OUSD (R&E) Hypersonics Industry Engagement Day

The Assistant Director for Hypersonics within the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering is seeking to engage industry participants in a dialogue about the Department of Defense’s vision and strategy for hypersonics modernization, aligned with the National Defense Strategy. This initiative emphasizes the importance of advancing hypersonic technologies both offensively and defensively to maintain future warfighting capabilities. The DoD recognizes industry as a critical partner in addressing these challenges and is hosting a two-day Hypersonics Industry Engagement event. The first day will involve presentations from the DoD about enabling technologies, programs, and portfolios, with opportunities for industry feedback, while the second day offers private meetings between industry representatives and DoD leadership to discuss innovative ideas on key topics. The event is classified at the SECRET//NOFORN level, reflecting the sensitive nature of the content being discussed. It is organized by Washington Headquarters Services under the Department of Defense and targeted at businesses defined under NAICS code 541715, which generally includes research and development services in the physical, engineering, and life sciences. Registration and further details are provided in an attachment, with primary points of contact identified for coordination. The solicitation represents a sources-sought notice rather than a direct procurement, aiming to foster collaboration and exchange of cutting-edge technological concepts to drive hypersonics modernization efforts.