Aug 2026_Industry Pathways DD Info Session_FINAL 1 (1).pptx

This file is a PowerPoint presentation from an Industry Pathways Information Session held in August 2026 regarding the Department of the Navy Rapid Capabilities Office (RCO) Disruptor Day event. The presentation serves as an informational resource for companies interested in participating in the Disruptor Day, which is scheduled for mid-September 2026 at Naval Air Station (NAS) Patuxent River, Maryland. The event combines a traditional industry day with limited experiments on a Navy test range, with each vendor allocated approximately 1-2 hours to brief their products and conduct demonstrations.

The Department of the Navy RCO is seeking Electro-Optical and Infrared (EO/IR) capabilities that can detect a secondary drone target in the background of a scene while actively observing a primary drone target. The solicitation is not restricted to existing EO/IR solutions and welcomes systems capable of performing only EO or only IR functions, with potential for collaborative opportunities toward final solutions. Critical evaluation variables include target size, range, angular velocity, angular acceleration, elevation, number of targets, and target geometry. Systems must operate in both day and night scenarios and in all weather conditions within a maritime environment. This is a Special Notice (Solicitation Number DONRCO-FY26-0002) that does not constitute a formal solicitation or commitment by the Government; responses are strictly voluntary and non-binding. The presentation supports the Industry Pathways initiative to inform the industrial base about Navy technology requirements and testing opportunities.