NAWCWD Attends Ventura Defense Industry Forum (VDIF)
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The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD) will participate in the Ventura Defense Industry Forum (VDIF) Strategic Alliance, taking place April 7 to 8, 2026, at the Oxnard Performing Arts Center in Oxnard, California. This two-day industry engagement event serves as a platform for industry partners to connect with government leadership, technical experts, and acquisition professionals. The forum is designed to provide insight into upcoming opportunities and current mission priorities, with a specific focus on artificial intelligence, autonomy, supply chain resiliency, industrial base challenges, and emerging technologies supporting the U.S. Navy and Department of Defense. This notice, identified by solicitation number N68936_NAWCWD_VDIF_APRIL2026 and NAICS code 541330, is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a request for proposal, invitation for bid, or a contractual obligation. While NAWCWD is an active participant rather than the official host or sponsor, the event aligns with broader strategic goals such as those outlined in the NAWCWD FY26 Long Range Acquisition Forecast, which includes planned acquisitions for spectrum reduction products, software elements, and data collection systems. Interested parties can find further details and registration information at the official Ventura Defense Industry Forum website.
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The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD) will be participating in the Ventura Defense Industry Forum (VDIF) Strategic Alliance, on April 7–8, 2026 at the Oxnard Performing Arts Center (OPAC).
This two-day industry engagement event provides an opportunity for industry partners to meet with government leadership, technical experts, and acquisition professionals to discuss current and future requirements and to gain insight into upcoming opportunities across participating commands.
Attendees will have the opportunity to:
- Engage directly with government representatives from NAWCWD
- Learn about current mission priorities and future capability needs
- Participate in panel discussions and Q&A sessions with government subject matter experts
- Engage in critical discussions focused on:
- Artificial Intelligence and autonomy
- Supply chain resiliency and industrial base challenges
- Emerging and advanced technologies supporting the Department of Defense and the U.S. Navy
Registration Information:
Interested participants may find additional event details and register at:
www.venturadefenseindustryforum.org
Ventura Defense Industry Forum – Strategic Alliance
Event dates: April 7–8, 2026
Location: Oxnard Performing Arts Center (OPAC), 800 Hobson Way, Oxnard, CA 93030
Note: NAWCWD is not the official hosts or sponsors of this event but are active participants.
This Special Notice is for informational purposes only and shall not be considered as an invitation for bid, request for quotation, request for proposal, or as an obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any products or services.
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