AFTAC Industry Day -Special Notice.docx

UNCLASSIFIED

SPECIAL NOTICE

Air Force Technical Applications Center (AFTAC) Industry Day 2026

Patrick Space Force Base, FL 1020 South Patrick Drive, Bldg 10989, Patrick SFB FL 32925-3516

Event Abstract AFTAC is hosting an Industry Day event. The purpose is to provide mission-specific insight to eligible industry members; thereby enabling industry members to provide meaningful proposals against future contract opportunities. Industry members will gain a comprehensive understanding of current AFTAC systems and emerging opportunities. Briefings and discussions will be held at the Secret level to facilitate enhanced communication with industry.

Objective & Scope The government intends to expand upon the topic areas found in the AFTAC Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) and Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) postings on SAM.gov. The BAA and CSO postings can be found at:

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/71d8bed8b1d144188c72827d6ae45428/view https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/c2bef9c95b5643039f5a80db675ca5d4/view This event aims to improve the quality of any future BAA/CSO white paper submissions by providing a deeper, classified insight into the AFTAC mission and potential capability gaps. The topic areas for discussion include:

Geophysics and Seismology Atmosphere and Space Directed Energy Weapon (DEW) Nuclear and Nuclear-Related Materials Analysis Materials Modeling and Analysis Enterprise-Wide Integration and Architecture Modernization Enterprise Asset and Lifecycle Management Improvements High Performance and Secure Cloud Computing and DevOps Solutions for Data Ingestion, Exploitation, and Dissemination Who Should Attend?

Both large and small businesses possessing the appropriate clearance levels are encouraged to participate.

Security & Registration Instructions CRITICAL REQUIREMENT: All attendees must possess a final Secret clearance and be vetted in advance of the Industry Day. No exceptions will be made.

To initiate the clearance verification process, clearances must be submitted by the government sponsor to our SSO. SMO Code below. Please have your security office send a Visit Authorization Request (VAR) in the Defense Information System for Security (DISS). If they can’t send a VAR through DISS, please send James Smith a password protected word document with your DOB, driver’s license number, state of issue, and SSN for access to Patrick SFB.

SMO Code: AFTAC/SD/SI-1 Reason for Visit: AFTAC Industry Day Specific Dates of Visit: 9 December 2026 AFTAC POC: Mr. Jason Kalman: jason.kalman.2@us.af.mil AFTAC Security POC: James Smith: (321) 494 – 0514; NIPR - james.smith.297@us.af.mil SIPR – james.d.smith161.civ@mail.smil.mil

REGISTRATION: If you wish to attend, please complete the following actions:

To register send an email to jason.kalman.2@us.af.mil. Provide your full name, security clearance level (minimum Secret Clearance Required), company location coming from, area of expertise, any additional information you want to provide for all parties you are proposing to register. The Industry Day registration closes 25 Nov 2026. At the close of registration, further details will be provided to attendees concerning transportation, social events, base directions, etc.

For non-DoW attendees without a CAC, we will require your DOB, driver’s license number, state of issue, and SSN for access to Patrick SFB. As mentioned above, please have your security office pass this information via a VAR through DISS. If that is not an option, please send a password protected word document containing the required information to james.smith.297@us.af.mil Instructions will be provided during the registration process. Please see section 5 for more information and POCs.

Additional Information & Disclaimers This is a special notice for planning purposes only. This notice does not constitute an Invitation for Bids (IFB), a Request for Quote (RFQ), or a Request for Proposal (RFP).

It should not be construed as a commitment of any kind by the Government to issue a formal solicitation, award a contract, or conduct an acquisition.

The Government is not requesting capability statements or briefings at this time.

Any costs incurred by interested companies, in response to this announcement, or for participation in the Industry Day, will NOT be reimbursed.

An optional, cash only, $10/person landing fee will be collected on the day of the event. to cover snacks and refreshments.

All communication regarding this event should be directed to the following individuals:

Jason Kalman Event Manager NIPR email: Jason.kalman.2@us.af.mil SIPR email: Jason.m.kalman.civ@mail.smil.mil Phone: (321) 494-3868

Dr. B. Scott Sears Alternate Event Manager NIPR email: bradley.sears.2@us.af.mil SIPR email: bradley.s.sears.mil@mail.smil.mil Phone: (321) 494-9010

Lt Amy Cinnamon Alternate Event Manager NIPR email: amy.cinnamon.1@us.af.mil SIPR email: amy.m.cinnamon.mil@mail.smil.mil Phone: (321) 494-8939

James D. Smith Security Manager NIPR email: james.smith.297@us.af.mil SIPR email: james.d.smith161.civ@mail.smil.mil Phone: (321) 494-0514

Lt Noah Singleton Alternate Event Manager NIPR email noah.singleton.1@us.af.mil SIPR email noah.r.singleton.mil@mail.smil.mil Phone: (321) 494-9081

AFTAC SPECIAL NOTICE — Mission Orientation 2026

AFTAC INDUSTRY DAY (DRAFT) ITINERARY

9 December 2026

Industry Day – Wednesday, 9 December 2026 (Briefing Times are subject to change)

Current and Future Programs (Top 3 Priorities: Daredevil, USNDCA, Materials Next)

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