Industry Day announcement for the "Looking Glass-Next" (LG-N) program, identified by Solicitation Number FA283426G0002. Scheduled for June 3, 2026, at Hanscom Air Force Base, Massachusetts, this Industry Day event is designed to engage industry partners in market research activities in accordance with the Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul (RFO) Part 10. The event is conducted at the SECRET level, providing a secure environment for discussing forthcoming acquisition opportunities related to the LG-N mission, which aims to develop a comprehensive, integrated weapon system to replace and enhance mission capabilities currently performed by the E-6B aircraft. Participants will have the opportunity to attend briefings and request one-on-one sessions with government program leadership, facilitating direct interaction and insight into anticipated requirements for aircraft platforms, mission systems, training systems, system integration laboratories, and ground support systems. This announcement serves strictly for market research purposes and does not constitute a formal solicitation or contract award. As such, it lacks detailed contractual provisions, evaluation criteria, pricing, or delivery schedules. The event’s attendance is limited to U.S. citizens with SECRET clearances and restricted to four representatives per company, and requires REAL ID-compliant identification. Registration must be submitted via email by May 20, 2026, including company name, CAGE code, full name, clearance level, and interest in one-on-one sessions. No formal contract clauses, inspection and acceptance criteria, special contract requirements, or representations and certifications accompany this announcement. Payment, invoicing, or funding details remain unspecified, reflecting the market research nature of this engagement as a precursor to future formal solicitations expected to define precise requirements and contractual terms. Points of contact are provided for registration and inquiry purposes, underscoring the event’s role in fostering industry collaboration for advancing the LG-N program.