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AFTAC SPECIAL NOTICE — Mission Orientation 2026

SPECIAL NOTICE

Air Force Technical Applications Center (AFTAC) Mission Orientation 2026

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

Event Abstract The Air Force Technical Applications Center (AFTAC) is hosting a Mission Orientation 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 Top Secret/SCI level to facilitate enhanced communication with industry.

Objective & Scope One of the primary objectives of industry participation is 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. To ensure broad representation, the Government will permit a maximum of two (2) individuals per CAGE code to register and attend.

Security & Registration Instructions CRITICAL REQUIREMENT: All attendees must possess a final Top Secret/SCI clearance and be vetted in advance of the Mission Orientation. No exceptions will be made.

To initiate the clearance verification process, clearances (SI/TK/G/HCS) must be submitted by the government sponsor to our SSO. SMO Code below.

SMO Code: AFTAC/SD/SI-1 Reason for Visit: AFTAC Mission Orientation Specific Dates of Visit: 13 – 15 October 2026 AFTAC POC: Mr. Jonathon Holton

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

Online orientation registration is required on JWICS. SIPR registrations are also available depending on additional security requirements (JWICS is preferred). The orientation registration website closes 02 Oct 2026. Attendees will be considered fully registered upon completion of online registration *and* electronic payment of the event landing fee via Venmo. (info on registration portal) Registration is subject to close early due to limited availability. At the close of registration, further details will be provided to attendees concerning transportation, social events, base directions, etc.

· On SIPRNET, go to: https://intellipedia.intelink.sgov.gov/wiki/AFTAC_Mission_Orientation then scroll down to the registration section and click on the registration link “13-16 October 2026 – AFTAC Mission Orientation”.

· On JWICS, use the intelink-TS site at: https://intellipedia.intelink.ic.gov/wiki/AFTAC_Mission_Orientation then scroll down to the registration section and click on the registration link “13-16 October 2026 – AFTAC Mission Orientation”.

For non-DoW attendees, we will require your DOB, driver’s license number, state of issue, and SSN for access to Patrick SFB. Instructions will be provided during the registration process. Please see section 5 for more information and POCs.

For those who do not have credentials to enter a DOW military facility please provide Mr. James Smith: Full Name, Date of Birth, Drivers License Number, Issue Date and Social Security Number.

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 Mission Orientation will NOT be reimbursed.

There will be a $35 landing fee per person to cover snacks and refreshments during the event.

Due to venue limitations attendance will be strictly limited to the first 50 companies that respond with properly cleared personnel. Limit is two personnel per company.

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

Jonathan Holton Event Manager NIPR: Jonathan.holton@us.af.mil SIPR: Jonathan.r.holton.civ@mail.smil.mil JWICS: jonathan.holton@af.ic.gov Phone: 321-494-9666 Phone: 321-494-9666

Lt Ephraim Viray Alternate Event Manager NIPR email ephraim.viray@us.af.mil JWICS email ephraim.viray@af.ic.gov Phone: (321) 494-9572

James D. Smith Security Manager NIPR email: james.smith.297@us.af.mil SIPR email: james.d.smith161.civ@mail.smil.mil JWICS email: james.d.smith3@af.ic.gov Phone: 321-494-0514

Lt Grant Ferry Alternate Event Manager NIPR email grant.ferry.1@us.af.mil, SIPR email grant.c.ferry.mil@mail.smil.mil, JWICS email grant.ferry@af.ic.gov Phone: (321) 494-2183